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Silencer Central Tops $1M in Conservation Donations

Sunday, April 9th, 2023

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – April 5, 2023 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to announce an outstanding milestone of $1.3M in support of a wide range of organizations and programs dedicated to hunter and gun rights advocacy, education and conservation.

“This is a remarkable milestone for Silencer Central and a testament to the amazing partners that play a vital role in conservation efforts in our industry,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “We’re blown away by the impact we’ve seen, and it doesn’t stop here. We’re a company passionate about this mission and continue to work to reinforce hunting, firearm and conservation efforts through new and old partnerships.”

Silencer Central donates suppressors to conservation organizations to utilize at fundraising events. The suppressors serve as auction, raffle or door prize items. 100% of funds generated goes directly to the organizations, with event hosts helping educate their members about the benefits of suppressors.

Thanks to the tremendous dedication of organizations whose support remains vital in furthering conservation, the $1.3M mark represents Silencer Central’s financial contributions to the following organizations and beyond:

• Delta Waterfowl

• Ducks Unlimited

• Friends of NRA

• Mule Deer Foundation

• National Wild Turkey Federation

• Pheasants Forever / Quail Unlimited

• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

• Safari Club International

• Wild Sheep Foundation

• Whitetails Unlimited

“The NWTF is thankful for its partnership with Silencer Central and their support of our mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage,” said NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter. “It is thanks to partners like Silencer Central that we are able to carry out landscape-level conservation efforts to ensure cleaner water and healthy habitats with robust wildlife populations, work to make communities more resilient to wildfire and ensure continued hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone.”

More than 18 years ago, Silencer Central began offering customers a more simplified process for safely and legally obtaining a firearm sound suppressor. Today, the industry leading company plays an important role in the firearms industry and remains committed to working tirelessly on behalf of silencer owners everywhere.

For more information, visit SilencerCentral.com or call 888-781-8778.

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DroneShield Selected to Feature in the 2023 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue

Sunday, April 9th, 2023

DroneShield is pleased to advise that it has been included in the 2023 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue, released this week.

Australian Military Sales (AMS) office will distribute copies of the Catalogue to foreign Embassies and Australian Defence Attachés around the world to promote Australian defence industry in the global arena. This is anticipated to commence in late April 2023.

Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry, has commented, “The Albanese Government is committed to growing Australia’s defence exports, as well as supporting home-grown innovation, both of which are key to industry success.”

Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, has added, “DroneShield is an Australian export success story, actively engaged in dozens of countries around the world, with the U.S. as our largest market, reflecting the close alignment between Australia and the United States. We are pleased to continue strengthening our work with the Australian Government as we continue to grow as a high technology defence exporter.”

Image: DroneShield DroneGunAdditional information about the Catalogue is available at www.adeoportal.defence.gov.au/dashboard.

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CORDURA NYCO Fabric, CORDURA TrueLock Fabric and CORDURA re/cor Fabric Uniform & Equipment Solutions Take Center Stage At LAAD ‘23

Friday, April 7th, 2023

Kennesaw, GA, USA – April 6, 2023 Kennesaw, GA, USA Set to propel and underscore its commitment to best-in-class solution-dyed nylon 6,6 fiber technology innovation as well as developing the durable, long-lasting fabric solutions of tomorrow; INVISTA’s CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics will focus on responsible uniform solutions, and military and tactical equipment, tailored to the South America market at this year’s LAAD Defence & Security show, April 11-14 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Join the CORDURA® team at booth #C20 Pavilion 2.

The CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics comprehensive, global, head-to-toe military, tactical and law enforcement portfolio will showcase:

• CORDURA® NYCO Fabric has a 3-5x slower flame spread versus polyester/cotton alternatives.* 50/50 CORDURA® NYCO Fabric outperformed heavier weight Poly/Cotton Military fabrics in Abrasion Resistance testing.**

• CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric Solution Dyed Nylon 6,6 (SDN) provides unparalleled lot-to-lot color consistency plus long-lasting color durability and Stewardship benefits; now available in Navy Blue and a palate of 7 military colors.

• CORDURA re/cor™ RN66 The brand’s latest fabric made from 100 percent post-industrial nylon 6,6 fiber material that is Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified.

Also on display will be a full collection of lightweight, breathable, quick dry, head-to-toe mission critical performance fabrics including CORDURA® Classic Fabric.

The CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics global military, law enforcement and tactical applications include: Combat Uniforms, Ballistic Vests, Packs, Load Carriage Equipment, Webbing and Trims, Footwear, Base Layer, Combat Shirts, Headwear, Seat Covers and many more.

Erik Walker CORDURA® Global Military Segment leader explains:

“Throughout our 55-year brand journey, we’ve worked to establish a foundation built on durable and long-lasting fiber technologies, including our legacy of solution dyed, high-performance nylon 6,6 offerings. As we advance on this journey, we continue to invest and expand our capabilities to include solutions that are not only durable but lead down the path to using fewer resources to make the products our customers value. We continue listening to the demands of the market; identifying unmet needs, solving problems, and utilizing innovation to create cutting-edge solutions to meet the ever changing needs of global militaries and law enforcement.“

Luciano Salazar CORDURA® South America Business Manager added:

“At CORDURA® brand we know life in law enforcement, military or with a tactical unit can be demanding. So, we develop fabrics specifically designed for combat uniforms. Engineered to be comfortable even in the most challenging conditions; fabrics that are tough, versatile and engineered to excel in the field. We continue to push the boundaries of durable fabric development to meet the physical and environmental demands of combat and tactical life.”

More about CORDURA® brand innovations in focus at LAAD:

CORDURA® NYCO Fabric – Comfort of cotton with enhanced durability

Originally designed as a rugged, lightweight comfort solution for military combat uniforms, durable CORDURA® NYCO Fabric is engineered with an intimate blend of INVISTA T420 nylon 6,6 staple fiber and cotton delivering enhanced abrasion and tear resistance, No Melt No Drip*** performance and 3-5x slower flame spread* versus internally tested equivalent weight polyester/cotton. CORDURA® NYCO Fabric Extreme based on INVISTA T420HT high tenacity fiber technology has a mission to create a new generation of durable, yet even lighter weight fabrics.

CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric – Responsible fabrics with locked-in color

CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric is engineered with high-tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that locks in the color at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure. CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric has excellent color fastness, UV-fade and abrasion resistance, extended UV strength stability, and long-lasting color vibrancy. Color consistency is crucial when pairing fabric with other materials such as webbing and elastic to create military and law enforcement gear. Additionally, compared to conventional level acid piece dyeing, the process used to make CORDURA TrueLock™ Fabric uses less water, energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases****.

CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabrics are already available in Navy Blue, Desert Sand, Tan-499, Coyote-498, Ranger Green, Camo Green-483, Wolf Gray and Black. End-uses include bags, load carriage, and reinforcements as well as use in responsible webbings and trims.

CORDURA re/cor™ Fabric RN66 – ‘Expect More, Waste Less’

The new recycled nylon 6,6 (RN66) collection is ‘durable, responsible and innovated to last.’ CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 fabric is made from 100 percent post-industrial fiber material that is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified and can be produced in a full range of mil-spec colors.

CORDURA® Classic Fabric

The original CORDURA® fabric made with a cotton duck appearance optimized for abrasion resistance.

Designed for living and built to last, the original durable CORDURA® fabric has proven performance in many of the world’s toughest environments. Made with high tenacity air jet textured nylon 6,6 filament yarns in a range of sizes – 330, 500, 700, and 1000 denier.

*Flame Spread rate as measured according to ISO 6941.

**ISO 12947-2 (woollen abradant, 12 kPa) after 5 home laundering cycles at 60°C

***No Melt, No Drip Performance based on ASTM 6413.

****2013 LCA study based on the average comparison of conventional level acid piece Dyeing to SDN at 3 independent/3rd party dyeing and finishing mills.

Learn more at cordura.com/military

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SIG SAUER Expands SIG Professional Program to Commercial Dealers

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 5, 2023) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the expansion of the SIG Professional Program (SPP) – offering discounted pricing on select SIG SAUER firearms to those who protect and serve our communities – to commercial Master and Elite dealers.

“Until now the SIG Professional Program has been limited to specific dealers, now with the expansion of availability in the commercial market at SIG Master and Elite dealers, more law enforcement, military, first responders, and security personnel will have the opportunity to take advantage of this generous program and the benefits it offers,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales.

How does the SIG Professional Program Work? With proof of proper credentials, any qualifying military, law enforcement, or security professional can receive discounting on select popular SIG SAUER firearms. The program can be accessed through commercial Master and Elite Dealers in addition to the current law enforcement dealers.

The SIG Professionals Program is open to:

• Active-duty military with an active-duty identification

• Corrections officer (including parole and probation officers)

• Sworn law enforcement officers (including federal, state, county)

• Retired law enforcement officers with “retired” credentials

• Retired military with retired military identification

• Active reservists with military identification

• Active national guard with military identification

• Active or retired law enforcement with official agency credentials

• Court officers with official agency credentials or official documentation

• State / County / City Coroners with official agency credentials or official documentation

• Full time first responders with current credentials or official documentation

• EMT’s, Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, and Paramedics.

To learn more about the program visit sigsauer.com, and to locate any participating SPP Dealer in your area visit sigsauer.com/dealer-locator.

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Hood Tech Joins Persistent Systems Wave Relay Ecosystem

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Company will be first camera manufacturer to join industry alliance of Wave Relay® mobile ad hoc network partners

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET), announced today that Oregon-based Hood Technology Corporation (“Hood Tech”), which develops gimbaled cameras for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has joined Persistent’s Wave Relay® Ecosystem.

The Ecosystem is an industry alliance of UAS, unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), sensor, and camera manufacturers all utilizing Persistent’s Wave Relay® MANET as their preferred network for command-and-control and communications functions. The Hood Tech Vision division of Hood Tech will be the first camera manufacturer to join the Wave Relay® Ecosystem.

“Warfighters deserve the best possible user experience from their combat systems,” said Jeremy Hickman, Director of Business Development for Persistent Systems. “By collaborating with Hood Tech, we can ensure that the systems work in harmony; delivering full motion video, camera control, and KLV metadata, to the dismounted warfighter.”

In addition, by closely working with Persistent, Hood Tech furthers the company’s Next-Generation ISR concept. This new approach to air-ground video connectivity networks warfighters with aircraft and onboard sensors, greatly speeding up the tempo of combat.

By collaborating with the Hood Tech Aero division, Persistent will leverage their manned ISR aviation division to demonstrate the future of ISR full-motion video, putting the capability and control back in the hands of the dismounted warfighter.

“We chose to be part of the Persistent Systems Ecosystem because Wave Relay® has proven to be such a reliable datalink,” Brian Prange, VP of Hood Tech. “By joining the Ecosystem, we lower barriers between the two companies, allowing us both to improve efficiency, and provide greater value to customers requiring the installation of Persistent’s MPU5 networking radio on aircraft.”

As the next step in their relationship, Hood Tech and Persistent will be pursuing opportunities in defense, traffic, forestry, and firefighting markets, say Persistent company officials.

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Limited Tickets Are Now Available For Exclusive Primary Arms Optics 2023 Range Day

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS – This April 13th, Primary Arms Optics will be hosting its annual Range Day at the Atterbury Shooting Complex, just outside Indianapolis. For the first time, this exciting range event is open to the public, allowing you to shoot the latest and unreleased products alongside your favorite content creators. Tickets are available now on the Primary Arms Optics 2023 Range Day webpage.

Every year, Primary Arms Optics hosts this exclusive range event to connect content creators with the industry’s leading tactical and outdoor brands. For many, this is the first opportunity to demonstrate new and upcoming products on a live range, where content creators can highlight the performance of their latest designs in action. Historically, this event has drawn many of the leading figures in the industry, including top names like the Military Arms Channel and IPSC World Champion J.J. Racaza as well as major media like Recoil Magazine and Pew Pew Tactical.

For the first time ever, this event will also be open to the public with limited spaces. Attendees will be able to try this year’s newest firearms, optics, and accessories from dozens of top brands, including GLOCK, Heckler & Koch, Steyr, HUXWRX, Troy Industries, and more. More than just a range day, this event also includes exciting off-range activities like archery, knife throwing, axe throwing, and an auto racing simulation. There will also be thousands of dollars in giveaways, plus music and catering from local businesses.

The list of sponsoring vendors is provided below:

Adams Arms

Anderson Manufacturing

C+H Precision Weapons

CAA USA

Cloud Defensive

GLOCK, Inc.

Gun Butter

Heckler & Koch

Holosun

HUXWRKS

IWI US, INC.

M+M Industries Inc.

Night Fision

Rearden Manufacturing

Resilient Suppressors LLC

SAR USA

Silencer Shop

Steyr Arms USA

Trailblazer Firearms

Troy Industries

Zendira

… and more!

“This year, Primary Arms Optics’ annual Range Day is headed to Indianapolis, bringing new brands, new activities, and new excitement for everyone attending,” says Ken Ross, Director of Outbound Marketing at Primary Arms. “One of our goals this year was to make the event open to the public, so we’re proud to say that tickets are now available, and we hope to see you there!”

Ticket sales are limited, so interested attendees are encouraged to reserve their place early! To secure your spot, or to learn more about the event, visit the Primary Arms Optics 2023 Range Day webpage.

For more information on Primary Arms Optics, follow Primary Arms on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Rheinmetall Welcomes the Start of Negotiations to Build More Than 100 Boxer Combat Vehicles in Australia for the German Bundeswehr

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

Rheinmetall has welcomed the Germany-Australia letter of cooperation to progress a proposal to build Boxer combat vehicles in Australia for export to Germany, expanding the close cooperation and defence partnership between the two nations in the land domain. The Boxers to be built in Australia are intended for the German Army’s “schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie” (heavy weapon carrier infantry), a direct tactical fire support vehicle for infantry forces.

The letter of cooperation, signed on 23 March 2023 in Canberra by The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Australian minister for defence industry, and Mr Thomas Hitschler, German parliamentary state secretary in the German minister of defence, will enable the start of formal negotiations between the German and Australian authorities and Rheinmetall to establish appropriate legal and commercial arrangements.

Following successful conclusion of negotiations, the German Boxer vehicles will be built, utilizing production capacity at Rheinmetall’s state-of-the-art Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) at Redbank in South East Queensland, alongside the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) being produced for the Australian Defence Force.

The “schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie” (sWaTrInf, for short) is based on the Australian Army’s Boxer CRV. This is a proven 8×8 combat vehicle equipped with a reconnaissance vehicle mission module including the two-man Lance turret. Its main armament is the Rheinmetall MK30-2 ABM automatic cannon, which also features in the German Puma infantry fighting vehicle. In the long term, the German armed forces intend to procure more than 100 Boxer sWaTrInf to replace the current “Wiesel” (weasel) to serve as a direct tactical fire support platform for its infantry units.

Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2025.
In speaking of the potential export order, John Abunassar, head of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems division, noted the commonality between the Australian and proposed German Boxer sWaTrInf vehicles, and the trust placed in Rheinmetall by the two allies: “The German Boxers to be built at MILVEHCOE will be modelled on the Australian Boxer Reconnaissance vehicle variant.

The opportunity would be one of the largest Australian defence exports in the nation’s history, and support Rheinmetall’s vision to build and grow Australia’s defence industry capability as well as integrating it into the Group’s global supply chains.”

“Rheinmetall in Australia has more than 900 staff, high-tech skills and an established production plant that includes vehicles, armour and electronics manufacturing at Redbank”, adds Nathan Poyner, managing director of Rheinmetall Defence Australia. “Our Australian and global supply chain will continue to grow, with small- and medium-sized enterprises benefitting as we secure new orders to complement existing export programmes. We welcome the close partnership between Australia and Germany throughout the land vehicle domain as the two nations work together to increase global security.”

News of the letter of cooperation on the German Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier proposal follows the start of production of Rheinmetall’s Australian Boxer with the “Striking of the Arc” at MILVEHCOE on Monday, 20 March. There, in the presence of Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, the symbolic first weld was placed for the Australian-made Boxer CRV.

The Boxer vehicle is an advanced, armoured 8×8 vehicle in service with armies around the globe. The Boxer offers enhanced troop safety, security and protection, coupled with high levels of firepower and mobility for sustained operations ranging from peacekeeping to high-intenstiy combat.

In Australia, Rheinmetall is the largest supplier of military vehicles for the Australia Defence Force. In addition to the 211 Boxer vehicles delivered under the Land 400 Phase 2 project – 133 of which are the CRV variant with the manned Lance turret – the company also services the Australian armed forces’ HX fleet, which comprises over 2,900 vehicles. In addition, the company has put forward its Lynx infantry fighting vehicle for the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 project.

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CAL FIRE: Building on the Basics

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE, WI – Steady and deliberate. That’s the approach taken by leaders at the CAL FIRE Training Center (CFTC) these days for providing a solid foundation for their firefighters. And, for the past 22 years, the Assistant Fire Chief training tower has been a cornerstone on their drill grounds, helping those trainers with their operational instructions.

“Our approach to training has simplified over the years,” says Battalion Chief Dave Semple with the Training Center for CAL FIRE in Ione, Calif. “We’re focusing on ‘back to basics’ that builds a strong base for our employees.”

Located in Amador County, 35 miles southeast of Sacramento, the Training Center sits on 420 acres and was established in 1967. Year-round training on structural firefighting based on California State Fire Training curriculum, emergency response, wildland command and control are all provided at the Training Center. The all-steel training tower from Fire Facilities is used to complement many areas of the training.

“The Assistant Fire Chief tower is used every month — and sometimes every week — in some capacity,” according to Semple. “During the past two decades it’s easy to calculate that several thousand firefighters have trained on the tower.”

Quality Training for All

At CFTC, Semple and Battalion Chief Brett Fucillo work for Division Chief of Fire Training Rob Wheatley. Together they create training scenarios that challenge firefighters and prepare them for what they’ll experience in their jobs throughout California.

“CAL FIRE provides extensive wildfire training to our employees,” says Semple. “However, most of the training involving the tower focuses on structural firefighting. We conduct search drills, deploy fire hoses, and raise ladders against the exterior of the tower. The annex section of the tower is used for burning. A big plus is that the tower has enough space to provide quality training to large group numbers.”

The Assistant Fire Chief has three separate areas: a four-story fire training tower, a residential section and a burn room annex. Multiple training scenarios are possible including rappelling, roof ventilation, high-angle rescue operations, forcible entry without penetrations and live fire burn scenarios.

“Overall, the Fire Facilities tower has held up well since its installation in 2001,” says Semple. “It wasn’t foreseen that the tower would experience this much use in 20+ years at CFTC. It’s currently in the process of some repairs, due to the high amount of use it’s been exposed to over time. However, we continue to use a large portion of the facility even during repairs. This tower is part of the backbone of our training program. We rely on it as a key element of training for our program participants.”

Fire Facilities, Inc. (FFI), founded in 1989 and an ISFSI corporate sponsor, manufactures a full line of steel fire training structures engineered to withstand real-life firefighting conditions. From mobile units to burn rooms to high-rise towers, FFI training models are available in a multitude of configurations. Our parent company, Trachte Building Systems, is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of steel self-storage systems in the industry. For more information, visit www.firefacilities.com or call 800-929-3726.

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