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Comp-Tac Holsters Announces New Commercial Sales Representation

Monday, March 20th, 2023

SWANSBORO, N.C. – March 20th, 2023 –High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac Holsters are excited to announce the addition of Blackstone and W.L. Carter as sales representatives for Comp-Tac in their respective territories.

High Speed Gear has continued to expand their portfolio of brands with the purchase of BlackPoint Tactical and Crucial Concealment in early 2023. This acquisition represents another step towards the fulfilment of the organizational mission of “Taking it to the Next Level”. The combined companies are off to a great start, already securing a number of notable victories across various sales channels. Syncing commercial sales representation with Blackstone Marketing Group and W.L. Carter across all holster brands only enhances the combined companies’ ability to service their commercial customers.

Blackstone Marketing Group represents some of the strongest brands in the industry to include Sig Sauer, Kershaw Knives, BlackPoint Tactical, Crucial Concealment, and now Comp-Tac Holsters among others. The W. L. Carter Co. is the longest operating agency in the TALO states, and proud to represent leading brands in the Outdoor, Shooting Sports, and Hunting categories. Expanding the sales reach through strategic relationships is a key initiative for the High Speed Gear family of brands. Offering all three holster brands under the same agencies ensures that dealers and distributors will have efficient access to all holster options and configurations to fit their needs.

“High Speed Gear, and by extension Comp-Tac Holsters, is always looking towards the future, striving to realize the vision we want for our family of brands. Our goal is to provide our customers with a highly diversified set of products, while maintaining our reputation for innovative, versatile, and durable products.” said Bill Babboni, Chief Operating Officer of High Speed Gear. “We are very excited to partner with these two fine teams and looking forward to growing the relationship.”

Comp-Tac Holsters® is excited to begin a new valued partnership with the W.L. Carter and Blackstone Marketing teams as the company continues to produce quality products for those who rely on them most.

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Valiant Dynamics Develops a First-In-Class Rifle Buttstock Designed Specifically for Use with Body Armor and Tactical Gear

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Cadillac, MI, March 16, 2023 – Valiant Dynamics, LLC (Valiant Dynamics) today announces a successful commercial product launch of the EvolvR Combat Stock in all 50 states.

Born out of the body armor industry, the EvolvR Combat Stock is a replacement buttstock for mil-spec and commercial buffer tubes featuring a first-in-class patent pending, eight-position, rubberized spur-catch that rotates and locks in place to grip the shoulder strap of the tactical plate carrier, body armor vest, chest rig, load bearing equipment, backpack, or other tactical gear for superior and stable placement in the pocket of the shoulder.

“The common complaint of gear in the shoulder pocket and the rifle slipping off the shoulder strap is always discussed at trade shows, expos, and industry days by warfighters, law enforcement professionals, and special operators.” Todd Olson, partner, Valiant Dynamics.

The EvolvR eliminates the need to modify or abandon marksmanship fundamentals when wearing armor and tactical gear so the user can create a stable position, gain proper sight alignment, and manage recoil for rapid return to target and faster follow-up shots without the stock slipping off the shoulder strap or colliding with the hard amor plate.

The EvolvR Combat Stock was tested and evaluated across the US with an 89% recommendation rate. It is available online in both telescoping and fixed editions, and comes in Black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Olive Drab, and Dark Grey. The EvolvR White Paper, downloadable on the Valiant Dynamics website, details the EvolvR Combat Stock’s design, development, and launch process.

www.valiant-dynamics.com

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New Military Thriller by Brigadier General Anthony J Tata: Total Empire

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

BELOVED FICTIONAL HERO GARRETT SINCLAIR DIVES INTO THE MAW OF DEATH TO THWART CHINESE GLOBALIST AGENDA AND NUCLEAR WAR

FLORIDA – Powerhouse military thriller author Anthony J. Tata returns with a brand new book, using his vast military experience to create stories that feel all too real. In Total Empire: A Garrett Sinclair Novel (St. Martin’s Press; on sale March 21, 2023; $27.99), Tata sends his hero General Garrett Sinclair on a rogue mission in the Sahara Desert to thwart an international nuclear threat.

When Sergeant Major Sylvester “Sly” Morgan is killed on a mission, his daughter Zoey tells General Sinclair that she discovered her father’s death wasn’t a random killing. Her father accidentally recorded a high-level meeting between Chinese, American, and French diplomats as they spoke with tech moguls about a plan for a new global government.

The Chinese-U.S. Partnership (CUSP) intends to combine the world’s two largest economies and militaries to usher in a new era of partnership and global control. But China’s offer to partner has a deadline and penalties for noncompliance. As a safeguard, China launches five high-tech hypersonic glide vehicles, armed with nuclear weapons, from a strategic point in the Eye of Africa. When Zoey disappears after her father’s funeral and reappears in the Eye of Africa, seemingly in pursuit of her father’s killer, Sinclair and his team scramble to catch up with Zoey’s rapid movements once she activates a distress signal.

Without authorization, Sinclair takes Dagger Team into Dakhla, Morocco, and points beyond in the Mauritanian Desert as he attempts to save Zoey’s life. With too many missions to execute and not enough information, Sinclair and Dagger Team discover that the Chinese plan is nearly complete. Facing insurmountable odds and without support from the American government, Sinclair takes matters into his own hands, leading his team into the Sahara death pit to find Zoey, prevent a nuclear war, and stop the globalist agenda from taking hold.

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Female Veterans Made ‘Visible’ by new Transformational Programme Which Will Provide Ambitious Toolkit to Support Servicewomen from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF

Sunday, March 19th, 2023

“When people hear ‘veteran’ they think of an elderly gentleman wearing medals. But what about our servicewomen? Women have been invisible for too long, and we now know the far-reaching impact this is having.”

Colonel (Retd) Alison Brown OBE, Chair of the Cobseo Female Veterans’ Cluster, and Life Vice President of the WRAC Association

[LONDON] The invisible cohort of female veterans will finally be brought into view, thanks to a new programme designed to deliver long-term, systemic change at veteran-facing organisations such as healthcare services, care homes and charities. The news follows research including a 2021 report by Cosbeo and NHS England showing that female veterans are significantly less likely to identify with the term ‘veteran’ than their male counterparts.

The Female Veterans Transformation Programme will be managed by the Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC) Association and Cobseo (The Confederation of Service Charities) to reduce barriers to women who have served, by working collaboratively across the Armed Forces charity sector. The project will be funded by a £300,000 grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

DELIVERING NECESSARY CHANGE VIA A TRAINING TOOLKIT

The announcement follows extensive research into the experience of female veterans who have left the Armed Forces which shows an estimated 53% of female veterans feel their needs are not adequately met by current veteran services, as confirmed by Sarah Atherton MP in a 2021 report. The Female Veteran Transformation Programme plans to set foundations for future generations of female veterans across the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force by developing a toolkit to tackle key themes including: physical and mental healthcare, financial advice, care provisions, employment services and combating loneliness. In the words of Colonel (Retd) Alison Brown OBE, who is Chair of the Cobseo Female Veterans’ Cluster Group, and Life Vice President of the WRAC Association: “We will translate our strong understanding of the female veteran cohort to ensure that the particular needs of female veterans are firmly embedded in the design and delivery of support services, diluting and, in time, removing the many barriers to access now identified through published research.”

PREPARING GROUND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

£300,000 in funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s Transformational Grants programme will allow Cobseo’s Female Veterans’ Cluster Group to set foundations for future generations of servicewomen – by collaborating with veteran-facing organisations (such as health services, care providers and charities) to provide tailored guidance on how to support newly transitioned female veterans as well as their older counterparts. Nick Pope, Chair of Cobseo, voices his delight: “This funding is a very positive step forward in developing sustainable and targeted support for all female Veterans. The research commissioned by Cobseo’s Female Veterans Cluster, and undertaken by the Veterans and Families Institute for Military Social Research (VFI) at Anglia Ruskin University to examine women’s overall experiences in the UK Armed Forces in June 2021, made a range of recommendations on how to improve life for women during and after military service, and this funding enables us to work collaboratively across the Armed Forces Charity sector to take significant action towards making real lasting and change.”

Anna Wright, Chief Executive of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, shares her thoughts on the newly-awarded Transformation Grant: “We are excited by the potential for systemic change, addressing some very difficult challenges for the Armed Forces community. It is inspiring to see the level of in-depth knowledge, experience and expertise shown by those who’ve received funding. We look forward to seeing the impact that this funding will have and hope that it will prove to be truly transformational.”

ADDRESSING UNDER-REPRESENTATION

The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has recently highlighted the need for improved provisions for female veterans: “Making this country the best place in the world to be a veteran shouldn’t just be something we say, but something we do. In order to deliver this ambition, it’s vital that we listen to women veterans, celebrate their successes, and deliver the support they need.”

Paula Rogers, CEO of the WRAC Association, explains: “This AFCT funding allows the Women’s Royal Army Corps Association, in partnership with the Cobseo Female Veterans’ Cluster Group, to take forward this much-needed work to design and sustain the provision of support services for all female veterans. We are proud to be spearheading this work for female veterans across the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force and will work to deliver long term systematic change with benefits reaching our elderly war-service veterans through to those leaving their service career in years to come.”

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Tasmanian Tiger Introduces the TT Patch Album for Easy Storage and Display

Saturday, March 18th, 2023

With six hook & loop double-sided fabric pages, never lose or misplace a patch again.

Knoxville, Tenn. (March 2023) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is pleased to introduce the TT Patch Album. The stylish and functional album is designed to store and showcase patches collected by tactical operators, outdoor enthusiasts, and collectors alike.

“We are thrilled to offer our customers the TT Patch Album,” commented Richard Lewis, President and CEO of Proforce Equipment, Inc. “It provides a convenient and organized way to store and display patches that represent their experiences and accomplishments.”

The TT Patch Album is a three-ring fabric-covered hard binder with elastic cord style closure featuring an embroidered Tasmanian Tiger logo on the front cover with a 10 x 4 hook & loop for a large patch. The inside cover has a 10.75 x 4 in. loop for a patch, three pen pockets, and a 7 x 5 in. clear pocket for additional storage. The interior includes six hook & loop double-sided fabric pages with three-ring grommets to securely attach patches. The album also features a two-inch covered spine with a top O-ring for hanging.

“Whether you’re a tactical operator, outdoor enthusiast, or collector, the TT Patch Album is a great way to showcase your collection and keep it organized,” added Lewis.

The TT Patch Album weighs 1.98 lbs. and measures 11 x 12.5 x 2 in. It is made from Cordura® 700 denier and is available in Black for an MSRP of $64.95.

The TT Patch Album is now available for purchase through TT authorized dealers.

Click to see Vol. 3 of the Tasmanian Tiger digital catalog here. Find a local dealer here for any of the exciting Tasmanian Tiger products.

Stay in the conversation by following on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. All sales inquiries can be directed to tt@tasmaniantigerusa.com.

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RAMP-C DoD Program Successfully Prototyping Microelectronics

Friday, March 17th, 2023

The Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) OTA, powered by NSTXL, is managing multiple programs for the Department of Defense (DoD) that are advancing specific microelectronics capabilities. The Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes – Commercial (RAMP-C) project was created by the DoD in January 2021 through the S2MARTS OTA vehicle to find partners for reshoring microelectronic fabrication and was originally awarded to two prime contractors – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Intel Technologies – with multiple subcontractors in August of 2021. Since the original award, multiple additional phases have been implemented to this project due to its success in delivering prototypes to the DoD in initial phases.

This program is critical in ensuring the DoD has assured access to the next generation of leading-edge (<7nm) semiconductor design and manufacturing. These chips will be intricately complex, enabling huge system performance increases, while decreasing size, weight, and power (SWaP), critical for many of the DoD modernization priorities. RAMP-C’s objective is to enable DoD assured access to leading-edge semiconductor technology through U.S. located sources of custom and dual-use leading edge integrated circuits. This will enable implementation of complex, computation intensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for DoD AI, Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar and Autonomy applications. It will also facilitate use of integrated robust cyber-security methods, cryptography and authentication in DoD hardware and utilization of the complex computational capability required for 5G Radio access network (RAN) and Internet of Things (IoT) systems.

Currently, most domestic semiconductor companies are fabless, meaning they design and sell integrated circuits by outsourcing their fabrication to offshore foundries. With many of the cutting-edge innovators surrounding microelectronics located in America, the DoD sought to close the long-standing tradition of outsourcing this production. The RAMP-C opportunity was developed to bolster the U.S. microelectronics industrial base and encourage semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

RAMP-C is complimented by two other programs launched by the Office of Under Secretary Defense Research & Engineering (OUSD R&E) to promote U.S. chip manufacturing including, Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes using Advanced Commercial Capabilities (RAMP) and digital State of the Art Heterogeneous Integrated Packaging (SHIP). S2MARTS is also managing the Microelectronics Commons program, a CHIPS and Science Act-funded national network for onshore, microelectronics hardware prototyping, lab-to-fab transition of semiconductor technologies and semiconductor workforce training. All four programs will bring more access to advanced capabilities in U.S. facilities while improving the integrity and confidentiality of intellectual property (IP) of commercial and DoD designs by using Quantifiable Assurance methods.

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Vortex Introduces the DEFENDER-CCW Micro Red Dot

Friday, March 17th, 2023

BARNEVELD, Wis. – From increasing your effective range to shooting faster without sacrificing precision, the benefits of running a red dot on handguns are numerous and proven. The new Vortex® Defender-CCW™ lets anyone packing a full-size, subcompact, or even a micro-compact for self-defense experience the speed and accuracy advantage that’s so critical when facing a threat with nowhere to run.

Meant for people who prioritize personal protection, the Defender-CCW™ is focus-built for the demands of modern concealed-carry users. Ultra-compact and tough, it delivers the biggest sight window in its class for “both eyes open” shooting and enhanced peripheral vision. The smooth, slim profile means no extra bulk or width for a no-snag draw from under clothes and less chance of printing, so the only one on the street who knows you’re packing is you. Other design benefits include:

•LARGE ASPHERICAL LENS for distortion-free sight picture and truer colors

•SHOCKSHIELD™ polymer insert to protect against hard, daily abuse

•FAST-RACK™ textured front face that adds grip for racking slide

•ADJUSTABLE BRIGHTNESS for customizable illumination settings

•AUTO-SHUTOFF to preserve battery life

•MOTION ACTIVATED for instant readiness when you need it

•SHIELD RMS FOOTPRINT eliminates costly retro-fitting, extra plates, drill and tapping

•3 or 6 MOA red dot reticles available

Rugged. Reliable. Ready to defend. Trust the Defender-CCW™ (MSRP $349.99 / MAP $249.99) to help you carry discreetly and with more confidence, keeping you prepared for personal self-defense when the stakes are high.

To see more from Vortex®, visit VortexOptics.com

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New Agilite K-Zero Plate Carrier is Live!

Thursday, March 16th, 2023

There has been an enormous buzz about Agilite’s K-Zero™ since it was first shown at SHOT Show this year (see the video to understand why) and it officially launches today.

It has been a long time coming and was developed directly with both Israeli and US SOF units, many of whom have already procured it.

For Government purchases it’s available through the DLA TLS Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Contract via Noble as well as additional contracts.

See the K-Zero Plate Carrier or purchase it here.

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