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Alien Gear Holsters New Swivel Drop Leg Extension Added to Growing Rapid Force Duty Gear Line

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

Alien Gear Holsters® beefs up holster carry options for their law enforcement/military line of Rapid Force™ duty gear with the new Swivel Drop Leg extension.

Post Falls, Idaho (November 2022) – Alien Gear Holsters®, designers and manufacturers of American-made holsters and firearms accessories, and the Rapid Force™ line of Level 2 and Level 3 Duty Holsters, announce the new Swivel Drop Leg extension for the Rapid Force duty holster product line. For law enforcement, military, or any professional wearing a chest rig or vest, fully geared up, the drop leg holster system is a necessary carry method, and the new Alien Gear Swivel Drop Leg extension is the latest addition to their growing line of QDS (quick disconnect system) products.

Made from a high-impact strength, polymer blend, the Swivel Drop Leg is a single-strap, Quick Disconnect System, drop leg holster extension that uses a swivel design to move in tandem with the wearer’s leg.  With its minimalistic design, it is just as rugged and “built like a tank” as any of the other Rapid Force gear. The innovative movement system allows for a new range of movement, increasing overall mobility without sacrificing security. The Swivel Drop Leg extension covers less leg space, and an easy reach for a secure draw and reholster. It offers an adjustable ride height for low, middle and high and works with the Alien Gear Locking Belt Slide and other QDS mounts. The Rapid Force Swivel Drop Leg system functions seamlessly with the Rapid Force LVL 2 Slim Holster and the Level 2 and 3 Rapid Force Duty Holster.

“For officers and tactical operators, our new Swivel Drop Leg extension increases carry options by allowing the user to maintain consistency throughout our holster system,” Joe Lienemann, Director of Law Enforcement Sales for Alien Gear Holsters, said. “When the situation calls for it and the training kicks in, the operator can safely rely on our platforms for their performance, ruggedness, and durability, and focus on the mission at hand, instead of worrying about his gear.”

Alien Gear Swivel Drop Leg MSRP $129.88.

For more information on Alien Gear Holsters and the Rapid Force line, visit www.aliengearholsters.com.

Lindnerhof-Taktik Sets 16 November for Launch of New Adapter Sets and Harnesses

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

LENGGRIES, GERMANY (15 NOV 2022)—Lindnerhof-Taktik GmbH will tomorrow round out a remarkable year of product introductions with the launch of several innovative adapters and harnesses designed to make the brand’s earlier gear additions more versatile and combinable.

The new products are:

• Waist Belt MX129
• Waist Belt Adapter 3-Rows MX345
• Waist Belt Adapter Quick Release 3-Rows MX346
• Hook Buckle Adapter MX498
• Plate Rig Harness Set MX731
• Chest Rig Harness MX732
• Chest Rig Adapter Kit LT266

“We believe that users of our 2022 product lineup will love these additional accessories because of the way they permit fast and easy transformation of bedrock Lindnerhof setups into entirely new load-outs offering increased utility and functionality,” said Chief Executive Officer Jakob Kolbeck.

Kolbeck offered as an example the brand’s beloved classic Plate Carrier LT025/5. “With these new adapters and harnesses, we’ve opened the door to turning the LT205/5 into a plate carrier suitable for more types of missions, for more of the increasingly challenging kinds of missions operators are today being sent out on,” he said. “Now, with ease, the good old LT205/5 gains a super-lightweight skeletonised waist belt that’s closable using our patented, cutting-edge hook- buckle system. All you need for this is our new Waist Belt Adapter 3-Rows MX345, Waist Belt MX129, and Hook Buckle Adapter MX498.”

Kolbeck described how those items are utilised. “Loop the MX345 in a crisscross manner on each end of the waist belt, then affix the waist belt to the back part of the LT025/5 carrier, just as you are accustomed to doing,” he said. “To close your new waist belt, fix the MX498 Adapters via the supplied Velcro® fasteners on the front part and close the hook buckle. That’s all there is to it.”

Each adapter is sold separately; however, there is also a special adapter available—Waist Belt Adapter Quick Release 3-Rows MX346—for use with the “Schutzweste Infantrie” protective vest from Mehler Vario System GmbH. Like the MX345, the MX346 skeletonises the waist belt.

“What we’ve attempted to do here is offer our users as much modularity as possible,” said Kolbeck. “Because we here at Lindnerhof are former end-users of tactical gear, our thinking about the development of products is guided by what we understand to be the needs of current end-users. However, that understanding does not come solely from our own past experiences but much more from feedback we solicit and receive from current end-users. We do not forget where we came from, but neither do we lose sight of where the current users are going—and that is on increasingly demanding missions.”

Beyond the new options for updating waist-belt systems into modern quick-release versions, Lindnerhof also is including in its product range several new harnesses.

Said Kolbeck: “If you already are using our Split Front Chest Rig MX266, you’ll know already the new Chest Rig Harness MX732, which is a classically designed, softly padded chest rig harness with extra MOLLE/PALS slots and loops to let you carry additional equipment, such as cable guides, hydration tube guides, and more.

“In combination with our newly released Chest Rig Adapter Kit LT266, you’ll be able to create and set up an individualised Lindnerhof Micro Rig. Also, this past April, we announced the availability of our new MX Panels—they have special loops that serve as attachment points for the Adapter Kit LT266 which, in turn, attaches to the new MX732 harness.”

Of the MX732-related Plate Rig Harness MX731, Kolbeck said: “It completes our new product launch and is an essential accessory if you’re a sniper or just need to carry a heavyweight backpack, sit in a vehicle while attired in body armour, or plan to tote our Backpack HL334. The MX731 is intended for use specifically with our Ultralight Plate Carrier MX244, when you don’t need a ballistic plate in the back, the MX731 can take the place of the back part and transform the carrier into a sort of plate rig that gives you an ultra-low profile with no loss of comfort and release options.”

Kolbeck indicated that the MX731 also includes a skeletonised waist belt that precisely fits into the patented hook-buckle system at the front of Ultralight Plate Carrier MX244.

“We are very confident that these final additions to our 2022 product range are not an end- point but are in fact just the beginning of a strong, uninterrupted stream of creative ideas and options to give users of Lindnerhof gear still greater freedom to set up and load out exactly the way they need in order to meet the unique demands of each mission, so please stay tuned.”

For more information about the new adapters and harnesses as well as other Lindnerhof-Taktik products, please visit the company’s web shop at www.hqg.de

SilencerCo to Run End of the Year Promotion

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

Purchase a Suppressor, Receive a $200 Coupon to the SilencerCo Online Store

November 15, 2022 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo has launched an end of the year suppressor promotion running from November 15, 2022 – December 31, 2022. Any customers who purchase one of the qualified SilencerCo suppressors during this timeframe will receive a $200 SilencerCo Store coupon. Qualifying suppressors can be purchased through a SilencerCo dealer, to find a dealer, click here. 

The $200 coupon code will be valid from January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023 and can be redeemed on any items sold in the SilencerCo Online Store. In order to qualify, customers must register their newly purchased suppressor by January 20, 2023, providing proof of purchase and a completed Form 4. To register, click here.

“There is no limit to the number of qualifying suppressors a customer can purchase,” said VP of Marketing, Customer Service and Warranty, Jessica Kallam. “And customers will receive a $200 coupon for EACH suppressor they register.” 

Qualifying Products (product must be in stock, no backorders): 

• Hybrid 46M SU5107
• Hybrid 46 SU2271 (Black), SU1532 (Gray), SU2641 (FDE) & SU2642 (White)
• Omega 36M SU4735
• Harvester EVO SU5060
• Omega 300 SU2281 (Black), SU1286 (Gray), SU1352 (FDE) & SU2649 (White)
• Chimera 300 SU2616 (Black), SU2645 (FDE) & SU2646 (White)
• Saker 556K SU2256 (Current) & SU851 (discontinued)
• Saker 556 SU2255 (Current) & SU245 (discontinued)
• Omega 9K SU2643 (FDE only other colors not included in this promo)
• Omega 45K SU2254
• Harvester 300 SU627
• Harvester 338 SU666

Terms & Conditions

This promotion is open only to legal U.S. residents age 21 or older.  Void where prohibited.  Employees of SIlencerCo and any of its distributors or dealers involved with this promotion are not eligible to participate.  This offer cannot be combined with SilencerCo special program orders.  SilencerCo reserves the right to end the promotion at any time.

Product/s must be purchased through a retailer between November 15th, 2022 through December 31st, 2022.  A copy of your date stamped receipt and a copy of your form 4 will be required at registration.

No purchase quantity limit. Purchases must be registered by January 20th, 2023.

SilencerCo is not responsible for late submissions. Products cannot be returned or exchanged for other products of similar value or for monetary exchange. Offer good in states that permit silencer ownership.

Offer limited to product/s in stock at your dealer during time of promotion. Failure to submit correct information and documents can result in a delay in processing the promo registration.

• The suppressor/s must be paid in full between Nov 15th and Dec 31st, 2022.

• Each redemption must include one of the qualifying suppressors

• Must submit a date stamped receipt and copy of your filed form 4

• No limit on redemptions

• No backorders

• No layaways

• Coupon code will be emailed to you after your registration has been verified

• Coupon code valid January 1st through June 30th, 2023 

• Coupon code cannot be combined with SilencerCo webstore sales

Rheinmetall Takes Over Spain’s Expal Systems S.A. – Move Brings the Group New Ammunition Production Capacity

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

Rheinmetall AG today concluded a purchase contract with MaxamCorp. Holding S.L. of Madrid to acquire the entire share capital of Expal Systems S.A of Madrid, a globally renowned ammunition maker. Completion of the transaction, for which a closing date in summer 2023 is sought, is subject to approval by the competition authorities and other regulatory checks. The purchase price agreed between Rheinmetall and MaxamCorp., which is due after closing, is based on an enterprise value of €1.2 billion.

In making this acquisition, the Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise is seeking to bolster its core weapon, ammunition and propellant business in a sustained way, with increased spare production capacity and an expanded product portfolio the prime focal points.

In a dynamic market situation propelled by massive demand for military equipment in multiple countries, the acquisition provides Rheinmetall with swift access to significantly greater capacity. Given the expected large increase in demand from numerous nations, Rheinmetall wants to position itself as strongly as possible to address the anticipated inflow of new requests for tender for ammunition purchases. Of special strategic importance to Rheinmetall in this context is the resulting access to extra production capacity for propulsions and charges, which are subject to bottlenecks in Europe in the meantime.

Because the product spectrums of the two companies complement each other so well, the acquisition substantially augments Rheinmetall’s existing range of products, especially in the fast-growing market for artillery and mortar ammunition as well as mortar systems. The buyout also adds to Rheinmetall’s portfolio in the field of fuses and rocket propulsion systems, for example, as well as in medium-calibre ammunition and aircraft armament, while simultaneously reducing the Group’s dependence on suppliers for some industrial intermediates and ammunition components.

In important areas like purchasing and sales, synergies will have a positive impact on costs, which will also benefit customers.

Thanks to this acquisition, Rheinmetall is gaining a valuable strategic foothold in Spain, and thus direct access to this important market. Rheinmetall sees maintaining the company’s existing technology and staff as essential; all operational locations (Trubia, Burgos, Navalmoral, El Gordo, Albacete and Murcia in Spain as well as Texarkana, Texas in the USA) are therefore to remain open.

Expal Systems S.A. expects sales in FY 2022/23 to be around €400 million.

The company’s total capacity offers scope for potential annual sales of €700 to €800 million.

Make The ‘Right Arm Of The Free World’ Yours Authentic FN FAL Parts Kits Available For A Limited Time

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

(McLean, VA – November 15, 2022) FN America, LLC announces the release of 400 authentic FN FAL Parts Kits. These kits were imported from Belgium and assembled from decommissioned FN FAL model 50.00 rifles previously issued to the Belgian Gendarmarie. The chance to buy one of these parts kits is only available via entry to a Sweepstakes, open November 1 – January 21, 2023. Winners will be chosen randomly each month and will receive the exclusive opportunity to purchase their kit via the FN eStore. Additionally, a Grand Prize of an FAL rifle, assembled with one of these parts kits, will be awarded to one lucky winner.

“The FN FAL is one of the most recognizable FN products, worldwide; it is the Right Arm of the Free World,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. “The opportunity to offer these parts kits to collectors so that they can own a part of that legacy is something we felt compelled to do. It makes it all the more special that these were originally manufactured in Belgium for a Belgian customer.”

Put into storage in the 1980s after the Belgian Gendarmarie upgraded their service rifles, these FN FALs were rediscovered and painstakingly assembled into parts kits that could be imported into the United States for sale to enthusiasts and collectors. The parts kits include lower trigger frame, buttstock, bayonet in accurate Belgian Gendarmarie purple frog, sling and more. Even with slight imperfections from prior-issued use, the metal components are mostly free of blemishes and pitting. The kits are being sold for the retail price of $899.99.

Please visit fnamerica.com/fal-campaign to learn more about these authentic parts kits and to enter the Sweepstakes for a chance to purchase. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Customers building a complete semi-automatic FN FAL with the parts kit must comply with ATF regulatory restrictions by sourcing U.S. domestic components for the parts that are not included in the kit. A skilled gunsmith is required for assembly.

Introducing the RECC·E Carbine Stock by Reptilia

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

15 November 2022

After more than two years of development and testing, Reptilia is proud to announce the RECC·E Stock for AR15/M16 and AR10/SR25 pattern rifles. Designed at the request of a military end user, the RECC·E Stock features a constant cheek weld, ambidextrous QD sling attachment points, rubber buttpad, and a modular design that allows usage of a standard AR15 carbine buffer system, or A5/SR25 carbine buffer system by replacing the receiver extension (buffer tube) and forward portion of the stock. Weighing only 12.0 ounces including the proprietary AR15-length receiver extension, the RECC·E stock is the ideal lightweight solution for the entire spectrum of AR-pattern guns from compact to precision.

Technical Specifications:

• Proprietary Receiver Extension: 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Milspec Anodized Finish
• Materials: Impact Modified, Glass-Filled Nylon Polymer
• Weight (AR15/M16): 12.0 oz.
• Weight (AR10/SR25): 12.7 oz. 
• Length of Pull (AR15/M16): 10.8 in. – 14.2 in.
• Length of Pull (AR10/SR25): 11.6 in. – 15.0 in.

The initial production run of AR15-length RECC·E Stocks will be available exclusively through RSR Group for dealers, and direct to consumers at www.reptiliacorp.com. MSRP: $159.95 including receiver extension (buffer tube) and all mounting hardware. AR10/SR25 RECC·E Stocks will be available in late Q1 2023.

For further information, please contact sales@reptiliacorp.com or visit www.reptiliacorp.com

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, Announces Veteran Small Business Owners Recipients of 2022 Stephen L Tadlock “Vetpreneurs” Grant

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Founders First CDC Awarded $25,000 to Veteran-Owned Small Business Owners Across The Country

San Diego, CA – November 10, 2022 – Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, is pleased to announce the Veteran small business recipients of its 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock Fund – a grant program to support U.S. Veteran small business owners. The recipients had to meet specific qualifications to receive their grants, including: the company’s founder must be a U.S. military Veteran, have an active U.S.-based business, and employ between 2 and 50 employees.

“As Veteran owned businesses are critical contributors to the small business community, I’m proud to extend this fund for the second year in a row to Veteran business owners who need the extra boost of funding; as these funds help drive economic growth in communities which need it most during this critical, and uncertain economic time.” says Kim Folsom, Founder and CEO of Founders First.

Inspired by Founders First CEO Kim Folsom’s brother, U.S. Navy Veteran Stephen L. Tadlock, the purpose of the grant is to provide micro-investments to Veterans who own and operate small businesses. The $25,000 grant has been awarded to 25 Veteran recipients who received $1,000 each, which will help aid in their employer-based small businesses.

“I’ve experienced what these Veterans have experienced when they leave the service – losing our support group, wearing a different uniform, and it can be daunting and challenging. But when a grant program like the Stephen L. Tadlock Fund becomes available, it’s an incredible pillar of support that these Veterans need to continue their success with their businesses,” says Arthur Bartell, U.S. Army General (Ret.) and lead judge for the Northern U.S. Stephen L Tadlock Fund.

Since launching, Founders First CDC has awarded more than $423,000 to minority and underserved business owners throughout the United States with a focus on Texas, Chicago, Southern California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

“As a finalist for the 2021 Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran grant, we were able to gain the confidence and validation we needed to help us increase our runway, support our finances, and build a stronger mentality as business owners to know we are onto something,” says Broderick Neel-Feller, founder of Jammin’ Together.

The 25 recipients of the 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock fund includes:

1. Mickey Dennis

Mickey Dennis LLC

Locust Grove, GA

2. Vincent Harris

Vehtech

Conyers, GA

3. Mock Abdelaal

Velos Labs

Madison, AL

4. Haleema Shafeek

Green Office Furniture Solutions, LLC

Franklin County, OH

5. Tiffany Jones

Tjl Collection

Dallas County, TX

6. Eric Vasquez

Veterans Logistics Group

Hawthorne, CA

7. Luvina Sabree

Golden Ideas Unlimited

Killeen, TX

8. Nadean Carson

Oya Construction, LLC

Roanoke, VA

9. Willmour Daniel

Young Chefs Academy Of Coral Springs FL

Coral Springs, FL

10. Roland Baker

Rolovision, LLC

Baton Rouge, LA

11. Nestor Morales

Accessible Solar & Energy Storage

San Diego County, CA

12. Elston Joyner

Battery Express, Inc.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

13. Joseph Finnie

Sew A Seed, LLC

Anna, TX

14. Tucker Burns

The Charge Stately Apparel

Austin, TX

15. Warnita Foster

Dreams Of Beauty

Killeen, TX

16. Derren Burrell

Veteran Ventures Capital

Knoxville, TN

17. Broderick Neel-Feller

Jammin’ Together

Annapolis, MD

18. Quinton Mcnair

Struggle Beard Bakery

Matteson, IL

19. Beth Fynbo

Busy Baby, LLC

Olmsted County, MN

20. Edward Mcdonald

Aspire Health And Wellness Management PC

Peachtree Corners, GA

21. Joe Arenella

Tracker Systems, LLC

Austin, TX

22.   Thomas Huebner

Dockstar, LLC

Kingston, WA

23. Joseph Gilbreath

Rise Up Industries

Santee, CA

24. Steve Eden Ii

Smoke Sumthin Barbecue

Menifee, CA

25. Cody Bess

Poprouser Inc.

Miami, FL

The judging committee for the Stephen L. Tadlock Grant includes a panel of distinguished Veterans, representing multiple branches of service.

“When learning of campaigns to support small businesses, you rarely learn of local, and sometimes national, businesses that are owned and operated by Veterans. Through grants and outreach programs like the Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Grant, not only are Veterans receiving monetary support to keep their businesses thriving, but also invaluable exposure for their businesses they may otherwise not have received,” says Dr. Chermaine M. Harrell, retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major, and Deputy Chief Transformation Officer at National University. Harrell is also a judge for the Northern U.S. Stephen L Tadlock Fund.

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau’s survey of small business owners, there are more than 2.5 million Veteran majority-owned businesses in the U.S. that employ more than 5 million individuals. As a result, these businesses generate a revenue of more than $1.14 trillion, and account for an annual payroll of $195 billion.

“Programs like the Stephen Tadlock Veteran Grant provide financial assistance, but possibly more importantly, recognition for the hard work and dedication Veterans are providing to their communities every day once their service is completed. I’m honored to work hand-in-hand with Founders First CDC on their generous grant programs and serve on the judging panel for the Stephen Tadlock Veteran grant, to continue to support our Veterans,” says Yolanda Clarke, United States Army Reserve Officer, CEO of Power River Industries and volunteer with Bunker Labs.

Founders First CDC programs guide business owners through the process of achieving accelerated growth through curriculum, hands-on assignments, and expert coaching. To learn more about Founders First CDC programs and grant qualifications, visit www.foundersfirstcdc.org.

DroneShield Releases 7th Edition of C-UAS Factbook

Friday, November 11th, 2022

DroneShield is pleased to release the 7th Edition of the C-UAS Factbook. The Factbook provides information on key trends in the C-UAS market, the emerging UAS threat, C-UAS Solutions, and much more.

The C-UAS Factbook can be viewed here.