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TRX Reacquired By SEAL Founder In Bankruptcy

Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

RANDY HETRICK, FOUNDER AND FORMER CEO, PARTNERS WITH PRIVATE EQUITY VETERAN, JACK DALY, TO ACQUIRE TRX®

Navy SEAL-Turned-Entrepreneur and Developer of Suspension Training®, Poised to Revitalize Innovative Global Fitness Brand

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 / — TRX® (“the Company”) today announced that the Founder and Former CEO, Randy Hetrick, and partner, Jack Daly, acquired the iconic, global fitness brand, TRX. Hetrick founded TRX after inventing the Suspension Trainer® as a SEAL Team Squadron Commander and will now lead the Company as Chairman with Daly, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer.

“It’s gratifying to be back at the helm of TRX at a time when the world is emerging from COVID and the Company needs inspired, innovative leadership,” said TRX Chairman, Hetrick. “TRX remains one of the fitness industry’s most recognizable and influential global brands, and under a new, experienced management team – powered by passion and renewed vision – our brand will build on its position as the most trusted name in fitness. I couldn’t be happier to be back and to have the opportunity to bring several of my best longtime teammates back with me.”

Hetrick founded TRX in 2004 after a career as a Navy SEAL and earning an MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Core to the brand’s rapid rise and global success was the TRX Suspension Trainer® – a comprehensive functional fitness solution developed by Hetrick during his SEAL years as a means of maintaining peak fitness while deployed in remote locations without access to traditional gym equipment. Suspension Training® quickly became a cornerstone to the broader functional fitness movement, with the iconic “yellow and black straps” becoming a requisite tool for personal trainers, health clubs and elite athletic training facilities globally. The Company expanded its offering to a wide range of functional fitness tools, but also importantly became a go-to source for education and trainer-certification through its vast digital library of functional training programs for fitness professionals and consumers.

Hetrick led TRX for more than 15 years before selling a controlling interest in the Company and moved on to found the new outdoor mobile fitness venture, OutFit®.

Excited by the opportunity to reacquire and revitalize the brand, Hetrick turned to friend and private equity veteran, Jack Daly and his firm, JFXD Capital. Daly, a former Partner, and Investment Committee Member of both Goldman Sachs’ Merchant Banking Division and TPG Capital, has a 25-year track record of investing in and building large companies through control transactions. Daly is also a fitness enthusiast and serves as the Treasurer of the Navy SEAL Foundation, where he has served as member of the Board of Directors for over nine years.

“It’s a rare opportunity to acquire a brand that remains as well respected and revered as an innovator within its industry as TRX – the ability to leverage the incredible brand equity of TRX is what makes this such a compelling and worthwhile venture,” said TRX CEO, Daly. “Everyone loves a comeback story. Powered by Randy’s knowledge of the brand, the industry, and his personal passion for this brand, coupled with new world-class management, there’s little doubt about the success that lies ahead for TRX.”

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobsen served as legal counsel and KPMG served as financial advisor to JFXD Capital. Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. served as legal counsel and Kroll Securities served as Chief Restructuring Officer and Financial Advisor to TRX. Special thanks to Louise Stolt-Nielsen Holten, Leon Capital, Doug Greeff, Rick Cusick, Quincy Carroll, Brandon Bean, and Anil Shetty.

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GALLS Expands into New Markets, Announces FIRST SIGHT Powered by GALLS

Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

GALLS® builds on its long-term success in the public safety/first responder uniform business to expand into corporate uniform market with the launch of FIRST SIGHT Powered by GALLS.

Lexington, KY (August 2022) – GALLS®, a leading distributor serving America’s public safety professionals, is proud to announce a strategic business expansion into corporate uniform and apparel markets by launching a new division called FIRST SIGHTTM. Building on GALLS’ extensive experience in the public safety uniform industry, and alongside its efficient, state-of-the-art infrastructure, industry-leading technology and distribution chain, the FIRST SIGHTTM division will provide corporate customers with a game-changing approach to employee uniforms and corporate identity programs.

“Moving into new uniform markets is a natural progression for GALLS,” Mike Fadden, CEO of GALLS, announced. “GALLS brings to new uniform markets its extensive skill set in managing uniform programs, providing tech solutions for ordering, stocking, and purchasing for customers. Our new FIRST SIGHTTM team came to GALLS with the knowledge, experience, and contacts to successfully launch this new endeavor into new markets.”

The FIRST SIGHTTM division’s leadership team brings over 70 years of corporate uniform program, image apparel sales, and management experience to GALLS and will be led by Andrew Spurling.

The early focus of this division will be key essential worker vertical markets such as Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Energy & Utilities, Public and Private Transit, Freight Transportation, and others in service to the public. FIRST SIGHTTM will offer customers both stock and custom solutions, an expanded eQuip software for easy ordering and program management, streamlined inventory management and fulfillment, and of course GALLS’ world-class customer service.

Visit the website for more information at www.firstsightbygalls.com.

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Polymer80 Product Changes in Accordance with ATF Final Rule

Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

Last week ATF final rule 2021R-05F, Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms, went into effect. Polymer80, Inc., the company that designs and develops innovative firearms and after-market accessories that provide ways for customers to participate in the build process while expressing their right to bear arms, is a direct target of this new rule. Polymer80 wholeheartedly disagrees with the ATF final rule, however, in an effort to maintain a legal business, will comply with the unconstitutional regulations.

In accordance with the new ATF final rule, Polymer80 will no longer offer their popular 80% kits in the same configuration in which customers have grown accustom. Instead, Polymer80 has released three new options for consumers interested in building their own legal firearm:

· OPTION 1 is an unserialized 80% frame with rear rail, locking block rail system and pins. No jig or tools are included with this product.

· OPTION 2 is a serialized frame that does include a jig, tooling, rear rail and locking block rail system. This option is the same as the prior 80% kit offered by Polymer80, but with a serialized frame.

· OPTION 3 is the “Build Back Better” kit, which includes everything listed in option 2 plus a slide assembly. This kit contains everything you need to build a complete, serialized firearm.

Option 1, the unserialized 80% blank, is currently available for purchase at www.polymer80.com. Please note that shipment is not available to all states.

For those interested in assembling without drilling, Polymer80 will continue to offer their AFT “Assemble for Thyself” kit, which includes all the necessary components to build a complete firearm, no drilling required.

Polymer80 will also continue to offer their line of complete pistols, including the popular PFC9 compact pistol and PFS9 full-size pistol, as well as parts and accessories.

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New Content Added to Federal’s 100-Year Celebration Website: New Ammo on Old Machines, and Federal’s Families

Monday, August 29th, 2022

ANOKA, Minnesota – As part of the 100-year anniversary celebration, Federal Ammunition is featuring monthly online content celebrating Federal’s rich history. The month of August highlights Federal refurbishing old loading machines to increase production and the legacy family of Federal Ammunition. Content can be found on the 100-year anniversary website: A Century Of Authority (federalpremium.com).

The article entitled “New Ammo from Old Machines” showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Federal employees. To meet the growing demand for ammunition, Federal was able to refurbish and re-tool several retired loading machines. Bringing these machines back to life was no easy task but shows the talent and abilities of the employees.

“Demand for ammunition is high and Federal is doing everything we can to meet demand,” said Erik Carlson, Federal Ammunition Senior Director of Operations. “The fact that Federal employees were able to fix up old loading machines, make replacement parts for them and get them up and running again is truly incredible.”

The article entitled “Federal’s Families” shares the stories of the legacy families within Federal Ammunition. Being based in Anoka, Minnesota for decades has allowed Federal Ammunition to be a major part of the community. The generations of residents to the area that have been Federal employees has made a big impact on the success of the company.

“A special thing about Federal Ammunition is the people that have worked here for decades and the families who have generations that have been a proud part of the Federal family,” continued Carlson. “Generations of employees show how much working for Federal means to these families and how much we appreciate all of our employees.”

Each month through the end of 2022, Federal Ammunition will be uploading additional content focused on the rich history of this American ammunition company. In addition to the monthly online content, Federal Ammunition has released a 244-page book preserving the company’s history: Buy Federal The First 100 Years for USD 59.99 | Federal Ammunition (federalpremium.com).

For more information on all products and online services from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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New Tactical Training Systems Website Launched

Monday, August 29th, 2022

SUN PRAIRIE, WI – Tactical Training Systems, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of pre-engineered steel training structures for a variety of tactical scenarios, has launched a new website at www.tacticaltrainingsystems.com. The enhanced site explores the different series of products available from the company, profiles of past projects and details on available financing.

Designed and manufactured specifically for law enforcement and military personnel, Tactical Training buildings feature structural steel framing, all galvanized and hot-dipped steel and flat decking systems. Facilities also include roof and floor decks rated 100 pound live load, sturdy welded stairs and custom features like elevator shafts, helicopter props and forcible door entries.

The new website highlights all products in the Series 1000 single-story Classroom and Residence structures; Series 2000 two-story Motel/Mall and Residence structures; Series 3000 three-story Residence structure with 22 moveable partition walls; and, the Series 4000 Tower/Residence with a 40-foot high tower and multiple floors. Accessories, color options and warranty/maintenance information are also included on the new website.

Started in 2004, Tactical Training Systems is a subsidiary company of Fire Facilities, Inc., manufacturers of American-steel live fire training towers, burn rooms and mobile training units. More than 65 customizable options are available from Fire Facilities, including ram-pry breaching doors, attic burn areas and confined space elevator shafts.

Based in Sun Prairie, Wisc., Tactical Training Systems and Fire Facilities, Inc. both manufacture training structures engineered to withstand real-life tactical and firefighting conditions. Our parent company, Trachte Building Systems, is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of steel self-storage systems in the industry.

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TNVC Launches SuperGain: Newest High Performance Unfilmed White Phosphor Image Intensifier Tubes Available Only at TNVC

Monday, August 29th, 2022

Redlands, California, August 25th, 2022—Over the years, TNVC has been fully committed to making the very best and very latest, MIL-SPEC, duty-ready night vision, thermal, and visual augmentation systems technology available to ALL customers, not just the privileged few. Continuing this trend, TNVC is extremely proud to announce the release of a brand-new product line: TNVC SuperGain Systems.

tnvc.com/supergain

The TNVC SuperGain family is based on the latest image intensifier tube technology from L3Harris, and is one of the most significant evolutions in Generation 3 night vision systems and performance since the introduction of Unfilmed technology and are available ONLY at TNVC as a new Premium Option for all TNVC customers.

Already in use with the United States military, including Special Operations Forces, these new SuperGain Unfilmed White Phosphor image intensifier tubes increase the Luminance Gain (Gain) specification for image intensifier tubes from the standard 40,000-80,000 fL/fc to between 100,000-120,000 fL/fc, greatly increasing the image intensifier’s ability to amplify and collect light, providing increased low light performance and extending operational envelope when compared to night vision systems utilizing conventional Unfilmed White Phosphor image intensifiers.

These new MIL-SPEC SuperGain image intensifiers will be available in all TNV-branded night vision systems, including the TNV/BNVG-M Artemis, TNV/DTNVS, TNV/RNVG, and TNV/PVS-14 as well as L3Harris-manufactured BNVD (PVS-31) and BNVD-1531 systems, all with an increased 2376+ Minimum Figure of Merit (FOM) specification. These new units will exist alongside current TNVC offerings, including those with standard Unfilmed and Filmed image intensifier tubes.

***SuperGain tubes are currently IN-STOCK for all TNV-systems. L3Harris systems will be available for Pre-Order***

SuperGain image intensifier tubes have undergone extensive testing both by the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir and USSOCOM and Special Operations Forces organizations, and are currently being fielded and in-service around the world in the newest, most technologically advanced night vision systems in the force, including the AN/PSQ-42 ENVG-B Advanced Goggle as well as panoramic fusion goggles.

“From the end-user’s perspective, the SuperGain tubes will be noticeably brighter than standard Unfilmed White Phosphor tubes under most conditions and will provide more useable information in extreme darkness. However, I think the most significant difference that users in the field will see is the ability to see deeper into dark corners and underbrush, allowing them to detect potential threats beyond the range of typical image intensifiers. This can be a significant advantage in both urban areas / inside of structures as well as in more rural areas with vegetation and heavy canopy and subterranean operations” said Augee Kim, COO of TNVC.

While many consumers, both government and commercial have been focused on FOM (Signal to Noise Ration multiplied by Center Resolution expressed in lp/mm) as a metric for image intensifier performance and image quality, with manufacturers pushing the envelope of performance through improved methods and processes, Luminance Gain is typically set by the manufacturer.

Because Gain has typically been set by the manufacturers and is relatively stable, its importance to image intensifier performance has often been lesser discussed when talking about image intensifier performance, however Gain is one of the most critically important factors of image intensifier performance, with the “failure” implied in MTTF (“Mean Time to Failure”) of an image intensifier representing a roughly 50% loss of Gain.

“In the past there has been a concern that too much gain could lead to increased and undesirable noise in the image, which can be true with lower performance tubes” said Kim, “however as tube performance has continued to improve, with less noise overall, increasing the gain can increase the amount of useful information provided to the user,” said Kim.

In order to maximize the benefits of the increased Gain, these new SuperGain tubes from TNVC will also feature a minimum Figure of Merit (FOM) specification of 2376, the highest minimum performance specification currently available to the wide market, and with actual average tube performance exceeding that of current USSOCOM specifications.

Not only do SuperGain tubes provide improved light amplification and more information to the user, but effects can be felt on the user’s end as well—the overall brighter image allows the pupil to remain smaller, even in low light conditions where image intensifier tubes begin to dim, effectively improving the user’s vision and allowing them to take full advantage of the information provided by the SuperGain tube as well as reduce eye fatigue from long term use. Meanwhile, neither image intensifier life, nor reliability are affected, with SuperGain tubes being every bit as durable and reliable as typical Unfilmed White Phosphor image intensifier tubes.

“It sometimes amazes me how much analog image intensifier performance keeps progressing,” stated Kim. “In a world where digital technology is rapidly overtaking analog systems, analog image intensifiers are still the very best technology available for night vision and visual augmentation systems. It’s shocking both how much *and* how little Generation 3 image intensifiers have changed since their introduction in the late-1980s.”

“On the one hand, the same basic technological architecture of the Gen. 3 tube and photocathode remains—on the other, the level of performance offered by these tubes versus what was available thirty plus years ago is amazing. Tube performance from U.S. manufacturers has shot up across the board. L3Harris has been able to increase average FOM (figure of merit) performance alone by over 50% in the last six years. With the release of the SuperGain tubes, TNVC is able to offer the most advanced, most high performance, MIL-SPEC night vision systems currently available to our customers—BOTH government and commercial.”

TNVC MIL-SPEC SuperGain Systems will be available in all TNV-branded night vision systems, including the TNV/BNVG-M Artemis, TNV/DTNVS, TNV/RNVG, and TNV/PVS-14 as well as L3Harris-manufactured BNVD (PVS-31) and BNVD-1531 systems, all with an increased 2376+ Minimum Figure of Merit (FOM) specification. These new units will exist alongside current TNVC offerings, including those with standard Unfilmed and Filmed image intensifier tubes.

tnvc.com/supergain

***SuperGain tubes are currently IN-STOCK for all TNV-systems. L3Harris systems will be available for Pre-Order***

All TNV-Night Vision Systems are semi-custom built-to-order units, please allow approximately two weeks for order-processing and assembly. Existing order changes are on a first-come, first-served basis. Hand-select is available for TNV-systems.

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National Non-Profit Makes National Call to Stand Out and Wave Flags in Remembrance of 9/11 Anniversary

Sunday, August 28th, 2022

On September 11th, and every Tuesday, nonprofit wants to honor the “Freeport Flag Ladies” and those affected by 9/11, by uniting in national flag waving

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – Aug. 25, 2022 – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own communities to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11.

At 8:46 a.m., On Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines Flight 11 and flew it into the heart of New York City and the northern facade of the World Trade Center’s North Tower (1 WTC).

At 9:03 a.m., five other hijackers flew United Airlines Flight 175 into the southern facade of the South Tower (2 WTC).

At 9:37 a.m., another five hijackers flew American Airlines flight 77 into the western facade of the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia.

At 10:03 a.m., four hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight 93 into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Members of the WAA family, including staff, volunteers, Gold Star and Blue Star Families, and veterans, will join to share in the patriotic act of waving the flag, and sharing the stories of those who raised their hand to serve following the events of that fateful day. The flag waving will start at 8:46 am ET, when on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines Flight 11 and flew it into the heart of New York City and the northern facade of the World Trade Center’s North Tower (1 WTC) and end at 10:03 am ET when four hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight 93 into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Penn., on the same day.

You too can join by tuning in to the organization’s Official Facebook page, to share pictures and videos from your own community flag waving. Participants are encouraged to take video and pictures of their participation in the national flag waving and share them with WAA, their family, and their friends to help REMEMBER, HONOR and TEACH the generation born after 9/11, how hard times can strengthen us as a nation. Please use the hashtag #FlagsAcrosstheCountry and #AmericaStrong when posting on social media and tag the Wreaths Across America Official Facebook page.

WAA waves the American Flag every Tuesday morning between 9-10 a.m. ET and encourages the public to join them. Each week, messages of unity and remembrance are shared and the legacy of the “Freeport Flag Ladies” – who took to the Hill in Freeport on 9/11/01 following the events of that morning to hoist the flag and share a message of strength – lives on as it did each week for 18 years. After they retired on September 11, 2019, WAA took over the tradition and continues the weekly flag waving along US Route 1 in Jonesboro, Maine.

“Each Tuesday, we are joined by dozens of members of the local community and curious people stopping to be part of something meaningful,” said Karen Worcester, Executive Director, Wreaths Across America. “I hope people will join us this year, both on the anniversary of 9/11, as well as each Tuesday moving forward. This flag waving has taken on new meaning for us all and given a spark of hope for unity and patriotism during this difficult time in our country.”

Following the events of 9/11, three patriotic women (Elaine Greene, Joann Miller and Carmen Foote) were moved to find an old American flag they had stored at home and stand on a hill in Freeport, Maine, waving that flag to honor victims. These women became nationally known as “The Freeport Flag Ladies,” and proudly hoisted the Stars and Stripes every Tuesday morning for the following 18 years. After they retired on September 11, 2019, (their last 9/11 remembrance) the following Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Wreaths Across America took the helm and continued the weekly flag-waving tradition along US Route 1 in Jonesboro, Maine.

To learn more go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19520/News/804.

To watch the Facebook live event go to fb.me/e/2UPjaByZj.

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Tisas Introduces 1911 Match Pistol

Friday, August 26th, 2022

Tisas, a premium supplier of 1911-style pistols, enters the competition market with the introduction of their 1911 Match Pistol.

Tisas’ line of 1911’s, are already known for out of the box accuracy, but some customers were asking for a model better suited to competition and Tisas responded with the following upgrades for their latest model:

• Forged Stainless Steel Slide
• Forged Stainless Steel Frame
• Slide & Frame are hand lapped
• 416R® Hammer Forged Barrel with an 11-degree crown
• 25 LPI Checkered Front Strap & Mainspring Housing
• 20 LPE Front and Rear Cocking Serrations
• LPA® Adjustable Rear Sight
• Serrated Front Sight
• Extended Magazine Release
• Competition Magwell
• Overtravel Adjustable Match Trigger
• Series 70® internals
• G10® Target Grips
• Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
• 2 x 8 Round Stainless-Steel Magazines
• Locking Hard Case
• .45 ACP
• Lifetime Service Plan

Now shipping with an MSRP $1199.95.

Tisas USA is the exclusive importer for Tisas branded products. For more information on these or any of their other top-quality products, contact your dealer/distributor, or visit www.tisasusa.com.

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