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Midwest Industries Releases New Accessories Lineup for the Benelli M4

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

Tactical Accessories to Upgrade & Enhance Your M4

Waukesha, Wis. (July 19, 2022) — Midwest Industries has introduced a new lineup of functional accessories to outfit the popular Benelli M4 and clone variants, including a new M-LOK® Handguard, Enhanced Charging Handle, and Aimpoint T2 Mount.

The new handguard, featuring a 5-slot polymer M-LOK® rail allows users to replace the factory- installed plastic handguard with a more modular, sleek, and reliable solution. This affordable, lightweight handguard gives users the ability to mount lights, grips, handstops, and other M-LOK® compatible accessories to their shotgun. Paired with the Enhanced Charging Handle and Aimpoint T2 Mount, your newly outfitted M4 is reinvigorated and ready for action.

“Upgrading your Benelli M4 is now easier than ever,” said Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries. “The affordable new M-LOK® Handguard is exactly what the M4 and clones need for a lightweight solution.”

The Benelli M4 Tactical Accessories Lineup incorporates the following features:

• Accessories compatible with Benelli M4 and clones
• Constructed from Type 3 Hard Coat Anodized 6061 Aluminum for a lifetime of service
• 100% Made in the USA with a lifetime warranty
• Benelli M4 M-LOK® Handguard
• Benelli M4 Aimpoint T2 Mount
• Benelli M4 Enhanced Charging Handle

For more information, visit the Midwest Industries website.

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GM Defense to Provide Battery Electric Vehicle to U.S. Army for Analysis and Demonstration

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the U.S. Army to provide a battery electric vehicle for analysis and demonstration. GM Defense will leverage the GMC HUMMER EV, featuring GM’s Ultium Platform, to meet the U.S. Army’s requirement for a light to heavy duty battery electric vehicle to support reduced reliance on fossil fuels both in the operational and garrison environments.

“This award showcases GM Defense’s ability to leverage the best battery electric technology in the commercial marketplace,” said Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. “With access to GM’s advanced technologies, GM Defense is able to provide proven commercial technologies adapted to meet specific defense requirements and the needs of our customers.”

The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup is the world’s first and only all-electric supertruck that features a 24-module, double-stacked Ultium battery pack and zero-tailpipe emissions. The vehicle features 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 lb-ft of wheel torque and is capable of full 350 kilowatt/800-volt DC fast charging, enabling up to nearly 100 miles in 12 minutes. The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup offers 329 miles of combined driving range for Edition 1, with 0-60 mph acceleration times as quick as 3 seconds.

“Leveraging GM’s advanced technology, this demonstration will prove to our U.S. Army customer what an all-electric supertruck can do and how the underlying technology can be leveraged for future defense needs, whether on an installation or in a tactical environment,” continued duMont.

GM Defense is leveraging GM’s $35 billion investment in electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle technology to help lead global defense and government customers’ transition to a more electric, connected and autonomous future.

www.gmdefensellc.com

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Climate-Neutral by 2035: Rheinmetall South Africa Makes Further Progress on the Path to Climate Neutrality

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

The tech enterprise Rheinmetall has set itself the goal of attaining CO2 neutrality by 2035. The Group’s South African subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) has taken the first steps toward improving its climate footprint, thus supporting Rheinmetall’s global goals. At the company’s Somerset West location, Rheinmetall has introduced e-vehicles and off-grid, solar-powered charging stations.

As Armin Papperger, chairman of the executive board of Rheinmetall AG, explains, “Around the world, we’re focusing a lot of attention on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. All over the Group, we’re committed to taking visible steps that demonstrate our sense of responsibility for the environment and society. The initiative in South Africa is just one example.”

The new vehicles were unveiled by Jan Patrick Helmsen, CEO of RDM, at Somerset West, the company’s main location in South Africa. They will operate there as well at Rheinmetall’s Boskop plant in Potchefstroom.

“As part of the Rheinmetall organization, which has set itself the goal of being climate neutral by 2035, RDM is supporting this ambitious objective with a masterplan that involves implementation of solar energy and green hydrogen, which, along with other projects in the renewable energy domain, are intended to lead to climate neutrality. An important step here is our move away from the internal combustion engine in our fleet of vehicles, with a completely new mobility concept at all four RDM locations in South Africa”, declares Helmsen.

To kickstart the process of eliminating more than 350 internal combustion vehicles from the RDM fleet, the company has introduced the first electrically powered buses at its Somerset West and Boskop plants. Electric cars, new “E-Bakkies”, and a new mobility concept based on e-scooters and e-bikes for getting around the plants also form part of the package.

RDM’s locations occupy a total of 5,000 hectares, meaning that large distances have to be covered not only between plants but also when onsite. The company already had an app-based system that let employees book a ride in a bus or car from individual locations. This system has now been expanded to include e-scooters and e-bikes. The result? Enhanced employee mobility and less impact on the environment.

The e-scooters and e-bikes will operate along much the same lines as a rent-a-bike system in large European cities and elsewhere, where a bicycle can be booked and picked up at specific station, and then dropped off afterwards at any other charging station. Solar-powered electronic charging stations of this type have been installed at various locations around RDM plants.

In 2021 Rheinmetall signed the United Nations Global Compact, which fosters responsible, sustainable, and transparent corporate governance.

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1791 Gunleather Adds Geremy Chadwick to Growing Sales Team

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

Miami, FL – 1791 Gunleather is excited to announce experienced firearms salesman and Certified NRA Pistol Instructor Geremy Chadwick as the company’s latest hire.

In his role as Territory Sales Associate, Chadwick will be responsible for new business development with 1791 Gunleather target accounts in South Carolina and Georgia.

“Seeing the warehouse and meeting the team was very nice. I’m surprised by the manufacturing and distribution scale of the company for its staff size,” Chadwick said. “It’s really special to be able to talk directly to the bosses. I’m still very new to the team and I know I have a lot more to learn, but the future is very exciting!??”

Chadwick previously worked as a certified armed security guard and also managed a retail gun store.

“Geremy is a great addition to the 1791 Gunleather sales team,” said Ramiro Romani, CEO of 1791 Gunleather. “He has amazing energy and a can-do attitude. His retail and industry experience gives him a solid base for success.”

Headquartered in Miami, 1791 Gunleather empowers Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights with high-quality leather holsters and accessories, all backed by a lifetime warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee. To learn more browse the full lineup of premium holsters and leather goods, visit 1791Gunleather.com.

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Service Members Deployed in Europe Receive a “Taste of Home” from Beloved Actors, Celebrity Chef in USO Tour

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

USO Entertainment tour visits U.S. military installations in Germany for the first time in two years, bringing joy and connection to U.S. troops overseas

Arlington, VA, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nothing says USA like a delicious barbeque. That is precisely what the USO delivered to thousands of troops deployed in Europe as part of a goodwill tour with USO Global Ambassador Wilmer Valderrama, celebrity chef Robert Irvine, and actors Jonathan Tucker and Adam Demos.

The tour, held July 5-9, brought joy and uplifting entertainment to our heroes in uniform through visits to multiple military installations throughout Germany.

“Visiting service members who sacrifice so much on behalf of our country is always a privilege and a humbling reminder of the important work of our Armed Forces,” said actor, producer, and USO Global Ambassador Wilmer Valderrama. “These tours have always been a personal highlight for me. I’m so honored that I was able to join the team with my friends for one of the first overseas, in-person tours in over two years to express America’s gratitude for all our troops, their families, and their sacrifice.”

The USO Entertainment tour included many morale-boosting activities, including:

• Celebrity meet-and-greets and daily lunches with service members at each military installation and military families at USO Grafenwoehr.

• Demonstrations from the Cavalry Regiment at Camp Algier and the Opposing Forces Unit at Camp Albertshof, as well as the Field Artillery Regiment and Engineer Battalion at Camp Grafenwoehr.

• Tour of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) Academy facility and lunch in the award-winning Philip A. Connelly Dining Facility at Camp Normandy with the current NCO Academy class.

• A barbeque featuring food prepared by Chef Robert Irvine and service member volunteers.

• Team-building games, including “Snatch-It,” an obstacle course, and a hotdog eating contest that gave troops a chance to unwind and connect. They also played lawn games such as beach volleyball, horseshoes, and corn hole.

• Celebrity participation in the Retreat Ceremony and attendance at a reenlistment ceremony.

“Serving overseas, sometimes far from family and friends, can be extremely stressful and isolating, especially for prolonged periods,” said Jennifer Wahlquist, Vice President, USO Global Entertainment. “We’re grateful to the wonderful entertainers who generously donate their time to bring a connection to home to our military.”

Bringing entertainment to the troops is a cornerstone of the USO’s mission to strengthen America’s service members through connection. More than 75,000 service members participate in USO Entertainment tours annually, and more than 50,000 military members have attended virtual celebrity visits through the USO Military Virtual Programming Entertainment Series (USO MVP) during the last two years.

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Empower Yourself on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast

Monday, July 18th, 2022

ANOKA, Minnesota – July 14, 2022 – Julie Golob guest hosts this episode of “It’s Federal Season” podcast and her guest is Craig Douglas of Shivworks. The two engage in an in-depth discussion on self-defense from both a mindset perspective and the mechanics of defending oneself should an unfortunate situation arise.

“Craig Douglas served twenty-one years in law enforcement,” stated Golob. “Craig has been teaching globally under the ShivWorks brand and has conducted coursework on entangled shooting skills in nearly 40 states and nine foreign countries. He has taught for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and to three branches of the U.S. military and brings a lot to this important discussion.”

In the Tech Talk segment, Mike Holm, Federal’s Product Director for handgun ammunition goes deeper into the launch of the new 30 Super Carry. Specifically, Holm touches on the bullet options available in the new cartridge from Federal designed for self-defenders.

Episode #37 “Empower Yourself”

www.federalpremium.com/this-is-federal/podcast

For this episode, besides listening on the Federal Premium website or Talk North podcast network, you can also subscribe to Federal Ammunition’s YouTube channel and tune in for the discussion.

Federal Ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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Trace Adkins Joins Silencer Central’s Growing List of Ambassadors and Partners

Monday, July 18th, 2022

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – July 18, 2022 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is thrilled to announce their newest partnership agreement with MULTI-PLATINUM Country music icon and actor, Trace Adkins. The Grand Ole Opry member joins a growing list of partners who are dedicated to demonstrating the benefits of suppressors in the outdoor industry to their fanbase.

Growing up in Louisiana, Adkins has a natural affinity for the woods and is an outdoor enthusiast. With a strong passion for hunting and conservation, he is excited to partner with Silencer Central and help support their efforts to change the conversation about suppressors and hunting suppressed.

“We are excited to team up with Trace. He embodies exactly what we’re looking for in a partner,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “He is a true outdoorsman, he shares the importance of our hunting heritage with his family and friends, and he has built a loyal following that allows us to reach a broader audience with our message.”

Through the partnership and ambassador programs, Silencer Central strives to break the stigma surrounding silencers. An exceptional tool for sound elimination and recoil reduction, suppressors are multi-functional and great when used properly by hunters. Silencer Central delivers directly to customers in 42 states where silencers are legal. The shipping process has revolutionized the way suppressors are sold and allows for customers to streamline their purchasing experience by cutting out unnecessary hurdles to silencer ownership.

Customers can buy direct from Silencer Central. For more information, call 888-781-8778 or visit their website.

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Black Collar Arms Adjustable Pistol Support (APS) Now Available

Friday, July 15th, 2022

Austin, TX (07/15/2022) – Not a shoulder stock, not a pistol brace, the brand new Black Collar Arms APS — Adjustable Pistol Support — is available and shipping now at blackcollararms.com/product/aps

APS supports the rear of a large format pistol on a bench, ground, or any other solid surface and offers 3 inches of vertical travel for precise point of impact adjustment. The Adjustable Pistol Support is a brand new category of rear accessory for firearms and is ideally suited to large, accurate pistols.

Our first model is a clamp-on design that fits any AR-15 style pistol buffer tube (any round tube 1.17? to 1.20? in diameter) or any adapter designed for a GHW Tailhook MOD 1 pistol brace.

APS Features:

• QD sling socket on one side of clamp
• Clamps to any round tube 1.17? to 1.20? in diameter
• Accepts any Atlas bipod-compatible foot (not included) to match your shooting surface
• Provides approximately 3 inches of height adjustment to fine-tune point of impact. Rotate post to raise or lower it
• For external use only

APS Stats:

• Weight: 7.1 ounces
• Height: 6.21 inches (top-to-bottom in shortest config)
• Post Diameter: 1.125 inches
• Maximum Width: 1.5 inches
• Material: 6061 aluminum
• Finish: Type III Hardcoat Anodized Black or FDE Cerakote on top of the hardcoat anodizing (other Cerakote colors/patterns available on request)
• Made in Texas
• Patent Pending!

For more information and to order your APS or submit a dealer inquiry, visit blackcollararms.com/product/aps

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