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HX to the Rescue! Rheinmetall Donates Two Robust, High-Mobility Trucks to German Federal Agency for Technical Relief THW

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV) has donated two high-mobility HX 4×4 vehicles to THW-Bundesvereinigung e.V., Germany’s Federal Agency for Technical Relief. Official handover of the keys took place on 22 June 2022 at the Rheinmetall stand at Interschutz 2022 in Hannover, the world’s leading trade fair for first responder technology.

The two new HX vehicles were meticulously customized in cooperation with MEILLER-Kipper company of Munich and special truck maker Freytag Karosseriebau to meet the needs of the civil protection and disaster relief organization Technisches Hilfswerk (THW). Thanks to their robust design, high mobility and 1.5-metre wading capability, the trucks are tailor-made for tough terrain and flood zones. A round roof hatch gives the crew an excellent 360-degree view as well as providing an additional means of entering and exiting the vehicle. These HX vehicles lend themselves to a wide variety of transport tasks and can also pull trailers of the kind used by THW. One of the two donated vehicles will be deployed at the local THW chapter in Dülmen in North Rhine-Westphalia, the other in Limburg in Hesse.

The disastrous 2021 flood in the Ahr valley prompted Rheinmetall MAN to donate the trucks. The MEILLER Kipper company supported the project by donating the three-side tippers, which were then installed by Freytag Karosseriebau. To get relief supplies into the disaster zone and deliver donations directly to the areas affected, Rheinmetall’s joint venture partner MAN lent the disaster relief workers several all-terrain-capable RMMV trucks.

The Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles HX family are among the most widely used trucks for armed forces and security services as well as other government agencies. Over 15,000 are now in service worldwide. A family of military off-the-shelf vehicles, HX trucks are systematically designed for maximum robustness, mobility, ergonomics, and modularity – all unique selling points. These vehicles have proved to be highly effective in disaster relief and aid operations, including in the Ahr valley in 2021, during bushfires in Australia, and floods in New Zealand.

Rheinmetall was exhibiting at Interschutz for the first time. Widely considered to be the world’s leading trade fair for firefighters, rescue services, disaster relief, civil defence and security, the event is held every five years. This year it took place in Hannover from 20 to 25 June. Among the systems on show were the SX-GTLF triple combination pumper from the plant fire brigade in Unterlüß, an HX 77 with a CSM Excavator build-on, and an HX60 three-side tipper.

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Tasmanian Tiger Supported TEAM5 Medical Foundation Returns From Nepal

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

In March 2022, TEAM5 Medical Foundation traveled on its first post-COVID humanitarian aid mission to the Palpa regions of Nepal, providing much-needed medical relief for indigenous peoples in the rural and mountainous areas of the country. Tasmanian Tiger®, a TEAM5 Silver Sponsor, provided support with product and financial donations to the non-profit SOFMED veteran foundation.

TEAM5 Medical Foundation member meeting with patients in rural Palpa regions of Nepal.

Knoxville, Tenn. (June 2022) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., welcomes the return of the TEAM5 Medical Foundation from its mission to provide medical relief to several remote villages in the Palpa region of Nepal. TEAM5 is a non-profit SOFMED veteran foundation providing medical relief to some of the world’s most overlooked populations in hard-to-reach places.

The Nepal expedition, originally scheduled before COVID-19 restrictions, was finally launched in March of this year. The TEAM5 team, consisting of a highly trained medical team comprised of professionals from the USA, UK, Croatia, and Nepal, are all volunteers. Many TEAM5 volunteers traveled over 25 hours in flight to arrive in Katmandu, only to then ride in a 4×4 for an additional 12-hours in order to reach the campsite. After reconciling some political challenges, the team still faced Nepal’s notoriously famous tough terrain. Moving the team from low-ground camps to high-altitude camps, coupled with 95-degree days with 100 percent humidity did not deter TEAM5 members from reaching out to as many patients as possible.

TEAM5 founder and team leader, Eric Linder, said, “TEAM5 is comprised of all volunteers. Members take their holiday vacations away from their families to help those less fortunate. This was, no doubt, a very challenging mission, both mentally and physically, but our team, created from several countries, including the USA, United Kingdom, Croatia, and Nepal, all worked seamlessly to provide advanced western care to those who would never have had the opportunity before.”

Tasmanian Tiger’s Silver Sponsorship supported TEAM5 through financial and product donations. The team relied on an assortment of TT Medical packs, the TT Mission Pack MK II, the larger TT Modular Gunner Packs, the TT Mission Pack MKII’s, and TT Transportation Bags. Included in the Tasmanian Tiger product donation were many of the smaller, yet just essential gear items, such as the TT Passport RFID B pouch.

Andreas Schechinger, CEO of Tatonka GmbH, added, “Our company fully supports the TEAM5’s selfless efforts to help people, who would not otherwise have an opportunity to receive this kind of western medical relief. Tasmanian Tiger has long held the belief that it is good business for a company to respect its employees, and provide for them a socially responsible, and sustainable environment in which to create, produce, and thrive, because, like TEAM5, Tasmanian Tiger believes it is good business to make the world a better place.”

“I would also like to thank our amazing sponsors from backpacks from Tasmanian Tiger, sleeping bags and clothing from SNUGPAK, uniforms from Massif, headlamps by US Elite, Lumidaid for their solar lights, WileyX for the sunglasses, Leatherman tools, The SPOT satellite communications, the Las Vegas Sands Corp, and for the medication and supplies, including the crash kits from Medaire/ISOS,” Linder added. “And finally, we are pleased to announce that we will be heading to the high mountains and jungles of Peru in September. With the full support of the Peruvian military, including logistics, air and ground support, we have been invited to live on a forward base, while we treat those indigenous who are located in the VRAEM. We look forward to your continuing support.”

Donations to TEAM5 Medical Foundation can be made here: https://www.team-5.org/donate.

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Nepal TEAM5 Members take a moment to capture themselves in Nepal. (Starting top row, l-r) Saskia Pia Muller (MD, Emergency Medicine), Bryan Vande Sand (HM, ST [USAF/USN Corpsman/Surgical Tech]), Christophe (local guide), Chris Duncan (MD Intensive Care), Ollie Neece (EMTP-CC, Critical Care and Rescue Paramedic). Bottom row: Laura Thomson (RN, Critical Care Nurse), Eric Linder (RMP, FAWM [Remote & Austere Medical Specialist]), and Burjour Langdana (DDS, Oral Surgery).

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Comp-Tac Brand Ambassador Rob Leatham Discusses Magazine Pouches

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

HOUSTON, June 27th, 2022 – Check out Comp-Tac’s website to see a recent video interview with multi-time national and world champion, Rob Leatham, answering questions about what he looks for in magazine pouches.

Since becoming a Comp-Tac ambassador, Rob Leatham has shared information with the Comp-Tac team in relation to what he looks for in a magazine pouch. Comp-Tac’s General Manager, Gordon Carrell, and the Head of Research and Development, Brian Luna, were able to get together with Rob Leatham on a video phone call to discuss magazine pouches. Leatham provides incredible input and recommendation based on his 40+ years of experience training military, law enforcement, and competitive shooters.

Leatham’s body shape, arm length, and competitive shooting needs gave the Comp-Tac’s Research and Development team a specific list of requirements when looking at building a magazine pouch option. This interview includes a first look at a new magazine pouch design that will be launching very soon.

Interview includes information such as:

– Sneak Peek of the Tri-Mag product by Comp-Tac
– What a magazine pouch can mean to competition shooting
– Reloading techniques and some of Leatham’s suggestions based on his 40+ years of experience

Check out the full interview: Rob Leatham Mag Pouches – YouTube

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Lindnerhof-Taktik Sets Wednesday, 29 June, for Launch of Its New MX Multi-Purpose Pouch Series

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

LENGGRIES, GERMANY (27 June 2022)—Fresh off the successful rollout of its second- generation plate carrier LT042/2, tactical gear-maker Lindnerhof-Taktik will later this week launch its newest must-have accessory—the MX Multi-Purpose Pouches, a trio of highly versatile yet lightweight add-on pockets designed to help users of the brand’s plate carriers more easily and effectively complete their missions.

The series consists of the MX174 Multi Hanger Pouch, the MX053 Multi-Pouch Horizontal, and the MX054 Multi-Pouch Vertical. All three will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, 29 June, at the Lindnerhof online store.

Lindnerhof is known for its value-added products, and this newest lineup is no exception: the three MX Multi-Purpose Pouches come with an array of classic features but also some that are distinctly on the cutting edge, Lindnerhof CEO Jakob Kolbeck assured.

A key feature shared by the three new pouches is their interior multi-modular design. Inside each pouch is a Velcro® lining that permits easy attachment of Lindnerhof specialised organising panels. Kolbeck said he recommends users add the LT128 Panel Kit which, he explained, “includes everything you need to transform your plain pouch into a well-organised, secure holder of extra ammunition, medical supplies, radio equipment, writing implements— whatever you need your pouch to be, this kit gives you the ability to get it mission-ready.”

The MX Multi-Purpose Pouches—made from Lindnerhof’s innovative MX multiaxial laminate material—are exceptionally light in weight. They also are distinctively slim and feature a reversed integrated two-way zipper. “The reversed zipper mechanism is designed to keep dust and dirt out of the pouches without sacrificing the user’s ability to easily and swiftly access their contents,” Kolbeck said. “The idea for this sensible mechanism came from our customers—it was through our practice of continuously eliciting user feedback that we learned of their need for a solution to the problem of dust and dirt affecting the sensitive optics and technologies they so often carry around with them on missions.”

Kolbeck noted that the two-way reversed zipper system’s fast-access attribute is facilitated by a drawstring positioned at the top-middle of each pouch. “As they say: if it’s multipurpose, it’s also got to be multi-opening,” Kolbeck mused. “To open these pouches in a hurry, all that a user needs to do is pull the drawstring. Or, if not in a rush, then the user has the option to use the zipper.”

For loadout, the MX174 Multi Hanger Pouch attaches to any Lindnerhof Plate Carrier underneath the front or back plate compartment. “Normally, the space beneath the front plate is never used for anything, but the MX174 perfectly fills out this empty space while also keeping the loadout slim and free for additional gear,” said Kolbeck. “The MX174 Multi Hanger Pouch also comes with integrated elastic cords at the bottom to permit the stowing of tourniquets for quick access. And there is Velcro® at the front of the hanger pouch so that users can affix their unit patches.”

Both the MX053 Multi-Pouch Horizontal and the MX054 Multi-Pouch Vertical can be attached by classical MOLLE fixation. Additionally, the MX053 and MX054 include conventional hunting/outdoors industry-type slots for looping them directly onto a belt.

“The MX053 and MX054 have identical features; the only difference is their orientation—the former aligns horizontally, and the latter aligns vertically,” said Kolbeck. “As with the MX174, these two pouches have exterior attachment points for carrying tourniquets and lights or for compressing the pouch if necessary. They also let users attach unit patches at the front.”

The MX Multi-Purpose Pouches go on sale 29 June 2022 and will be available in four colours: Coyote, Stone Grey, German 5fb Flecktarn camouflage, and MultiCam® (with Black expected to be added by year’s end).

For more information about the MX Multi-Purpose Pouches and other Lindnerhof-Taktik products, please visit the company’s web shop at www.hqg.de.

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Darley Defense Certifies Management System to ISO 9001:2015

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Itasca, IL, June 27, 2022 – W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) is pleased to announce that Darley Defense’s management system is now certified to ISO 9001:2015. ISO 9001 is the international standard for a quality management system (QMS). Both Darley manufacturing facilities in Chippewa Falls, WI, and Janesville, IA, have QMS that are registered to ISO 9001 as well.

This certification demonstrates a commitment to our customers, both end users and the federal government, that we are able to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements and to demonstrate continual quality improvement. The process to certify the QMS of the Defense Division began in March 2021 and has taken contributions from staff at all levels of the organization. “A lot of time and effort went into this process, but as a company, we’re dedicated to operational excellence and that includes a focus on process improvement,” said James Long, executive vice president, Fire & Defense Divisions.

The Darley Defense Quality Policy and its objectives are available on our website at www.darley.com/defense/iso.

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Introducing the M400-DH3 from SIG

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

A Competition M400 Rifle Designed By 3-Gun Champion Daniel Horner

After two full years of competitive shooting with SIG SAUER’s SDI Comp Rifle, Team SIG’s Daniel Horner has refined the platform to meet his competition needs and developed the ultimate 3-Gun rifle, the new DH3 M400 from SIG Custom Works.

The first ever rifle from SIG Custom Works features full-ambi controls with the new SIG designed ambi bolt-catch and bolt-release, a Timney DH3 Two-Stage Trigger, a custom DH3 TACMOD stock, fluted stainless 223 Wylde barrel (for optimal 5.56 and 223 Rem performance) and a 3 Chamber Compensator for muzzle rise reduction.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

DH3 Adjustable Stock

2-Stage Adjustable Timney Daniel Horner Signature Trigger

Low Profile 3-Gun MLOK Hanguard

The new DH3 M400 from SIG Custom Works gives you the same competitive edge and the same rifle used by 10-time 3-Gun champion Daniel Horner.

www.sigsauer.com/sigm400-dh3

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PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Crossfire Australia Announces Partnership with Qore Performance, Inc. to Distribute the IceAge Ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Braidwood, NSW Australia: Crossfire Australia, inventors of the revolutionary DG16 Frame Set and Qore Performance, Inc., have teamed up to bring the Qore Performance IceAge Ecosystem of cutting-edge thermoregulation and human performance solutions to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

“Teaming up with Crossfire Australia to distribute our IceAge Ecosystem advances our vision for Building A Superhuman Future to Southern Hemisphere climates which are a particularly good fit for our thermoregulation environmental inoculation capabilities,” says Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO, “by unlocking the incredible power of IcePlate Curve, IceVents, and IceCase for outdoor enthusiasts, safety professionals, military personnel, and firefighters. The physiological boost provided by IcePlate Curve in particular is unmatched. This is the next frontier in human performance and we couldn’t be happier to team up with Crossfire Australia to bring our innovations to the people of Australia and New Zealand.”

Glenn Nelson, COO of Crossfire Australia felt that a quotation from John F. Kennedy was most appropriate to describe the new relationship with Qore Performance: “Partnership is not a posture but a process-a continuous process that grows stronger each year as we devote ourselves to common tasks.”

Crossfire Australia is a full-line distributor for Qore Performance: Military, Safety/Devices, SPORT (Snow Physical fitness Outdoor Recreation Travel), and Aviation.

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Helle of Norway Introduces Nord Wilderness Knife

Monday, June 27th, 2022

Heritage knife maker’s latest full-tang knife is made for a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts who use traditional tools differently

Holmedal, Norway – (June 23, 2022) – Helle of Norway, world renowned makers of beautifully handcrafted knives, is proud to unveil the brand’s latest full-tang knife. Developed for the Nordic wilderness, the Nord was created for a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts who need a reliable, versatile knife to perform multiple field tasks for self-reliance in nature.

Knives play a significant role in the history of the far Northern regions, with their harsh and foreboding environment. These knives are a reflection of the Nordic cultures that created them, including hunters, farmers and craftsmen. Straightforward, rustic, and no-nonsense, Scandinavian knives have evolved into unique and distinct styles that are some of the best general-purpose blades available.

Norwegian for north, the Nord was inspired by the large traditional knife used by the Sami people for light chopping tasks such as de-limbing, cutting small trees for shelter poles, brush clearing, bone breaking and butchering tasks. The Nord is further refined to cut and carve like a smaller knife.

“The Nord was developed for the Scandinavian wilderness, taking Helle’s time-honored traditions and pushing them to new heights,” said Anders Haglund, Helle’s director of marketing and co-developer of the Nord. “The Nord unites the tradition of our brand with how we have evolved as a new outdoor generation. Sometimes we use our tools in ways that our forefathers would not have.”

The Nord’s handle shape provides a secure and natural grip close to the blade; providing balance for cutting and whittling and comfort when held for pull strokes. For its size, the Nord has a good swing weight for chopping strokes and a secure grip near the handle’s end to prevent slippage. “We didn’t want to label the Nord with terms like survival or bushcraft. In the wilderness, these words are meaningless; the only way to build useful knives that are comfortable in the hand is to use them in the field,” added Haglund.

Each Nord is handcrafted at the historic Helle factory in Holmedal, Norway, where knives have been skillfully made for 90 years. The handle starts with European curly birchwood handpicked and expertly cured to bring out the wood’s stunning patterns. Helle chose Sandvik 14c28n steel for the blade, a top grade knife steel with great edge performance and resistance to corrosion. Each blade is skillfully tempered at the factory to get the best hardness and edge retention, ensuring years of sharpness. The spine of the blade is ground for scraping with a ferro rod.

Nord Specifications:

Total Weight: 290 g / 10.22 oz
Blade material: Sandvik 14C28N
Blade thickness: 3.7 mm
Blade length 147 mm / 5.7-inch
Knife construction: Full tang
Handle material: Curly birch
Handle length: 137 mm / 5.3-inch
Sheath: Genuine leather
MSRP: $249

The Nord will be available at retail July 2022 / more info here.

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