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BIFROST GEAR Announces the New “COM-RAC” AMP Arms Adapters for Peltor, Sordin, and Howard Leight

Monday, May 9th, 2022

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The Bifrost Gear COM-RAC allows operators to easily convert their Peltor Comtac, MSA Sordin, and Howard Leight Impact Sport headsets to work with the Ops-Core AMP Helmet Rail Mount Kit (RAC Arms).

Features:
• Converts OPS-Core AMP arms to work with Peltor, Sordin, and Howard Leight Headsets and Earmuffs
• Lightweight but high strength mil-spec polymer
• Installs in seconds, no modifications to OPS Core AMP arms or headsets required
• Allows headsets to attach to rear dovetails on ARC rails

Models available for the following headsets:
• Peltor Comtac II / III / V / VI
• MSA Sordin / TCI Liberator / TEA High Threat (over the head versions)
• Howard Leight Impact Sport

Dealer inquiries and Government orders welcome

www.bifrostgear.com

Point6 Men’s Merino Boxer Brief: Because You Should Be Comfortable Everywhere

Monday, May 9th, 2022

Steamboat Springs, May 1, 2022—

Point6, a leading manufacturer of superior merino wool socks, apparel and accessories has introduced the Men’s Merino Boxer Brief: A merino blend undergarment designed for the active male that values both comfort and support as the foundation of his layering system. The classic boxer brief is designed with the comfort, versatility, and odor-fighting power of merino. At just 150 grams, these active briefs are light enough for year-round wear.

Like all Point6 products, the new merino boxer briefs are made from merino wool sustainably sourced from New Zealand farmers. Due to the construction of the yarn, Point6 products won’t pill or shrink when laundered. Stay dry and comfortable in the field with this boxer brief as a first layer under any gear.

Product Benefits:

– Thermoregulating properties of merino keep you comfortable in all conditions

– Antimicrobial properties defeat odors

– Plush comfort next to skin

Features:

– Athletic fit with wide elastic waistband for comfort

– Double front panel design fly for added support

– Flat lock construction and heat transfer label eliminate chafing

– 84% Merino | 12% Nylon | 4% Spandex

Point6 is a family-owned company based in Steamboat, CO, leading the market in the evolution of the merino wool movement.

point6.com

B.E. Meyers & Co. to Exhibit at Modern Day Marine 2022 – Booth #549

Monday, May 9th, 2022

May 6, 2022 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a manufacturer of optoelectronic, infrared, and visible laser systems for the defense and aerospace sectors, will be exhibiting at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C for Modern Day Marine. Modern Day Marine is set to run May 10-12, 2022, and B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. can be found at booth #549 for the duration of the event.

B.E. Meyers & Co. will be showcasing the MAWL®-X1 alongside other MAWL® (Modular Advanced Weapon Laser) variants, all of which bring increased effectiveness to modern weapon systems. Other products on display will include the BOARS®-M2 optic and accessory mount, and the GLARE® RECOIL (LA-22/U), designated by the U.S. Marine Corps as sole source winner of the Ocular Interrupter System (OIS) program.

New products on display will include the IZLID ULTRA®, the latest addition to the IZLID series of IR and SWIR pointers and illuminators, and the KIJI, the most powerful, modular, VCSEL-based infrared laser illuminator commercially available.

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is also slated to exhibit a similar product lineup at 2022 SOFIC in Tampa, FL, alongside Dillon Rifle and Spiritus Systems. The trio will be located in Bayside Ballroom 1 at the Embassy Suites, just a short walk across the sky bridge from the Tampa Convention Center.

To schedule a meeting with a member of the B.E. Meyers & Co. team at Modern Day Marine or SOFIC, please contact info@bemeyers.com. For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co. products, visit www.bemeyers.com.

Dagmar Steinert to Join Executive Board of Rheinmetall, Taking Over from Helmut P. Merch as Group CFO Starting in January 2023

Sunday, May 8th, 2022

Dagmar Steinert, 57, has been appointed to the Executive Board of Rheinmetall, effective 1 January 2023. Steinert, currently a member of the board of management of Fuchs Petrolub SE responsible for commercial operations as well as legal affairs, compliance, and digitization, is due to succeed Helmut P. Merch, 66, as Chief Financial Officer of Rheinmetall, who retires at the end of 2022.

Ulrich Grillo, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rheinmetall AG, and Armin Papperger, Chairman of the Group’s Executive Board, issued the following joint statement: “In Dagmar Steinert we are gaining an outstanding expert in all areas of corporate finance, who moreover has a great deal of experience in communicating with the capital markets. She will continue Helmut Merch’s longstanding successful work on the Executive Board, thanks not least to her excellent knowledge of Rheinmetall’s business, processes, and corporate culture, gained when she was a Group executive.”

From 2003 to 2013, Dagmar Steinert headed the Accounting Department of Rheinmetall AG. As well as holding a degree in Business Administration from the University of Cologne, she is a certified auditor and tax advisor. Steinert began her career at various auditing and tax consultancy firms, lastly spending five years at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Following her time at Rheinmetall, she joined the MDax-listed company Fuchs Petrolub in Mannheim, initially serving as Head of Investor Relations. In 2016 she joined the company’s board of management as CFO.

CFO of Rheinmetall since January 2013, Helmut P. Merch first joined the company in 1982, where he has held a wide variety of leadership posts. Among other things, during his forty years with the Group he has headed former Rheinmetall subsidiaries, serving as division head and board member of the former mechanical engineering subsidiary Jagenberg AG and as deputy chairman of Aditron AG, an electronics company previously owned by the Group. Since 2001, he has been CFO of Rheinmetall’s Defence arm, a role he continued to play following his accession to the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG. The Supervisory Board and Executive Board will honour Helmut P. Merch’s achievements on behalf of the company at an official ceremony at the end of 2022.

ENO DoubleNest Hammock Earns REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award

Friday, May 6th, 2022

The reimagined two-person hammock is noted as the best all-around hammock

Asheville, N.C. — Today, Eagles Nest Outfitters, Inc. (ENO), the leader in packable hammocks and outdoor relaxation gear, is pleased to announce that its reimagined DoubleNest Hammock has received an REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award. This accolade comes a few months after ENO relaunched its iconic DoubleNest Hammock in January of 2022 with bluesign® approved fabric, thoughtfully updated features, and a refreshed color palette.

The REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Awards were developed in 2020 by REI’s in-house editorial team as a way to honor the top-performing products based on rigorous field tests conducted by REI staff and member-testers, sustainability attributes, and co-op member and customer feedback. The highest-scoring products are featured in Gear Guides found on Expert Advice and Uncommon Path, and the best of the best receive an REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award. The full collection of REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award winners can be found at REI.com/editors-choice.

“In our field test, our testers believed there was no better hammock for a wide range of activities,” noted REI Co-op editors. “Its roominess and comfiness are spectacular, and we’re happy to recommend the hammock to anyone in the market.”

The reimagined ENO DoubleNest Hammock series underwent a meticulous development process that included retooling our supply chain, thoughtfully updating product construction, and fine-tuning our point-of-purchase strategy. “We’re elated to hear that our focus on design, responsibly made materials, and customer experience has been rewarded with this honor, and that the DoubleNest maintains its status as the industry-leading adventure-ready hammock,” said ENO’s Chief Product Officer, Ryan Klinger.

The reimagined DoubleNest Hammock builds upon the success of its predecessor, maintaining its portability, packability, ease of use, and original features while also incorporating:

• FreeWave® nylon solid color fabric that is supremely comfortable, breathable, fast-drying, and certified as 100% bluesign® approved

• An exclusive crinkle treatment providing exceptional softness and packability

• An extended 9.5-foot (2.9-meter) hammock body allowing extra room to stretch out, lay flat, and relax

• A bonus internal stash pocket, housed in the stuff sack, to organize essentials

• Specially designed (patent-pending) hammock-specific carabiners that easily attach to all ENO hammock straps or other secure anchor points, and help maintain correct orientation for a safer, easier hang

• Refreshed hardware including a custom side-release buckle and larger, sturdier cord lock making for quick setup and pack up every time

Weighing the same as its predecessor, the 19-ounce (538-gram) DoubleNest Hammock ($74.95), DoubleNest Print Hammock and DoubleNest Giving Back Hammocks ($84.95) can support up to 400 pounds. Each remains compatible with all ENO hammock straps, stands, bug nets, rain tarps, and insulation systems to continue to enable hammock enthusiasts to build their own hammock system tailored to any pursuit. The DoubleNest Hammocks can be found online and at specialty outdoor retailers across the country.

Weaver Releases Multi-Slot Bases for Savage Axis Rifles

Friday, May 6th, 2022

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – May 3, 2022 – Weaver®, an industry leader in high-performance optics and mounting systems for more than 80 years, announces the addition of new multi-slot bases for the Savage Axis rifle.

New models for the Savage Axis include a standard 0 MOA multi-slot base with 8-40 screws, a 0 MOA extended multi-slot base with 8-40 screws and a 20 MOA extended multi-slot base with 8-40 screws.

“The latest offerings from Weaver were specifically developed to be compatible with the Savage Axis rifles that feature the new receiver which requires a larger 8-40 screw,” said Monte Koenigs, product manager for Weaver. “These rifles are quite popular and now consumers have even more mounting options including a 20 MOA base that is canted down to allow for more elevation adjustments at extended ranges. Each scope base is made in the USA and makes for a great match for any Savage Axis rifle.”

Weaver Multi-Slot Bases are constructed with tough, lightweight aluminum to withstand the most powerful recoil. They accept all Weaver Top Mount Rings and Picatinny style rings, and accommodate mounting scopes, red dots, laser optics and more. Because of their one-piece, multi-slot design, rings can be moved forward or back for optimal eye relief.

Weaver Multi-Slot Bases are made in the U.S. and have an MSRP of $16.95. To learn more about Multi-Slot Bases or other Weaver mounting solutions, check out WeaverOptics.com.

DroneShield Announces Deployment at 2022 IRONMAN Texas

Friday, May 6th, 2022

Counterdrone Technology Implemented for Safety of Participants and Attendees
WASHINGTON, D.C. and Sydney Australia— May 4, 2022 — DroneShield, a leading manufacturer of RF sensing, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) systems, announced the sale and deployment of its DroneSentry solution for city-wide coverage of the 2022 IRONMAN Texas held April 23, 2022 in The Woodlands, Texas.

The IRONMAN Texas is a triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run, which attracts approximately 16,000 athletes and a substantial number of spectators, including VIPs, making emergency and public safety measures a critical element.

“DroneShield is proud to be the trusted source of protection for the 2022 IRONMAN Texas event, where counterdrone system performance is critical,” said Jayde Wilks, Account Executive with DroneShield. “This deployment leads the way to benefit law enforcement and emergency management organizations across the United States.”

DroneSentry deployed at IRONMAN Texas
DroneShield’s DroneSentry System was selected due to its modular and rapidly deployable combination of RfOne radiofrequency (RF) sensors, RadarZero small form factor radar, and DroneOpt optronics system with DroneOptID AI engine for drone recognition and tracking in complex environments. All of this is underpinned by the DroneSentry-C2, DroneShield’s enterprise command-and-control system, providing sensor fusion and intuitive display and reporting, with enabled alerts distributed real-time to key security personnel.

“Our work largely consists of providing counterdrone technology to Federal and National-level government agencies globally,” said Matt McCrann, US CEO of DroneShield. “We are proud to deploy our solutions to ensure public safety as our team’s work and impact continue to grow across Homeland Security end users and use cases.”

The DroneSentry solution provides public safety agencies an adaptable solution for protecting large events, regardless of the location or city terrain. DroneShield’s flexible system of sensors allowed them to meet their goals, select detection areas and notifications, and quickly assess and respond to potential threats. DroneShield’s public safety deployments include multiple Boston Marathon events, the Olympics at South Korea, Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Davos in Switzerland, and the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona Hawai`i.

Maxim Quiet: Maxim Defense Moving to Dominate Suppressor Game

Friday, May 6th, 2022

Maxim Defense is now manufacturing suppressors. Beginning with one for a belt-fed, then the DSX-D (Duty Suppressor System – Direct Thread) suppressor, plus the DRF-22 (Direct Thread Rimfire) suppressor, with more to come.

And none other than Phil Dater is helping them do it.

Maxim Suppressor Development

After S&W acquired Gemtech Suppressors and moved the company cross country, Maxim Defense was privileged to hire many of the talented people who remained behind. One of those people was Phil Dater. You might remember his name from the founding of Gemtech and the excellent work done by Antares Technologies in the modern small arms and suppressor industry. 

Michael Windfield, founder and owner of Maxim Defense, launched the development of Maxim’s suppressors with the directive, “We do the hard stuff first.” Hard stuff in this context refers to successfully suppressing an FN MAG belt-fed machine gun, which they did.

Having checked that box, they began developing a full line of suppressors. Those devices are now dropping sound levels well below the OSHA hearing safe threshold of 140dB. For example, the average measurements taken per MILSTD-1474D while testing the DSX-D suppressor were 134dB on a 10.3″ AR-15 chambered in 5.56 and 114dB with the DRF-22 rimfire suppressor. These sound levels were measured at the shooter’s ear.

Maxim Defense DSX-D Suppressor

The DSX-D (Duty Suppressor System – Direct Thread) suppressor is specifically designed to minimize a suppressed weapon system’s violent cyclic rate and gas blowback.

The suppressor consists of a three-piece MonoKore design that adds 7.25″ to the muzzle of your rifle. The DSX-D is rated for full auto in all available calibers; 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and 6.5 Creedmoor.

There is, however, an 8.5″ barrel restriction. Additionally, the suppressor can be pinned to a 10.3″ barrel to give you a 16″ overall barrel length essentially.

DSX-D Suppressor Features

• State of the art MonoKore Design
• Simple three-piece design
• Constructed of military-grade materials (Grade-5 Titanium and 17-4 Stainless Steel)
• Drops the sound level below the OSHA hearing safe threshold of 140dB
• Purposely built for each available caliber (5.56, 7.62, 6.5 Creedmoor)
• The suppressor core has integrated carbon cutters for easy tube cleaning
• Full auto rated in all available calibers
• Ships with direct thread mount (1/2×28 for 5.56 or 5/8×24 for 7.62 and 6.5 Creedmoor)
• Disassembles with standard tools for end-user serviceability 

DSX-D Suppressor Technical Specs

• Diameter: 1.75″ outer diameter
• Material Composition: Grade-5 Titanium and 17-4 Stainless Steel
• Weight: 21 ounces
• Overall Length: 7.9″
• Finish: Cerakote and DLC (Diamond-Like Coating)

DSX-D Suppressor Testing Protocol

The Duty Suppressor System is built for the world’s most rigorous demands; this suppressor is designed to be the most robust and strongest suppressor in its category.

It has been repeatedly tested with SOCOM tables across various calibers and barrel lengths, down to 8.5″ 5.56 NATO with M855 ball ammunition. It has survived with no damage or significant change in sound reduction.

SOCOM Firing Table test is conducted using eight fully loaded 30-round magazines, fired sequentially at different rates, from 1 round per second to a full auto mag dump.

Magazine #1 – 1 round per second
Magazine #2 – 2 rounds per second
Magazine #3 – 1 round per second
Magazine #4 – 3 to 5 round burst
Magazine #5 – 1 round per second
Magazine #6 – 2 rounds per second
Magazine #7 – 1 round per second
Magazine #8 – full auto mag dump

Maxim Defense DFR-22 Rimfire Suppressor

The DRF-22 (Direct Thread Rimfire) Suppressor is specifically designed to minimize the increase in cyclic rate and gas blowback of a suppressed rimfire firearm. Design features include the significant reduction of sound signature, decreasing flash signature, reduction of recoil, and an increase in overall accuracy.

DRF-22 Rimfire Suppressor Features

• State of the art MonoKore Design
• Simple three-piece design
• Constructed of military-grade materials
• No detectable first round pop
• Designed explicitly for .22LR pistols and rifles chambered in .22LR, .22MAG, and.17HMR
• Disassembles with standard tools for end-user serviceability

DRF-22 Rimfire Suppressor Technical Specs

• Diameter: 1.0″ outer diameter
• Material Composition: 7075-T6 Aluminum and 6AI-4V Titanium
• Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Overall Length: 5.9″
• Finish: Type III MIL-SPEC hard coat anodizing and DLC

Find the entire Maxim Defense suppressor lineup online at www.maximdefense.com/product-category/suppressors