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5.11, MGM, United Artists Releasing and K9s For Warriors Team Up to Support U.S. Military Veterans

Saturday, February 12th, 2022

Channing Tatum (co-director/star) and Reid Carolin (co-director/writer) join to support military veterans in celebration of their new film “Dog”

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2021) 5.11, Inc., the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, has teamed up with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), United Artists Releasing (UAR) and K9s For Warriors to support military veterans in celebration of the February 18 theatrical release of the upcoming film, ‘Dog’ starring Channing Tatum and co-directed by Tatum and Reid Carolin. As part of the collaboration, 5.11 will donate $25,000 to K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma.

As a part of the initiative, Carolin, Tatum and K9s For Warriors delivered a service dog to a well-deserving member of the U.S. Military earlier this month. Active Navy Captain, Jon, and his new Labrador, Winston, will complete a 3-week training program at K9s For Warriors’ headquarters in Florida where will build an unwavering bond.

(Left to Right) Navy Captain, Jon, with Labrador, Winston, Dog Co-Director, Reid Carolin, and Dog Co-Director and Actor, Channing Tatum

Tatum reflected on the opportunity to unite a deserving veteran with his dog saying, “it is an honor to be a part of this moment.” Around creating the film, Tatum remarked, “It was a really beautiful journey for us to learn the depth of the bond between a soldier and a dog.”

DOG is a buddy comedy that follows the misadventures of two former Army Rangers paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Army Ranger Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois dog) buckle into a 1984 Ford Bronco and race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time. Along the way, they’ll drive each other completely crazy, break a small handful of laws, narrowly evade death, and learn to let down their guards in order to have a fighting chance of finding happiness. With roots in servicing military communities, 5.11 products appear throughout the film, including the RUSH24™ 2.0 Backpack used by Tatum’s character.

“We’re pleased to support these outstanding projects that bring awareness to the many sacrifices and struggles that our nation’s veterans face every day,” said 5.11’s CMO, Debra Radcliff. “We hope our contribution helps more brave veterans find a companion through the efforts of K9s For Warriors and lets them know they are greatly appreciated.”

Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is a non-profit that pairs highly trained service dogs, commonly rescued from shelters, with veterans struggling with the invisible wounds of war. This innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.

“We are incredibly grateful to collaborate with 5.11, MGM and UA Releasing to support our veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms,” said K9s For Warriors CEO Rory Diamond. “K9s For Warriors has the privilege every day to see the impact a Service Dog has on a veteran. With a battle buddy by their side, the veteran returns to a life of a dignity and independence. This partnership has given us the amazing opportunity to showcase that special moment when Channing surprises our Warrior Jon with his Service Dog for the first time, beginning their journey towards an unbreakable bond.”

Join us in celebrating the work of K9s For Warriors, the spirit of the film ‘Dog’, and the excitement from Channing and Reid around uniting Jon and Winston. The video can be viewed in its entirety here.

For more information on 5.11’s activation with MGM, UAR and K9s for Warriors, please visit www.511tactical.com/k9s-for-warriors. For more information on 5.11, please visit www.511Tactical.com. To learn more about K9s For Warriors visit www.k9sforwarrior.org.

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Savage Arms Continues Support of Kids & Clays Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities

Friday, February 11th, 2022

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 8, 2022 – Savage Arms is excited to announce its 8th year of supporting Kids & Clays and their efforts to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters (RMHC) through shooting sports. Savage donates 555 E Shotguns that are used at each event to raise money for local Ronald McDonald Houses.

“It’s with great pleasure that we continue our support of Kids & Clays and participating Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “Kids & Clays has formed a unique bond with our industry, introducing non-shooters and new shooters to shooting sports participation to raise funds for charity. Their mission is easily supported by Savage Arms, and we can’t think of a better place to dedicate our efforts.”

Since their first event in 1999, the Kids & Clays Foundation has generated more than $24,000,000 through Sporting Clays, Trap and Skeet Events. More importantly, participation in the events hosted and facilitated by Kids & Clays has raised awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charity Chapters among thousands of shooters, while assisting hundreds of thousands of families served by Ronald McDonald Houses each and every day.

“Savage is certainly making a difference in the lives of thousands of critically ill children and their families through their long-time support and generosity,” said Doug Jeanneret, executive director of the Kids & Clays Foundation. “We are certainly honored to have our name associated with such an iconic firearm company. We cannot thank Savage enough for their help in fulfilling our mission.”

More information on Kids & Clays and their mission to support RMHC’s across the country can be found here. To donate to Kids & Clays, please visit their donations page.

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High Speed Gear Releases Apex Slick Sling

Friday, February 11th, 2022

SWANSBORO, N.C. – Feb. 10, 2022 – High Speed Gear® has launched an additional option in their Apex Sling collection.

The Apex™ Slick Sling is a variation of the original Apex™ sling, forgoing the pad portion for a full mil-spec tubular webbing construction. The Apex Slick Sling offers a two-point, quick-adjust capability for rifles, carbines, and comparable sized weapons. The minimalistic design allows for a lightweight, easy to maneuver sling making it practical for any environment. The webbing features Schoeller Nanosphere coating, which resists water absorption and reduces drying time. The Apex™ Slick Sling, like the Apex™ Sling, utilizes HSGI’s patent-pending Double-Tap Slider™ allowing the shooter to have more control over his/her weapon with two levels of friction.

Weighing 0.3 pounds or 136 grams, the Apex™ Slick Sling has a total length of 62 inches. It features a mil-spec tubular webbing along with steel hardware with military grade coating for enhanced durability. The Apex™ Slick Sling is compatible with a wide variety of mounting options and is Berry Amendment compliant. All High Speed Gear® products are hand-made in America with USA made materials.

“For those who prefer a more minimal sling, the Apex Slick offers the same water resistance and adjustability as the original Apex, in a more streamlined product,” said Bill Babboni chief operating officer of High Speed Gear.

The Apex™ Slick Sling is now available for purchase through High Speed Gear Authorized Dealers or on the High Speed Gear® website.

www.highspeedgear.com

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Midwest Industries Announces Release of Scout Light Extended Mounts

Friday, February 11th, 2022

Adjusted Light Placement Offers Visibility and Frees Up HandguardWaukesha, Wis. (February 9, 2022) — Midwest Industries announced that it has released a new line of Scout Light Extended Mounts for the commercial, law enforcement, and military markets.

The mounts are designed to securely attach SureFire’s Scout Light Pro WeaponLights and other compatible lights to any M-LOK® or Picatinny-enabled firearm. The unique forward placement, coupled with the low- profile design of the Pro Series, minimizes shadows from suppressors and muzzle brakes, offering shooters an unobstructed beam of light. The design opens up space on the handguard for roomier hand placement or attaching accessories.

“By positioning lights forward three inches, our new mounts take advantage of the Pro Series design to offer unmatched visibility in low-light conditions,” said Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries. “With these mounts, shooters can aim with confidence even in the darkest night.”

Midwest Industries offers Scout Light Extended Mount options for both M-LOK® and Picatinny platforms, incorporating the following features:

• Designed for the SureFire Scout Light Pro Series, with options for other compatible lights
• Moves light forward 3 inches
• Constructed of Hard Coat Anodized 6061 Aluminum
• Made in the USA
• Lifetime warranty

For more information on the Midwest Industries Scout Light Extended Mounts, visit the individual product pages: Scout Light Extended Picatinny Mount, Scout Light Extended Mount, M-LOK® Compatible, M-LOK® Extended Beam

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Persistent Systems Firmware Update Contributes to Next Generation Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance

Friday, February 11th, 2022

February 10, 2022

Camera Control app allows all MPU5 radio users to remotely view and command/control military EO/IR gimbals via the Rugged Display and Controller (RDC).

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Persistent Systems (“Persistent”), a leading developer of mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today a firmware upgrade to its MPU5 MANET radio that includes a Camera Control Application for third-party electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) gimbaled cameras.

Any MPU5 user—from the Tactical Operations Center staffer to the dismounted warfighter—can not only consume video from manned and unmanned aircraft, but now also take control of the EO/IR camera on the platform and point it at a specific target or area of interest.

“The solution puts sensor control firmly in the hands of the operator on the ground,” said Nick Naioti, Vice President of Business Development at Persistent Systems. “This is very the foundation of the Next Generation ISR vision: to get video and sensor data to all users on the battlefield that need the data in real time.”

To enable the Camera Control Application’s working across disparate systems, the Persistent engineering team collaborated closely with Teledyne FLIR, L3 Wescam, Trillium Engineering and other leading EO/IR gimbaled camera manufacturers, to support their unique camera control protocols.

The result is an increase in capability and a reduction in the cognitive load on the warfighter. “Users carrying the MPU5-linked Rugged Display and Controller can take control of the EO/IR sensor in real-time without needing to relay voice commands to sensor operators or remote unmanned controllers via antiquated and latent mechanisms,” said Naioti.

From the perspective of the user, it’s just a matter of scrolling through auto-populated video feeds on the Rugged Display and Controller screen and using the native joysticks and buttons to control the movement and features of the EO/IR gimbals. This cuts down on information stovepipes and eliminates the need for extra gear.

The new 19.6.8 firmware is now available for download in the Customer Support Portal. Both the Camera Control Application and the Firmware upgrade are available at no cost to MPU5 customers.

www.persistentsystems.com

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SIG SAUER Releases P210 CARRY

Friday, February 11th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 10, 2022) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the latest release in the historic line of P210 pistols – the P210 CARRY. This pistol combines the historic lineage of its iconic Swiss predecessor with the ideal characteristics and necessities the modern consumer expects in a carry pistol.

“The SIG P210 is regarded as one of the most legendary, reliable, and accurate firearms in the world; the P210 CARRY pays homage to the foundational craftsmanship of its forerunner while maintaining the features, weight, and balance of an ideal carry pistol,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The alloy frame lightens the weight, the slim low-profile grips with wrap-around checkering allow for an ideal purchase, and the shortened slide features the hallmark P210 signature reverse rail design bringing the premium P210 shooting experience to a carry gun.”

The SIG SAUER P210 CARRY is a 9mm, hammer-fired alloy frame pistol with a Nitron finish, and a stainless-steel slide with front and rear cocking serrations. The pistol features slim black HOGUE™ G10 grips with front, side and back checkering, an SAO trigger, thumb safety, and SIGLITE night sights. The P210 CARRY ships with (2) two eight-round magazines.

P210 CARRY:

Caliber: 9mm
Overall length: 7.75 inches
Overall height: 5.63 inches
Overall width: 1.44 inches
Barrel length: 4.1 inches
Sight Radius: 5.6 inches
Weight (w/magazine): 29 oz.

The SIG SAUER P210 CARRY is now shipping and available at retailers. To learn more about the P210 CARRY or watch the product video with Phil Strader, Director, Product Management visit sigsauer.com.

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Night Goggles NGI/PVS-14 XLS Available Again at TNVC!

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

February 10th, 2022

TNVC is excited to announce, for a limited time, the re-release of the best-in-value Night Goggles NGI/PVS-14-XLS Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) with Elbit Systems of America Night Vision (ESA-NV) Thin-Filmed F9415XLSH Thin-Filmed White Phosphor Autogated Gen. 3 Image Intensifier Tubes.

The NGI/PVS-14-XLS MNVD is the perfect entry-level night vision device, using the latest Gen. 3 image intensifier tube technology, and come off the same production lines as the image intensifiers used in the DoD’s AN/PVS-31D Binocular Night Vision Device, AN/AVS-6/9 Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS), and AN/PSQ-42 ENVG-B (Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular). The NGI/PVS-14-XLS also comes with TNVC and NGI’s industry-best Lifetime Limited Warranty, including 10 years on the image intensifier tube and a lifetime on the housing/system.

The NGI/PVS-14-XLS is available now at TNVC to vSHOTT registrants for $2,595.00, and will be available to the public starting Friday, February 11th 2022:

tnvc.com/shop/category/night-vision/night-vision-monoculars

Originally introduced in 2020, the NGI/PVS-14-XLS has been one of the most popular TNVC and NGI products in history with such overwhelming demand on that we can only offer a limited number of units at any one time.

An extremely limited number of units remain in stock, with more units being assembled as we speak that will be available for Pre-Order.

Don’t miss one of the best values in the Night Vision market, the Night Goggles NGI/PVS-14-XLS – $2,595 at TNVC, available now to registered vSHOTT participants, and available to all customers starting Friday, February 11th, 2022.

TNVC and Night Goggle’s vSHOTT Presentation concludes tonight at 8PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific from the Lightforce USA Headquarters in Pooler, Georgia with more featurettes, videos, live panel discussions, and live giveaways, including a Grand Prize drawing for an L3Harris PVS-14 (M914A) Unfilmed White Phosphor Monocular Night Vision Device Prize Package!*

Registered participants will receive e-mailed promotional pricing, discount codes, and other vSHOTT Specials not available anywhere else, As well as many other great giveaways from our sponsors! You must be registered below to win and receive promotional pricing and discounts:

tnvc.com/vshott

You can register for vSHOTT at any time (including during the stream), YOU MUST BE REGISTERED to be entered for that evening’s drawing (only one registration is necessary to be eligible for all giveaways and promotions for the week) and receive that day’s promotional materials (via e-mail, so check your “junk” folders if you don’t receive them).

*open to U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. only subject to verification and ITAR

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F.A.B. Defense Announces The Glock 17 and Glock 19 Ultimag

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

For immediate release – Modi’in, Israel. – F.A.B. Defense® is pleased to announce the Glock 17 and Glock 19 Ultimag with added capacity, functional texture, and additional baseplates.

The F.A.B. Defense® Glock Ultimag Magazines brings consumers an additional round of capacity with a total round count of 18 for the Glock 17 and 16 rounds for the Glock 19. The Ultimags also come with two baseplates giving users the option of a standard or a tactical base. The tactical base facilitates easier extraction from a mag pouch with gloves or enhanced stripping when clearing a malfunction. The Ultimag also features a blue follower for easy empty status confirmation and a rough texture in key areas to ensure a secure grip with wet and sweaty hands or when wearing a variety of gloves.