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Sweden Offers BAE Systems’ Combat-Proven CV90 to Slovakia

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden — Feb. 1, 2022 — BAE Systems has confirmed its bid submission, together with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), for the advanced, combat- proven CV90 in response to the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic’s acquisition of 152 new Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) in multiple variants. The offer will ensure the production and delivery of the CV90 in collaboration with local Slovak industry, on time and to budget.

The joint filing by FMV and BAE Systems confirms the Swedish states’ support for Slovakia, further strengthening governmental relations as the country looks to modernize its ground forces by 2030. The bid includes support with training, tactics, and future development and welcomes Slovakia as a member of the CV90 User Club.

BAE Systems Hägglunds, which manufactures the CV90 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, has delivered multiple CV90 export programs to European customers. With a history of highly successful industrial cooperation that goes beyond the mechanical assembly of the vehicle, the team will work with several Slovak companies to deliver the CV90s to the Army.

“BAE Systems’ approach is built on strategic collaboration with local suppliers, enabling them to play a high-value role in the development, production, training, and support of the CV90 MkIV and all its variants,” said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds. “We are committed to exceeding the mandated 40 per cent requirement for direct content as we work closely with Slovak industry to deliver the most capable, combat-proven IFV on the market today.”

In June 2021, the CV90 participated in dynamic and static demonstrations to Slovak VIPs, including defense minister Jaroslav Na?, and representatives from the Army at the Military Technical and Testing Institute of Záhorie, Republic of Slovakia. Three variants of the CV90 family – the CV90 MkIV, an Armoured Personnel Carrier, and the Medium Tank CV90120 – showcased the diverse capabilities of the CV90 fleet.

Available in 15 variants, the CV90 is designed to provide optimum mobility, with the highest level of protection in any terrain or tactical environment. The latest version, the CV90 MkIV, combines improved battlefield speeds and handling with an upgraded Electronic Architecture to support future growth capabilities as the complex battlefield evolves.

The CV90 is in operation with Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. There are nearly 1,300 CV90s of numerous variants in service. The vehicle has an established track record and is designed to accommodate future growth to meet evolving missions.

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Brownells Announces Inaugural Tax Time Event

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

GRINNELL, Iowa (February 1, 2022) – Hardworking, tax-paying Brownells customers get their chance to turn their tax refunds into fun and guns during the first-ever Brownells Tax Time Event, live now and lasting through Tax Day, April 15, 2022.

Over the next few months, Brownells will post unique content and highlight special products on the Brownells Tax Time page.

The first spotlight of the Brownells Tax Time Event is the “Top 5 Fun Builds” detailing different gun builds customers can accomplish – along with links to both lower and upper receivers and parts, including fire control units for the popular Sig P320.

Over the coming weeks, customers can also look forward to videos on the Top 5 Rifles, Top 5 Handguns and Top 5 Optics that might fit the bill for putting a tax refund to enjoyable, fun use.

In addition to well-known Brownells personalities like Gun Techs Caleb and Steve O, future videos will feature some recognizable content creators from around the firearms world.

To keep up with the latest developments in the Brownells Tax Time Event, keep checking the Brownells Tax Time Event page.

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Blackhawk Releases New Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announces new Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards, delivering superior barrel control and heat protection in a slim, ergonomic profile.

Available in both carbine and mid-length models, Knoxx AR Handguards use integrated front hand stops with light texturing and an aluminum heat shield to give the shooter a safe, solid and comfortable grip on the rifle as well as to promote more precise shot placement. The lightweight polymer construction and heat shield also bolster the handguard’s overall durability so it can withstand bumps and bruises in the field or at the range.

A completely ambidextrous quick-detach sling mount gives the shooter more versatility, and MLOK mounting points at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions make the sling/handguard setup more customizable.

Blackhawk Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards are made in the USA and have an MSRP of $39.95. The new Knoxx handguards will be showcased during the 2022 SHOT Show and will be available at retail in April. To learn more or to see the full line-up of Blackhawk products, check out Blackhawk.com.

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Belleville Boot Company’s New Ultralight Certified Marine Corps Combat Boot

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

Belleville Boot Company is introducing the newest Marine Expeditionary Footwear – the 510 MEF – representing a breakthrough in combat boot technology and one of the lightest boots authorized for Marines to wear.

Fusing a moccasin-like Strobel constructed upper to an ultralight polyurethane (PU) midsole, the 510 MEF proves to be one of the lightest, most flexible, and most durable combat boots on the market. Designed to perform; the 510 MEF maintained stability, durability, and comfort across the multiple environments tested by Marines.

In addition, the 510 MEF features:

Cool-Mesh hydrophilic lining to wick moisture away from the foot
Long-wearing Vibram® 100% rubber outsole
Low-density PU midsole to minimize weight and enhance shock absorption
Berry Compliant / USMC Certification #001375

The 510 MEF will be available in most Marine Corps Exchange stores (MCX) in late February 2022 as well as online at bellevilleboot.com.

For more information about the Belleville 510 MEF boot, visit www.bellevilleboot.com; connect on Instagram @bellevillepublicsafety.

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Maske 81mm – Rheinmetall’s Smoke/Obscurant Grenade

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

Maske 81mm – Rheinmetall unveils new version of its tried-and-tested, fast-acting smoke/obscurant grenade
Rheinmetall has developed a new version of its tried-and-tested, highly effective Maske smoke/obscurant grenade.

Like other smoke/obscurant grenades of the Maske family, the Maske 81mm is based on a bimodular, bi-spectral ammunition concept. It consists of a fast-acting decoy module that generates intense blooming thanks to proven decoy technologies. It is paired with a long-lasting concealment module whose visible and infrared smoke/obscurant interrupts the enemy’s line of sight in both the visual and infrared spectrum. As a result, the Maske smoke/obscurant grenade provides armoured vehicles with effective protection from visual and infrared optical aiming devices as well as target sensor heads, laser target illuminators and laser rangefinders.

The Maske 81mm can be launched from any 81mm cal. smoke grenade dispenser, including legacy launchers. This makes the Maske 81mm particularly interesting for customers who use heavy fighting vehicles equipped with smoke grenade launchers of former Warsaw Pact make.

Furthermore, Maske fast-acting smoke/obscurant grenades also come in a wide variety of other calibres.

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LEGEND Compression Wear Tactical Boot Socks

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

The LEGEND® Compression Wear Tactical Boot Sock program is proudly “Made In USA”; in North Carolina; is Berry Amendment Compliant, and part of the SKILCRAFT® Program “Supporting Jobs for Blind Workers”.

During the program development process, soldiers and warfighters were interviewed, listened too, and participated in on going wear test evaluations! The focus from the beginning was to provide needed, durable, comfortable, compression boot socks. During the evaluation process modifications were made; until the final development samples, received consistent highly recommended evaluations. The evaluation process did not stop there and ongoing evaluations continue to be performed by soldiers, warfighters, fire, wild fire, emergency and rescue workers.

The LEGEND® Compression boot sock program is user, function based consisting of three core compression boot sock styles. The LEGEND® Compression Merino Wool All Weather, Compression Merino Wool Cold Weather and the LEGEND® Compression Warm Weather Superior Moisture Wicking Micro Channel, Hydrophilic Nylon boot socks. In extreme or varying cold conditions, two styles can be layered trapping warm air between the layers for greater insulation.

To better serve the needs of our growing customer base we sought after and have received The Department Of The Air Force Certification as No Melt No Drip (NMND) Flame Resistant (FR) Safe to Fly (StF) for the LEGEND® Compression Cold Weather Merino Wool Boot Sock. Having met the criteria for this Certification we are in a position to provide greater safety to our flight, shipboard, special duty, deployed, fire and rescue, defenders and rescue workers.

Features that make a difference! If your feet are comfortable you can better execute your duties each day, all day, day after day.

• Mild Graduated Compression helps improve blood flow, reduce foot fatigue, achy feet, and recovery time.

• Seamless toe design, added support, and dense terry cushioning to reduce friction, toe irritation, and to increase comfort.

• Wide Arch Support to minimize sock movement, blisters, and provide greater comfort.

• The Cold Weather boot socks use a high percentage content of moisture wicking, temperature regulating, breathable, antibacterial, and odor resistant Merino Wool. Legend uses an innovative engineered Spuncover™ process; wrapping our merino wool in nylon, that makes our socks, softer, more durable, with minimal shrinkage.

• Knit with a dense terry cushioning through-out the entire sock to help keep your feet warm during cold weather conditions.

www.legendcompressiontactical.com

Proudly “Made in USA” Berry Compliant, SKILCRAFT® Program “Supporting Jobs for the Blind Workers”

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Matt Alwine Joins Team Savage

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – January 27, 2022 –Savage Arms is pleased to announce that Matt Alwine has joined Team Savage. Alwine will be competing in the PRS Series production division with a Savage 110 Elite Precision.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Matt’s caliber on our team,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms, “and we are excited for what’s to come in 2022 for him! The 110 Elite Precision is the perfect platform for this division and we wish Matt the best of luck this upcoming season.”

“I am excited to be partnering with Savage to shoot in the PRS production division,” Alwine added. “I believe the production division has been overlooked by many and is poised for huge growth in the coming years.”

Alwine has competed in two PRS Series production division seasons and has seven wins, five overall top-five finishes, and was the first shooter in the PRS Pro series to win the production division and place top-five overall at the same match—a feat he accomplished with a Savage rifle at the JC steel shootout in 2020.

Alwine’s winning streak for 2022 is off to a solid start; he won the production division in the first PRS pro series match of the 2022 season—the MPA fall shootout.

For more on Matt Alwine, visit www.instagram.com/alwinearcher.

Learn more about Savage rifles and Team Savage: www.savagerarms.com.

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Black Collar Arms APS

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Austin, TX — Not a shoulder stock, not a pistol brace, the brand new Black Collar Arms APS — Adjustable Pistol Support — is a height adjustable rest designed to support a precision pistol on a bench, the ground, or another surface. It’s a brand new category of rear accessory for firearms and is ideally suited to large, accurate pistols.

While a pistol brace is designed to brace against the shooter’s body — typically on the forearm — for extended-arm firing of the pistol, the Black Collar Arms APS isn’t designed to contact the shooter’s body. Used as a second or third point of contact on a solid surface, the APS provides a stable, height-adjustable rear rest with vertical point of aim adjustment accomplished by simply rotating the monopod.

The Black Collar Arms Adjustable Pistol Support will be available first in a clamp-on design for pistol buffer tubes and anything that accepts a Gear Head Works Tailhook MOD 1. On a buffer tube it can be adjusted forward and rearward to align with a given shooting bench, rock, side-by-side dashboard, hunting blind, or other support surface.

Seen here in rough prototype form, the production APS will have the ability to accept popular bipod feet in the bottom. With bipod feet available in styles ranging from rubber bumpers to machined aluminum spikes, there’s one to accommodate every type of support surface and shooting style.

Shipping is slated to begin in April, 2022. Pricing is still subject to change, but the MSRP target is $149.95.

For more info on the Black Collar Arms APS and to add your email to the waitlist, click HERE.

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