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Trailhunter Concept Previews New Grade Of Toyota Trucks at SEMA Show

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

Trailhunter Trucks Will Be Purpose-Built Overlanding Rigs with Authentic Performance Straight from Toyota

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2022) – Toyota announced the new Trailhunter grade of trucks with the unveiling of the Trailhunter Concept at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA). Trailhunter will strengthen Toyota’s commitment to the overlanding community and take its legendary go-anywhere credentials to the next level. Toyota is planning to offer purpose-built trucks and SUVs under the Trailhunter name to outdoor enthusiasts who long for off-the-grid expeditions. Trailhunter will serve as a flagship offering to inspire and support modifications of Toyota trucks with Toyota Genuine or Associated Accessory Products equipment across the lineup.

“Trailhunter trucks will come straight from the factory equipped to meet the needs of overlanding enthusiasts,” said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president – Toyota Division Marketing. “These trucks will be developed in-house by our engineering teams and will be the most capable OEM overlanding solutions designed to meet Toyota’s legendary quality, durability and reliability standards.”

Building on Toyota’s proven trucks and SUVs, Trailhunter vehicles will be highly capable, intentionally designed overlanding rigs. The all-new Trailhunter product line is designed to meet the demands of outdoor enthusiasts who love to explore with their vehicle. Designed and developed in-house at Toyota, Trailhunter vehicles will be adventure ready straight from the factory, providing a trail-ready truck with components and accessories that support a remote off-the-grid experience.

The Trailhunter concept vehicle showcases Toyota’s vision of what this new grade of truck could look like right off the dealer lot including available Associated Accessory Products. The concept truck on display at the 2022 SEMA Show is equipped with a Trailhunter-specific suspension setup, skid plates, roof rack, bumpers, lighting, refrigerator, rooftop tent and more all engineered specifically for overlanding applications. Enthusiasts can expect future Trailhunter products to deliver terrain versatility and protection as well as load-bearing performance and storage functionality for their equipment, recovery gear and base camp necessities.

Year after year at the SEMA Show, Toyota has demonstrated its commitment to performance, excitement and fun. Toyota has shown its strong devotion to outdoor enthusiasts through overlanding concepts such as the Tacozilla Tacoma Camper, the TRD Sport Trailer and the Tacoma Overlanding Concept. Trailhunter will take that commitment to the next level.

Toyota will share additional Trailhunter details next year. Every truck will be designed from the ground up to include the overlanding modifications and components enthusiasts expect. The Trailhunter badge – which resembles a compass to reinforce that the journey is the main purpose – will represent the vehicle’s bona fide credentials as a highly functional and purpose-built overlanding rig.

Toyota is displaying an array of featured vehicles and build concepts along with a variety of production cars, SUVs and trucks in its SEMA Show exhibit (Central Hall, Booth No. 22200) at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 1-4, 2022.

Vehicle described is a special project prototype vehicle, modified with parts and/or accessories not available from Toyota may void the vehicle’s warranty, may negatively impact vehicle performance and safety, and may not be street legal.

SilencerCo Hosts Industry Partner Hunting Giveaway

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

November 1, 2022 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo has partnered up with some of the most notable companies in the gun industry to give away $6,800 worth of hunting gear. This giveaway will run from November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022 and is FREE to enter.

The prize package includes a Christensen Arms .300 Win Mag rifle, a high-quality Leupold optic, SilencerCo’s Harvester EVO suppressor, an Eberlestock hunting pack, Remington ammunition, Crispi hunting boots, and an Esee hunting knife – all of the hunting essentials. To enter, participants need to register here.  The winner will be announced on Thursday, December 1, 2022 on SilencerCo’s Instagram Live (12pm MST) and will also be notified by email/phone.

“We are excited to work with some of our favorite partners in the industry to bring consumers a high value hunting package,” said Jessica Kallam, SilencerCo VP of Marketing, Customer Service and Warranty. “We know that quality matters, especially when hunters are out in the field and need products they can rely on.”

Prize Package Items:

• Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Titanium 300 Win Mag
• Leupold Optic with medium and high mounts
• SilencerCo Harvester EVO Suppressor
• Eberlestock MainFrame, Vapor 5000, and Scabbard
• Remington Ammunition 180gr Core-Lokt Tipped – 300 WIN MAG (100 rounds)
• Crispi Hunting Boots $490 gift card
• Esee Ashley Game Knife

Winner responsible for tax stamp fees, dealer transfer fees and Form 4 processing fees.

Brownells Unveils New Deals Site

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

GRINNELL, Iowa (November 1, 2022) – Brownells customers can now find all the deals, promotions and specially-priced products in one convenient location –  at the new Brownells Deals site.

The Deals site is accessible through www.Brownells.com with the word “Deals” highlighted in red text near the top right of the main page. 

On the Deals site, customers can click different images to get instant access to Featured Deals on Brownells house products, AR-15 parts, and items from Magpul, Aero Precision and other popular manufacturers.

There are also clickable images that lead to great deals on broad categories such as ammunition and reloading components, along with targeted deals on specific products.

Right now, there are Daniel Defense uppers and Geissele triggers offered at attractive prices.

Brownells will update the Deals site frequently, and customers will need to keep visiting the site to see the newest deals.

To see all the deals available at Brownells, visit www.Brownells.com/deals.

Advanced Armament Company Introduces the Ranger Series Rifle Suppressors

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

Huntsville, AL – Advanced Armament Company, known as “The Silent Authority” and the pioneering leader in firearm sound suppression since 1994, expands its premium suppressor lineup with the introduction of the all-new Ranger Series. Developed specifically for AR-15 and AR-10 platform rifles, the Ranger 5 and Ranger 7 suppressors feature a compact design and reduced weight, delivering reliable, on-the-move performance for tactical or sporting applications.

Constructed of Inconel 718 high-strength nickel alloy and 17-4 H900 stainless steel for maximum strength and corrosion resistance, the Ranger series is built to withstand the harshest environmental conditions and high-volume operation. For additional protection, both Ranger suppressors are treated with a high-temperature Cerakote finish.

For AR-15s chambered for 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington, the Ranger 5 is the perfect choice. With an overall length of 5.825 inches (when attached to the included 1/2-28 direct-thread mount) and a modest 15.2 oz. weight, the compact Ranger 5 offers 32dB sound reduction with M193 5.56 NATO ammunition.

Fans of the AR-10 platform will appreciate the minimal size and weight of the Ranger 7 suppressor for rifles chambered in .300 Win. Mag and .308 Win. Weighing 17.2 ounces and measuring 6.75 inches long with the included 5/8-24 direct-thread mount, the Ranger 7 presents an agile sound suppression platform with 24dB (.300 WM) and 30dB (M80 .308 Win.) reduction performance.

In addition to the shared material construction and finish, the Ranger 5 and Ranger 7 suppressors incorporate a built-in muzzle brake. Both models also include standard 1.375-24 mount capability, making the system compatible with conventional HUB adapters. For ease of maintenance, the end cap and base can be removed for cleaning. Finally, both models are full-auto rated.

MSRP for the Ranger 5 and Ranger 7 is $899.99.

AAC Ranger 5 Specifications
· Caliber: 5.56mm
· Weight: 15.2 oz.
· Length: 5.825 in. (w/direct-thread mount)
· Diameter: 1.5 in.
· Materials: Inconel 718 and 17-4 H900 stainless steel
· Finish: high-temp Cerakote
· Attachment: 1.375-24 universal mount; ships with direct thread mount in 1/2-28 w/built-in muzzle brake
· Noise Reduction: 32dB
· MSRP: $899.99

AAC Ranger 7 Specifications
• Caliber: .300 Win. Mag; .308 Win.
• Weight: 17.2 oz.
• Length: 6.75 in. (w/direct-thread mount)
• Diameter: 1.5 in.
• Materials: Inconel 718 and 17-4 H900 stainless steel
• Finish: high-temp Cerakote
• Attachment: 1.375-24 universal mount; ships with direct thread mount in 5/8-24 w/built-in muzzle brake
• Noise Reduction: 24dB (.300 WM w/26-in. bolt-action); 30dB (M80 .308 Win. w/20-in. bolt-action)
• MSRP: $899.99

For more information on AAC’s current line of professional-grade centerfire rifle and pistol suppressors or to learn more about purchasing a suppressor through AAC, visit Advanced-Armament.com.

RubLine Marketing Adds Jennings to Expanding Team

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

RubLine Marketing is excited to welcome Ryan Jennings as the growing agency’s latest hire. In his role as Marketing Strategist & Account Manager, he will develop full-scope marketing plans, evaluate and optimize campaigns, purchase media assets to execute initiatives, and manage overall client strategies.

“We’re thrilled to have a seasoned professional like Ryan join the RubLine Marketing team,” says Chase Rohlfsen, President at RubLine Marketing. “His decades of experience and knowledge of the outdoor space will bring incredible value to our clients.”

Jennings brings over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing to his new position, including stints with Grand View Media Group and American Exhibition Services. Most recently, he served as the VP of Marketing & Advertising for The Trussville Tribune, where he led the sales team, managed ad campaigns, and developed new business opportunities for the Alabama publication.

Allen-Vanguard Fit Vital ECM Equipment to 19 Vehicles Supporting a Peacekeeping Mission in Africa

Monday, October 31st, 2022

Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customized solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, has fitted vital life-saving ECM equipment to 19 vehicles for an African nation that is a major contributor to peacekeeping missions in Africa. The Allen-Vanguard Field Service Representative (FSR) team has been deployed in-theatre for over a month to supervise the equipment installation and to provide essential end-user and maintenance support training.

A key component of the protection provided by Allen-Vanguard ECM comes from the hard work of the Threat Management Team (TMT). This is a full-time cell of specialist RF engineers and ECM/EOD SMEs whose sole job is to remain abreast of the RCIED & Drone threats and to ensure Allen- Vanguard’s ECM capabilities deliver maximum protection. This team uses world-leading open-source data and operational feedback from deployed assets to monitor regional threat trends for RCIEDs and Drones. Threats are then analysed, characterized and exploited to identify their weaknesses that can be used in the development of waveforms to most effectively defeat that threat. The 19 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), which have a peacekeeping role, have been fitted with Allen- Vanguard’s highly versatile and fully programmable 3XXX ECM suite. This equipment operates Allen-Vanguards core ECM technology which has been operationally proven both in the African region and globally and is updated with the latest waveforms produced by the TMT.

Allen-Vanguard has over a decade of experience in providing African Union countries, and those other nations operating in the region, with superior ECM protection using the full range of their RF dominating products. A vital component to the successful deployment and use of this life-saving capability is the Allen-Vanguard FSR team. These are experts in their field who convert the risk profile and mission requirements of the customer into the required ECM capability to be fitted, and then ensure this configuration delivers maximum protection for the deployed troops. The FSRs not only design the protection portfolio and then supervise the installation but also provide the essential end-user training and support the maintenance capability to ensure the ECM is both up to date with the latest threat software but also deployed nations can correctly test and maintain their own equipment.

Allen-Vanguard’s Business Director for Africa, Stuart Wilson, said “I am very proud of the hard work and dedication of all our Allen-Vanguard specialists to ensure that the ECM systems we fit for our customers provide the very latest and best possible protection in the region. It is very rewarding to know that our systems help protect our customers from the very real threat of IEDs in the region.”

GA-ASI to Deliver MQ-9A Reapers to Poland

Monday, October 31st, 2022

World-Leading RPA Capabilities Will Fortify Poland’s National Defense and Security

SAN DIEGO – 31 October 2022 – As part of a lease agreement, Poland will take delivery of MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The new agreement between GA-ASI and the Polish Ministry of Defence has a net value of $70.6 million.

“GA-ASI’s support for Poland and the NATO alliance is steadfast as they confront the ongoing war in the region,” said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. “We look forward to delivering our proven MQ-9A platform system to Poland to enhance the nation’s ability to conduct persistent airborne ISR and support its Defense Forces.”  

MQ-9A Reapers are operated by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. GA-ASI’s newer MQ-9B variant has been acquired by the UK and Belgium. The MQ-9B maritime surveillance configuration (SeaGuardian®) recently began operations in support of the Japan Coast Guard.

MQ-9A Reaper has endurance of over 27 hours, speeds of 240 KTAS and can operate up to 50,000 feet. It has a 3,850-pound (1,746-kilogram) payload capacity that includes 3,000 pounds (1,361 kilograms) of external stores. It provides a long-endurance, persistent surveillance capability with Full-Motion Video and Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator/Maritime Radar. An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple redundant avionics system architecture. It is engineered to meet and exceed manned aircraft reliability standards.

Aspetto, Inc Also Catering To K9s

Monday, October 31st, 2022

We’ve always had you covered from head-to-toe at Aspetto with everything from gear, ballistics, and other wearable tech. Now, we do the same for your K9 unit. Aspetto is proudly partnering with state-of-the-art canine companies such as Recon K9 (known for creating unique and specialized gear for dogs) as well as GUNNER kennels.

CEO Joe Graves gladly linked up with Aspetto EXCLUSIVELY this year to offer GUNNER Kennels through their GSA schedule (GS-07F-146GA). “We’re thrilled to be able to bring America’s safest kennel to our military members and first responders on such a large scale.” This means Aspetto can outfit entire K9 teams with every solution necessary – the proverbial “one-stop-shop”.

The double-walled GUNNER Kennel line boasts the highest crash-test safety rating out of any other kennel. The GUNNER testimonials prove the survival rate of their passengers; and with customizable sizes, your K9 can be guaranteed a good fit. In addition, the accessories assure the utmost comfort for your dog. You can add a bar-mount fan, water dish, bite guards, weather shields, and different comfort pads based on what you need. Being able to get a laser-engraved name plate for your dog is the cherry on top.

Just like both GUNNER and Recon K9, Aspetto also wants to see your furry Co-Pilot be as comfortable and safe as possible. See for yourself the nearly 30,000 products available to your unit and outfit yourselves with the best brands on the block at Aspetto’s GSA Catalog!