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On the Trail, On the Slopes, On the Hunt: Qore Performance Launches All-New IMS Sport for Hikers, Snowsports, Hunters, and More

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Sterling, VA: Answering calls from outdoor enthusiasts of all types to make the environmental inoculation and performance-enhancing powers of IcePlate Curve available beyond military, law enforcement, and commercial enterprise users, Qore Performance, Inc., is releasing the newest addition to their popular IMS (IcePlate MOLLE Sleeve) line: IMS Sport.

IMS Sport provides the duty-grade thermoregulation and hydration for which IcePlate is known, but in a slim and ergonomic backpack-style form factor that is just as easily worn under a jacket as it is over a moisture-wicking t-shirt or even bare skin; ideal for year-round use in skiing, snowboarding, hunting, hiking, SUP, range safety, and more. Crafted with their unique IcePlate EXO (ICE) laminate for an incredible strength-to-weight ratio, IMS Sport powers athletes in every outdoor environment.

“IMS Sport brings our vision to Build A Superhuman Future one step closer,” says Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO, “by unlocking the incredible power of IcePlate Curve for outdoor enthusiasts. The positive physiological boost provided by IcePlate Curve is unmatched. This is the next frontier in human performance and IMS Sport now makes this capability available to a whole new segment of the population.”

Available in Blaze Orange, Range Red, Obsidian Black, Royal Blue and Safety Yellow, IMS Sport is in-stock and shipping now. IMS Sport Sleeve and IcePlate® Curve are 100% Made in the USA from US materials.

As the inventors of specialized and consumable thermoregulation for PPE users, Qore Performance bridges the gap between human and machine. Their IceAge Ecosystem protects over 30,000 daily active enterprise safety users. In addition to their military, law enforcement, and civilian customers, dozens of America’s Fortune 1000 companies including Dutch Bros Coffee, Boeing, Charlotte Area Transit System, Marathon Petroleum, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Costco, and FedEx, depend on Qore Performance to safeguard their teams in the field. Qore Performance enterprise customers have worked over 4,000,000 hours since 2017 without a single heat injury.

IMS Sport:
www.qoreperformance.com/collections/travel/products/ims-sport-combo

Ocean State Innovations Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President of Sales

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, RI – February 1, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations, a leading textile provider, announced today the appointment of Geoff Senko as Senior Vice President of Sales. Mr. Senko joins OSI with over ten years of textile experience. Most recently he held the position of National Account Manager for MMI Textiles and served on the Military Board of IFAI, the SEAMS Board, and was Chair of the SEAMS Military Committee. Mr. Senko will be responsible for guiding sales strategy and efforts throughout North America and globally for OSI while supporting the overall success for customers in various market segments.

“I am excited to have Geoff join the team as we continue to be a force in the global textile industry. Geoff’s sales leadership and extensive expertise in the industry make him an ideal addition to our company.” said Edward Ricci, CEO and Co-Owner of OSI. Ben Galpen, Co-Owner of OSI, added, “We pride ourselves in our textile solutions expertise, Geoff not only brings us further textile solutions but is customer relationship driven, a trait we welcome at OSI.”

For more information, please visit www.osinnovate.com

High Speed Gear Welcomes MG (Ret) Brian Winski to Board of Directors

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

SWANSBORO, N.C. – February 1, 2022 – High Speed Gear® is honored to announce the addition of Maj. Gen. Brian Winski, U.S. Army (Ret.) to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Winski has recently retired from 37 years of honorable and faithful service from the United States Army. During Mr. Winski’s service he has served as the Commander of the famed 101st Airborne Division. Some of Mr. Winski’s other assignments include service with the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Infantry Division. A proven leader, Mr. Winski has participated in multiple combat operations during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among many awards, Mr. Winski has earned notable personal awards such as the two Distinguished Service Medals, three Legions of Merit, six Bronze Star medals including one for Valor for his actions under fire in Baghdad, Iraq in 2006, Combat Infantryman Badge with star noting combat experience in two campaigns, along with Master Parachutist Jump Wings. Among Mr. Winski’s awards, he has also attended schools and courses such as Ranger school, Airborne, and Air Assault to name a few.

“I have an intense passion for ensuring our warfighters and law enforcement have the best equipment possible.”, said Mr. Winski. “High Speed Gear® products and Comp-Tac® Holsters do just that – it is exceptional gear that provides unparalleled protection, mobility, and versatility and makes the user more capable and effective. It’s no surprise that some of the most elite units in the service equip their warriors with HSGI products.”

Mr. Winski will be joining a team of six other members on the High Speed Gear® Board of Directors.

“We are very excited to have Mr. Winski come aboard the High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® family.”, said Chief Operating Officer Bill Babboni. “Mr. Winski brings knowledgeable, first-hand experience to our team which we at High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® value most.”

www.highspeedgear.com

Jeff Rose Brings Over 20-Years of Innovative Marketing and Creative Experience as the New Director of Marketing at SENTRY Products Group

Monday, January 31st, 2022

As a leading senior creative manager for multiple industry brands, Rose now leads SENTRY’s marketing in catalog, advertising, packaging, social and event efforts.

Virginia Beach, Va. (January 2022) – SENTRY Products Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, signed an industry creative veteran, Jeff Rose, to spearhead SENTRY’s new marketing initiatives as the Director of Marketing and Creative.

Rose’s previous 18-year experience was as Creative Director with Vista Outdoor and the ATK family of companies. He built and led creative teams that propelled the companies’ extensive product lines into industry-leading brands that generate billions of dollars in annual revenue. His “roll up his sleeves” style of leadership allowed him to engage with multiple teams to create effective creative assets. With efficiency key to the success of generating and managing multiple creative products, Rose produced a sophisticated workflow management system to organize, traffic, and archive job requests and work processes for the development of assets for multiple campaigns and new product launches. His deep passion for branding and communicating through various visual communication platforms that cover the print and digital spectrum is evident in the new direction of SENTRY Tactical.

“This is a coming home moment for me,” said Rose. “After several years working on the agency side, I was given the chance to work with one of the industry’s most entrepreneurial companies in the early 2000s. It was there I learned about our unique industry and was allowed to find my creative voice. Since then, I was able to work with a major player in the outdoor industry and was responsible for their brand’s look and feel, and communicated the brand through print and digital platforms. At SENTRY I am now working alongside many of the same individuals as when I started in the industry. I am honored and excited to be part of the SENTRY Tactical team.”

“Jeff has a big task bringing our various brands together under the SENTRY banner,” Terry Naughton, President of SENTRY, added. “In his experience, he has tackled the same situation, in which he must tell the story of the many brands without losing sight of the story and mission behind the brand. Having worked directly with Jeff in the past, I am confident he will not only handle the marketing challenge, but he will also be integral in making this company internationally recognized.”

To learn more about SENTRY, or to become a dealer, contact us at info@sentryltp.com or visit sentrytactical.com.

Comp-Tac Holsters Takes It To The Next Level By Partnering With A Rep Group

Monday, January 31st, 2022

HOUSTON, TEXAS – January 31st, 2022 – Comp-Tac® partners with Murski Breeding Sales to kick off 2022.

The 2022 mission for High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac Holsters® is “Taking it to the Next Level” and they are doing so in multiple ways.  During SHOT Show ‘22, customers will be able to view the NEW Level III and Level II Holsters, the NEW Dual Concealment Holster, the Sport-Tac Holster and more! Yet, these new products are only part of the kickoff for 2022!  Teaming up with a top-end Professional Sales Agency is a key 2022 initiative for the Comp-Tac brand and today the agreement has been signed with Murski Breeding Sales!

Comp-Tac Holsters® is devoted to designing and manufacturing the highest quality holsters for concealed carry, competition, law enforcement, military and related accessories on the market. Comp-Tac® products offer options that make it easy and comfortable to carry a firearm for all our customers, no matter their profession: law enforcement, military, shooting sports enthusiasts and responsibly armed citizens. Comp-Tac products are built with the customer in mind.

Murski Breeding Sales has been working with virtually all levels of the industry as a professional sales organization for over sixty years.  They maintain a tenured sales team and long-term relationships. Serving 37 states and representing over five territories to include the Midwest, Mink, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest, Murski Breeding Sales will provide Comp-Tac even more sales coverage in the US. Murski is headquartered in Dallas, Texas only a short distance from the Comp-Tac factory in Houston, TX. The sales team at Murski have a combined 650 years of sporting goods sales experience serving all levels of the sporting goods trade.

“Comp-Tac was in search of a professional team, with high standards to continue to bring our products into the market with more of a hands-on approach”, stated Bill Babboni, High Speed Gear and Comp-Tac Holsters, Chief Operating Officer. “Through a series of meetings and exchanges, we know we have found that with the Murski Breeding Sales team!”

Comp-Tac Holsters® is excited to begin a new valued partnership with the Murski Breeding Sales team as the company continues produce quality products for those who rely on them most.

Blackhawk Named Presenting Sponsor of 2022 Tactical Games

Sunday, January 30th, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – January 28, 2022 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Tactical Games for 2022, supporting the games as they continue growing in the upcoming year.

Attracting some of the best professional and amateur tactical athletes nationwide, the Tactical Games have become a proving ground for the latest in cutting edge tactical gear. The games intense physical nature, including fitness challenges, obstacle courses and marksmanship tests, require efficient gear setups which prioritize firearm security, retention and accessibility, as well as comfort and light weight. All of which are pillars at the center of Blackhawk’s product designs.

“Blackhawk has been a trusted name within the military and law enforcement community for decades,” said Nick Thayer, Director of Marketing for Tactical Games. “Through their sponsorship of the Tactical Games, Blackhawk will now be able to showcase those same proven products and designs to a new audience of athletes who will see why the brand is a first choice for those seeking the very best, regardless of their profession.”

Blackhawk T-Series holsters with leg straps allow competitors to maintain proper holster position and security as they navigate unconventional obstacles. Endurance and speed while carrying heavy weight (especially plate carriers) is also critical, and Blackhawk’s Foundation Series Tac Nylon gear gives competitors some of the lightest weight gear in its class without sacrificing durability or modularity.

“The entire Blackhawk team is fired up to be sponsoring the Tactical Games this year,” said Justin Hoffman, Blackhawk product manager. “As a guy who’s personally competed in the Tactical Games to prove and abuse our gear, I can say that the intensity of these challenges lives up to the hype and a quality gear setup is crucial. The light weight of the Foundation Series Tac Nylon made carrying extra weight easier, and the T-Series gave me great firearm retention while still allowing me to draw quickly and engage targets.”

In addition to being this year’s presenting sponsor, Blackhawk is sponsoring tactical athlete Zach Rodman. Throughout the competition, Rodman will be running Blackhawk’s T-Series holster and new Foundation Series Tac Nylon suite of gear.

The Blackhawk T-Series continues to be trusted by more and more LE departments as their standard issue duty holster, and is continuously expanding with even more handgun fits and carry?options. Both in the U.S. and abroad, the T-Series has been?chosen?by more than 300 law enforcement agencies. Most recently, the?T-Series L3D holster?was selected by?both?the French Army and the Niedersachsen Police Department in Germany as their duty holsters?of choice.

Foundation Series Tac Nylon gear offers more modular capabilities, stronger construction and lighter weight than the typical ballistic nylon gear found on the market. At the series’ core is a durable 500D-1000D nylon laminate material and a low-profile, laser-cut design. This delivers one of the lightest plate carriers available (around one pound without armor) without sacrificing durability. This suite of tactical gear is designed for increased comfort and exceptional modularity, and in addition to plate carriers, it features a chest rig, MOLLE and first responder placards, MOLLE belts, magazine and utility pouches, and more.

The first of the Tactical Games’ nine competitions in 2022 takes place February 19-20 at the Meridian Public Safety Training Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. The series culminates November 5-6 at the Tactical Games National Championship at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas.

Midwest Industries Announces Release of New High QD Scope Mounts

Friday, January 28th, 2022

Superior Mounting Options for 34mm and 35mm Scopes

Waukesha, Wis. (January 26, 2022) — Midwest Industries announced that it has added to its line of High QD Scope Mounts for the commercial market.

The mounts feature smooth-functioning QD levers with superior clamping ability that will not damage or coin the rail surface. A multi-faceted adjustment nut helps operators find the exact right tension without the need for tools. Precision machined for optimum return-to-zero performance and reliability, these mounts provide secure, durable mounting options for 34mm and 35mm diameter scopes.

“All of our High QD Scope Mounts use the smoothest QD lever on the market, making them incredibly simple to install,” said Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries. “By expanding this product line, we now offer high-quality mounts for a variety of scope sizes. These new mounts are a great fit for shooters with larger diameter scopes.”

The new High QD Scope Mounts incorporate the following features:

• Options for 34mm and 35mm scope diameters

• Work with scopes with up to a 56mm objective

• Smooth-operating Elite Defense QD lever

• Fully adjustable with no tools required

• Can fit rails not machined to Mil-Spec tolerances

• Hard Coat Anodized 6061 Aluminum

• 1.93 in. from the top of the rail to the centerline of the ring

• 1.5 in. offset

Visit the Midwest Industries website for more information on the High QD Scope Mounts.

Kalashnikov-USA Introduced New Rifles and Calibers at SHOT Show 2022 Including A 5.56mm KR-101

Friday, January 28th, 2022

Pompano Beach, Florida January 28, 2022: Kalashnikov-USA (KUSA), the premier manufacturer of AK-pattern firearms in the United States, introduced an expanded line of rifle caliber AKs during the 2022 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show held in Las Vegas January 18-21. The new models include a 7.62x39mm KR-104 short barreled rifle (SBR)* featuring a 12.25” hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel and a folding stock.  A pistol version, the KP-104 is being introduced at the same time as the SBR.  This reduced length version of the KR-103 weighs just over 7 pounds and is only 22.3” when folded (or in pistol form) thus offering users a very compact firearm.  Using standard 124 grain FMJ ammunition, the KR-104 will produce muzzle velocities of approximately 2,200 feet per second (FPS) as compared to 2,350 FPS with the standard 16.3” barreled KR-103.  

Kalashnikov-USA also introduced a 5.56mm NATO caliber rifle, based on the AK-101 platform, to be called the KR-101.  The rifle features a side-folding stock, 16.5” barrel and uses the popular Bulgarian-style 5.56mm mags commonly found in the marketplace.  KUSA will also produce their own steel reinforced magazine for the new firearm.  A 12” barreled pistol version, dubbed the KP-102, is also being launched in the same time frame:  late spring/early summer 2022.

“Kalashnikov-USA is listening to our customers and we’re expanding our product line to give Americans the variety of AK firearms they seek— all while maintaining our strong focus on quality and fidelity to the original Russian designs” said David Garretson, VP of Marketing at Kalashnikov-USA.  “In addition to the 7.62x39mm KR-104/KP-104 and the 5.56x45mm KR-101/KP-102 we are looking to produce 5.45x39mm semi-auto firearms, the KR-74M rifle and KP-105 pistol, later this year” he added.  

Kalashnikov-USA has grown enormously in recent years as more American shooters discover the incredible reliability offered by Mikhail Kalashnikov’s iconic long-stroke gas piston design.  The company’s product line includes rifles, pistols and 12 gauge shotguns.  KUSA offers both civilian-legal variants for US consumers and several select-fire versions for bona fide Military and Law Enforcement agencies.  Exports are available to qualified buyers in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as administered by the U.S. State Department.   Additional information can be obtained by visiting the company’s website at www.kalashnikov-usa.com.

*Short barreled rifles (SBRs) are regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA) and require additional paperwork and the payment of a $200 transfer tax by individuals acquiring them  Interested purchasers should consult with a Federal Firearms Dealer holding a Class 3 Special Occupational Tax designation (i.e. “Class 3 Dealer”) in order to purchase a short-barreled rifle. Note that some states and municipalities prohibit SBRs.