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APEX Ammunition to Exhibit at SHOT Show

Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

Columbus, Miss. (January 4, 2022) – APEX Ammunition, makers of handloaded, ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) shotshells, will showcase its ammunition offerings at the 2022 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 18-21 (Booth # 71104).

APEX pioneered the commercial use of 18.1 g/cc density TSS in 2017, and today offers a comprehensive line of shotshells for Waterfowl, Upland, and Predator and Deer hunting, in addition to its renowned Turkey TSS loads.

Waterfowl

APEX offers a variety of waterfowl loads to meet the needs of discerning hunters who value superior performance and craftsmanship. Waterfowl TSS shotshells are meticulously handloaded for ultimate knockdown power. The TSS/S3 Steel™ Blend duplex loads feature No. 7.5 or 9 TSS combined with No. 2, 4 or BB S3 Steel shot in 12-gauge and No. 4 shot in 20 gauge. The APEX S3 Steel™ line features premium-grade zinc-coated steel and the same Tungsten-grade wad system used in the APEX TSS loads for superior patterning and consistency.

28-gauge, 16-gauge, and 410 bore waterfowl loads are available upon request.

Upland

Whether you are hunting grouse or Huns out West, quail in the South, or late-season roosters across the Great Plains, APEX Upland Bird TSS helps you put more birds in hand.  Available in 3-inch 12-and 20-gauge loads.

Upland Bird 3-inch 16-gauge, 2 ¾-inch 28-gauge, and .410 bore 2 ½ and 3-inch loads are available upon request.

Predator

Shotshells for predator hunting typically meant low pattern count and massive lead pellets leading to limited performance. APEX Predator TSS, offered in shot sizes 4, 2 and BB, capitalizes on superior density to deliver extended range and penetration while maximizing pattern retention for ultimate knockdown power on coyotes, hogs and deer.

Turkey

APEX’s legendary Turkey TSS offerings bring a new level of performance to sub-gauge shotguns. Now available in 20-gauge No. 9s, 28-gauge (No. 9 and 9 ½) and .410 bore (No. 9 ½), APEX Turkey TSS shotshells are designed for maximum penetration at extended ranges. Handloaded for ultimate consistency and quality control, APEX TSS allows the use of smaller shot sizes and larger payloads for maximum pattern density and downrange energy. Also available in 10-gauge, 12-gauge and 16-gauge loads.

APEX also offers Smalltown Hunting Blend loads which feature a combination of No. 7 1/2 and No. 9 shot TSS as well as Ninja Turkey TSS loads.

The 2022 APEX Ammunition Catalog is now available online at ApexAmmunition.com.

Sons of Liberty Gun Works at Las Vegas Metro Police Range Day

Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

San Antonio, Texas 04JAN2022 – Sons of Liberty Gun Works, a superior manufacture of high quality, hard-use, direct impingement firearms, is pleased to announce our participation in the Las Vegas Metro Range Day 17JAN2022 in conjunction with our premier dealer Freedom Firearms / Freedom Trading Co. In addition SOLGW is taking a limited number of LE/GOV appointments in our private meeting space.

Please follow this link to register an appropriate time

calendly.com/solgw/shot-show-2022?month=2022-01

SOLGW is the only manufacture that offers the Duty Use Replacement Program:

If a duly sworn law enforcement officer uses either their personally owned or department issued Sons of Liberty Gun Works firearm in the course of their official duties and is without it for any reason including evidentiary procedures, Sons of Liberty Gun Works will provide that officer/agency with an equivalent loaner until such time as the solely owned / issued weapon is returned by the investigating authority.

For more information

Freedom Firearms / Freedom Trading Co: www.freedomtrading.com Sons of Liberty Gun Works: www.sonsoflibertygw.com

SOLGW LE/GOV: william@sonsoflibertygw.com

SOLGW PR: carlo@sonsoflibertygw.com

PFN Group Announces NP Aerospace Divestment

Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

Saskatchewan Canada based PFN Group of Companies has divested its holdings in NP Aerospace.

The company has sold its shares in 11046896 Canada Inc to NP Aerospace CEO and shareholder, James Kempston for an undisclosed sum.

PFN revealed plans to divest NP Aerospace in July 2020 as part of its strategy to focus on military and defense closer to home with its 100% owned company Pro Metal Industries. The transaction results in Kempston increasing ownership from 50% to 100% of the business.

Propex Furnishing Solutions Announces Launch of CURV Tactical — A Novel Polymer Composite Material Designed for Tactical Applications

Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

HAZLEHURST, GA, Jan. 3, 2022 – Propex Furnishing Solutions (“PFS”) will unveil the world’s first, self-reinforced, 100% thermoplastic composite material for the tactical industry at S.H.O.T show this year. CURV Tactical®, the latest innovative composite material, is made of heat-compacted woven polymer layers and requires no additional support structure to maintain its strength or impact resistance. It’s strong, lightweight, temperature tolerant, impermeable, recyclable and aesthetic — boasting unrivaled customizability in the tactical industry.

CURV® has had tremendous success in the automotive, travel and sports industries protecting, stiffening and decreasing the weight of consumer ready products. PFS has already partnered with top brands like Teijin, Bauer, Garmin and more to transform the way their customers favorite products are made.

“PFS will continue to innovate and is ready to play an integral part in the development of next generation tactical equipment.” said Eric Teather, Vice President of Innovative Composites at PFS. “Our, soon-to-be announced, tactical partners are developing products that will speak for themselves and provide enhanced protection and malleability when compared to rival composites.”

CURV® can be used in anti-ballistic applications and in conjunction with puncture-resistant materials such as Aramid fiber. It can also be used as a stiffener in bags, backpacks, holsters, ballistic vests and more. Because of its unique mono-construction; CURV® can be sewn, glued, laser-cut or thermoformed for precise fitment. High stiffness, high tensile strength, superior impact resistance and malleability with extremely low density are all highlights of CURV Tactical®.

Propex Furnishing Solutions Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative composites and technical fabrics around the world. PFS has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany and Hungary; employing more than 1,000 people around the world. Since 2016, CURV® has enabled top-brands to create products that are stronger and lighter than ever before.

Those interested in learning more about CURV Tactical® can schedule a meeting with Geoff Senko by contacting geoff.senko@thomasgraeme.com or visiting us at SHOT Show 2022.

Steve Fisher Joins Sons of Liberty Gun Works’ Pro Staff

Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

San Antonio, Texas 03JAN2022 – Sons of Liberty Gun Works, a superior manufacture of high quality, hard-use, direct impingement firearms, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts to our professional staff.

Steve Fisher has been the owner/lead instructor for Sentinel Concepts since 2014. He also is a contract instructor for numerous ranges in Michigan and has been a staff instructor for EAG Tactical.

Steve’s career as a trainer started in the 90’s, first at NTFT and then later as the owner/ lead trainer of MDFI, both Michigan-based companies, and served as one of the primary Instructors for Magpul Dynamics. He was responsible for the development of new programs and tactics for several local police departments and new training curriculum’s based on low light, home defense and the use of the carbine, handgun, and shotgun in various roles.

Steve has been featured in SWAT Magazine, Recoil Magazine, Breach-Bang-Clear, and has written for both SWAT Magazine and Surefire Combat Tactics. He is a product designer for Tuff Products and provides product development insight for companies like Nighthawk Customs, Midwest Industries, FN, Trijicon, Agency Arms, Surefire and Robar to name a few.

Over the years Steve has participated in numerous training programs from notable instructors in the industry as well as many local level schools and stays active on both sides of the training industry. He is also an avid hunter and has a history in the outdoor/hunting television community as both a hunter and cameraman.

For more information

Sentinel Concepts: www.sentinelconcepts.com

Sons of Liberty Gun Works: www.sonsoflibertygw.com SOLGW Sales: william@sonsoflibertygw.com

SOLGW PR: carlo@sonsoflibertygw.com

High Speed Gear’s TACO Tuesday Features the TACO LTs

Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

High Speed Gear® has always been recognized for designing some of the most versatile tactical pouches in the industry. The original TACO® was created for the United States Marine Corps based in Camp Lejeune, NC. Their dedication to providing battle-proven tactical gear that can be used for military and law enforcement markets worldwide has exceeded previous growth with the TACO® LT pouches. This pouch was designed to function the same as the TACO® with 25% less weight for those who understand “ounces equal pounds, and pounds equals pain.”

U.S. Army photo by SGT Steven Lewis
The TACO® LTs comes in 4 different variations including the TACO® LT, Double Decker® TACO® LT, Pistol TACO® LT and Extend Pistol TACO® LT. This allows users to store infinite combination of mags and other accessories. After years of being on the market they have been one of the most highly sought-after pouches for their numerous functionalities.

Specs:

• Magazines deploy easily and silently on demand
• Strip of loop fastener sewn inside rifle mag for additional contact and grip
• MOLLE version includes HSGI® Clips for attachment to MOLLE or PALS
• ABM version can mount to belts up to 2.25″

U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Michael Virtue

U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Victor Mancilla
www.highspeedgear.com

Bill Wilson Announces Purchase of Lehigh Defense

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

[Berryville, Arkansas, January 3, 2022]

Bill Wilson is proud to announce the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based ammunition and bullet manufacturer Lehigh Defense.

Lehigh Defense will join other Wilson-owned companies Chip McCormick Custom, Circle WC Ranch, Khumba Bush Camp, Scattergun Technologies, Wilson Custom Ammunition and Wilson Combat to expand the group’s presence in the firearms and hunting marketplace.

Lehigh Design, originally founded by Dave Fricke later expanded to Lehigh Defense with the addition of Pete Vogel and Mike Cyrus and has been designing and manufacturing solid brass and copper bullets using the latest technology since 2004. In 2009, Lehigh started working with Black Hills Ammunition in developing unique military projectile designs. Years of collaboration later, the Fluid Transfer Monolithic design culminated with the release of the Black Hills Honey Badger line. Another patented design is the Maximum Expansion 300 Blackout subsonic bullet used by US and many NATO special operations groups throughout the world with over 7 million sold to date.

Lehigh Defense currently operates two manufacturing plants, one in Pennsylvania and one in South Dakota. Once a new purpose-built facility in northeast Texas is completed in Q3 2022 some operations will begin the move to their new home in Texas. There are immediate plans to increase production and some products are already in production in Arkansas at the Wilson Combat facility to rapidly increase production capacity. Lehigh will have a substantial increase in manufacturing capacity and a state of the art testing facility once the Texas plant is operational. Our goal is to meet product demand, add exciting new products and build brand awareness.

To add stability to these changes we’re proud to announce Dave Fricke will retain minority ownership and continue to work with Lehigh for several years into the future.

Wilson Combat®

Visit www.wilsoncombat.com for more information.

Lehigh Defense

For additional information on Lehigh Defense LLC email info@lehighdefense.com

EOTECH Acquires Intevac Photonics

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

Plymouth, MI (January 4, 2022) –

In an exciting strategic move, EOTECH, the Michigan-based manufacturer of the world’s best holographic and magnified optics, has acquired Intevac Inc’s Photonics business (Photonics), a California-based technology leader in cutting edge digital sensor systems.

Photonics leads the world in the design and manufacturing of high-sensitivity night vision sensors, cameras, and systems. The organization boasts powerful technology-development capabilities and has a long history of successfully delivering winning solutions for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and the US Army IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) programs, to name a few.

The combination of EOTECH and Photonics as a single entity opens unique business opportunities, and the integration of the two businesses will result in significant growth in the years to come.  “The idea of acquiring Photonics made great strategic sense from Day One.” said Christopher Kouza, Chairman and Founder of Kouza Capital, Inc., the sponsor of the deal. “Combining the Photonics advanced digital sensor capabilities with EOTECH’s world-class marketing and global distribution reach will be a powerful engine for the future.”

Both companies share market leadership positions in their respective sectors, and plan to combine their energies toward the development of all-new product lines and markets. “Naturally we’re looking forward to combining our teams to strengthen our service to the US military as well as our service to the governments of allied nations. The cultures of both companies are tailor-made for that kind of teamwork.” said Matt Van Haaren, CEO of EOTECH, “But we’ll also be working in parallel to develop great new product lines that elevate the performance expectations of digital visual augmentation systems for the soldier, the civilian, the vehicle driver, the aviator, and many other users around the world.”