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Blue Force Gear Asserts Trademark Rights

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

Pooler, GA – November 23, 2021

BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC., an industry leading manufacturer of innovative tactical gear, equipment, and accessories, has asserted its trademark rights and reached a settlement with Husar Ltd. And Ace Link Armor. BLUE FORCE GEAR is the owner of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 5,797,066 for its widely-recognized, distinctive, and unique cross trademark, which is used in connection with a variety of products, including the TRAUMA KIT NOW!:

Husar Ltd. And Ace Link Armor do not admit any wrongdoing or liability, but have agreed to resolve BLUE FORCE GEAR’s allegations pursuant to a settlement agreement for an undisclosed monetary amount. The specific terms of the settlement agreement have not been disclosed; however, among other things, Husar Ltd. And Ace Link Armor have agreed not to use U.S. Trademark Registration No. 5,797,066 or any word, design, or symbol confusingly similar thereto permanently in any jurisdiction, country, or territory worldwide.

BLUE FORCE GEAR is committed to protecting its intellectual property, including its trademarks and patents, and to ensuring that consumers are able to purchase genuine BLUE FORCE GEAR products.

www.blueforcegear.com

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Milliken & Company Collaborates with C2R Fast on Direct-to-Consumer Outerwear Jacket

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

SPARTANBURG, SC (Nov. 23, 2021)—Milliken & Company has announced a new partnership with C2R Fast, a UK-based tactical gear designer. The first product of the organizations’ partnership is the Fortuna Jacket, a military-grade insulated jacket that was developed with Milliken’s TactX™ RipStop fabric which includes a non-PFAS finish.

By combining C2R’s design precision with Milliken’s expertise in high-performance fabrics, the Fortuna Jacket offers superior durability and performance attributes typically seen and saved for elite warfighters and militaries around the world. The hooded, insulated jacket is available in three colors (Wolf Gray, Ranger Green and Navy), and will retail for £295.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with the talented team at C2R and we’re off to a strong start in our partnership with the introduction of the Fortuna Jacket. Milliken has been working in the government and defense space for more than 75 years and we’re always excited to do business with companies who value and understand the power a quality fabric can provide a garment,” said Bruce LaFlam, VP of sales and marketing, government and defense for Milliken.

Milliken’s TactX™ RipStop fabric offers leading durability and tear resistance without sacrificing comfort, making it ideal for the Fortuna Jacket which was developed for performance-minded consumers looking for outerwear that can be put to the test.

“At C2R we have always worked hard to guarantee we are utilising the latest textiles and manufacturing processes to ensure our customers receive the most unique and highest caliber product we can create. We spent considerable time evaluating different outer materials to identify the perfect combination of characteristics. Once we discovered TactX it was an easy choice. TactX demonstrates the determination to develop high quality performance textiles with the new DWR coating demonstrating Milliken’s determination to innovate in an environmentally conscious way. For this reason Milliken is a natural partner for us.” said Nick Shepherd, director, C2R-Fast.

The Fortuna Jacket will be available for purchase exclusively online at www.c2rfast.com. Pre-orders begin on Nov. 26 and jackets will begin shipping in December.

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Sitka Arrowhead Announces New Distribution Partner, US Patriot

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

Focused on developing and manufacturing purpose-built technical products for the SOF end-user, Arrowhead Equipment is pleased to announce that US Patriot Tactical has become the latest authorised supplier of Arrowhead products, to join their global distribution network.

US Patriot is a veteran owned and managed Military and Law Enforcement supplier and is the nation’s largest off-post retailer of military and tactical goods, with over 72 locations worldwide, delivering Arrowhead products to end-users within the US and stationed abroad.

For the complete list of authorized Arrowhead partners, please visit SitkaArrowhead.com

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Velocity Systems New Gas Mask Pouch and 8 Round Capacity, 40MM Insert – New Accessories for the Helium Whisper Assault Back Panel Type 1

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

The Gas Mask Pouch was designed as a removable pouch option for the Helium Whisper® Assault Back Panel Type 1. The bottom section of the back panel features a VELCRO® Brand fastener for modularity and quick attach/detach. For easy access the pouch mounts horizontally with a side opening. This allows the end user to have the ability to quickly reach back and grab their gas mask on the move. To ensure the Gas Mask Pouch is secured, the Helium Whisper® Assault Back Panel Type 1 design includes a security strap that fastens using GTSR 3/4″ side release buckles. The Gas Mask Pouch fits AVON FM53 or similar sized mask. All hook and loop material used is color matching Velcro® Brand Fasteners. All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA.

www.velsyst.com/collections/bags/products/gas-mask-pouch-for-the-helium-whisper%C2%AE-assault-back-panel-type-1

The 8 Round Capacity, 40MM Insert was designed to fit in the upper-zipper pouch of the Helium Whisper® Assault Back Panel Type 1. To increase modularity, the design includes carry handles and VELCRO® flaps on the sides that can be opened to allow the user to lay the insert flat. Hook and loop fasteners are located on the front and back to secure the insert inside the upper-zipper pouch of the Helium Whisper® Assault Back Panel Type 1. The 8 Round Capacity, 40MM Insert is designed to fit standard size 40 mm ammunition or similar sized less than lethal/incendiary devices. All hook and loop material used is color matching Velcro® Brand Fasteners. All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA.

www.velsyst.com/collections/bags/products/gas-mask-pouch-for-the-helium-whisper-assault-back-panel-type-1

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Lionheart Is Back!

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Lionheart Industries® is back and stoked to celebrate the completion of its move to its new location with a Black Friday promotion. Every customer purchasing a REGULUS pistol during the Black Friday promotion will receive a 15% discount on their pistol and a free Black Arch Holsters Rev-Con™ holster with their order.

“Moving a company is no small task. Doing it during a pandemic was very challenging but we’re excited it’s behind us and we can get back to doing what we love,” says Lionheart Industries CEO Rob Falkenhayn. “Producing an heirloom-quality pistol that’s meant to be run hard means a no-sacrifice approach to design and manufacturing, and that’s what our customers deserve.”

Lionheart spent the last year consolidating its manufacturing operation from Renton, WA to its new home in Winder, Georgia. All major manufacturing operations are now performed in-house on state-of-the-art CNC machines with tolerances held to the highest standard.

REGULUS is a 9mm, all-metal pistol that includes Lionheart’s unique Double-Action+ operation that provides the security of a double action-length trigger pull with a significantly lighter first stage than any other double-action trigger on the market. REGULUS is available in two sizes; the full-size Alpha and the compact Beta, both feature 4140 steel slides, 7075 aluminum frames, Tru-Axis™ barrels, G10 grips, Novak fiber-optic front sight, and durable Cerakote finish.

Each REGULUS includes two 18-round magazines and a custom range bag with room for spare mags, a cleaning kit, and a firearm manual. 10-round magazines are available for states with capacity limitations.

SMALL PRINT: Lionheart Industries REGULUS Black Friday promotion runs through the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, beginning 11:00pm (EST) Thursday, November 25 and ending at 11:59pm (EST) Sunday, November 28. This promotion applies to individual orders only. Discount applies to pistol only. Please contact Lionheart for dealer pricing and incentives.

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Viridian Debuts Full-Blown Tactical

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – November 22, 2021 –Viridian Weapon Technologies is pleased to announce the release of “Full-Blown Tactical,” a collaborative video project shot over two days at Guniste Academy that pushes the boundaries of drone cinematography and captures the exuberance inherent in world-class tactical training, cutting-edge technology, and innovative firearms.

“Full-Blown Tactical represents the cooperation that defines our industry,” said Brian Hedeen, President and CEO at Viridian. “We’re extremely pleased that Springfield Armory and Federal Ammunition both shared Viridian’s epic vision, and there was no better place to capture the experience than Gunsite Academy. ‘Full-Blown Tactical’ showcases the creativity and ingenuity of this industry partnership, but also the unbelievable flying skills of the drone cinematography pioneers at Rotor Riot and JayByrd Films. The end result is everything we’d hoped it would be.”

“Federal Ammunition is thrilled to have been invited to participate in the creation of this video,” said Jason Nash VP Marketing at Federal, Ammunition. “Full-Blown Tactical does something very few other videos even attempt—it pulls you in and lets you feel the exhilaration that comes from scenario-based training exercises. We’ve had a long relationship with Viridian and Springfield, and this project is proof of how well we work together.”

“The drone cinematography in ‘Full-Blown Tactical’ is the perfect way to bring viewers into this experience,” said Steve Kramer Vice President of Marketing at Springfield Armory, Inc. “We’ve been working with Viridian and Federal for years, but most of our collaborations stay concealed. This project brings our long working relationship into the open in a truly explosive way. Springfield Armory is proud to have provided the host platforms for such a monumental and creative project.”

“Full-Blown Tactical” is live on social channels now.

For more information on the cinematic techniques used to create “Full-Blown Tactical,” visit JayByrdFilms. For more information on first-person drones, visit Rotor Riot.

For more information, visit ViridianWeaponTech.com.

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The Storm Body Armor System from Adept Armor: One Plate/Multiple Removable Strike-Faces

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

The Storm Body Armor System from Adept Armor: One Plate/Multiple Removable Strike-Faces

Continuing to expand the Adept Armor ballistic product line, the new Storm Foundation UHMWPE plate offers users the ability to upgrade from Level III, to III+, to Level IV on the same base plate.

Tulsa, Okla. (November 2021) –Adept Armor, an armor system engineering firm, is pleased to announce the Storm body armor system, anchored by the Foundation UHMWPE plate. Unlike standard ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene plates on the market today, Adept Armor’s new Storm: Foundation allows the user to inter-change strike-faces and upgrade from Level III to Level IV with ease.

Designed as a comfortable, all-day wearable 10” x 12” SAPI cut, the Storm: Foundation UHMWPE plate is among the lightest Level III-rated plates in the world, at just 2.4 pounds, and is among the thinnest plates in its category, at 0.9” thick. Special threat tested against mild steel core rounds in 7.62x39mm and 7.62x54mmR, it offers its wearer comprehensive protection from a wide variety of rifle threats, and yet allows for extreme mobility when the situation arises. The plate is resistant to water and can float. It is also resistant to most chemicals, microorganisms, and ultraviolet radiation, thereby extending the life of the plate. Adept Armor’s Storm: Foundation plate is also multi-hit capable, even in the same hit location.

Given its size and weight characteristics, the Storm: Foundation feels effortless to wear — but it is not entirely suitable for all threat environments, as, like all other UHMWPE plates, it won’t reliably stop 5.56x45mm M855. The unique feature of the Adept Armor Modular Storm System is the versatility of the removable strike-faces that allow the user to interchange threat levels based on missions without affecting the performance of the Storm: Foundation plate.

The Storm: Titanium, which is immediately available, is a low-profile titanium plate that can attach to the strike-face of the Foundation plate. When the two are combined, bringing the total thickness to just 1.1” and the weight to 5.5 pounds, it offers protection from high-velocity steel-cored rifle ball threats such as the M855 and 5.45x39mm 7N6. The Storm: Titanium can also be used standalone, as an ultra-low-profile Level IIIA/stab plate.

The Storm: Disruptor is a forthcoming, add-on armor plate, intended for the most extreme threat environments. Made of a toughened ceramic composite, it can combine with the Foundation to upgrade protection to Level IV. And, though it cannot be used as a standalone, it is the first example of a Level IV ceramic strike-face as a modular component part, which can easily and rapidly be replaced if it is damaged due to hard use in the field, or has sustained any impacts that would degrade its capabilities.

The Adept Armor Storm System is, for the first time, body armor that is truly modular and adaptable.

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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Chinese-Made Military Helmets and Body Armor to Federal Agencies

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Celeste, Texas, man pleaded guilty today to a wire fraud scheme involving the selling of Chinese-made military helmets, body armor, and other products to the United States Department of State and other federal agencies while falsely claiming that his company manufactured the goods in Texas.

According to court documents, from approximately June 2017 through approximately December 2020, Tanner Jackson, 32, operated Top Body Armor, LLC USA, and a related entity, Bullet Proof Armor LLC, from his residence in a rural part of Texas. Jackson was the lowest bidder on contracts to supply the Department of State with helmets and body armor, including to personnel guarding the United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and to foreign law enforcement partners in Latin America. The equipment was removed from service after concerns about its quality came to light.

As part of the scheme, Jackson altered or falsified ballistics laboratory test reports that he provided to the government. On one occasion, after his products failed testing at a legitimate laboratory, Jackson created his own fake ballistics laboratory— “Texas Ballistics LLC” —and simply produced fake reports giving himself passing scores. To conceal the Chinese origin of the products and associated delays in shipping the products to the government, Jackson created and controlled numerous email accounts in the names of supposed shipping company employees. Jackson would author email exchanges between himself and the bogus employees, while copying government contracting officers, to explain away shipping delays from China with cover stories such as truck accidents and COVID outbreaks at the warehouse. Jackson also won similar contracts with the Department of the Air Force and various national guard units.

Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced on February 22, 2022. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division; and Diana Shaw, Acting Inspector General for the Department of State, made the announcement after U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema accepted the plea.

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division provided significant assistance in this case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell L. Carlberg is prosecuting the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:21-cr-238.

Released Tuesday, November 16, 2021 by:

Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney’s Office

Eastern District of Virginia

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