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Blackhawk Athlete Zach Rodman Takes First at Utah Tactical Games

Friday, March 18th, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – March 17, 2022 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, congratulates tactical athlete Zach Rodman on his first-place finish in the Men’s Elite Division of the Tactical Games Utah. The two-day competition, which hosted close to 200 competitors, took place March 12-13 at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range in Washington, Utah.

Rodman, a 15-year veteran of the Kokomo, Indiana, police force and SWAT team, utilized Blackhawk’s T-Series holster and new Foundation Series Tac Nylon gear, including plate carrier, belt, and pouches throughout the competition.

“Zach is off to a great start this season, placing 6th at the Meridian event and then following it up with a fantastic first place finish in Utah,” said Courtney Tiziani, brand marketing manager for Blackhawk. “The Men’s Elite Division is arguably the toughest classification in the Tactical Games, and it’s been no surprise to see Zach and his gear performing at an optimal level.”

Two pieces of kit that have been cornerstones to Zach’s gear list are the Blackhawk T-Series holster and Foundation Series Tac Nylon. Blackhawk’s T-Series holsters with leg straps are optimally designed to maintain proper holster position and security as competitors navigate unconventional obstacles throughout the Tactical Games. Foundation Series Tac Nylon gear gives competitors some of the lightest weight gear in its class without sacrificing durability or modularity, which is critical to maintaining speed and endurance while wearing heavy plate carriers.

Rodman’s next competition will be June 25 – 26 at the Tactical Games Ohio. The season finale will take place November 5 – 6 at the Tactical Games National Championship at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas.

Watch this video to learn more about how Rodman utilizes Blackhawk’s Foundation Series plate carrier throughout the Tactical Games.

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DroneShield Receives Its Initial GSA Order

Friday, March 18th, 2022

DroneShield is pleased to advise it has received its initial order via a GSA schedule from a U.S. Government law enforcement and public safety agency.

GSA Schedule (U.S. General Services Administration, or also referred to as Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedule) is a United States long-term government-wide contract with commercial firms providing federal, state, and local government buyers access to more than 11 million commercial supplies (products) and services.

DroneShield products are available for U.S. State, local, and tribal governments through GSA Multiple Award Schedule under Special Item Number (SIN) 334290, or alternatively via GSA’s Cooperative Purchasing Program.

The public safety project includes multiple DroneSentry-C2, DroneShield’s enterprise command-and-control system, DroneShield RfOne long-range UAS direction finder sensors, and RadarZero small form-factor radar.

Matt McCrann, CEO of DroneShield LLC (DroneShield U.S. subsidiary), commented, “State, local and tribal governments have a growing need for drone detection solutions. Often the procurement process presents complexity for Government end users to field the capabilities needed across their organizations. Our availability on the GSA Schedule provides an easy-to-use contract vehicle for them to acquire this capability and field effective counterdrone solutions. With DroneShield solutions now on GSA, Government agencies have the confidence of receiving proven products at competitive pricing.”

Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, added, “We welcome onboard our first customer through GSA, and anticipate for this to be one of numerous U.S. deployments. Purchasing via GSA is also a great indicator of increasing maturity and scale of the C-UAS market, whereby the acquisitions move from experimental budgets to streamlined large acquisition processes.”

Further information about DroneShield’s law enforcement C-UAS solutions can be found at www.droneshield.com/law-enforcement.

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Samson Manufacturing Announces B-TM Heat Shield for Ruger 10/22

Friday, March 18th, 2022

KEENE, NH – The new B-TM Heat Shield for the Ruger® 10/22® from Samson Manufacturing adds instant tactical style and is the perfect replacement for the factory heat shield.

Precision-contoured for a perfect fit, the Samson Heat Shield for the Ruger® 10/22® converts your favorite .22 into the ultimate Mini-14 look-alike. Suggested retail price is $23.99.

“The new Heat Shield is another exciting addition to our growing array of Samson-branded accessories for the legendary Ruger 10/22,” said Samson Strategic Sales Manager Chris Sullivan. “Owners of that rifle can really trick out their firearm with items from our line. Many shooters start with our iconic B-TM Folding Stock – which is now available in black oxide as well as the original stainless steel finish – and add the B-TM Sight Package, B-TM Flash Hider and/or B-TM Barrel Band.”

Sullivan adds that the matte black Heat Shield accessory easily and securely installs in minutes without gunsmithing, using a single included screw. The Heat Shield is made of a durable, impact-resistant black injection molded glass-filled polymer.

NOTE: The B-TM Heat Shield will fit any Ruger® 10/22® with a factory carbine barrel and rear sight dovetail. It will NOT fit the 10/22® Takedown® model.

Features:

• Compatible with Ruger 10/22 Carbine

• Mimics look of Ruger Mini-14 factory heat shield

• Requires removal of dovetail rear sight for mounting

• Made of a durable black injection molded glass-filled polymer

Specifications:

• Material: glass-filled polymer

• Finish: matte black

• Length: 8.375”

• Width: 1.15”

• Height: .55”

• Weight: 1.3 oz

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ISOtunes Sport Partners with Abby Casey

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Carmel, IN – ISOtunes Sport is excited to announce its partnership with outdoor professional Abby Casey.

The manufacturer of innovative hearing protection entered the shooting market last year, and its revolutionary ISOtunes Sport lineup has already garnered a loyal following among hunters and sport shooters. As a well-known woman who’s seen success in both arenas, Abby Casey makes the perfect partner for ISOtunes Sport.

“As a seasoned hunter and shooter, Abby understands the importance of hearing protection that doesn’t sacrifice environmental awareness,” said Pete Murphy, president of ISOtunes. “She’s a great ambassador for the sport shooting community, and we’re thrilled to have her join the ISOtunes Sport team.”

ISOtunes Sport products protect and enhance hearing with innovative options for sport shooters who demand safety without sacrificing performance. To browse the full ISOtunes Sport lineup, visit www.ISOtunesSport.com.

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BONE-DRI Moisture-Absorbing Gun Cases Unveils Gun & Ammo Bag

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Provo, Utah (March 14, 2022) – BONE-DRI™, inventor of award-winning moisture-absorbing gun cases, is proud to announce the introduction of the Gun & Ammo Bag. Engineered with Absorbits™ moisture-removal technology, the BONE-DRI Gun & Ammo Bag protects your handgun and ammunition from rust after exposure to moisture.

“This is the perfect solution for those who want a smaller profile case to protect or remove moisture from their valuable handgun and ammo,” said Romney Williams, CEO of BONE-DRI. “The compact size of this moisture-removing bag makes it easy to fit in your gear bag or gun safe.”

Whether you are headed to the gun range, hunting, fishing, camping, or hiking – or storing your handgun, ammo, or silencer in a safe – the BONE-DRI Gun & Ammo Bag keeps your prized possessions safe, dry, and ready for use. Crafted from durable nylon and guaranteed for life, this bag stops rust before it starts.

Features Include:

-Helps prevent corrosion and rust – Absorbits™ moisture-wicking material keeps your handguns and ammo dry and rust-free post-exposure to moisture
-Makes cleaning easier – seeps out moisture from your firearm’s inner workings
-Great for suppressors and ammunition – ensures readiness for use
-Ideal for storage and rust prevention
-Storage and transportation bag – ideal for your safe or on your next trip to the gun range, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, or hiking
-Dimensions: 14” x 9” x 1”
-Weight: 13 oz.
-Backed by a lifetime warranty – love it or return it
-MSRP: $29.99

BONE-DRI’s current product line includes: Dual Rifle Case, Big Shuug Shotgun Sleeve, Shotgun & Rifle Case, Handgun 2.0 Case, Gun & Ammo Bag, Range & Tool Bag, and Small Electronics Rescue Pouch. Additional innovative products will be launched throughout the year.

To check out the newly launched website or to learn more about BONE-DRI’s innovative moisture-absorbing products, please visit www.BONE-DRI.com.

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FN Announces Safety Recall for the FN 502 Tactical

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

(McLean, VA – March 17, 2022) FN America, LLC announces a safety recall for the FN 502 Tactical .22LR pistol, which was previously the subject of FN’s January 27, 2022 safety bulletin. The original concern involved a missing manual safety lock lever in a small number of FN 502 Tactical pistols that would allow the discharge of the pistol when the trigger is pulled with the manual safety in the SAFE position. While investigating this issue with Umarex, the supplier of the FN 502 Tactical, we encountered a separate concern with proper installation of the manual safety lock lever. Consequently, if forced by multiple pulls of the trigger in succession, or if the pistol is jarred, an unintended firing may happen when the manual safety is in the SAFE position.

Because the safety of our customers is our primary concern, FN is voluntarily issuing a recall to address this newly discovered issue involving the safety and advising all owners of the FN 502 Tactical with a serial number lower than LR010300 to suspend use of their pistol and return the pistol to FN for repair or replacement in accordance with the recall instructions.

For more information, please see the FN 502 Tactical safety recall at fnamerica.com/customer-support/fn-502-safety-recall. For assistance in returning a firearm, please contact FN Support at 502Recall@fnamerica.com or call 1-800-635-1321, ext. 144, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

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Introducing the Razor556 from Rugged Suppressors

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Born from the legendary performance of its big brother the Razor762™, the Razor556™ is the first choice for lightweight durability. Rugged’s dedicated 5.56mm suppressor has decreased blowback, recoil, and flash mitigation standard while clocking in at only 13.4 oz. This suppressor is an out-of-the-box solution designed specifically to tame the sound impulse at the shooter’s ear of America’s rifle, the AR-15/M-16.

The Razor556™ features:

• Lightweight Durability

? Rugged Suppressors are built to last a lifetime and beyond and this one is no different. Weighing 13.4 ounces, it is made from 17-4 Stainless steel and Stellite® baffles.

• Reduced Blowback

? The Razor556 is designed to have reduced gas blowback for your semi-auto and full-auto platforms. No more gas in the face while shooting.

• Belt Fed Rated®

? The Razor556 is machined from top-of-the-line materials to not only last a lifetime but withstand anything you throw at it. The Razor556 is Belt Fed Rated® with no barrel length restrictions. Because we believe your gear shouldn’t be what’s holding you back.

Product Sheet

ruggedsuppressors.com/rifle-suppressors/razor556

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Ben Franklin Range in Armstrong County, PA

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

For immediate release

There is a new name in the training industry.

The Ben Franklin Range is a new training facility in Armstrong County, PA. It is built on over 1100 acres and will have the capability to host a variety of training and special events. It will be open to both public and private groups.

The reality of BFR came about after a small group of Special Forces veterans and another group of Law Enforcement joined together. Independently, unbeknownst to each other, they had been working for years to find the right property. Their goals were almost identical, having never been fully satisfied with the ranges and training locations that they have used in the past. After a series of meetings in early 2021, they realized that they would complement each other and combined to make their dream a reality.

They found and purchased the perfect location at 1130 Ridge Rd Templeton in Armstrong County PA. It is the site of the former Scrubgrass OHV park. It already consists of 60 plus miles of off-road trails and 4 HLZs. BFR will have a Gun Shop, Pro Shop, Bunk house, 6000 square ft modular Sims/UTM shoot house, as well as numerous ranges. There are points for land navigation and outdoor space for Small Unit Tactics classes. There will be camping on site and trailer hook ups as well.

Themis Arms Center and Lodestone Training and Consulting will be making the Ben Franklin Range their home. They will be providing a wide variety of training opportunities, but BFR, its ranges and facilities will be open to trainers and training companies to run their courses. With decades of experience taking and running training all over the world, The BFR is the place we have always wanted. It will be a one- stop shop for everything training.

For the calendar of events, information, and to inquire for use, go to www.benfranklinrange.com

Grand opening will be Saturday, July 2nd

BFR will feature:

Experienced training staff

On-site firearms dealer

Multiple-bay shooting ranges – used for pistol/rifle shooting and training

Dynamic shooting range – used for pistol/rifle tactical shooting and training

Sim shoot house and village with ability for changing configurations/rooms for training purposes

Several high-angle ranges for rifle shooting and training

A long-distance rifle shooting range (1 mile) for shooting and training

A known-distance rifle shooting range for shooting and training

A live-fire driving range for training