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SIG SAUER to Host SIG Freedom Days: A First of Its Kind SIG Shooting Experience

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 16, 2022) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce SIG Freedom Days – the first ever total consumer SIG range and shooting experience hosted by SIG SAUER. The SIG Freedom Days experience will take place May 6 – 8, 2022, at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona and costs $79.95 for a daily pass.

Guests at SIG Freedom Days will have the opportunity to shoot nearly 50 different SIG SAUER firearms including the entire newly released SPECTRE Comp Series of guns, the most popular EDC P365 series, the P320 to include the U.S. Army’s P320-M17 and the U.S. Marine’s P320-M18, the MCX rifle in multiple configurations including the MCX-SPEAR, yet to be released SIG pistols and rifles, and much more.  Additionally, attendees will also get to shoot some of Mossberg’s most popular shotguns and Crossbows from Xpedition Archery.

This event also includes live demonstrations from Team SIG’s professional shooters as well as Jerry Miculek, the greatest competitive shooter of all-time. Learn tips and drills about carry optics from Team SIG Captain and Carry Optics World Champion Max Michel, modern EDC carry tips for women from Lena Miculek, and precision shooting from World Sniper Champion and former Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) Captain Daniel Horner.  Team SIG and Jerry Miculek will also host a daily speed shooting demonstration and interactive contest with SIG prizes. See additional demonstrations from other professionals such as SGM Kyle Lamb (ret.), owner of Viking Tactics and SGM Mike Glover (ret.), owner of Fieldcraft Survival.

Connect with sponsors at SIG Freedom Days including USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association), Black Rifle Coffee Company, XPEDITION Archery, Mossberg, 5.11 Tactical, Fieldcraft Survival, Guns. com and more.

You can also connect with notable people including New York Times best selling author Jack Carr (get autographs in his Terminal List Series books), Justin Melnick with his dog Dita from the popular series “SEAL Team,” and meet MSG Scotty Neal (ret.), from the notable “12 Strong” initiative in Afghanistan.

A SIG Freedom Days daily pass includes the opportunity to shoot 10 stages featuring SIG pistols and rifles (ammunition included), and access to all activities and demonstrations. Additional 5-stage purchase opportunity will be available on-site for $29.95.

To purchase a SIG Freedom Days pass, or learn more about the event, visit the SIG FREEDOM DAYS registration site.

XS Sights Introduces R3D Suppressor/RMR Height Sights for HK VP9 OR Pistol

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

Fort Worth, Texas (March 15, 2022) – XS® Sights is pleased to introduce R3D Suppressor/RMR Height Sights for the popular HK VP9 Optics Ready pistol. These taller R3D sights are designed to allow a clear view of the target and accurate alignment while using a suppressor. They are also excellent back-up sights for optics and allow a lower 1/3 co-witness with the Holoson 507 series, Vortex Viper series, and Trijicon RMR series of red dot sights.

The XS R3D Night Sight offers a traditional 3-dot tritium, notch and post sight picture with a notch that is 15% wider than the front sight. This design allows more visible light around the front sight, resulting in faster and more accurate target acquisition. Available with a bright Orange front sight, made of XS’ Ember Glow Dot technology and a tritium center for dual illumination, the R3D sight is easy to see in changing light conditions and when shooting on the move.

“Demand has been high for suppressor-height sights for the HK VP9 OR, and XS is pleased to be the first to introduce aftermarket night sights for this popular pistol,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “In addition to the R3D, we also offer a suppressor-height Minimalist Night Sight for the HK VP9 OR. This sight has a traditional notch and post sight picture, serrated non-tritium rear, and Glow Dot tritium front sight.”

Retail Price: $143.00

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

All XS Sights are backed by a 10-year, No Questions Asked Warranty and XS’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

Milliken & Company Named to 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies for 16th Straight Year 

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

Definitive ethics award listing marks notable recognition for diversified manufacturer
Spartanburg, S.C. — Milliken & Company has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The diversified global manufacturer, with more than 60 locations and approximately 8,000 associates worldwide, is one of six companies to receive this prestigious ethics-based honor every year since the award’s inception.

“Ethisphere and its World’s Most Ethical Companies program is a key benchmark for the way we do business,” shares Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company. “Receiving this recognition for 16 straight years underscores the culture and commitment of Milliken team members globally. It’s who we are.”

In 2022, 136 honorees were recognized, spanning 22 countries and 45 industries. Milliken is one of seven industrial manufacturers. Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.

Milliken’s run as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies illustrates its commitment to sustainability, recognizing that ethics anchors the company’s long term success for all stakeholders.

“Congratulations to Milliken for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 16th time,” said Ethisphere CEO Timothy Erblich. “We commend the entire Milliken team for this truly significant achievement and their commitment to driving positive, lasting change by intentionally creating a culture of ethics and purpose.”

Honorees 

The full list of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found here.

RUAG International Enters into Sales Agreement with Beretta Holding on Ammotec

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

Zürich, 09.03.2022. RUAG International has concluded an agreement on the sale of its Ammotec business unit to the Beretta Holding. As envisaged by the Swiss Federal Council, the Ammotec division will be divested – with site assurance for Thun and transfer of all employees. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The parties have agreed not to disclose any financial terms.

As envisaged by the Swiss Federal Council in its divestment strategy, RUAG International’s small-caliber ammunition business will be sold. The decision was made in favor of the Beretta Holding, taking into account all conditions made by the Swiss Federal Council. The Beretta Holding will take over all 2,700 employees at all production and sales sites. The Beretta Holding has committed itself to maintaining the Thun site with around 400 jobs for at least five years.

Next step in the transformation to an agile space provider

For RUAG International, the sales agreement once again confirms its strategy of evolving from a state-owned enterprise into an agile technology provider with a focus on space. André Wall, CEO of RUAG International, says: “We are taking the next step to withdraw from the defense-related business completely. We are pleased to have found a renowned industrial partner for Ammotec in Beretta, who will take over all employees and the Thun site. With its industry experience and global presence, Beretta offers the best conditions to sustainably grow Ammotec’s business activities for the benefit of customers and employees.”

RUAG Ammotec is a leading European supplier of small-caliber ammunition. Ammotec generates around two-thirds of its total sales in the civil sector – with hunting and sporting ammunition or components for industry. Ammotec also supplies small-caliber ammunition for defense and law enforcement. In the parliamentary process, the sale of Ammotec had been confirmed in autumn 2021, as stipulated by the Swss Federal Council.

New home in Italian family business

Pietro Gussalli Beretta, President and CEO of Beretta Holding emphasizes that there is an excellent cultural and strategic fit: “We have the firearms and the optics, RUAG Ammotec high quality ammunition, there is almost no overlap. This is a special moment in the history of our group. We welcome RUAG Ammotec’s employees and we want to grow together.”

Beretta has been family-owned since its founding in 1526 and has become a globally recognized leader in light firearms for hunting, sport and defense. With the acquisition, the Beretta Holding Group will grow to more than 6,000 employees with more than 50 subsidiaries worldwide. The turnover will reach nearly 1.4 billion euros.

Army AMD Community to Recognize ‘Godfather of IBCS’ in Ceremony at Missile Range

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. – Senior active and retired leaders of the Army’s air and missile defense community will formally recognize Dr. George A. Foust as the “Godfather of IBCS,” at a ceremony Wednesday at White Sands Missile Range.

The Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) is the fire control and operational center capability for the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) architecture. AIAMD provides a common mission command and sensor/weapon integration network for all Army AMD echelons that improves protection against threats in complex integrated attack scenarios.

Foust’s doctoral dissertation, entitled “Communication Command and Control (C3) in Air Defense” was hailed as the visionary document which charted the path for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) modernization efforts in the air and missile defense community.  This seminal work introduced a more robust, network-centric, C3 integrated fire control system, ultimately becoming the backbone of the AIAMD concept.

The Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) program is a top Army AMD modernization priority.  The Army’s modernization strategy ensures we will continue to have overmatch in a fundamentally different future environment, and part of this includes prioritizing the development of air-defense systems to ensure a capable force.

The ceremony may be viewed on the Air & Missile Defense Cross-Functional Team Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AMDCFT.

Photos of the ceremony will be located on the Army Futures Command Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) site at www.dividshub.net/unit/AFC.

An article citing Dr. Foust’s career highlights and contributions is in the recent edition of the Air Defense Artillery Journal at tradocfcoeccafcoepfwprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ada-journal/archive/ada-journal/2022/PB_44_21_3_ADAJ_Web_Final.

 

Brownells Announces “Mag Dump” to Raise Funds for SAF Lawsuit against Washington Magazine Ban

Monday, March 14th, 2022

Brownells Announces Mag Dump for Washington State

GRINNELL, Iowa (March 14, 2022) -– In response to the standard-capacity magazine ban passed in Washington state, Brownells will donate $2.00 to the Washington-based Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) for every aluminum Brownells AR-15 magazine sold. SAF is currently planning to file a lawsuit against the state of Washington on behalf of gun owners in the state.

The Brownells Mag Dump donation event lasts through June 24 and has two main goals.

The first is to help Washington state gun owners procure reliable, proven, standard-capacity magazines for their AR-15 style firearms – before the ban goes into effect – to help guarantee their ability to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights and freedoms.

The second is to supply cash to the Second Amendment Foundation that will be earmarked to help fund a lawsuit to be filed against the ban on all magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

“Brownells provides the products Americans need to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights and freedoms,” said Brownells Chairman of the Board Pete Brownell. “We’re proud to partner with groups like the Second Amendment Foundation to help fight for those rights and freedoms.”

The Brownells magazines eligible for the $2 donation include the following:

Grey Magazines

• #078-000-454 grey aluminum magazine                       $14.99 retail

• #078-000-595  10-pak grey aluminum magazine       $149.99 retail

• #430-100-777  20-pak grey aluminum magazine       $243.08 retail

• #078-000-596  100-pak grey aluminum magazine     $1,399.99 retail

Tan Magazines

• #078-000-455W tan aluminum magazine                     $16.99 retail

• #078-000-597 10-pak tan aluminum magazine           $159.99 retail

• #430-100-778 20-pak tan aluminum magazine           $269.54 retail

• #078-000-598 100-pak tan aluminum magazine        #1,399.99 retail

To learn more, visit the Mag Dump for Washington page.

RubLine Marketing Adds Stephany to Growing Team

Sunday, March 13th, 2022

RubLine Marketing announces Nathan Stephany as the growing agency’s latest hire. With a strong background in videography and marketing, Stephany will use his skills and expertise to serve RubLine’s roster of clients as Creative Content Coordinator. His role will include producing photo and video assets, creating compelling brand messaging, and developing visual marketing strategies for a variety of clients.

“We’re excited to add Nathan to our talented team and see him collaborate on innovative projects for our clients,” says Chase Rohlfsen, President at RubLine Marketing. “His impressive background and skill set are the perfect complement to the RubLine family.”

Stephany is a graduate of Wartburg College with a degree in journalism and communications. He previously worked as a directr for Knight Vision Films and assisted in marketing efforts for his alma mater.

rublinemarketing.com

S.O.Tech In The Movies: No Time To Die

Saturday, March 12th, 2022

S.O.Tech has a 25 year history of supplying custom sewn tactical gear for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies. But there is something about a James Bond film that sets it apart and makes you feel like you are part of a dynasty. Just imagine watching the latest and possibly the best Bond film of the series and realizing that your bag is slung on both Daniel Craig’s (James Bond) and Lashana Lynch’s (Nomi) characters bodies in the climax battle scene of the movie! And not only do the pair of black S.O.Tech Go Bags look Bond-sexy, but the characters are using them exactly as they are designed. They are cross slung and Bond rotates the bag one handed to expose the single pull open zipper to draw his explosive charges, reverse slinging it as he goes. And then when he and 007 expend their last charges, one pinch to the release buckle and the SGBs slide off their shoulders to the floor. We thought that Josh Duhamel did our go bag right in the first Transformers movie, but nothing beats Bond destroying the lair of the Arch Villain of Chaos drawing from your go-bag.

We originally designed the S.O.Tech Go Bag with a group of superstars of the Tier 1 community. As always, we keep their identities close-hold, but the idea man’s initials are encapsulated in the product code. The wanted a survival bag for ammo, chow, radio batteries and SERE items, but they needed something that would fit in confined spaces like the Hi Lux, up-armoreds, and Little Birds and Black Hawks. The tubular design slid between the seats and when it came time to bail, one arm through the sling and it was out the door with you. And with inward facing zippers, it protected the contents while making them easily accessible pulled to the front so you could access while on the move. We have modified the bag into half a dozen different configurations including clandestine weapon carriers, camera and commo carriers, and surveillance technical packs. So ending up in a Bond move is an appropriate capital achievement for this workhorse design.

When James Bond and Nomi are both wearing my S.O.Tech Go Bag and they deploy their demolitions from the sling the way I designed it — I think we have finally achieved cinematic perfection in the world.

For decades we have custom sewn prop gear for film productions through ISS and HPR prop houses, but “No Time to Die” came to us through our friends and representatives in England and Denmark, Ian from Tactical Kit UK and Kim Starke from Gear Up Tactical. Needless to say we are truly appreciative of their choices and referrals.

To commemorate S.O.Tech’s Original Go Bag in No Time To Die we are producing a limited run of the original model as seen in the film. Bags are currently in production and scheduled to ship by March 31st. You can order yours here.

www.sotechtactical.com

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