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True Velocity Announces Distribution Partnership with Virtus Ammo

Thursday, August 26th, 2021

GARLAND, Texas, Aug. 26, 2021 // — Texas-based advanced manufacturing company True Velocity has announced their partnership with Virtus Ammo to act as the first licensed distributor of their composite-cased .308 WIN ammunition in a move that will bring the revolutionary rounds to store shelves and in the hands of discerning shooters. Additional calibers and configurations are expected to follow in subsequent months.

“This is a very important step in the process of making sure the public can see our ammo in person and expand access to our products,” said True Velocity Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Pat Hogan. “Virtus is an aggressive partner, and we look forward to expanding our business with their help.”

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Virtus carries a large selection of modern-day ammunition scalable and adaptable to all calibers. The company provides rounds for all shooting activities including target, sport, personal defense, and hunting and acts as a liaison between True Velocity and dealers across the United States.

“Without a doubt, True Velocity’s composite-cased ammunition gives us the closest example of what the future of shooting looks like,” said Darren Crockett, Chief Operating Officer at Virtus Ammo. “Being named as the first distributor of this history-making product is an exciting opportunity for our team.”

True Velocity rounds provide significant advantages over traditional brass rounds, including reduced heat transfer to firearms, leading to longer chamber life and decreased throat erosion. These rounds boast sub-MOA accuracy and extreme consistency in muzzle velocity, thus providing serious shooters with an extraordinary performance advantage.

To learn more about Virtus Ammo, shop True Velocity ammunition, or become an official dealer of the innovative product, visit www.virtusammo.com.

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Matador Arms Announces the Montgo-9 Monolithic Blowback 9mm Upper Receiver

Thursday, August 26th, 2021

Matador Arms has announced the Montgo-9: a monolithic blowback-operated billet 9mm upper receiver that does not require an AR15 type buffer and buffer tube. Instead, it uses a blowback system with an internal buffer reminiscent of the AR18 (q.v.).

Manufactured in the USA, the Montgo-9 is compatible with any AR-15 and/or AR-9 lower, providing shooters with endless build possibilities while being compact and versatile.

The current version of the Montgo-9 is the “K” version, featuring a 5.5” barrel threaded to 1/2×28”. The back cap shows that no buffer is required, allowing for many compact options. In addition, the non-reciprocating charging handle is reversible. The Montgo-9 has a total length integral Picatinny rail on top and a 3.5” bottom accessory rail.

The Montgo-9 upper receiver is made of aluminum, and the bolt and trunnion are 4140 steel for durability. Weight is 3.5lbs with an OAL of 12.125” and a 1.47” width.

The Montgo-9 adds to Matador’s 9mm product offering. Matador recently announced their AR-9 80% billet lower receivers, the first run of which is shipping mid-September. Matador already manufactures the Mag-X, a mag block adapter enabling the use of P320, Glock, M&P, and CZ-75 pistol mags in their AR-15 lowers.

Matador’s Sidewinder is a folding buffer tube adapter that will fold up anything with AR buffer tubes threads WITHOUT a moving buffer inside. And, the adjustable Regulator muzzle brake comes in 9mm, which could top off the Montgo-9 perfectly. That’ll make for a nice little “hideaway” PCC, unless you’re using a drum mag or larger styles of extendo.

The Montgo-9 was scheduled to be on display at this year’s NRA show in Houston at booth #4809…now, not so much.

The MSRP of the Montgo-9 is (as of this writing) $549.99.

Shipping of the Montgo-9 is projected for Q4 of this year. To learn more about the Montgo-9, visit www.matadorarms.com for information.

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ARKTIS Adds PenCott-GreenZone To Its Roster of Camouflage Patterns

Thursday, August 26th, 2021

“ARKTIS” is a legendary brand name within the UK and northern/western European military and law enforcement sectors. Originally founded in the town of Exeter in Devon by a former Royal Marine officer in 1985, the brand is now owned by Francis Dinsmore Ltd., a 230 year old textile producer in Northern Ireland.

ARKTIS was one of the very first companies that catered specifically to the needs of special operations forces, as well as regular units deployed on specialized operations – such as peacekeeping and patrolling. It could in fact be said that ARKTIS was one of the founding fathers of the revolution in military gear that we have seen develop over the past 25-30 years.

No company or brand survives by resting on its laurels though, and ARKTIS has always been known for innovating and making things that are better made and more attuned to the needs of end-users than standard options. This extends right down to the fabric that ARKTIS constructs its combat garments from. ARKTIS uses a tough, nIR-compliant, 50/50 poly-cotton ripstop fabric that is specially woven, printed, and DWR treated for them by Dinsmore.

Among various solid colors and camouflage patterns, ARKTIS is now manufacturing a range of their garments and headgear in the PenCott-GreenZone pattern. Officially licensed by Hyde Definition Ltd., ARKTIS GreenZone® camo garments are already in use protecting UK Police teams on special rural surveillance operations. A range of GreenZone items can also now be purchased by ARKTIS wholesalers and dealers – and also through the ARKTIS commercial webstore for individual purchasers.

PenCott-GreenZone was developed through years of independent research by Dom Hyde in the UK, and has been successfully proven as an amazingly effective camouflage pattern by users all around the world since its introduction to the market in 2011. The PenCott pattern geometry is so effective because it combines superior shape disruption as well as the illusion of 3D depth through texture matching techniques in a hybrid combination of omnidirectional micro, midi, and macro fractal elements.

See more about the whole family of PenCott patterns at www.pencottcamo.com and view the full range of ARKTIS GreenZone garments at www.arktis.co.uk.

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DroneShield Enters C-UAS Training and Simulation Market

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the release of DroneSim, a lightweight and rapidly deployable UAS/drone simulator that is able to mimic common drone signals for the purpose of C-UAS system testing and validation. The device is capable of generating aerial (UAV), ground (UGV) and water surface (USV) drone signals.

Constructed within a ruggedized hard case with MIL-SPEC connectors, DroneSim is durable and requires minimal training to install and operate. When connected to a network, DroneSim can be operated remotely. This allows for faster system testing and system testing in environments where drones may be unable to fly. An easy-to-use GUI allows the user to select between different drone/UAS protocols and requires minimal training to use. The product was developed in response to customer demand.

DroneShield’s CEO Oleg Vornik commented, “We are excited to launch DroneSim as our entry in the important market for training and simulation systems. As a global leader in the C-UAS space, DroneShield is well positioned to expand its solution ecosystem into this area”.

The product is expected to be of significant interest to a range of DroneShield customers globally across military, law enforcement, and Government agencies.

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Robotic Research Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract from Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

CLARKSBURG, Md., August 18, 2021–Robotic Research, LLC, a global leader in autonomous technology and solutions, announced today that it was awarded this summer a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

As part of the two-year contract, Robotic Research will increase the capacity of its Pegasus Mini, the smallest of the company’s transforming drone/ground robot systems, which DTRA plans to incorporate into the Modular Autonomous Counter-WMD, Increment B (MACS-B) program.

Planned upgrades include changes to the airframe, battery, and computing and sensing capabilities.

“Early on, DTRA recognized how the warfighter could benefit from a hybrid unmanned system that both flies and drives. With their support, we created an initial Pegasus Mini prototype, and we now are advancing it further,” said George McWilliams, Director of Advanced Programs at Robotic Research.

Pegasus Mini weighs just four pounds and is the size of a football when folded up and carried in a backpack. Deployed in the field, it can change back and forth between modes as required by the user and the environment. This gives it access to areas that might stymie a standard ground robot or drone.

“Pegasus Mini can fly into three-story windows. It can perch and stare. It can autonomously navigate, explore and map enemy tunnel systems,” McWilliams said. “We see it as being a critical element in DTRA’s family of robotic systems as well as a powerful tool in the hands of other users.”

The SBIR Phase II, which will include demonstrations in operationally relevant environments, is set to end in June 2023. After that, company officials say Pegasus Mini’s design will be further refined based on user feedback. In the meantime, Robotic Research’s Pegasus line of hybrid unmanned vehicles has garnered interest from allied countries, and Pegasus Mini has received industry accolades.

In May, it was nominated by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) as an XCELLENCE Award finalist.

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OuterImpact Releases Modular Red Dot Adapter (M.R.A.) for CZ Shadow 2 Pistols

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

Garden City, Idaho (August 20, 2021) – OuterImpact® is proud to announce the newest addition to the Modular Red Dot Adapter (M.R.A.) line of products. The OuterImpact® M.R.A. line of adapter plates gives shooters an easy to install option for mounting mini red dot sights onto their CZ Shadow 2 pistols without the need for milling or drilling of the slide. The M.R.A. is made from 7075 Aluminum and features a hard coat black anodize. Most mounting screws are included with the M.R.A. for popular red dot sights.

The CZ Shadow 2 is an exceptional pistol used by many shooters for competition where a red dot equipped handgun is very popular. This M.R.A. now allows shooters to put a mini red dot sight on the pistol increasing accuracy while not having to permanently modify the pistol with machining.

The OuterImpact® M.R.A. is compatible with the following optics:

• Trijicon RMR/ SRO
• Doctor Optic
• Insight MRDS
• Eotech MRDS
• Leupold Delta Point
• Leupold Delta Point Pro
• Vortex Razor
• Vortex Viper
• Vortex Venom
• Burris Fast Fire 2 & 3
• CMORE RTS & STS
• Shield RMS
• Holosun 507c/ 407c V1 (requires 6-40 Screws for Holosun V1)
• Holosun 507c/ 407c V2 (requires 6-40 Screws for Holosun V2)
• UTG Reflex Micro Dot
• TrueGlo Tru-Tec
• Sig Romeo 3
• Sig Romeo 3 Max
• Sig Romeo 3 XL
• Crimson Trace CTS-1250
• Springfield Hex Dragonfly
• Bushnell RXS-100 and 250

To learn more about the CZ Shadow 2 M.R.A., please click here.

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Qore Performance Expanding its Team, Adds Government Sales Specialist

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

Sterling, VA – Thermoregulation and human performance specialists Qore Performance are expanding their team with the recent hire of Ian Stout in the role of Government Sales Specialist. A Marine Corps Veteran and native of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ian joins Qore Performance with a wealth of experience in getting the men and women of the military, law enforcement and Fire/EMS the equipment they need to do their job effectively. “With both our MIL/LE and our Safety/Device businesses growing at a torrid pace, we needed to bring on additional team members to maintain the level of service we demand of ourselves for our customers,” said Justin Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Qore Performance, “and this is why we are so excited to have Ian onboard.”

Ian brings over 10 years of government sales experience to Qore Performance, supporting some of the world’s most elite units with the equipment they need to conduct operations globally. When asked about why he joined Qore Performance Ian remarked “The forward-thinking design philosophy behind Qore Performance products is what really got me interested. In researching the IcePlate and the IceAge Ecosystem as a whole, I couldn’t believe all of the science required to build tools that prevent heat injuries and boost physiological performance. Their design and problem solving philosophy is totally different than anything I’ve ever seen. It really made me want to be a part of the Qore Performance team.”

Qore Performance is constantly looking to expand its team. Click here to explore current opportunities. For Sales Inquiries, contact:

Doug Burr, Director of Sales and Business Development Ian Stout, Government Sales Specialist

P: 703.755.0724

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S.O.TECH Delivers 8000 M320A1 Grenade Launcher Weapon Retention Clamps to USMC

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

S.O.Tech is proud to have worked with the USMC to develop a solution to the difficult challenge of securely retaining the M320. This is a cumbersome device with scope and stock making it sway and shift on the vest. A stable carriage platform that still offers speed draw and field repairability was needed.

The Solution: SOTECH’s weapon clamp was designed to pull the weapon close to the body with the pistol grip angled inward. The clamp uses a plastic insert to grip the frame of the weapon rather than the trigger guard. The clamp is indented on one side and flat on the other side, allowing the weapon to lay flat on the shooter. Detents on both sides would have angle the weapon outward creating sway. Three MOLLE compatible loops provide a stable attachment that pulls the weapon against the shooter.

Quadruple retention with a plastic lined front strap fastened by a side lock buckle common to all military issue rigs pro-vides easy manipulation and security. Stiffened straps keep them from dangling and catching in the action or in the sight mount. The elastic grip retention is anchored for an easy no-look find and manipulation. Its pistol grip loop is rubber grip lined flat elastic for a better hold on the weapon.

And in case of a failure with the plastic clamp, it can be easily removed and replaced, as can the elastic grip strap which can also be tightened if the elastic wears. M320A1 Grenade Launcher Weapon Retention Clamp is patented and has additional patents pending. Available on GSA and through DLA. Government price is $45.60.

RETENTION CLAMP, Right GLRC-RT-CB NSN: 1005-01-691-9293;

RETENTION CLAMP, Left GLRC-LT-CB NSN: 1005-01-691-9289;

RETENTION CLAMP INSERT GLWRCPI NSN: 1005-01-691-9320

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