[Hawkesbury, ON – July 5th, 2021] Tulmar Safety Systems is pleased to announce contract award W8482-218815/001/DMARP4 from the Canadian Department of National Defence to supply the Royal Canadian Navy with Hazardous Duty and Maritime Pouch Life Preservers. Under this contract, Tulmar will provide a firm quantity of 4,000 units with an option to supply up to an additional 14,400 units.
This multi-year contract is familiar work for Tulmar, having delivered more than 32,000 of these life preservers to the Royal Canadian Navy over the past five (5) years under a similar contract for the Department of National Defence.
“We are proud to work as a partner with the Canadian Armed Forces with this opportunity to provide world class, lifesaving equipment to the men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy.” Matt Fisher, Defence Solutions Manager for Tulmar and responsible for the relationship with the Canadian Department of National Defence went on to say, “The quality of the product we supply is a testament to the processes of our company and the skill of our staff.”
The SINTER is a monolithic 3D-printed 6Al-4V Titanium silencer from Radical Firearms.
The manufacturer advises,
“This Radical Firearms suppressor is 8 inches long, 16 ounces, and rated up to 300 WM. If you thought it couldn’t get any better, it does! The Sinter’s full titanium construction means you get durability without any added weight.
It’s not just about the insides for the Sinter titanium suppressor, but it also has to do with its unique aesthetic appearance.
The honeycomb exterior is intended to help dissipate the heat due to its increased surface area, helping the Sinter cool down faster. This is a wonderful feature since the Sinter can withstand higher rates of fire!
With its muzzle brake taper mount design, you’ll also be able to mount your silencer onto your host firearm and be ready to rumble in no time at all.”
Sinter Silencer Specs
The SINTER is one of the lightest, most durable suppressors on the market to date. Tested on everything from .22 WMR to 300 WM, all calibers are hearing safe. The internal design creates a robust superstructure unachievable through traditional manufacturing methods. Constructed wholly of Titanium 6Al-4V, the SINTER has a high strength-to-weight ratio creating a durable and the lightest weight commercially available suppressor for everyday use. – Radical Firearms
Cal: Up To 7.62
OAL: 8”
OD: 1.75”
Weight: 16 oz
Material: Titanium 64 (Ti-6Al-4v)
dB: ~136.7 with 12.5” 308
• Monolithic Design
• Additive Manufactured (3D Printed)
• High Temp Cerakote Exterior Coating available in Black or Desert Tan
• Muzzle Brake Taper Mount Design
• Honeycomb exterior provides increased surface area for heat dissipation
• Full Auto Rated
“From the slim-lined profile of our RPR rail to the multi-functional MHR hybrid rail, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s unsuppressed down to integrally suppressed, Radical Firearms has multiple options available. Pictured from top to bottom: • 16″ 5.56 RPR rifle • 15″ 5.56 MHR rifle • 5.56 integrally suppressed rifle • Sinter Titanium 3D printed suppressor.” RF
Stow, OH-based ShotStop Ballistics has announced the release of what they describe as an “ultra-light” Level IV HA Armor Piercing Advanced Body Armor Plates.
According to ShotStop,
“What makes this an industry shattering announcement is the unprecedented weight for Level IV protection, weighing in at 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg) with a low profile of 0.9″ thick, these multi-curve, stand-alone, multi-hit plates provide the lightest armor-piercing protection in the world. The plate will provide the operator comfort, better mobility, and all the confidence to carry out their mission whether they are Military, Special Forces, SWAT, or Law Enforcement.”
Jason Henkel, Director of Operations at ShotStop, says, “Protection is absolutely ShotStop’s top priority, but being able to increase comfort, mobility, and advanced unique applications really differentiate this launch from others. Our new Level IV plate is positioned to dramatically change the way in which personal protection can be utilized in various environments and circumstances.”
The new plates are available in the following Shooter Cut and SAPI cuts and the following sizes:
6” x 6” x .9”
8” x 10” x .9”
8.75” x 11.75” x .9”
9.5” x 12.5” x .9”
10″ x 12″ x .9″
11″ x 14″ x .9″
Read the remainder of the release after the video.
Threat Level Protection
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) states that level IV armor must stop a single hit of 7.62MM AP. ShotStop’s HA Level IV ballistic body armor, made with patented Duritium® technology, is multi-hit and can defeat special threats including: 5.56x45mm 55 grain ball (M193), 7.62x39mm PS ball (MSC), 7.62x51mm 149 grain M80 FMJ, NATO M855 (SS109) 5.56x45mm 62 grain steel core (SS109), M855 A1, 7.62×54mmR Dragunov, and 7.62x63mm M2 AP.
The plate is currently pending testing to be listed with the NIJ.
Ounces Equal Pounds, and Pounds Equal Pain
Improving on the current HS Level IV model plate, ShotStop reduced the weight from 5.3 lbs to 4.5. When pounds equal pain for the operator, every ounce matters. Typical heavy body armor increases the amount of pressure on the joints, causing fatigue, pain and long-term medical issues. ShotStop’s Level IV plate gives the operator maximum mobility and while reducing weight-displacement injuries which are typical from heavy steel or ceramic Level IV plates.
“The accumulated reduction in knee load for a 1-pound loss in weight would be more than 4,800 pounds per mile walked,” says researcher Stephen P. Messier, PhD, of Wake Forest University. So, if a person was carrying 10 pounds less weight, “each knee would be subjected to 48,000 pounds less in compressive load per mile walked.”
Industry-Leading 10-Year Warranty
Along with the armor-piercing protection, the HA1RF3MC model comes with an unprecedented 10-Year warranty, translating to an unusually low total cost of ownership for the highest quality level IV plate available. Standard level IV ceramic body armor is only warrantied for 5 years. Unlike ceramic plates, which can crack when dropped, ShotStop’s proprietary composite plates do not need MRI/x-rays to monitor the plate’s integrity throughout the industry-leading warranty period. ShotStop’s plates can take a beating from everyday wear & tear and mishaps like drops, without ever compromising protection.
What is Duritium?
Duritium is a portfolio of technologies including a proprietary formula of Polyethylene fibers or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. These polyethylene fibers are woven and stacked by a computer navigated layering process at particular angles which elevate the ability of the armor system to more efficiently diffuse kinetic energy during ballistics impact. The stacked polyethylene is then vulcanized under 5000 lbs. per sq. inch presses while going through various high heat and cold cycles to form the base of the Duritium body armor.
Depending on the threat level requirement, the armor system can then be combined with ShotStop’s proprietary alloy composite which offers even further weight and thickness savings compared to other competitive armor options, especially at the higher threat levels.
Sterling, VA: In celebration of Independence Day, thermoregulation and performance specialists Qore Performance, Inc., released an all-new, short documentary-style video tribute titled “Why We Fly The Betsy Ross Flag.”
“Independence Day is more than fireworks to all of us here at Qore Performance. It represents a turning point in human history where, for the first time, the freedom of the individual became more important than the power of the state,” said Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO, “we hope that our deeply personal story behind why we love the Betsy Ross Flag serves as a reminder and inspiration for all Americans about the importance of the foundational principles eternally enshrined in the Constitution and that we are stronger united than divided.”
For Immediate Release – Modi’in, Israel. – F.A.B. Defense® is pleased to announce the release of GL-Core M stock as a replacement for the GL-Mag stock. The GL-Core M is the latest addition to the F.A.B. Defense® newly developed CORE line of premium carbine stocks.
The F.A.B. Defense® GL-CORE M is purpose built to provide law enforcement officers an extra mag when they are required to utilize an AR-15 in the line of duty. Typically law enforcement officers have easily accessible spare mags for their side arm on their belt. Officers rarely have spare mags for their AR15 / M4 on their person and are left with one mage in the rifle when they pull it from a patrol vehicle. With the F.A.B. Defense® GL-CORE M officers will have the standard 30 round mag in the rifle but will have an additional mag stored in the buttstock for easy access under high stress situations.
The F.A.B. Defense® GL Core M is a tactical buttstock with a multi-textured rubber buttpad and an integrated AR15 style magazine carrier. The GL-CORE M stock has ambidextrous rear QD sling swivel connectors molded and includes an interchangeable buffer tube adapter to provide compatibility with both Mil-Spec and Commercial buffer tubes. The GL-CORE M comes in Black, OD Green, and FDE colors.
F.A.B Defense® GL-CORE M Features
-Tactical buttstock with integrated AR 5.56 magazine carrier
-Optimized for a rapid magazine change
-Multi textured rubber butt-pad for a secure shouldering during rapid fire
-Interchangeable buffer tube adapters for a tight fit on Mil-Spec and Commercial buffer tubes
-Provided with one Ultimag 10 round AR magazine
-Includes ambidextrous quick detach rear sling swivel connectors
MSRP: $122
The GL-CORE M is available immediately through the nationwide dealer network or online at www.fab-defenseus.com.
Wetzlar and Athens, 01 July 2021 – The multinational procurement organisation Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en matière d’Armement (OCCAR) has contracted a consortium of HENSOLDT and THEON SENSORS for the production and delivery of Binocular Night Vision Goggles (BNVG) under the Night Vision Capability Programme. The first phase alone will amount to a high two-digit million euro value.
The contract includes 4,550 for Belgian Defence and 5,000 for the German Bundeswehr, as well as an option for another 20,000 BNVG for Germany. A full maintenance and repair service for up to 15 years is also included, as well as a series of accessories that will be delivered to the users. Deliveries will start in 2021.
Offering THEON SENSORS’ Mikron 16 mm BNVG, the consortium prevailed in an international open tender process.
Mikron is a spin-off from the well-known NYX family of THEON SENSORS. Using 16 mm tubes, the size and most importantly the weight of this binocular are reduced by up to 20 per cent without any major reduction in performance. Mikron is already in operation with various European end users. This is the first major contract that THEON SENSORS receives, through the consortium with HENSOLDT, for this new state-of-the-art system.
The consortium of HENSOLDT and THEON SENSORS is an ideal solution for the two states currently participating in the Night Vision Capability Programme, as both companies have proven track records in the field of image intensifier technology. With the combined production capacities in Wetzlar, Germany, and Athens, Greece, very large lot sizes can be produced in short time and on short notice. A transfer of technology from Athens to Wetzlar will enable HENSOLDT to not only assemble the BNVG locally but also to fulfil the contractual ILS obligations from a local site to Belgian Defence and the Bundeswehr, ensuring short ways and quick reaction times.
Andreas Hülle, Managing Director HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH, stated “The successful cooperation between HENSOLDT and THEON SENSORS is a win-win situation for Belgium, Germany and our two companies. This is undoubtedly a great success in an extremely important and great competition. This also opens the doors for synergies and co-operation in other areas within Europe. As a proud supplier to the German Bundeswehr with our sights and scopes for the Future Soldier Programme IdZ, we are happy to extend our portfolio with Binocular Night Vision Goggles and to continue to supply the Belgian Defence.”
Christian Hadjminas, CEO of THEON SENSORS and President of EFA GROUP, added: “THEON SENSORS’ consortium with HENSOLDT is in line with the vision of a strong and joint European defence industry and we will continue to work towards its development and implementation. This large contract is the culmination of THEON SENSORS’ hard work and effort in the field of Night Vision. Given that it is the largest contract ever signed for night vision equipment in the European market and, in general, the largest direct order to a Greek defence industry, we believe that this contract is a turning point for the Greek defence industry and its potential, but also for the country itself. At the same time, this contract is not only an important turning point for us in our history, but also a starting point for evolving THEON SENSORS from being a leading company in man portable night vision systems and thermal products, to a company also for integrated systems and platforms that enable interoperability and real-time information exchange with speed and security. Systems that drastically improve flexibility in decision-making in conducting military operations. This will be achieved through THEON SENSORS’ consistent policy of building strategic alliances especially in Europe.”
OCCAR’s Night Vision Capability Programme offers the possibility for other EU and non-EU countries to join via an established process.
Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced the perfect kit for handgun shooters, the Compact Pistol Kit. Designed to work with a wide array of handguns, the new kit features tools, wrenches, hex bits and even a variable torque driver. This comprehensive selection of components can handle almost any maintenance or setup task as needed. The Compact Pistol Kit is only slightly larger than a box of ammo, making it the perfect size to throw in a range bag, vehicle, ATV etc.
To maximize convenience and performance the kit comes with the Fix It Sticks Ratcheting T-Handle as well as the Mini All-In-One Torque Driver which is perfect for the optics commonly mounted on handguns. Pistol specific components include a Glock sight tool and 1911 bushing wrench.
Compact Pistol Kit includes the following parts, tools and bits:
• Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive
• Mini All-In-One Torque Driver
• Steel Pick
• Cleaning Brush Bit
• Aimpoint Bit
• Glock Sight Tool
• 1911 Bushing Wrench
• 3/32″ Pin Punch
• 1/8″ Pin Punch
• Four brass rods
• Set of two 8-32 adapters
• 12 Electroless Nickel Plated Bits: T6, T8, T10, T15, P1, H1.5mm, H2mm, H3mm, H1/16″, H5/64″, H3/32″ Extended Bit (for adjusting hard to reach screws on optics), SL5mm.
• Compact Carrying Case
The Compact Pistol Kit is contained in a soft zippered carrying case with a molded low profile bit holder that is designed to hold any bit / accessory with a standard 1/4″ Base (including Fix It Sticks Torque Limiters), and any 8-32 threaded component. With overall dimensions of 6 1/2” x 2 5/8” x 1 5/8” this kit easily fits in glove compartments, tool storage compartments, range bags, etc. The Compact Pistol Kit is now available with an MSRP of $180.
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July 1st, 2021 (Jacksonville, FL): Greenline Tactical, a Red-Blooded American and purveyor of high-level training services, is proud to announce the launching of their new website (www.GreenlineTactical.com). After working off customer feedback and placing his students’ needs first, Greenline Tactical is happy to announce the launch of a new user-friendly website. This new site will make it easier for you to find out and keep track of what is happening in the life of the company in training, products, and future growth.
“The old website served me well but this new one is way overdue. I am excited about the ways that it will help usher in the future, while keeping my students needs in mind. This opportunity will also allow me to bring new products that I have designed to the market, which is something I am looking forward to show everyone.” says founder and owner Don Edwards.
The new website will showcase staff and adjunct instructor bios as well as a new products page.
New featured product:
Greenline Tactical has also release a private line of custom-built upper receivers that are hand-built by Don Edwards. These Upper Receiver Groups (URG’s) address the needs of the shooter, while perfecting areas of deficiency commonly found on lesser quality builds. Don has witnessed multiple guns break in his classes for many years and has decided to offer customers a better “No Fail” option.
All components are hand selected by Don and then inspected for quality before being carefully assembled. All URG’s are torqued to Mil-Spec and then receive a thorough final inspection before being deemed “worthy of gunfighting”. Follow the link below and secure one for yourself now, before they are gone!
