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Vertx Expands Its Offering with 2021 Bag & Pack Line

Thursday, April 22nd, 2021

Cincinnati, Ohio – Vertx®, a leading manufacturer of concealed carry bag and packs, announces the release of 11 of its most popular bags in an array of 10 new colors and 15 modern color combinations for everyday carry. New colors are now available for purchase at www.Vertx.com and through distributors. Customers can find their nearest dealer using the Vertx® store locator at https://vertx.com/store-locator/. New colors are limited edition and only available while stock lasts. Full color offering is listed below. 

VTX5085 Tourist Sling: Colonial Blue/Tumbleweed, Canopy Green, Mojave Sun/Cinderblock

VTX5031 Essential 2.0 Sling: Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, OD Green/Reef

VTX5008 Dead Letter Sling: Colonial Blue/Tumbleweed, Heather OD, Heather Tarmac/Galaxy Black

VTX5041 Transit 2.0 Sling: Canopy Green, Heather Reef/Colonial Blue, Ranger Green/Shock Cord, Tumbleweed/Smoke Grey

VTX5011 Commuter 2.0 Sling: Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, Heather OD/Smoke Grey, Heather Reef/Mojave Sun, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5076 Commuter XL 2.0 Sling: Reef/Mojave Sun

VTX5080 Last Call Pack: Heather Tarmac/Galaxy Black, Reef/Colonial Blue, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5036 Ready Pack 2.0: Heather Reef/Colonial Blue, OD Green/Smoke Grey, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5016 Gamut 2.0: Canopy Green, Heather Reef/Colonial Blue, Heather Tarmac/Mustard Grass, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5018 Gamut Checkpoint: Heather OD/Galaxy Black, Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, OD Green/Smoke Grey, Reef/Colonial Blue

VTX5022 Gamut Overland: Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

“Building on our expansion into outdoor colorways in 2020, this year our goal was bring more color and texture into the line,” said Denny Bogard, GM/VP of Vertx. “Adding variety in both color and fabrics gives our end users even more options for blending in in the field.”

Vertx packs and bags answer the call with current, globally inspired stealthy styling and multiple color and silhouette options. Ingrained in the Vertx® D.N.A., customers can expect lightweight durability, concealed carry ready features and low-profile styling in every pack in the Vertx® line. From Rapid Access pull tabs for lightning-quick deployment of critical tools to smooth mesh pockets that give you a snag-free view of your kit, every aspect of these designs has been requested, vetted and proven by real-world end users. Quiet zipper pulls eliminate annoying jangling while tenacious VELCRO® Brand loop panels ensure your gear will be exactly where you expect it. Adjustable padded shoulder straps conform to your size and changing clothing layers and semi-rigid load stabilizers and impact-absorbent closed cell foam panels provide support and print-proof protection from prying eyes. With loads of pockets to accommodate everything from admin tools to IFAKs, water and other gear, you’ll find a place for everything needed for a successful excursion, and a few surprises you’re sure to appreciate.

vertx.com/concealed-carry-bags-and-packs

AeroVironment Celebrates Historic First Powered Flight on another World by Mars Ingenuity Helicopter

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021


AeroVironment Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Program team members Sara Langberg, Peter Zwaan, Joey Beckman, Ben Pipenberg, Jeremy Tyler and Matt Keennon celebrate Ingenuity’s successful first flight. (Photo: AeroVironment, Inc.)

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., April 20, 2021 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), celebrated with its colleagues at NASA/JPL when data confirming the Ingenuity Helicopter’s successful first flight on Mars arrived at approximately 3:50 a.m. PT on April 19.

“AeroVironment is proud to have played a key role in developing the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter and achieving today’s historic first powered flight on another planet,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment president and chief executive officer. “We congratulate JPL and NASA on today’s achievement and salute their leadership and vision for deploying unmanned technology to further our understanding of other worlds.”

Since 2013, the AeroVironment team has worked closely with NASA rotorcraft experts and with JPL electrical, mechanical, materials, vehicle flight controls, and systems engineers on the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter project. AeroVironment’s contributions to Ingenuity include the design and development of the helicopter’s airframe and major subsystems, including its rotor, rotor blades, hub and control mechanism hardware. AeroVironment also developed and built high-efficiency, lightweight propulsion motors, power electronics, landing gear, load-bearing structures, and the thermal enclosure for NASA/JPL’s avionics, sensors, and software systems.

“AeroVironment’s deep, rich and diverse history of designing reliable and effective unmanned solutions that deliver mission success in extreme environments, combined with our experience with near-space aircraft, make us uniquely suited to collaborate with NASA and JPL,” Nawabi said. “We also incorporated the ultra-lightweight and ultra-high-precision methods integral to Nano projects that have been developed in our MacCready Works Advance Solutions laboratory, where we’ve assembled a dedicated team of the industry’s brightest and most experienced engineers to solve some of today’s greatest technological challenges.

Matt Ridenour Joins Ascendant As Partner – To Lead Mergers And Acquisitions Practice

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Ascendant Release

Whitefish, MT (April 21, 2021) Ascendant Advisory Group announced that Matt Ridenour, former Chairman and CEO of ZEV Technologies, is joining Ascendant as a Partner leading their mergers and acquisitions practice.

Dev Warren, CEO of Ascendant, commented “We are thrilled to have Matt join Ascendant.  Having built one of the best teams in the industry and leading the growth and development of ZEV, he is an industry icon.  Matt brings 25 years of experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, raising capital, and as a CEO of high growth companies.  With the current challenges and significant growth opportunities occurring in the industry, I can’t think of a more qualified advisor to help our clients find success and navigate the future”.

Ridenour commented, “I have worked with Ascendant several times over the past several years and have been impressed by their high integrity, their track record of success, and their focus on building long term relationships and success with their clients.   I am very excited to join the team and help great companies grow and prosper.”  

About Ridenour:   Previous to joining ZEV Technologies, Ridenour served as a principal in private equity and venture capital firms, and was as a consultant with Bain & Company’s Private Equity Advisory practice.  He holds MBA from Harvard Business School, with high honors, and a degree in economics from Dartmouth College.  

About Ascendant:   Ascendant Advisory Group works with Boards and CEOs to develop corporate strategy, to raise capital and on buy and sell side M&A.    Ascendant has been one of the leading M and A and consulting firm in the Firearms and Outdoor Industry for the past 7 years.  Having led some of the largest and most strategically significant transactions and growth initiatives, including Zev Technologies acquisition of Mega, KLV Capital’s acquisition of Christensen Arms, and High Speed Gear’s acquisition of Comp Tac.  

 

ZEV Technologies Announces Departure of Matt Ridenour as CEO and Appoints Mike Hefner to President; Ridenour Will Remain on ZEV Technologies Board of Directors

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Centralia, WA: ZEV Technologies today announced its Chief Executive Officer Matt Ridenour will be leaving the company to become a partner in the investment banking firm, Ascendant Advisory Group. He will maintain his seat on the Board of Directors and remain involved in advising the company. The Board has appointed Chief Operating Officer Mike Hefner to the role of President, where he will continue to lead the ZEV team and oversee operations while adding responsibility for ZEV’s strategy and direction. 

“We are grateful for Matt’s leadership over the past six years and feel that he has put us on a strong path for continued future growth,” said Alec Wolf, ZEV’s founder and Chief Technology Officer.

Ridenour commented, “ZEV has put in place an amazing leadership team that is firing on all cylinders. The timing felt right for me to transition the daily leadership of the company. As a continuing shareholder of ZEV, I have great confidence in the team’s ability to continue ZEV’s trajectory.”  

“We appreciate Matt’s leadership through this transition, and his ongoing guidance will be an asset to the Board of Directors. We have been very impressed with how effective Mike Hefner has been within the organization thus far and are confident in his abilities and excited to have him continue to drive the business forward,” said Board member Steve Reich.

Since joining ZEV in 2014, Hefner has been instrumental in all aspects of the business and spearheaded the integration of MEGA Arms and relocation of ZEV’s headquarters from Oxnard, CA, to Centralia, WA. Before ZEV, Hefner spent 24 years with the United States Army Special Operations Command, retiring as a Sergeant Major. Most of his career was as an Operator in a TIER 1 unit; his last five years of service were in weapons RDT&E and Acquisitions.  

www.zevtech.com

Velocity Tactical’s HEAT Reconnaissance Class – 20-23 May at the Velocity Training Center in Romney, WV

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Romney, WV, (April 15, 2021) – Max Velocity Tactical’s HEAT Reconnaissance Class will be held 20-23 May at the Velocity Training Center in Romney, WV. There are still spaces available for this class, so don’t delay reserving your spot if you’re interested in learning about reconnaissance and planning.

HEAT Reconnaissance is a four-day class focusing in detail on the planning and conduct of the reconnaissance patrol. This class is heavily influenced by the Long Range Surveillance (LRS) background of the Chief Instructor, Scott.

This is a Force-on-Force class (no live fire) and there is no training prerequisite. Patrols will face the real possibility of enemy contact and subsequent Immediate Action (IA) drills.

Cost: $800, Optional AirSim Rental (bring your own gas blowback rifle if you have it): $100.

Max Velocity Tactical specializes in teaching combat-proven, light infantry tactics, techniques and procedures adapted for the responsible, law-abiding citizen. The training curriculum is informed by a background and experience in SOF / elite forces and close protection / paramilitary contracting work. MVT classes are the real deal, and the tactics, techniques and procedures are familiar to any graduate of Ranger School or SFQC. Tactical classes are not simply a regurgitation of basic military manuals or training but are based on real world operational experience in hostile / combat environments.

Please check the Training Calendar here to see all currently scheduled Max Velocity Tactical classes.

Comp-Tac Releases Holster Fits for the Ruger MAX-9

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

HOUSTON – April 15, 2021 – Comp-Tac® recently added new Ruger® MAX-9™ fits for the Sport-TAC™, Infidel Max™ and Warrior™ holsters.

These holsters give Comp-Tac customers choices in both inside-the-waistband (IWB) wear, hybrid holster (foam backing and Kydex® shell) or all-Kydex wear, and outside-the-waistband (OWB) wear.

“As new weapons come out, Comp-Tac strives to expand their holster selection to match,” said Gordon Carrell, Comp-Tac general manager. “The Ruger MAX-9 is the latest weapon released that is built to accommodate a micro red-dot sight. As we design and release new holsters, we make sure to accommodate the newest features. All the holsters for the MAX-9 come with optics compatibility. For concealed carry, range use or even competition, we want our holsters to work with the most popular gear that is available.”

The Sport-TAC Holster is a hybrid, inside-the-waistband holster designed to comfortably carry a 4” handgun at the 4-5 o’clock position. The Sport-TAC features a 600D interlock padded backing that provides cushion and flexibility for extreme comfort, while the Kydex shell holds your handgun securely with adjustable retention.

The Infidel Max Holster is an all-Kydex IWB holster designed to be worn behind the hip at the 4 o’clock or 5 o’clock positions. With an easy-on, easy-off single clip, this holster is a favorite for users who want the ability to put on their gun or take it off as their environment changes.

The Warrior Holster is an outside-the-waistband holster that was recently tested and recommended by the National Training Officers Association (NTOA). The all-Kydex, pancake design is excellent for concealed carry or general range use.

 

All holsters can be seen at www.comp-tac.com. To see all holsters available for each make and model, use the “shop by gun” feature at the top of the website.

USAF Approves XGO FR Base Layer systems as Safe to Fly

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Southern Pines, NC – April 7, 2021. The program office for the US Air Force recently announced the Approved Safe to Fly items for the specific fabrics and garments identified for the updated USAF No Melt No Drip and FR Underlayer Product List. Selected products on this list have a 3-year certification period.

The fabrics and garments manufactured by your XGO, have been certified as Flame Resistant (FR) products which meet the FR test including No Melt No Drip (NMND) requirements. These certified fabrics and garments are for use as under layers to wear with AF FR Uniforms.

Approved Items list to include:

These certifications constitutes XGO’s guarantee to USAF customers that our quality process will ensure the product will repeatedly pass ASTM D 6413 Vertical flame Test with NMND requirement, meet Berry Amendment compliance, and other program specific requirements.

Products can be purchased either directly from XGO at www.proxgo.com/collections/airforce-air-national-guard-profession  or through one of our dealer or distribution partners.  Additionally, the products are found at Equipment Base Supply Centers supply shops, AAFES, and through DLA.

A list of our entire product line can be found at online.pubhtml5.com/pnpm/wcnv

Please contact our customer service at info@proxgo.com or John.faherty@proxgo.com to find the best supplier for your needs.

SENTRY Solutions Dry Lubrication System Cleans and Protects While Using Your Firearms and Knives

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

SENTRY SOLUTIONS – The Oil Free Gun & Gear Care Choice

SENTRY Solutions gun care products have been around for years. Are you still cleaning and oiling your guns, knives, and gear? Read below why SENTRY Solutions’ dry lubrication system will stop this vicious cycle and let you enjoy more range time, not cleaning time!

Let’s start off with the SENTRY Original Tuf-Cloth, a 12″ x 12″ lint-free cloth in a resealable pouch that is a CDLP Cleaner, Dry Lubricant and Protectant all in one. This go-to cloth will give you literally hundreds, if not years of use. Keep one in your range bag, your gun locker, even your glove compartment. After a day on the range, simply wipe guns off and stow them away. Next time you pull them out for a day of training, you’ll notice that they aren’t tacky or oily and they are lint and dust free. Amazing! It’s SENTRY’s unique dry lubrication technology that does it.

Unlike traditional cleaners and lubricants, the CDLP in the cloth wipes away any dirt and fingerprints and leaves behind a micro bonding shield making metals non-stick, leaving a protected surface that does not attract and hold debris. Performance, reliability, and accuracy are enhanced; cleaning becomes as simple as brushing off and re-wiping. You will find that even after thousands of rounds, guns look like they haven’t been fired and residue is just wiped away.

SENTRY Tuf-Glide comes in a handy applicator bottle or pen applicator, both excellent choices for hard to reach areas and to “re-activate” your Tuf-Cloth after hundreds of uses. Tuf-Glide’s CDLP technology not only removes the gunk, protects from debris, lint, and dirt sticking to the metal parts, but it also lubricates and protects against corrosion and rust (without sticky oils) and keeps parts moving and functioning at their optimal level even in extreme heat and cold – no gunk freeze-up!

You’ll find more uses for the Tuf-Glide in your tool arsenal, too. Don’t forget your knives need protection too!

What is little, is mighty, especially when it comes in the form of SENTRY Hi-Slip Grease. Offered in either a 2 oz. jar or 12cc syringe, Hi-Slip Grease is a concentrate, in that, a little will go a long way for lubing and protecting against corrosion, especially from salt water, sweat, and any powder residue. It prevents galling on metals such as stainless, blued, titanium, and aluminum, even under high loads and extreme conditions.

Hi-Slip Grease, once applied, does not migrate and will protect metal surfaces in temperatures from -54C/-65F to 343C/650F. If you’ve got some training to do in Antarctica or the Yuma desert, this is the stuff to protect your firearms.

A handy tip from gunsmiths: Use Hi-Slip Grease to hold those tiny and tricky springs and washers during assembly. Saves an afternoon on your knees looking for one tiny spring under your dusty work bench.

Although, you shouldn’t make it a habit to look down a gun barrel, bore and barrel cleaning is a fact of life. SENTRY Smooth-Kote Bore and Barrel Treatment is the answer to cut down time and how often your bores and barrels need attention.

How do they do that? Smooth-Kote is based on the same oil free technology using a molydbenum dry lubricant to protect against friction, fouling, and wear. It’s fast drying properties micro bond to the metals and, here’s a big benefit, it actually enhances accuracy, bullet velocity, and reliability. It also eliminates grime and it reduces extreme fouling, leading to less time and less frequent cleaning your bores and barrels!

Once you try SENTRY’s BP-2000 Powder, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get on the SENTRY Solutions bandwagon before. This super unique dry lube powder is made from pure powdered, sub-micron, passivated molybdenum disulfide that naturally micro bonds to any metal surface. In other words, it reduces the coefficient of friction, and if that doesn’t make sense – it reduces friction 20 percent more effectively compared to an oiled surface.

You’ll find a smoother and lighter trigger pull, eliminating trigger creep for a crisp release and reset.

Breaking in a new pistol or rifle? Hate the barrel-break-in time? Using BP-2000 Powder will significantly reduce barrel-break-in time AND significantly reduce the number of rounds needed in the process. These days, anything to help save on ammo costs is a good thing!

SENTRY Solutions products are an essential part of gun and knife care. Protecting what protects you and your family shouldn’t be left to products that cannot stand up to tough environmental conditions or the ravages of time and moisture. The benefits of using SENTRY Solutions products are:

• Oil Free – no gunk or oils to collect dust, dirt, and debris
• Actually continues to lubricate while functioning – keeping guns and knives clean and protected
• Prevents corrosion. Marine Tuf-Cloth and Tuf-Glide is designed specifically for salt-water or high humidity environments
• Improves the functioning of the firearm or knife. Improves accuracy and reliability
• Fast-drying, micro-bonding
• Use on multiple types of metals
• Keep in mind all the metal products you use that could use some SENTRY Solutions attention – tools, bicycles, boats, fishing equipment, motorcycles, and so much more.