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Gentex Announces Ops-Core FAST Helmet System Passes US Government First Article Testing for Higher Level Threat

Thursday, February 11th, 2021

CARBONDALE, PA February 10, 2021 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced that one of its Ops-Core® FAST Helmet Systems passed U.S. Government First Article Testing (FAT), a first for a helmet providing protection against a prevalent higher level threat.

The helmet utilizes the most advanced protective shell ever produced by Gentex, providing a level of protection that could previously only be achieved with the addition of a ballistic applique. The FAST Helmet System features the same total headborne system solutions as the Ops-Core FAST SF Helmet, the preferred helmet of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), global special operations forces, and elite law enforcement. Maintaining the Ops-Core modular design approach, it is compatible with products including the STEP-IN® Visor, AMP® Communication Headset, and FAST ballistic mandibles.

“For over 75 years, Gentex has built a proud history of protective headborne system innovations and a series of firsts,” said LP Frieder, Chief Executive Officer at Gentex Corporation. “With this significant achievement, we are proud to continue leading the way in ballistic protection solutions.”

Since the introduction of the first aramid-based PASGT helmet in the late 1970s to the first ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) FAST XP helmet in 2008, Gentex has been on the forefront of ballistic innovation for over 50 years. Part of Gentex Corporation’s portfolio for defense, emergency response, and security forces, the focus and dedication of the company’s Ops-Core brand remains the same – protecting elite forces. The modular, scalable, open-architecture design of Ops-Core products allows for seamless integration and true system level performance.

www.gentexcorp.com

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Blade Show West Moving to Orange County, California

Thursday, February 11th, 2021

BLADE Show, the world’s largest knife show, has announced a major venue upgrade for its BLADE Show West exhibition. The 2021 event will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Orange County, California, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8-9.

After months of searching for the best possible location for BLADE Show West, the BLADE Show staff unanimously concluded that Long Beach is the place to be.

“Many exhibitors and attendees who joined us in Portland, Oregon, for the past two West shows suggested ways we could improve on the experience. We listened and started looking for alternative locations. The Long Beach area has so much going for it that this was an easy decision,” said Alicia Newton, BLADE Show director.

“Foremost in our decision is the fact that Orange County is knife-friendly in ways that many of the other venues we considered are not. Management at the Long Beach Convention Center has been easy to work with and is genuinely excited about adding our event to their calendar. Exhibitors can expect great show traffic and hassle-free transactions.”

Long Beach has all the amenities that show attendees and exhibitors value. It’s easy to navigate, there are plenty of hotel options, and a huge variety of dining and entertainment options can be found within walking distance of the convention center. Further, the size and layout of the convention center lends itself to expansion in future years.

Additional details, including lodging information, will be posted regularly at bladeshowwest.com during the coming weeks, so check back often.

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Premier Body Armor Announces Jason Mammano’s Promotion to Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

GASTONIA, N.C. – February 9, 2021 – Premier Body Armor is proud to announce that Jason Mammano has joined the team as Premier Body Armor’s new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Mammano’s new role sets the stage for an increased presence for the company across the industry.

“I’m thrilled to have Jason join our team full-time as VP of Marketing,” said Frank Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor. “He is not only a friend, but also a vital and creative mind on our team as well as a leader in all our marketing efforts. I am confident in his promotion and know that he is going to help us get to the next level. We are seeking to innovate armor solutions into everyday life, a mission that Jason is already actively helping us achieve.”

“We are very excited to have Jason join the PBA team,” Alex Stewart, Premier Body Armor’s Vice President of Business Development said. “Jason has been instrumental in shaping the marketing strategies of Premier Body Armor and is an asset to the company. His new role will allow us to build partnership with more companies, do more with event sponsorship, and to grow our Pro Staff and affiliate team.”

Mammano (left, with Alex Stewart in the image below) is no stranger to Premier Body Armor. His experience in information systems and analytics made him a valuable asset for Premier Body Armor in a behind-the-scenes role. After two decades of educational instruction, Mammano has made the transition away from his advisory role to assume the new role as Vice President.

“Premier Body Armor builds armor for every-day life,” said Mammano. “I’m excited to increase my role with Premier. This is not a job; it’s a family. My new role allows me the opportunity to make a difference for people who need protection when it matters most. Together, we’ll be able to take Premier’s life-saving armor solutions to a whole new level.”

Learn more about Premier Body Armor and their complete line of off-body inserts and new low-profile body armor at premierbodyarmor.com.

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Tyrant Designs Proudly Unveils NEW Glock 43X/48 Magwell

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (02/06/2021) – Tyrant Designs is thrilled to announce our NEW Glock 43X/48 Magwell for quick and smooth magazine insertions to have you spending more time shooting and less time trying to reload! The NEW Glock 43X/48 Magwell is compatible with all standard G43X and G48 models as well as their MOS (Modular Optic System) counterparts.

If you are a competitive shooter or simply want the competitive edge over your friends, then the NEW Glock 43X/48 Magwell could be your secret sauce to winning weekend medals or gentleman’s bets among your crew. Crafted from 6061 Aluminum and sporting a patent pending attachment design, you can add some flare to your magwell in seconds.

The enhanced ergonomics of the NEW Glock 43X/48 Magwell plus the forward relief cuts will always ensure you have a firm grip on your firearm to support fast insertions through the aggressive funneling of the magwell. The wider opening and thoughtful design will guarantee you always seat your magazines properly and as quickly as possible.

Like all Tyrant Designs products, the NEW Glock 43X/48 Magwell is machined from quality American materials to guarantee greater reliability. Also, if your collection of Glock magazines is a buffet of brands from Glock to the Shield Arms S15, no worries amigo, the NEW Glock 43X/48 Magwell will support them all. As always, this new offering and all of our products are manufactured in the USA and carry our fully-backed Lifetime Warranty! Available now in Black, Red, Machined Aluminum, Grey, Blue, and Gold at www.tyrantcnc.com/ at an MSRP of $69.95 each.

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Butler Creek Introduces New Featherlight Bino Caddy

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

New Bino Harness Offers Versatile, Dependable Optics Protection

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – February 9, 2021 – Butler Creek®, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, announced today that the company’s new Featherlight Bino Caddy is now available. Made of the same patent-pending breathable closed cell foam material as the popular Butler Creek Featherlight sling, the Butler Creek Bino Caddy offers hunters a comfortable, dependable way to protect their glass in the field.

Butler Creek’s Featherlight caddy comes in three sizes to fit 10×42, 12×50 or 15×56 roof prism binoculars. A three-dimensional top flap keeps out dust and moisture, while silent suede materials and the Featherlight backing help protect hunters’ binoculars from impacts and abrasions. Breathable and cushioned, the Featherlight material is as effective at protecting optics as it is comfortable for users. The innovative slotted foam backer not only allows trapped heat to escape but it also provides additional cushion when used under heavy back packs and other accessories.

Not skimping on comfort or convenience, the Featherlight Bino Caddy features adjustable straps and a quick disconnect harness design for added safety and a secure fit. Easy to use from the truck to the stand, this caddy uses a quiet magnetic closure that automatically engages to secure binoculars. The forward opening top allows for efficient one-handed access to the main compartment as well.

Loaded with extra features, the Butler Creek Bino Caddy does more than keep a hunter’s optics at the ready. Hunters and shooters will appreciate the MOLLE webbing on the front and side of the caddy for attaching accessories. An interior mesh pocket and rear compartment are perfect for small game calls or tags, while the mesh side pocket is great for a small bottle of wind indicator or other items.

The Featherlight Bino Caddy comes in Prym1 MP (multi-purpose) camouflage, Prym1’s most versatile hybrid camo pattern. This particular camo is designed for all-season use, from the whitetail woods to western big game hunts and everything in between.

The new Butler Creek Bino Caddy has an MSRP of $74.95 for the 10×42 size, $79.95 for the 12×50 size, and $84.95 for the 15×56 size.

For more information on this new product or to view the complete line of Butler Creek products, visit www.butlercreek.com.

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LEGEND Compression Tactical Boot Socks – “They make all the Difference”

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

Our tactical boot sock program was developed using our extensive knowledge of medical grade compression hosiery along with warfighter evaluations and recommendations.

We spoke to hundreds of current Warfighters, Law Enforcement, Fire, and Rescue American Legends for their input. It turned out that all of these individuals have common needs. We heard oner and over that, “If my feet hurt and I get blisters, I’m miserable and my focus suffers”. Based on this feedback, we selected the very best American Merino Wool and Moisture Wicking Nylon yarns for our socks. We designed the highest performance tactical socks available. We manufacture them, in a “state of the art” mill in our home state of North Carolina. Our socks are field tested by Special Operations and worn by all branches of the military.

So, what makes us different? It is the use of graduated compression to reduce foot fatigue. We use graduated compression in everything we make. Our mission is to keep your feet healthy to extend the life of your legs.

Unfortunately, it is common for your feet to be either hot, cold, or wet. As a result, we keep our product simple and offer LEGEND® tactical socks for all temperatures and weather conditions.

• LEGEND® (Warm Weather) Compression Moisture Wicking Nylon Socks.

• LEGEND® (All Weather) Compression Merino Wool Socks

• LEGEND® (Cold Weather) Compression Merino Wool Socks

Features:

Mild Graduated Compression helps improve blood flow, reduce foot fatigue, achy feet, and recovery time.

Seamless toe design and dense terry cushioning to reduce friction, toe irritation, and to increase comfort.

Wide Arch Support to minimize sock movement, blisters, and provide greater comfort.

Our All Weather and Cold Weather boot socks use a high percentage content of merino wool. They are, moisture wicking, temperature regulating, breathable, antibacterial, and odor resistant. We also use an unique Spuncover™ process by wrapping our merino wool in nylon that makes our socks, softer, more durable, and reduces shrinkage.

In addition, our All Weather and Cold Weather boot socks, based upon independent 3rd party testing are Flame Resistant (FR).

The Merino Wool All Weather compression boot socks have cushioning on the sole and shin, arch, and instep, for added comfort.

The Merino Wool Cold Weather compression boot socks have dense terry cushioning through-out the entire sock to help keep your feet warm during cold weather conditions.

The Warm Weather compression boot sock is knit using “Aquarius” nylon technology with high performance engineered micro-channel nylon fibers. This technology accelerates wicking, and evaporation; keeps moisture away from your feet. These hydrophilic attributes keep your feet dry and free from blisters.

The LEGEND® program is proudly “Made In USA” in North Carolina under stringent quality control in an ISO1901:2015 certified compression hosiery knitting facility.

We are also a SKILCRAFT® Program “Supporting Jobs for Blind Workers”

NTOA National Tactical Officers association “Members Tested and Recommended:”

Visit us at www.legendcompressiontactical.com and www.legendcompressionwear.com

For ordering in formation call 336-859-0226 or email John@legendcompressionwear.com

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Invisio – N-ear 360 3.5mm

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

N-EAR 360 EARPIECE SINGLE – COILED 22” CABLE – 3.5MM CONNECTOR

The N-ear 360 earpiece is designed by Denmark’s leading in-ear experts to be the most comfortable, covert, and best sounding earpiece for 2-way radios.

The N-ear 360 is trusted by high-performance security teams around the world.

The N-ear 360 3.5mm can be used in the following ways:

• Connecting to Speaker Mics – Simply plug in your N-ear 360 earpiece directly into your speaker mic audio port.

• Connecting to Existing Earpiece Kits – To connect the N-ear 360 3.5mm to an existing earpiece kit, you will need to have an adaptor (part # AD-AT-3.5). See the “Converting Is Easy” photo.

• Connecting to Radio – To connect your N-ear 360 3.5mm to a radio, you’ll need to have the Choice PTT/mic. Simply plug your 360 into the Choice PTT/mic. and then connect to your radio. At the time of ordering your Choice PTT/mic. you will tell us the radio model you are trying to connect to. See the “Wireless PTT” page.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
• 1 x N-ear 360 Earpiece
• 1 x Cable Clip
• 1 x Small Open Ear Tip
• 1 x Medium Double Flange Ear Tip
• 8 x Ear Wax Filters
• 1 x End-User Zipper Case (Black)
• 1 x User Guide

www.invisio.com

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Mission First Tactical Awarded Contract with Mexican National Guard

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021

MFT will supply the Mexican National Guard with its Rapid Strike Personal Protection Spray.

Horsham, Pa. (February 2021) – Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT™), a leader in USA-made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract with the Mexican National Guard to supply it with MFT’s Rapid Strike Personal Protection Spray. Manufactured with the same formula used by the U.S. Army and Airforce in a Department of Defense approved facility, it was proven to be the very best in a blind test conducted by the U.S. Military. The Mexican National Guard chose it because of its quality and delivery.

There are three delivery methods to provide the maximum effectiveness and stopping power: stream, gel, and fog. The stream delivery method is a focused pattern that has the longest distance, good wind resistance, and minimal cross-contamination. The gel delivery method is a focused pattern with long-distance and the least chance of cross-contamination. It is recommended for use where cross-contamination could be an issue. The fog delivery method creates a wide pattern with mid-distance and is the fastest disbursement. Wind can affect it; however, it is the easiest to aim. The fog delivery method will cross-contaminate indoors.

The Rapid Strike Personal Protection Spray allows the user to identify their attacker with an ultraviolet dye, visible only under black light. It has been tested with an Independent High Performance Liquid Chromatography to ensure consistent performance.

It is available in two stocked formulas, OC Pepper/UV DYE or CS TEAR GAS and OC PEPPER/UV DYE, and is available in black or pink. Any formula can be created for contracts. Mission First Tactical Rapid Strike Personal Protection Spray has a five-year shelf life. For more information on Mission First Tactical, visit www.missionfirsttactical.com.

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