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XS Sights Introduces +2 Magazine Tube Extension Kit for Remington 870 Shotgun

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Fort Worth, TX (March 15, 2021) – XS® Sights is pleased to introduce the Remington® 870 +2 Magazine Tube Extension Kit for easy do-it-yourself installation. This lightweight magazine tube extension increases the capacity of standard Remington 870 shotguns by two shotshells and allows for the mounting of additional tactical upgrades.  The kit includes a factory detent removal tool, a 45” Wolff® 12-gauge extended spring, and the +2 extension tube.

“This is a great product for shooters looking to expand the versatility of their standard four-shot 870,” said Zack Kinsley, Marketing Manager for XS Sights. “We have sold the tool to remove the factory detents for years and decided to provide a complete system that is simple, lightweight, and allows for personal preference tactical upgrades while installing the tube.”

Made from 6061 aluminum that is hard coat anodized, this one-piece tube weighs less than traditional steel tubes.  The tip of the extension has wrench flats enabling an easier grip while attaching the tube. The flats also offer shooters the ability to use an adjustable wrench to get a snug fitment. Measuring six inches in length, the extension will not extend past a 20-inch barrel on a traditional four-round capacity shotgun tube.

The tube is machined to accept standard barrel clamps to allow for more support and provide the option of a sling attachment point. A short Picatinny rail can also be added to the clamp for mounting a tactical light or other preferred accessories.  While built to work with the factory follower, aftermarket upgrades also work. Tested brands of clamps and followers include Vang Comp®, Nordic Components®, and Wilson Combat®.

Covered by XS’ No Questions Asked Lifetime Warranty.

Retail Price: Around $80.00

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

Premier Body Armor Delivers Multi-Hit Capable Level IV STRATIS Plates

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

GASTONIA, N.C. – Premier Body Armor is proud to announce availability of its new STRATIS level IV plates. These new composite/polyethylene plates are multi-hit capable and are the ideal for those looking for maximum protection from an exceptionally thin and light plate.

“The new STRATIS Level IV plates are rated to stop multiple hits from the most aggressive small arms ammunition, including M855 and .30-06 AP,” said Frank Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor. “We solve the two most common issues with traditional Level IV plates with this product. Traditional Level IV plates are heavy and fragile. We’ve utilized a tiled composite strike face that isolates trauma to the plate, thus allowing the plate to be drop-resistant and multi-hit capable. We lighten the overall weight of the plate by several pounds by using the latest Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene technology as the ballistic core of the armor. As with all of our armor solutions, the STRATIS Level IV plate is 100% made in the U.S.A.”

The STRAITS Level IV plates are special threat tested against these calibers at a distance of 15 meters:

• 7.62×39 123gr PS Ball (MSC)
• 7.62×51 147gr FMJ (M80) – up to 2850 ft/s
• 5.56×45 55gr (M193) up to 3150ft/s 
• 5.56x45mm 62 grain steel core (M855)
• 5.56x45mm M855 A1
• 7.62x63mm M2 AP (.30-06)

These 10” x 12” single curve ESPAI cut plates meet the NIJ 0101.06 Level IV ballistic standard. STRAIS plates come with a 10-year warranty. The 5.3-pound plates are just .9” thick and finished with a Polyurea outer covering for abrasion and moisture resistance.

Learn more about Premier Body Armor and their complete line of armor at Premierbodyarmor.com.

Germany’s Brabus Automotive Invicto Partners with Aspetto to Take on US Government Sales

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

• The Brabus Group is world renowned for their high-performance automotive tuning.

• Brabus Automotive is the expert for automotive derivates and armoring.

• Brabus Automotive has gained the attention of the executive security world with their Luxury Armored Vehicle, the Invicto.

• Aspetto has become the first Invicto distributor in the U.S.

3/16/22 Fredericksburg, Virginia

Aspetto announced their partnership with Brabus Automotive to bring the Invicto line to America.

This Luxury Armored Vehicle is based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. However, Brabus Automotive believes their Invicto is in a whole different class of armored vehicles.

Instead of retroactively fitting the SUV with armor, their engineers implemented an entirely new protection system. They created a self-enclosed bolted structural cell that is assembled inside of the original body shell. The armor components are then affixed to the shell, leaving no gaps. Extra plating and reinforcement is added to counter any inherent structural weakness.

The zero-joints design was then tested with an array of gun fire, collisions and explosions. All of which exceeded the company’s expectations.

The Invicto also has a modified chassis to easily handle the extra weight. Brabus Automotive added an entirely new wheel suspension. Thus, ensuring the vehicle has a long road life. Beyond that, many more improvements were made such as reinforcing brake discs, springs, shock absorbers and stabilisers. Brabus Automotive incorporated 3-D printing to ensure they got the exact specifications on the components they wanted to add.

Brabus Automotive offers the Invicto in three model lines: The Invicto Pure is the serial Mercedes Benz G-Class with a nearly invisible armoring. The Invicto luxury offers all interior and exterior from the Brabus G-Class accessory program. And the Invicto Mission is the trace and escort vehicle with interior and exterior features made for special forces and special purposes.

Despite the rugged exterior, the inside is the epitome of luxury. The Invicto features a fully customizable interior with a vast selection of leathers, wood, and electronic compatibility. Optionally the Invicto offers infrared and night vision capabilities, a fire extinguishing system, and an escape hatch on the roof.

Adding to the already impressive design, the Invicto has up to 800 horsepower, and can reach a top speed of 130 miles per hour. Furthermore, the Invicto can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds.

Abbas Haider, CEO of Aspetto, said Aspetto now has exclusivity on Invicto armored vehicles for U.S. Federal and Military sales. He went on to say, “The Invicto is the new standard for armored vehicles, and our troops deserve the best.” Also remarking, “It is important to continue to seek out new ways for us to keep our first responders and law enforcement safe.”

Qore Performance Launches All-new IceVents Classic Pontoons, Ventilated Harness Pad Set for Crye Precision AVS

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Sterling, VA: Qore Performance, the inventors of specialized and consumable thermoregulation for military and occupational safety PPE, is proud to introduce the two newest members of their cutting-edge IceVents family of ultralight ventilated load-bearing pads: IceVents Classic Pontoons and IceVents Classic Ventilated AVS Harness Pad Set.

The updated IceVents Classic Pontoons and the IceVents Classic Ventilated AVS Harness Pad Set feature a new, permanently bonded hook Velcro backing, differentiating them from regular IceVents Classic Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads. This allows IceVents Classic Pontoons and IceVents Classic Ventilated AVS Harness Pad Sets to attach directly to the hook-receptive loop liner of the AVS or any other plate carrier with internal loop fields out of the box. No modifications are required.

Configured specifically for the Crye Precision Adaptive Vest System, the IceVents Classic Ventilated AVS Harness Pad Set is a direct replacement for the stock foam pads that come with the Crye Precision AVS. Foam insulates heat while absorbing and retaining moisture. By comparison, IceVents are 90% air by volume, anti-microbial at the molecular level and do not retain water (hydrolysis resistance). Their unique Anisotropic Architecture features three different degrees of flexibility in the length, width and vertically against the surface, allowing IceVents to absorb energy or impact from different angles while contouring the body perfectly, making for the most comfortable, most capable and most advanced load bearing pads on the market today.

The IceVents Classic Pontoons and IceVents Classic Ventilated AVS Harness Pad Set both build on Qore Performance’s patented IceVents technology to enhance airflow and ventilation for plate carrier and AVS end-users. Both packages feature all of the same technology that have made IceVents Classic and IceVents Aero the standard for best-in-class plate carrier ventilation:
– 90% air by volume
– Omni-directional venting keeps you dry and comfortable
– Plush hexagonal honeycomb for unmatched load-bearing comfort
– Load distribution architecture that outperforms foams, reducing fatigue
– Anti-microbial at the molecular level
– Abrasion resistant
– Washable (if needed)
– Stimulates superficial blood flow to improve circulation
– Hydrolysis Resistance: does not retain water
– Stimulite honeycomb TPE technology
– Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 198 degrees Fahrenheit
– Dimensions: 10.25″ x 3.125″ x 0.25″

IceVents Classic Pontoons and IceVents Classic Ventilated AVS Harness Pad Sets are available now, exclusively from the Qore Performance website:
IceVents Classic Pontoons
IceVents Classic Ventilated AVS Harness Pad Set

For sales inquiries, contact:

Doug Burr
Director of Sales and Business Development

Qore Performance, Inc.
22311 Shaw Rd, STE A2
Sterling, VA 20166

www.qoreperformance.com
info@qoreperformance.com
703.755.0724
@qoreperformance

For International Sales in Europe and Southeast Asia, contact Terrang, ATS Ascensio, Brownells Europe or BAD International:

www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/running-the-business/international

Legit Kit x London Bridge LBT-8005A in Legit Tiger

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

Exclusively at Legit Kit, our custom Legit Tiger meets the London Bridge LBT-8005A. This daypack won’t be sold anywhere else, you can only find it here.

The print is based on a genuine Vietnam-era Gold Tiger uniform.

Features:
-(2) Zippered front pockets
Top: 5.5H x 9.75W
Bottom: 10H x 10.5W
-2.5H x 5.7W loop field for ID/morale patch
-(2) 4-way stretch water bottle pockets w/ barrel lock/cinch closure
-1/4″ foam backed bungee cinch laptop sleeve

Specifications:
Size: 18.5H x 10W x 4.75D
Capacity: 14.4 L
Weight: 1.25 lbs

The pack will be available starting Friday at 1400 EDT from legitkit.com/products/london-bridge-trading-lbt-8005a-day-pack-14l-tigerstripe but will show out of stock until then.

Butler Creek Unveils New Element Scope Caps

Monday, March 15th, 2021

Modular, Rugged Caps Offer Customization and Uncompromising Protection

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – March 15, 2021 – Butler Creek®, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, announced today the launch of its new Element Scope Caps. Rugged and modular, Element Scope Caps are designed to protect almost any scope thanks to various size options and a multi-flex rubber sleeve design.

The Element Scope Cap comes with modular, interchangeable lens caps to choose from – clear disk, ballistic data disk or standard black disk. The ballistic data disk accepts a ballistic chart template insert, which can be downloaded and printed from the Butler Creek website. This gives shooters easy access to critical ballistics data in the field, providing them with all the information they need to make an accurate shot before pulling the trigger.

The lens caps are made from durable polymer to withstand heavy use in the field, including extreme hot and cold conditions. The caps flip open with the touch of a button, allowing hunters to protect their scope right up until that critical moment of opportunity. After being unlocked, the cap can be flipped 180 degrees to stand upright or 270 degrees to fold back onto the scope and out of the way.

The Element Scope Cap comes in eight different sizes to fit most scopes on the market. There are six objective lens cap options including 35-40mm, 40-45mm, 45-50mm, 50-55mm, 55-60mm and 60-65mm, as well as small (37-42mm) and large (42-47mm) eyepiece cap options. All of the new Butler Creek Element Scope Caps have an MSRP of $29.95.

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

TYR Tactical Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Concealable Body Armor Contract by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Monday, March 15th, 2021

In March of 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation awarded a fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Ultra-Low Vis Concealable Body Armor. The TYR Tactical Ultra Low Vis Compression Top (ULVCT) design solution outperformed all other competitors in the most rigorous testing requirements established in the Body Armor Industry for both ballistic and performance capabilities. The BPA awards a spending maximum of $30M over five years.

Jason Beck previously held the FBI contract from 2002 – 2013 under his former company. Bringing this contract back under his leadership with TYR Tactical’s design and manufacturing capabilities has been a mission in the making since the establishment of TYR Tactical in 2010. Mr. Beck states “This award encompasses what our mission is here at TYR Tactical, Innovate or Die. We live by this mantra and it is enstilled in all of our products. Each product that is designed is tailored to the user to enhance their capabilities. TYR Tactical will always focus on innovating new and better products and push our industry to do the same. We are honored and proud to serve the men and women of FBI and other DOJ agencies.”

The ULVCT is the most concealable vest that TYR Tactical has ever created. Based upon the FBI’s rigorous requirements, TYR Tactical was able to implement their design philosophy of fit, form, and function into a tailorable ULVCT. This carrier forms around the user so that it allows for complete movement without compromising concealability. The gender variations provide comfort for both male and female anatomy, giving proper coverage to female agents where this has been an oversight in the past. TYR Tactical has been designing female body armor since 2013 and has been awarded several patents based upon its unique shape and design. The extensive testing that has taken place over the years has been applied to the design of this concealable carrier for the FBI.

TYR Tactical’s soft armor, NFA2/10, is designed to be a flexible, light-weight, ultra-low vis patent-pending solution that is not only certified NIJ 0101.06 Level II, but also the FBI’s demanding ballistic standards.

This opportunity has led to an increase of 14 jobs in Peoria, Arizona, manufacturing the Ultra-Low Vis Concealable Top and Soft Armor.

The ULVCT will be released and featured in TYR Tactical’s 2021 catalog. Continue to check our Instagram, Facebook, and website, www.tyrtactical.com, regularly for updates. For further questions, email info@tyrtactical.com or call 623-240-1400.

General Dynamics To Provide FAA With Radios For Backup Emergency Air Traffic Control Communications

Sunday, March 14th, 2021

General Dynamics awarded $99 million contract to provide new URC-300E transceivers to the FAA to replace legacy emergency backup radios

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has chosen General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide new URC-300E transceivers as part of their Emergency Transceiver Replacement (ETR) program. The eight-year, IDIQ contract has a value of $99 million if all options are exercised.

The URC-300E will replace current legacy radios and provide both Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) operation for civil and military air traffic control (ATC) communications in the event of a catastrophic failure, such as a facility fire or natural disaster. ATC controllers will use the URC-300E to maintain essential ground-to-air communications with aircraft during the critical moments after such an event. The new URC-300E transceiver is specifically designed to maximize radio frequency (RF) performance and enable users to operate multiple URC-300Es as close as 6.5 feet apart without interference – an unprecedented capability compared to currently available man-pack radios which can require up to 50 feet of separation. This close proximity capability enables rapid grab-and-go, multi-channel operations during emergency situations.

“For the past three decades General Dynamics has provided ground-to-air radio systems to the FAA including the recent delivery of the 20,000th CM-300/350 (V2) radio as part of the NEXCOM 2 program,” said Bill Ross, a vice president of General Dynamics Mission Systems. “The URC-300E is another example of our team’s dedication to delivering technologies and products that support the FAA’s efforts to continuously improve the National Airspace and safety of flight.”

The URC-300E, the FAA variant of the URC-300 transceiver, is a versatile, software-defined platform that supports multiple waveforms with exceptional radio frequency (RF) performance to support ground-to-air, line-of-sight and other mission critical applications. It is designed with a flexible, core architecture similar to a commercial smartphone that enables additional features and functions to be added in the field via quick and simple software upgrades, as they become available. This enhanced technology, coupled with the radio’s ability to operate on standard lithium ion batteries, essentially makes the radio “future proof”, resulting in significant time and life cycle cost savings.

The URC-300 is the first ruggedized man-pack radio to achieve compliance with global standards and certifications including Radio Equipment Directive (RED), REACH, RoHS, ETSI EN 300 676 compliance, and it readily supports worldwide 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz deployments. The radio is also currently being certified by the Federal Communications Commission for civilian use and is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Spectrum authorization. In addition to supporting emergency grab-and-go scenarios, the URC-300 supports many other applications including man-pack, vehicular, scalable deployment and rackmount applications as it is ruggedized and meets MIL-STD-810 requirements and is interoperable with its predecessor, the URC-200 (V2) radio, and many of its accessories. General Dynamics began delivering URC-300 radio systems to commercial and DoD customers in Q4 2020.

For additional information on the URC-300, please visit gdmissionsystems.com/URC300.