Yeah, it’s easy to think about environmental problems as sort of global ones in which any effort made by a single person cannot make a difference, but in reality it’s quite contrary. Those single efforts combine and make a world of difference to keep Nature safe. That’s why Helikon-Tex encourages people to act responsibly, to take care of surroundings and to think beforehand about purchasing new gear.
Choose gear that’ll last years
First step to reduce the amount of stuff finishing its life on the landfill is to produce clothes and gear that’ll last. Durability is not only a marketing slogan – it’s a statement. Helikon-Tex is proud to be a producer to whom the customers regularly say that they have their pants, jackets or backpacks for 5, 6 or even 8 years, and they still work well. That’s the most natural way for a gear manufacturer to take care of Nature.
Fix when broken
It’ll have an enormous impact on the environment if we start to value fixing our stuff more than throwing it away. Some Helikon-Tex products already have their dedicated spare element to be used when someone wants to repair his or hers gear with ease.
That way we can not only save the Planet and some money but have a little fun as well. Some may even try their survival skills while fixing their gear.
Fort Worth, TX (June 2, 2020) – XS® Sights RAM Night Sights have received the National Tactical Officers Association’s (NTOA) top rating in their Member Tested and Recommended Program. NTOA member-tested products deemed ‘Excellent’, the program’s highest rating, are defined as “product that performs at a level above advertised specifications and demonstrates its usefulness and quality of workmanship every time it is used and can be used for other purposes.”
The high-performance RAM (radioactive material) night sights are fine-tuned for Law Enforcement use and feature a traditional 3-dot tritium notch and post sight picture. The front sight features XS’s proprietary Ember® Glow Dot technology which absorbs ambient light and glows in low light. The front tritium lamp in the RAM sight charges the Ember Glow Dot, making the front sight glow brighter than the rear, keeping one’s focus down range. The rear sight of the RAM is blacked out to increase contrast against the front sight which is available in bright orange or green. NTOA members tested both colors.
A NTOA member who is a police officer from Virginia wrote: “The RAM Night Sights in Orange by XS Sight Systems are a fantastic step up from stock Glock sights. I normally don’t gush about the products I test because I know fellow officers are depending on an accurate review and they might be taking that gear into dangerous situations, but this is a no brainer. The sights are much like normal tritium night sights, but with a little more thought and effort put into them. The big difference for me was the larger dot on the front sight. This makes it real easy to not only find and focus on the front sight, but in total darkness you will be absolutely certain that you have the right dot between the two glowing rear dots.”
Other testers of the orange RAM sights said:
• “It is quick and easy to pick up the front sight when combat shooting.”
• “I received the orange front sight and was immediately impressed with the ease of picking up the dot in low light, no light and bright light.”
• “I also compared these sights to other precision brands both during daytime and nighttime conditions. The XS RAM sights outperformed the other brands I compared them to. The RAM sight was easier to see in the dark and faster to pick up during the day…..I would definitely recommend these sights to anyone that wants to improve the accuracy and speed of their Glock for a good price point and quality product.”
The following are excerpts from NTOA members who tested the Green RAM sights:
• “…. these have been a dream to shoot.”
• “The rear is mainly blacked out which I really like because it increases the contrast against the front sight.”
• “I received the XS RAM night sights and had them installed on my Glock 19. This is the weapon that I carry when acting in the capacity of an emergency response team member, as well as home defense……After shooting with a green front sight, I don’t see any reason to use anything other than these green sights moving forward. These sights are very easy to track when punching my handgun out and engaging the targets.”
“We are honored to receive the highest rating from members of the National Tactical Officers Association for our RAM Night Sights,” said Zack Kinsley, Marketing Manager for XS Sights. “Law Enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day. Our sights are purpose-driven tools designed to ensure fast and accurate target acquisition, so you can have confidence in what you carry.”
All XS Sights pistol sights are backed by a 10-Year, No-Questions-Asked-Warranty, and 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
For more information on XS Sights, visit xssights.com or call 1-888-744-4880.
STERLING, VA – Qore Performance now has in stock a limited production of their IcePlate MOLLE Combo in Black and Ranger Green. This one-time run of these two color options is in response to customer demand with 90% of the run sold in pre-order. The IMS Flex is a low profile hydration sleeve for the IcePlate Curve that is compatible with any system that uses a MOLLE attachment panel. The IcePlate MOLLE Combo packages these two products together for a simple, turn-key hard cell hydration solution. This is the final production run of IMS Flex using traditional nylon material.
Qore Performance Co-founder and CEO, Justin Li, commented, “Qore Performance has made this the final production run of the IMS Flex as we know it now. This summer, we will release an all-new design called IcePlate Sleeve using our exclusive High Molecular Weight Polyethylene [HMWPE] laminate, which is far more durable, lighter weight, and absorbs no water at all. The IcePlate Sleeve will have laser-cut MOLLE attachment points, identical to IcePlate Exo, which further reduces weight and improves ventilation away from the body.”
In addition to the IMS Flex in Black and Ranger Green, Qore Performance has also released a one-time run of their popular EDC Coin Purse in Black. The EDC Coin Purse is constructed from their exclusive HMWPE laminate material, using leftover fabric from the construction of IcePlate Exo. Excess fabric from future productions of IcePlate Exo will be used for a newly designed MOLLE Cummerbund that will be backwards compatible with all IcePlate Exo models.
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the SOCOM50-SPS suppressor. This innovative suppressor tames the violent recoil, flash and sound of.50-cal precision rifles resulting in immense tactical and health benefits for the shooter.
The SOCOM50-SPS utilizes an integrated muzzle brake which decreases recoil by 66% to greatly reduce impact on the shooter and allow faster follow-up shots. This reduction in recoil occurs all while maintaining muzzle flash reduction by an amazing 99% to conceal the shooter’s location.
The violence of the .50-caliber rifle platform isn’t confined forward of the muzzle. Blast overpressure and acoustic exposure from unsuppressed .50-cal rifles have a substantial negative impact on the end user. Recent testing by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) has shown the SOCOM50-SPS to virtually eliminate blast overpressure. Additionally, the sound from unsuppressed .50-cal rifles is typically so high that most hearing protection does not provide enough noise reduction to sufficiently protect the shooter from hearing damage. The SureFire SOCOM50-SPS reduces sound at the shooter’s ear by approximately 30 dB, preserving the shooters hearing, aiding their ability to communicate, and increasing their operational performance overall.
The SOCOM50-SPS suppressor mounts to rifles via the SureFire muzzle brake. Together they provide rock-solid attachment in seconds with extremely minimal and consistent point-of-aim/point-of-impact shift for supreme accuracy. Compatible muzzle brakes include the SFMB-TAC50, SFMB-HT1 and SFMB-M107.
The Association of the United States Army is proud to announce the publication of a new graphic novel, Medal of Honor: Daniel Inouye.
I invite you to share this complimentary digital graphic novel with your readership. Interested readers can view the work or download a free copy at www.ausa.org/inouye.
Daniel Inouye personally witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor and volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which became one of the most decorated units in World War II. As a second lieutenant, Inouye led an assault on the German defenses in Italy during the final weeks of the war, where he lost an arm but continued fighting the battle. He entered politics upon his return to Hawaii and became the first Japanese American elected to the U.S. Senate.
The AUSA Book Program recognizes these remarkable acts of valor with Medal of Honor: Daniel Inouye. This full-color digital graphic novel was created by a talented team of professionals:
Script: Chuck Dixon (Batman, The Punisher, The ‘Nam)
Pencils, Inks, Cover: Christopher Ivy (G.I. Joe, Avengers, Flash)
Colors: Peter Pantazis (Justice League, Superman, Wolverine)
Lettering: Troy Peteri (Spider-Man, Iron Man, X-Men)
The Association of the United States Army is a non-profit organization devoted to the US Army and Its Soldiers, and the book is being distributed free of charge as part of our educational mission. The new graphic novel is the first issue in the second volume of the Medal of Honor series, which launched October 2018 with Medal of Honor: Alvin York and continued with profiles of Roy Benavidez, Audie Murphy, and Sal Giunta. These graphic novels are available on Medal of Honor series page at www.ausa.org/moh.
This year’s graphic novels, in addition to Inouye, will highlight Sgt. Henry Johnson, the Harlem Hellfighter who fought in World War I; Dr. Mary Walker, a Civil War surgeon and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor; and Cpl. Tibor Rubin, the Holocaust survivor who later fought in Korea.
To read Medal of Honor: Daniel Inouye online or download a free copy, please visit www.ausa.org/inouye.
Harrisonburg, Virginia, June 1, 2020 – Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc. (TSSi) along with Safran Optics 1 announced the launch of the new TERRAPIN X. The TERRAPIN X is exclusively available through TSSi’s GSA Schedule 84 Contract.
The TERRAPIN X is a commercial laser rangefinder which delivers industry-leading performance and crystal-clear optics. Its housing is made from rubberized and reinforced RYTON® plastics providing solid protection from water, dust and accidental drops.
The TERRAPIN X is geared towards the long-range shooter. It has wireless communication capability via Bluetooth and connects to the TERRAPIN X mobile app. It can also connect to Kestrel® ballistic solvers that support LiNK protocol and similar products.
TSSi is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that has been providing specialized operational equipment and logistics support around the world since 1980. Our mission is to provide mission-focused, time- sensitive, value-added equipment and logistics services solutions, delivered with uncompromising integrity – anytime, anywhere.
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NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 1, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the recent delivery of the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) system to the U.S. Army, consisting of lightweight high-performance 6.8mm hybrid ammunition, NGSW-AR lightweight machine guns, NGSW-R rifles, and suppressors.
“The SIG SAUER next Generation Squad Weapons system is the only submission entirely designed, engineered and manufactured by a single American company. We are proud to deliver this comprehensive solution to the U.S. Army, with new capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness for our soldiers on the battlefield,” began Ron Cohen, President & CEO SIG SAUER, Inc. “Our ammunition, machine gun, rifle, and suppressors far surpass the performance of the legacy weapons system in range and lethality, offer exponentially better maneuverability, and are significantly lighter in weight.”
The features and benefits of the complete SIG SAUER Next Generation Weapons Systems are:
SIG SAUER 6.8mm Hybrid Ammunition: designed to enhance mission effectiveness, this high-pressure, compact round combines a significant reduction in weight, with the ability to handle higher pressures resulting in increased velocity and greater penetration. Additionally, based on the cartridge design and the traditional manufacturing processes, the growth potential of the SIG 6.8mm ammunition is exponential.
SIG SAUER Lightweight Machine Gun (NGSW-AR): with an emphasis on significant reductions in soldier load and enhanced combat performance, SIG SAUER designed the NGSW-AR to be 40% lighter than current systems, and dramatically reduce felt recoil while maintaining traditional belt-fed operation to increase down range capability. The MG 6.8mm machine gun features ambidextrous AR style ergonomics, quick detach magazines, increased M1913 rail space, quick detach suppressor and vastly improves upon the operation and function of the legacy M249.
SIG SAUER Rifle (NGSW-R): a lightweight rifle built on the foundation of the SIG SAUER weapons in service with the premier fighting forces across the globe combined with the added firepower of the 6.8mm round. Features include a fully collapsible and floating stock, rear and side charging handle, free-floating reinforced M-LOK™ handguard, full ambidextrous controls, and quick-detach suppressor.
SIG SAUER Next Generation Suppressors: designed to reduce harmful backflow and signature that feature low flash with a quick detach design.
“I am very proud that every component of the SIG SAUER Next Generation Squad Weapons system was manufactured at our SIG SAUER facilities in New Hampshire and Arkansas and is entirely American made. Our engineers have worked in concert to optimize the system, ensuring that every component is synchronized, and our soldiers are equipped for the demands of the modern battlefield,” added Cohen. “Additionally, I would be remiss if I did not recognize the hard work and dedication of the entre team whom worked tirelessly in these unprecedented times, in the face of a pandemic, to deliver the SIG SAUER NGSW system to the U.S. Army.”
Building on the success of the Staccato line of pistols, STI rebrands company name
Georgetown, TX: STI Firearms, LLC, inventors of the 2011® – The World’s Best Shooting Handgun, announced today that the company will begin operating as Staccato, effective immediately. The Staccato brand was introduced to the market in 2019 as the company’s new brand for duty and personal defense-oriented pistols. Incredibly well received by consumers and professionals alike, the Staccato brand reflects the company’s vision for the future.
“We are honored that thousands of law enforcement officers across the country trust and carry our Staccato pistols both on and off-duty – these brave men and women put their lives in danger on a daily basis, protecting our freedoms,” said Marine Corps veteran Nate Horvath, CEO, Staccato. “Because Staccato pistols are duty proven, reliable, durable, and easy to shoot well, they are a great choice for shooters of all skill levels. Whether your needs are duty, home defense, CCW, or just hitting the target every time at the range, our pistols will increase your confidence and help you improve.”
The company’s ownership and staff have not changed.
