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Peace is the Way Forward. Combat Flip Flops Launches New Logo

Friday, November 1st, 2019

Collectively, as a company, Combat Flip Flops and its mindful customers are a reflection of today’s polarized American society—we are civilians and veterans, Liberals and Conservatives, pro gun and pro gun control, men and women. But we all agree on a common mission rather than focusing on our differences. Together, we unleash the entrepreneurial good in people who live in places of conflict. Creating peaceful, forward-thinking opportunities for self-determined entrepreneurs affected by conflict. We take bold risks, create community connections, and flip the view on how wars are won. Through persistence, respect, and creativity, we empower the mindful consumer to manufacture peace. Business, Not Bullets.

“After seven years of serving mindful consumers with products made in conflict areas, we know that peace is the way forward. The new eagle carrying the olive branch represents that we forge ahead together, in peace,” said Griff, Combat Flip Flops CEO and Founder.

Our materials, design and function continue to evolve, bringing comfort and style to the Unarmed Forces. Check ‘em out here.

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Multimillion-Euro Contract: International Customers Orders Air Defence Systems from Rheinmetall

Thursday, October 31st, 2019

Rheinmetall has won an order from an international customer for state-of-the-art air defence systems. The contract, which is now official, is worth a total of around €210 million. Delivery is to be complete by 2022.

Among other items, the order encompasses Skymaster command and control systems, X-TAR 3D radars, Oerlikon Revolver Gun MK3-automatic cannon as well as an ammunition package that includes airburst-capable AHEAD rounds. Spare parts, technical documentation and service support round out the order.

As the world’s leading supplier of comprehensive ground-based air defence solutions, Rheinmetall combines all relevant sensors, effectors, platforms and C4I assets in overarching, scalable networks. This results in highly effective, modularly configurable ground-based air defence systems that assure maximum operational flexibility throughout the military mission spectrum.

www.rheinmetall.com

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Point Blank Vest Saves New York City Police Officer

Thursday, October 31st, 2019

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York City Police Officer Christopher Wintermute responded to a call reference a man acting suspiciously and armed shortly after midnight on October 23rd, 2019. Officer Wintermute was shot in the chest and was saved by his body armor produced by Point Blank Enterprises. Officer Wintermute was treated and released. The body armor credited with the Save is the Alpha Elite series AXIIIA manufactured by Point Blank and issued to Officer Wintermute on November 16, 2017.

New York City Police Department is the largest police department in the world and Point Blank Enterprises has been the contract vendor for concealable and tactical body armor to the New York Police Department since June 9, 2011 and has supplied over 50,000 vests. The Point Blank Alpha Elite series is the most popular model of body armor worn by law enforcement in the country today, including Los Angeles, Miami-Dade, Orlando, San Antonio Police Department’s just to name a few in addition to several Federal law enforcement agencies.

Point Blank Enterprises CEO Daniel Gaston stated, “We are honored to provide personal protection equipment to the Officers of New York City Police Department and over half the other law enforcement agencies in America today. Over 200 law enforcement officers have been shot this year and we have had a record number of Saves, providing a daily reminder why our commitment to protect our first responders is so important.”

www.pointblankenterprises.com

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AeroVironment Receives $5.25 Million Puma 3 AE Contract for US Border Patrol

Thursday, October 31st, 2019

• Award builds on the U.S. Border Patrol’s ongoing use of Puma AE small unmanned aircraft systems for border and homeland security

• U.S. Border Patrol agents rapidly deploy Puma AE anywhere, anytime, in any environment for continuous or on-demand spot surveillance

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2019 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), received a $5,254,912 firm fixed-price contract award for PumaTM 3 AE systems and support equipment on August 8, 2019 for the U.S. Border Patrol, part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Delivery is anticipated by January, 2020.

AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE small unmanned aircraft system is designed for the real-world environment Border Patrol agents operate in. Easy to transport, deploy and operate, the Puma system can be launched from anywhere, at any time, and requires no additional infrastructure, such as runways or launch devices. The AeroVironment Puma flies for hours in the most extreme environments while producing high-resolution, continuous or on-demand spot surveillance of critical land and sea border areas at any time of the day or night. Highly automated and with GPS navigation, the Puma dramatically extends the reach of Border Patrol agents at a fraction of the cost of manned or larger unmanned aircraft.

“Operating on the nation’s front line, U.S. Border Patrol agents deploy the AeroVironment Puma system day or night from a safe distance to scan a border area for activity and then use that information to respond more quickly, more stealthily and with less risk,” said Rick Pedigo, AeroVironment vice president of business development. “Puma takes on the tougher missions in treacherous and dangerous terrain and keeps border agents out of harm’s way. Border Patrol agents pack the system on their vehicles, allowing them to gain an eyes-in-the-sky advantage at a moment’s notice.”

The Puma 3 AE systems will also support humanitarian missions, assisting in the location of individuals in need of aid along difficult-to-reach border areas and responding to natural disasters.

The AeroVironment Puma AE is a fully man-portable unmanned aircraft system designed for land and maritime operations. Capable of landing in water or on land, the all-environment Puma, with its Mantis i45 sensor suite, empowers the operator with extended flight time and a level of imaging capability never before available in the small UAS class.

AeroVironment’s unmanned aircraft systems are uniquely professional grade and proven with more than 1 million operating hours, including in extreme environments and combat operations. As the largest supplier of reconnaissance UAS to the US Department of Defense, AeroVironment offers a family of small and portable UAS that have been protecting soldiers, marines, airmen and special operators in the harshest environments for more than two decades.

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1791 Tactical Kydex Over The Waistband Paddle Hopster

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

Miami, FL, U.S. –1791 Gunleather® proudly presents their 1791 Tactical Kydex Over The Waistband Paddle Holster (TAC Kydex OWB Paddle). This holster is 100% made in the USA in the state of Texas with rounded polished edges and an enlarged opening for easier reholstering.

The TAC Kydex OWB Paddle has adjustable retention and ride height with 4 settings, low, mid-ride, high, and super high making this holster extraordinarily adaptable. The open muzzle design of this holster accommodates firearms with extended threaded barrels, compensators, and longer slide models, as well as a tall sight channel for weapons with suppressor height sights. The RMR Optic cut will also accommodate most pistol optics.

“Our leather holsters have long been known for quality and craftsmanship. As we entered the Kydex market, we approached it the same way…quality and craftsmanship come first. Our Paddle Kydex series holsters were the perfect addition to our line offering something now for every customer,” says Ramiro Romani.

The TAC Kydex OWB Paddle Holster includes a tall sweat-shield and stainless steel hardware for increased corrosion protection to increase the longevity of your holster. The unique T-Blocking standoff is compatible with the included paddle attachment and Bladetech Teklok Mount. This holster allows for multiple carry positions including 3- 5 o’clock and cross-draw and has a +/- (Positive and Reversible) 15 Degree Cant.

1791 Gunleather Holsters are handcrafted one at a time, using reinforced stitching that ensures quality, security, and a lifetime of enjoyment. 1791 Gunleather is an innovative manufacturer that creates multi-fit holster designs to accommodate a wide range of firearms, providing reliability and performance. For further details on 1791 Gunleather visit www.1791gunleather.com.

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First Tactical Chosen for the UK Police National Tactical Uniform Tender

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 28, 2019 — First Tactical has been chosen for the National Tactical Uniform Tender. They will be supplying Tactical Shirts and Trousers predominantly procured for Armed Police Officers. The award was won by the First Tactical Defender series after being trialed alongside a number of other brands as part of the tending process. Provision of this range to Armed Officers further ensures that they have kit and equipment that is fit for purpose and appropriate for the environment that they operate in.

BUILT TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE OTHERS

In addition to this recent UK Police award, the First Tactical Defender series has also been selected for use with other units and is proving to exceed expectations regarding fit, performance and comfort. The Defender Series was designed and built to handle any mission whilst maintaining the professional look needed when on patrol.

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WILDCraft: South Africa, Season One now Streaming Available on Amazon Prime Instant Video

Monday, October 28th, 2019

Columbia, SC, October 24, 2019 – WILDCraft Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Season One, WILDCraft: South Africa, on Amazon Prime Instant Video. Presented by SIG Sauer, the four episodes explore the adventures of four professional outdoor writers experiencing a remote tent camp safari for free-range kudu and other species. It is the first of its kind, reality based, documentary, hunting drama, ever produced explicitly for Amazon Prime Instant Video. Click HERE to watch.

Filmed in 4K Ultra HD on location in South Africa’s Northern Cape, by some of the best videographers in the business, WILDCraft: South Africa is an attempt to capture the true essence of hunting and the camaraderie of the campfire. The cast includes renowned African professional hunter Geoffrey Wayland, Gun Digest Editor Luke Hartle, Petersen’s Hunting contributor Joe Afterburn, talented photographer Alfredo Rico, and freelance outdoor writer Richard Mann.

WILDCraft South Africa is the vision of the series producer and host, Richard Mann who said, “Hunting television has mostly become a venue for want-to-be celebrities looking to pound their chests and become famous. I wanted to capture what hunting was really about and the incredible fellowship that is shared around the hunter’s campfire. I knew Fernando Coelho could capture this on video better than anyone and that Geoffrey Wayland could provide the proper venue. With those two on board, assembling a cast of professional communicators who hunt for the right and real reasons was all that was left.”

Director Fernando Coelho was very excited to be involved with the project. Coelho said, “The concept of the WILDCraft series intrigued me when Richard first mentioned it. I was tired of the traditional hunting shows on television and felt that we could capture what it’s really like to hunt. When we scouted locations in South Africa and I met Geoffrey Wayland from Fort Richmond Safaris, I knew we had the right place to make it happen. After lots of hard work, I feel we accomplished what we set out to do. I also feel people will appreciate the content from the series.”

WILDCraft: South Africa is available streaming direct from Amazon Prime Instant video: watch.amazon.com

Season Two of WILDCraft is now in the pre-production stage and sponsor opportunities are available.

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Introducing the Arisaka Offset Scout Mount and Indexer for the Geissele SMR 416

Monday, October 28th, 2019

The new Arisaka Offset Scout Mount for Geissele SMR 416 handguards screws directly into the threaded inserts on the rail and is designed to allow Surefire Scout lights and Modlite PLH/OKW lights to fit next to NGAL, LA-5/PEQ, AN/PEQ15 and ATPIAL-C laser illuminators.

The Indexer is a continuation of our low profile, minimal control accessories. It features a slim front-to-back profile and slight radius across both faces. Placed between two fingers or at the rear of the hand, it aids in shouldering and controlling the rifle, and also makes for an excellent barricade stop.

Like the Offset Scout Mount, the Indexer screws directly into the threaded inserts on the Geissele SMR 416 handguard.