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IWA 19 – Winter Overboot by 5.45 Design

Friday, March 8th, 2019

5.45 Design is a Russian company specializing in soldier systems. Not only do they manufacture clothing, helmets and armor, they also make small arms components. Everything I looked at was made in Russia from brand name materials and not only exhibited high quality, but were also well thought out.

At IWA they concentrated on clothing and helmets, but I wanted to share something that isn’t readily available from other manufacturers; their winter overboot. Insulated with Primaloft, it will take a wearer in a standard boot down to -10 deg C.

The step-in design extends up to the knee.

It features two shock cords at the ankle and one at the top for fit adjustment.

A zipper at the rear makes donning and doffing a simple affair.

On the sole is non slip material.

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INVISIO Awarded GSA Status and Contract in the US

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

INVISIO has been awarded GSA status and a Schedule 84 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the procurement arm of the federal government. The IDIQ contract allows federal, state and local government entities to quickly and efficiently purchase INVISIO equipment at pre-negotiated terms and conditions.
The contract was effective starting January 25, 2019 and the GSA contract number is 47QSWA19D0031. It is valid for 5 years with potential of three five-year options to follow.
The GSA Multiple Award Schedule 84 is the culmination of a rigorous solicitation process in which the GSA carefully evaluates companies to determine their capability for providing products to the government. The assessment analyzes a variety of a corporation’s capabilities, including organizational structure, performance history, customer satisfaction, and other source selection criteria.
In awarding INVISIO a GSA Schedule 84 contract, the US federal government has determined that the company is recognized as a preferred vendor and is fully authorized to conduct business directly with government agencies.
“We are very pleased to have successfully negotiated an agreement with GSA in the US. As a qualified GSA contract-holder we can now target our hearing protection and tactical communication products directly to all federal, state and local law enforcement agencies” said Ray Clarke, Head of INVISIO Communications Inc. “We will be able to reach even more government organizations by marketing and selling our products though this GSA schedule. I believe this could be a game changer for us in the US market”.
The five-year IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contract, with potential of three five-year options to follow, was officially awarded on January 25 under GSA schedule 84, Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Fire, Rescue, Emergency/Disaster Response – 426 1G-Miscellaneous Non-Personal Law Enforcement Equipment.
“INVISIO Communication and hearing protection systems are world leading and ensures a good hearing protection while allowing the user to communicate in all environments with maintained situational awareness in extreme environments.
Since we opened our own company INVISIO Communications Inc in the US in early 2017, it has been one of our key priorities to have our own GSA schedule so that US government buyers can make purchases easily through our GSA contract.
I congratulate our US team with this great achievement” said Lars Højgård Hansen, CEO of INVISIO.

www.invisio.com

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Blaser Promotes Christian Socher and Hires Industry Veteran Jason Evans as CEO of Blaser USA

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

San Antonio, Texas (March 6, 2019) – The Blaser Group has promoted Christian Socher to the Head of Sales and CEO of Blaser GmbH. After almost seven years as CEO of Blaser USA, Socher is returning to Germany to lead the global sales efforts of Blaser GmbH.

Industry Veteran Jason Evans has been hired as the new CEO of Blaser USA. In this role, Evans will be responsible for all aspects of Blaser USA’s business and will work closely with Socher to ensure a seamless transition.

“It has been an honor to serve as CEO of Blaser USA,” said Socher. “While I will miss running this division and living in Texas, I am excited about my new role as Head of Sales and CEO of Blaser GmbH and once again living in my home country. Blaser is poised for growth on a global scale, and Jason and I will work together to ensure a smooth transition here in the U.S.”

“The Blaser USA portfolio of companies – Blaser, Mauser, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, John Rigby and Minox – are well-known and highly-regarded brands, and I am excited to be leading the business as CEO of Blaser USA,” said Evans. “The company’s German rifle, shotgun, and optic lines are known for their exceptional quality. These brands have a tremendous following in Europe and a growing customer base here in the U.S. I look forward to working with the Blaser team and our retail partners to increase consumer demand and continue to grow market share.”

Evans brings more than 25 years of experience in the hunting and shooting sports to his role at Blaser USA. Prior to joining Blaser, he served as Director of Sales and Marketing for Hogue, was Vice President of Sales and Product Development for Weatherby, and spent 13 years in various roles at Benelli USA, ultimately serving as the company’s Vice President of Product Development.

www.blaser-usa.com

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Samson Manufacturing Exhibiting at IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg, Germany

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

KEENE, NH –Samson Manufacturing will be exhibiting at the 46th IWA OutdoorClassics 2019, from Friday, March 8 through Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremburg, Germany.

Samson invites enthusiasts from the international hunting and shooting sports, the security industries, and interested media to come by booth #9-519 to see what’s new from Samson for 2019. Representatives from Samson will be on hand to showcase many of the new products being released at the show.

IWA OutdoorClassics is the leading international trade fair for hunting and shooting sports, outdoor equipment and civilian and official security needs. Since 1974 IWA has been bringing together manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers, mail order companies, official agencies, and representatives of the trade press from over 100 nations, making this a truly international event.

For additional information about Samson Manufacturing, visit the Samson website at www.samson-mfg.com or email esales@samson-mfg.com.

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ASE UTRA: Data Sheets for the New DUAL Suppressors

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

As promised last week, here are the datasheets and pictures for the new suppressor models which will be displayed at Enforce Tac and IWA.

You could say they feature a flow through design and they are the result of a long product development project and are the best models we have ever developed for assault rifles.

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The DUAL556-BL model features minimal ( less than 10% ) addition in bolt carrier speed across different 5.56 weapon types and barrel lengths. The higher end of 20% is only see with extremely short barreled weapons such as the HK G36C with less than 9″ barrel. On this weapon the more traditional suppressor types have 40-50% increase. Data sheet is available at Ase Utra DUAL 556-BL suppressor.

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The DUAL762-BL model features c. 5-20% increase across different barrel lenths and weapon types. Data sheet is available at Ase Utra DUAL762-BL suppressor.

Why do they not feature 0% addition on all weapons and barrel lengths? This would greatly compromise not only the sound suppression but also flash suppression on these compact suppressor models.

Due to the design they also feature reduced first round flash and virtual elimination of the muzzle flash on the following rounds.

They are manufactured from 300 series stainless steel and feature a very robust construction.

The DUAL556-BL can pass the U.S. SOCOM Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) tender stress test requirement with an eight 30 round magazine cycle with a specific rate of fire.

The suppressors feature our proven BoreLock mounting system, a simple but very secure mounting system that also allows easy suppressor removal after extended firing. The mounting system does not allow the fouling to enter beyond the tapered alignment surface.

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KDH Defense Systems Awarded $29.9 Million Delivery Order from the US Army

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

Eden, NC, March 4, 2019 – KDH Defense Systems, Inc. (“KDH”), a leading manufacturer of American-made, high-performance protective solutions, today announced it has been awarded a $29.9 million delivery order from the U.S. Army Contracting Command to produce the Modular Scalable Vest (“MSV”) Gen II System.

“Once again, we thank the U.S. Army for the trust they have placed in us. Keeping our protectors safe with the best protection remains our #1 priority and all of us, both at KDH Defense and Armor Express, stand ready to support all customers and their mission-critical requirements,” stated Jim Henderson, Chief Executive Officer. “We are continuing to invest in our business, leverage manufacturing capacity at both locations, and expand our partner network to enhance delivery times and improve innovation. 2019 is going to be a great year for our Company and we look forward to exceeding the needs of the U.S. Armed Forces, the various Federal agencies we work with, all First Responders, as well as our distribution partners across the world.”

This most recent delivery order is part of the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (“ID/IQ”) contract the Company previously announced in September 2018 – Contract #W91-CRB-15-D-0021. Production will be done at the Company’s Eden, North Carolina manufacturing facility.

The Army MSV-GEN II includes both Tactical and Concealable Vest components. It can be worn over the soldier’s uniform and features Concealable Components inserted into the Tactical Carrier. The Concealable Components contain the soft ballistic panels for the MSV-GEN II and can be removed from the Tactical Carrier and worn separately as a complete Concealable Vest. This vest system can be easily transformed to a Tactical or Concealable carrier depending on mission requirements.

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UK Firm Supplies Slash Resistant Clothing To Protect Public Facing Professionals From Knives

Monday, March 4th, 2019

The company’s key objective is to protect police, prison and security officers, and to reduce the number of knife and workplace violence related injuries.

UK based PPSS Group has recently seen record sales for their SlashPRO® Slash Resistant Clothing brand, offering tested, certified and reliable levels of cut resistance.

Poverty and social exclusion, religious and political extremism, drugs, social media as well as serious mental illnesses have all been blamed for the global rise of knife crime.

The news of individuals grabbing a kitchen knife and causing serious harm and injury to others has become a rather normal daily occurrence today.

Knives have recently also become the weapon of choice for many so called “lone-wolf” attackers due to the low planning required to conduct a knife attack whether against an individual or mass group.

Homeland security agencies, such as police, prison, border control, immigration and customs units, as well as private security companies from around the world have now turned to the firm to purchase garments protecting their officers from such weapon.

SlashPRO® Slash Resistant Clothing is made from 100% Cut-Tex® PRO, a highly acclaimed, cut resistant fabric made in Great Britain. According to the manufacturer the fabric is comfortable to wear, skin friendly and Latex free.

The company’s CEO, Robert Kaiser said: “Slashing dangers are now relatively frequent for these workers and it is has become a realistic and daily occupational risk. The cutting of an artery or blood vessel can cause rapid blood loss, shock and even fatality, and it is our mission to protect professionals at risk, with a range of easy-to-wear, slash resistant clothing.”

“There are men and women out there who have made a professional choice in their lives to protect other human beings, facilities, venues, events and infrastructure from the bad guys”

“We at PPSS Group genuinely believe those men and women have the moral and legal right to be equipped appropriately, and slash resistant clothing is appropriate and ultimately can save valuable lives”.

SlashPRO® Slash Resistant Clothing can purchased directly through the company’s online shop: www.slash-pro.com

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Global Ordnance LLC and GRAND POWER Announce Partnership

Monday, March 4th, 2019

For Immediate Release
(2/28/19)

Global Ordnance LLC and GRAND POWER announce Partnership, Global Ordnance is the exclusive supplier of GRAND POWER Firearms to the U.S., beginning March 12th, 2019.

Global Ordnance LLC and GRAND POWER has worked together since 2014 on multiple defense projects, including supplying the U.S. Military with pistols and heavy machine guns. They recently partnered with Global Ordnance in adapting GRAND POWER’s existing STRIBOG design to meet the US Army’s Sub Compact Weapon System (SCWS), which is one of six down selectees and is pending award by the U.S. Army. Global Ordnance LLC is now partnering with GRAND POWER for commercial opportunities in the U.S. and will be the exclusive importer of GRAND POWER firearms into the United States.

This includes the following models: STRIBOG SP9A1, K100, K100 X-Trim, P1, P11, P1 Ultra, Q100, Q1S, X-Calibur, P45, P45L, XP45, P40, P40L, XP40, K22S, K22 X-Trim, P380, CP 380, & LP 380. GRAND POWER firearms feature a Rotating Barrel to improve accuracy and reduce recoil. Each pistol delivered by Global Ordnance will feature 3 magazines

The Global Ordnance improved STRIBOG SP9A1, will feature an upgrade to the currently available on the U.S. market SP9A1s. The Global Ordnance model will feature a non-reciprocating charging handle and three magazines. The handle reduces recoil and allows for eliminating the risk of anything getting snagged on the charging handle; a modification which at the same time provides a safety improvement. *Arm brace not included

Global Ordnance is working with GRAND POWER to introduce new firearms for the U.S. market. GRAND POWER is located in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. GRAND POWER has a current portfolio of more than 40 different models of pistols in all common pistol caliber (.22, .32ACP, .380ACP, 9mm Makarov, 9mm Luger, 9x21mm, .357Mag, .40SW, .45ACP and 10mm). GRAND POWER has been making firearms for 17 years and currently exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. Global Ordnance and GRAND POWER are both ISO certified. Global Ordnance and GRAND POWER are confident that teaming together, they can bring the best value and quality firearms to the American gun enthusiast.

Global Ordnance is performing customer service and warranty support for the U.S. market.

For more information on these products, visit: www.globalordnance.com or call 941-549-8388.

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