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Helikon-Tex Rolls Out Its Newest Low-Profile Clothing

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

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It’s no surprise that low-profile garments become more popular year by year as the urban environment becomes the primary scene of tactical operations. Helikon-Tex is keeping up with this trend and has just expanded their Urban Line with the Urban Tactical Hoodie® and Greyman Tactical Jeans®.

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Greyman Tactical Jeans® look just like your everyday jeans, but they also have some of the elements found in this Polish manufacturer’s other tactical pants. That makes them totally low-, yet still action-ready when the need arises.

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With no-less than 9 pockets you’ll be able to have all your EDC and necessary gear by your side, all the while maintaining a low profile. The pant accepts a 50 mm wide belt and the crotch gusset will enable you to move freely and dynamically.

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Urban Tactical Hoodie® is a nod to people who need to be invisible to the crowd during duty, but on the other hand it’s a great choice for those of you who like comfortable and plain-looking clothes for everyday usage.

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Having two inner mesh pockets, you won’t be worried about losing your keys or other belongings and you can be sure this durable hoodie will last for years thanks to the thick and elastic cotton construction.

For more information about the newest and bestselling Helikon-Tex products visit: www.helikon-tex.com

ITS Releases an All-New Slimline Pouch

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

[ARLINGTON, TX, 5/13/2019] Imminent Threat Solutions is proud to release a more versatile solution for general purpose pouches, the ITS Slimline Pouch. It’s perfect for storing pocket-sized items like the ITS EDC Trauma Kit, compasses, cell phones and other electronics. Additionally, with the patent- pending 4-Way Mounting System™, the ITS Slimline can be mounted to virtually any piece of gear.

The fold-over cover of this GP pouch features a webbing pull tab, a 1.5” square section of loop material for affixing hook backed patches and the ability to adjust for items of varying height. Durable elastic is also used for the pouch body to ensure items stay retained inside, no matter how the pouch is mounted.

The patent-pending 4-Way Mounting System™ means the ITS Slimline Pouch can be mounted vertically or horizontally on a belt, vertically through MOLLE webbing and onto backpack straps or other wide items using the attached VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® straps.

Imminent Threat Solutions provides indispensable skill-sets and products to explore your world and prevail against all threats.

For more information on ITS Nylon products, please visit store.itstactical.com/collections/nylon-gear

SureFire SOCOM300-Ti Suppressors Now Shipping

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest — and most innovative —illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the SOCOM300-Ti suppressor is officially in stock and shipping!

The SOCOM300-Ti is an extremely lightweight titanium suppressor optimized for precision-oriented platforms .308 caliber and below (6.5 mm, 6 mm, 5.56). It combines minimal weight and maximum sound attenuation, and is engineered with SureFire’s renowned attention to detail. Weighing a mere 11 ounces, the SOCOM300-Ti is constructed of high-grade titanium. Its front plate, baffles and locking ring are also machined titanium for extreme weight reduction without sacrificing strength.

The SOCOM300-Ti also features SureFire’s innovative Fast Attach® mounting system for minimal and repeatable impact shift, guaranteeing superior accuracy regardless of the number of attach/detach cycles. All SOCOM300-Ti suppressors are test-fired to verify sub-1 MOA group size and point-of-impact shift. The Fast-Attach also allows quick, easy attachment and removal with no tools required, perfect for use on multiple firearms. 

The SOCOM300-Ti can be trusted to deliver tremendous sound, flash and dust signature reduction with virtually non-existent first-round flash, which reduces user detection. SureFire’s stringent standards result in tight tolerances and precision bore concentricity. The SOCOM300-Ti is available in two color choices — Black or Dark Earth. Built for consistent performance and a long service life, every SureFire suppressor is proudly made in the USA.

www.surefire.com/socom-300-titanium-fast-attach-suppressor

Kirk Whatley Joins Samson Manufacturing Sales Team

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

Keene, NH — Samson Manufacturing’s sales team announces the addition of Kirk Whatley as Strategic Accounts Manager. An industry veteran, Kirk will be responsible for increasing Samson’s brand and product awareness with strategic distributors, retailers, and law enforcement markets.

Kirk has been involved in the shooting sports for over 40 years, and has been involved in two tier distribution and direct sales for over 35 years. Kirk is a frequent speaker at many pro-2nd Amendment functions and has been awarded The Second Amendment Foundation’s “Defender of Liberty” award. He is also an NRA certified instructor and Range Safety Officer.

Dave Biggers, Samson’s Director of Sales and Marketing said of the announcement, “We are pleased to add Kirk Whatley to our sales team and expect great things from him.”

Kirk can be reached at kwhatley@samson-mfg.com.

TYR Tactical To Exhibit At SOFIC

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

TYR Tactical® is proud to announce our participation in #SOFIC 2019 on May 20-23, 2019 in Booth 1247 and experience the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom in Booth P701.  Want to set-up a meeting? Email us at info@tyrtactical.com.

What is the Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom:

TYR Tactical® creates Mission-Adaptable Gear and understands that one has to spend a tremendous amount of time and resources on R&D – making sure that the feel, comfort and ergonomics of our products are right for our customers. The Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom is a 44’ trailer designed to travel across the country to showcase the complete breadth of our products and offer a hands-on experiences with Pouches, Body Armor, Belts, Revere K9™ Products and Huron™ Clothing & Packs. Guests will also have a chance to view products before their release and provide feedback on existing products.

BE Meyers & Co Exhibiting During SOFIC 2019

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

May 14, 2019 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. will be exhibiting during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) at the Embassy Suites in Bayside Ballroom 1, across the sky bridge from the Tampa Convention Center, on May 21-23, 2019. Show attendees are invited to visit B.E. Meyers & Co. to see the MAWL® family of weapon lasers; the IZLID® series of IR and SWIR laser pointers/illuminators; the GLARE® RECOIL (LA-22/U) Hail and Warning laser system; and the BOARS®-M2 optics and accessories rail for the M2 platform. B.E. Meyers & Co. will also be displaying their new M2A1F threaded flash hider for the General Dynamics M2A1 heavy machine gun.

To schedule a meeting with the B.E. Meyers & Co. Team during SOFIC 2019, please email info@bemeyers.com.

www.bemeyers.com

Wild Things Shadow Watch Kit at Warrior Expo West

Monday, May 13th, 2019

Visit Wild Things, booth 838, at Warrior Expo West, May 14-15, to see the Shadow Watch Kit and the Rescue Jacket FR-GT.

The Shadow Watch Kit provides a user-configurable layering system to achieve a wide range of comfort, stealth, and protection to defeat the elements and the enemy. Mobile or static, cold or wet, mountain or valley floor – the Shadow Watch Kit provides the utmost in performance when environments become uncertain.

Wild Things Rescue Jacket FR-GT is made of GORE® PYRAD® waterproof/windproof/breathable flame resistant (FR) fabric. Keeping users protected from the elements and flash and flame. This technical hard shell is designed to be worn over armor with easy access to kit, comm’s and easy donning and doffing.

Team SIG’s Max Michel Continues to Dominate in Carry Optics at the 2019 Magnus Cup

Sunday, May 12th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (May 10, 2019) –SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG Captain, Max Michel for his first-place finish in the Carry Optics Division at the 2019 Magnus Sports Cup held May 1-5, 2019 at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range in Washington, Utah. 

“It’s great to see Max continue his win streak in the Carry Optics Division, and do it with the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO3MAX Optic,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer, and Executive Vice President Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “Max was not only the fastest shooter at the Magnus Cup within his division, but one of the most accurate shooters amongst all 450 competitors as well.  His determination to continually better his performance in carry optics, and dedication to his training shows in the results, and his continued wins for Team SIG.”

To claim his first place finish at the 2019 Magnus Sports Cup, Max competed through 17 courses of fire using his P320X5, the soon to be released ROMEO3MAX open reflex sight, and SIG SAUER 9mm, 147 grain, Match Elite Competition Ammunition. 

“This was the first ever Magnus Cup and it did not disappoint.  The match challenged all of the physical and technical skills an IPSC shooter would need to possess in order to be at the top of their game,” added Michel.  “My gear ran perfectly.  The SIG Match Elite Ammunition was extremely accurate, and my ROMEO3MAX optic continues to turn heads because of my performance, and my P320X5 ran beautifully.  I’m really proud to say that everything that helped me take first in the Carry Optics Division was a SIG SAUER product.”

The soon to be released ROMEO3MAX is a compact, open reflex sight featuring a 30mm Max round lens design for superior field-of-view, a special red-notch filter for a vivid red dot and unrivaled optical clarity, 6 MOA dot size for rapid target engagement, twelve illumination intensity levels, MOTAC activation, and up to 20,000 hours of runtime.  The sight is machined from aircraft grade aluminum in a matte black finish, with a side-loading battery tray, and waterproof (IPX-7 rated).

The SIG SAUER Match Elite Pistol Competition Ammunition used by Max Michel at the 2019 Magnus Sport Cup is available for purchase at sigsauer.com/store.