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ZEV Technologies Small Frame

Monday, October 1st, 2018

ZEV Technologies is proud to announce the much-anticipated release of their Small Frame rifle. With over three years in development and thousands of rounds of rigorous testing, the ZEV Small Frame rifle has finally been perfected and ready for market.

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Designed with the firepower of a large frame caliber in an AR15 sized package, the ZEV Small Frame delivers long range capability at a fraction of the size of its larger counterpart. Chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor, with ballistic advantages over the .308 when shooting longer distances, this rifle is a perfect choice for both hunting and PSR style shooting when reaching out farther matters to you.

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Never one to follow, ZEV Technologies decided on a different approach to the Small Frame. As VP of Marketing, Dave Roberts puts it “Creating a large caliber, small frame rifle was not good enough for ZEV. Others have been in development for years but had not yet come to market. We wanted a rifle that was not just smaller and lighter, but one that would go the distance. As in 1,000+ yards distance, consistently and reliably. One that would stand out from the others. We went back to the drawing board many times before getting it right. We are confident that the ZEV Small Frame is second to none.”

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Manufactured from the same high-quality billet 7075-T651 aluminum offered in their billet line of receiver sets and rifles, the impeccable quality and finish work is apparent down to the smallest detail. The free-floating extended length hand guard installs directly to the integrated rail base on the upper receiver to enhance rigidity and gives the rifle a unique, streamlined profile. A custom 20” 416R stainless steel fluted heavy barrel by Noveske is topped off with a SureFire muzzle break for added recoil reduction, while a custom tuned gas and buffer system keeps the rifle cycling smoothly, ejecting spent rounds consistently and aids with recoil reduction. Ambidextrous operating controls for the safety selector, bolt release, magazine release and slide lock charging handle make this rifle shooter friendly. Featuring a ZEV exclusive flat face AR Gold trigger in sniper gray, outfitted with Magpul furniture and 20 round PMAG, the only thing missing is your optic.

The ZEV Small Frame is available now on their website and through their network of distributors.

www.zevtechnologies.com/zev-tech-small-frame-rifle

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Jared Ogden Joins Propper as New Brand Ambassador

Monday, October 1st, 2018

St. Charles, MO – Former Navy SEAL and reality television star Jared Ogden has joined Propper International as a Brand Ambassador.

Ogden graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2004 and later graduated from BUD/S Class 265 and became a Navy SEAL. He was Active Duty for eight years, during which time he deployed four times and received the Combat Action Ribbon and Bronze Star with “V” for Valor.

In 2012, Ogden left Active Duty and contracted within the defense industry for three years before representing the Special Operations Community as a contestant on National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska for two seasons. He is currently an advisor to Senator Johnny Isakson (Georgia) and sits on his Service Academy Selection Committee.

“We are honored to have Jared aboard as a Brand Ambassador,” said John Negrau, VP, Marketing & eCommerce for Propper. “The wealth of experience and charisma he brings will help our customers get to know the brand even better.”

In 2015, Ogden co-founded St. Louis-based Triumph Systems, known for their Pivotal Trainer® and Threat Down® bleeding targets, and currently serves as CEO.

“As a St. Louis resident and business owner, it’s great to work with a local company that has such a rich history serving the US military,” said Ogden. “Their commitment to serving those who serve speaks volumes about the focus of the company.”

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CORDURA Brand Launches New Website with Fabric Sourcing Experience in Mind

Sunday, September 30th, 2018

WICHITA, KS – September 25, 2018 – INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand announces the launch of its redesigned website, which features several new interactive tools designed to make sourcing CORDURA® fabrics easier than ever before. A fabric technology explorer allows users to search for CORDURA® fabrics to meet their specific needs, and a mill locator helps identify relevant fabric suppliers and sources for fabric samples.

“One of our biggest goals for the design of the new website was to create a seamless and intuitive user experience that promotes both inspiration and education for our value chain partners and prospective customers about how to integrate head-to-toe CORDURA® fabrics into their offerings.” said Mallory Faust, digital marketing manager at CORDURA® brand. “The development of these tools was heavily influenced by conversations with our customers about what inspires their fabric sourcing decisions.”

In addition to the fabric technology explorer and mill locator, the new site also offers focus pages with technical fabric information curated to help educate designers of military/tactical equipment, workwear, footwear, bags/packs, motorcycle gear, and active/outdoor apparel about relevant CORDURA® fabric options by end-use.

“As we continue to evolve our brand, we want to ensure that innovation through collaboration remains at the forefront of our mission. The redesign of our website helps us better connect to our brand customer and mill audience, making working with our technologies easier than ever before,” said Cindy McNaull, global CORDURA® brand and marketing director. “In addition to better servicing our supply chain partners, we are excited to launch our new blog that embodies the Live DurableTM ethos for a broader, consumer-based audience.”

The blog features the latest product reviews, seasonal trend gear guides, and key customer spotlights.

To explore the new CORDURA® brand website, visit www.cordura.com.

OpticsPlanet, Inc Adds Rosco Manufacturing

Friday, September 28th, 2018

September 27th, 2018: Rosco Manufacturing; an American manufacturer of high quality gun barrels is proud to announce that OpticsPlanet, Inc. will now be offering the Bloodline and Purebred barrel families available for purchase directly on their website www.OpticsPlanet.com.

Founded in 2000, OpticsPlanet, Inc. is the leading online destination for technical and high-performance gear. OpticsPlanet, Inc. serves demanding enthusiasts and professionals who are passionate about their jobs, serious about their recreation and devoted to their service. OpticsPlanet.com, a leading online retailer, offers over 1 million items from over 3,800 brands in over 500 specialty categories including military and hunting gear.

In 2018, the company was recognized for the 12th straight year by Internet Retailer Magazine as one of the top 200 e-retailers in the United States.

OpticsPlanet, Inc. has also been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 5,000 fastest growing companies in the country and the Better Business Bureau has ranked them as A+.

“We are very excited to offer Rosco Manufacturing’s line of high quality barrels in our product catalog. We have heard about their quality in the OEM space for years and with the expansion into direct end user products, we think our passionate customers will appreciate the hard-use precision rifle barrels at great prices!” – Alex Royzen, Director of Supply Chain Management at OpticsPlanet, Inc.

Effective immediately OpticsPlanet will be offering Rosco Manufacturing’s entire barrel line on their website.

To see the Rosco barrels in action click here: Rosco videos For more information on Rosco Manufacturing and their products go to www.RoscoManufacturing.com

XTech Tactical Responds to Frivolous Lawsuit brought by Century Arms

Friday, September 28th, 2018

September 27th, 2018

Mesa, AZ – In response to the frivolous lawsuit, Civil Action No. 9:18cv-81295 (S.D. FL), brought by Century International Arms, Inc.

XTech Tactical® will not relent its inherent and obvious rights to sell what is known to the market as the MAG47™. The complaint filed against XTech Tactical® contains a baseless claim of trade dress which is clearly an attempt to intimidate a much smaller and younger business.

XTech Tactical® was founded on and operates with the highest level of integrity and is extremely confident in its position. Furthermore, it is important to the company to set the precedent that it will not lay down to baseless threats, regardless of another entity’s size. XTech Tactical® has been preparing for the likelihood of a lawsuit since January of 2018 when Century Arms first sent a demand letter to Molded Devices, Inc., the manufacturer of the MAG47™.

Before XTech Tactical® begins the development or redevelopment of any product, it exhaustively studies the existence of preexisting intellectual property. During the research related to the MAG47™ project, it was discovered that no one controlling the US Palm brand owned any patents, proprietary designs, or other valid intellectual property related to US Palm’s AK47 rifle magazines.

The XTech Tactical® MAG47™ currently available in two configurations on www.xtechtactical.com is quickly being established as the single greatest US Made AK47 magazine in history. MSRP on the magazines range from $26.95-29.95. The company obsessively studied consumer feedback and requests related to the ideal AK47 magazine. From that study and substantial engineering effort came what is now, the MAG47™. XTech Tactical® strives and will always strive to be the leading company in the industry when it comes to hearing its customers’ and potential customers’ voices.

XTech Tactical® is co-title sponsoring Red Oktober in Utah October 6-7th and will also be exhibiting for the first time at SHOT Show booth 4164.

About XTech Tactical, LLC:

In 2013, XTech Tactical was formed by firearms enthusiasts to develop revolutionary firearms accessories for modern rifles and other small arms.

The founding members bring over 50 years of combined product development, design-for-manufacturing, and quality control experience. Collectively they are listed on over 35 US and International Patents, and have been part of taking hundreds of products from concept through production.

We believe in making the best products possible for our customers whether civilian, agency or military. The company strives to lead the industry in innovation, customer service, and hearing our customers’ voices.

Giving Back

We offer a 10% discount for all active duty US soldiers, veterans, and law enforcement that register on our website. We also have corporately partnered with Trident True (tridenttrue.org) to give back to some of our country’s heroes, our combat veterans. We will be offering special edition products to benefit the cause, while also assisting Trident True through financial support, exposure, and offering individual veterans unique experiences. Please take a moment and check out their website for more information. Trident True will also be at the XTech Tactical® booth at Red Oktober along with some great American heroes!

RailScales PEQ – LEAF Fixed Iron Sight In-Stock at Milspec Retail

Friday, September 28th, 2018

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The all-new RailScales PEQ – LEAF® Fixed Iron Sight just arrived in-stock at Milspec Retail. The PEQ – LEAF® is a fixed adjustable front sight that attaches to picatinny rail systems. It was specifically designed to decrease the mounting footprint of the AN/PEQ15 ATPIAL series laser on the MK18 Mod 1/CQBR weapon system using the Daniel Defense® RIS II Rail (P/N:DD-8020, NSN: 1005-01-548-138). Currently, the issued Knight’s Armament Company® MK18 front sight (P/N:99051, NSN: 1005-01-473-1410) is used with an PEQ/ATPIAL series laser, which creates ergonomic and functional issues. In addition, 12 o’clock rail space for optimally mounting illumination/laser pressure pads is greatly diminished. Using the KAC MK18 front sight also creates IR splash from both the illuminator and the laser apertures which greatly increases the users IR signature. The PEQ – LEAF® eliminates both of these problems by mounting in front of and underneath the PEQ unit with almost no perceivable footprint.

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Available in very limited supply with up to a 1 year lead time before our next re-stock due to government purchases. Full spec sheet can be found here.

PURCHASE HERE: www.milspecretail.com/product/firearm-accessories/railscales-leaf-fixed-iron-sight-for-atpial-peq-15-la5

Ellen Pucciarelli Appointed As VP Of Operational Medicine Consultants

Friday, September 28th, 2018

Richmond, Virginia – Friday, 28 September 2018

Operational Medicine Consultants officially announced today the appointment of Ellen Pucciarelli to the role of vice president, effective 1 October 2018. Ms. Pucciarelli advances to this position after serving as the company’s operations manager since January, 2018.

Ellen joined OMC from Graham Combat Training Company of Stanwood, WA, where she filled a similar role from 2013 through the end of 2017. Prior to that, she spent a decade as a managing partner in a company that supplied equipment to martial arts studios across the eastern United States. Her experience in supporting the mission of U.S. government and military organizations goes back to the beginning of her professional career in 1996, when she began working for DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency).

“Ellen’s skillful management of the complex administrative and logistical requirements of our organization was a key factor in the significant growth we experienced over the last several months,” said Dr. Jason Welch, M.D., founder and president of OMC. “We are confident that, in her new role as vice president, she will bring the same focus and expertise to bear on meeting our company’s strategic goals that she did on our day-to- day operational needs.”

While many of the responsibilities that come with this promotion are not entirely new to Ms. Pucciarelli, she is looking forward to taking a greater role in shaping the culture and course of the company.

“I was excited to join the team at Operational Medicine Consultants because I felt strongly about their mission,” said Pucciarelli. “While this advancement comes with a lot

of new responsibilities and challenges, I am excited to now be in a position to help drive the overall direction of the company as we pursue even greater opportunities. It is especially gratifying to work with a team that puts such trust in me and my vision.”

Operational Medicine Consultants, LLC is a Richmond, VA based, veteran-owned small business that provides tactical medicine training, medical control and direction, and other specialized, medical-related educational services to military and government organizations of the U.S. and friendly foreign nations. The OMC training cadre is largely comprised of former special operations medics with extensive experience in patient care in austere and high-risk environments around the globe.

Since 2011, OMC has discreetly provided expert medical guidance for numerous military and government clients domestically and abroad. OMC offers Paramedic and EMT recertification, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, CPR and TCCC certifications and has a host of operational medicine online CME and CEU courses at www.opmedconsultants.com/adept.

They can be reached through their website at www.opmedconsultants.com.

The United States Marine Corps has awarded Provengo, LLC the Military Ski System (MSS) contract for a total value of up to $9,085,675

Friday, September 28th, 2018

Provengo in conjunction with Serket will be providing the MSS which consists of Skis and Bindings. In direct response to the USMC requirement, the MSS conforms at a minimum to the following specifications:

Provides adequate flotation for an individual and gear up to 300 pounds.

The skis shall have a combined weight of no more than 7lbs

The bindings shall have a combined weight of no more than 7lbs.

The ski binding shall offer either a lock down heel or telemark heel for downhill skiing as well as an unlocked heel for uphill climbing and touring on rolling terrain.

The ski binding shall be universal and be able to fit all types of boots in the Marine Corps inventory (Vapor Barrier and Intense Cold Weather Boots).

The binding shall allow Marines to utilize “free heel” diagonal movement techniques.

Provengo is a provider of personal, operational, tactical and life style equipment. Provengo offers Military/Federal/LE/First Responder end-user discounts at www.provengo.com