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SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX System Featured in Black Rifle Coffee’s April “Big Game Giveaway”

Sunday, April 14th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 12, 2019) –SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce it has partnered with Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) for the April “Big Game Giveaway.” This month long sweepstakes features a complete award-winning SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX System including a SIERRA3BDX 6.5-20x52mm riflescope, KILO3000 BDX Rangefinder Binoculars, and an ALPHA2 Mount. The total “Big Game Giveaway” package is valued at over $2,500.

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX System combines traditional hunting equipment with technology. BDX™ is a fully integrated rangefinder and riflescope system that utilizes Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Bluetooth™ to calculate and illuminate the exact holdover dot for the perfect shot. BDX™ is simple, fast, and intuitive – just connect the dot. The SIG BDX app is free and available for Android or iOS devices.

The BRCC/SIG SAUER “Big Game Giveaway” runs through April 30, 2019, and there’s no purchase necessary to enter.  For full contest rules, terms, and conditions visit blackriflecoffee.com. 

Team SIG’s Horner and Miculek Take Home National Titles at SIG SAUER Multi-Gun Nationals Hosted by USPSA

Saturday, April 13th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 10, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG professional shooters Daniel Horner and Lena Miculek for their National Championship titles at the 2019 USPSA SIG SAUER Multi-Gun Nationals held April 3rd – 7th at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida. The 2019 USPSA SIG SAUER Multi-Gun Nationals had 180 individuals competing through twelve stages scored equally for speed and accuracy ranging from 5 to 425 yards.

To claim the Tactical Optics Division National Champion title, Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner used the SIG SAUER P320X5 pistol with SIG SAUER Match Elite Pistol 9mm Competition Ammunition for the pistol stages. Horner used the SIG SAUER M400 rifle with a SIG SAUER Electro-Optics TANGO6 1-6x24mm riflescope, SIG SAUER Match Elite 223 Rem, FMJ Elite Ball 223 Rem, and Varmint Hunting 223 Rem long range ammunitions for the rifle stages of the competition. For long range shooting Horner utilized the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics KILO2400 Rangefinder. This is Horner’s 11th USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals Title. Horner had previously competed as a soldier representing the U.S. Army’s Marksmanship Unit (USAMU).  

“This win was particularly special to me because it was my first time competing at the USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals as a member of Team SIG,” began Horner. “Heading into the three day competition I had two goals, first to bring home a win for Team SIG, and second to showcase the elite performance of the wide range of SIG SAUER products. I am pleased that I achieved both goals and I will continue to prove through competition that SIG SAUER is the leader in the industry for firearms, optics, and ammunition.”  

To claim the Ladies Open Division National Champion title, Team SIG professional shooter Lena Miculek used the SIG SAUER P320X5 with a ROMEO1 Optic, and SIG SAUER Match Elite Pistol 9mm Competition Ammunition for the pistol stages. Miculek used the SIG SAUER M400 rifle with a ROMEO3 optic, and Match Elite 223 Rem, FMJ Elite Ball 223 Rem, and Varmint Hunting 223 Rem ammunitions for the rifle stages of the competition. For long range shooting Miculek also utilized the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics KILO2400 Rangefinder.

“For my first competition of the year I couldn’t be happier with my results,” added Miculek. “Winning the Ladies Open Division title at the USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals was one of the goals I had sent for myself this season, and it comes as a result of dedication to my training and the reliability, accuracy, and performance of my SIG SAUER equipment.”

Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc., continued, “Daniel and Lena’s results at the 2019 USPSA SIG SAUER Multi-Gun Nationals are truly outstanding, and both of them are competing at the top of their game for Team SIG. Throughout the competition they put SIG products through the paces under intense circumstances and proved they can go the distance and win.”

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics TANGO6 1-6x24mm riflescope, ROMEO1, ROMEO3, KILO2400 Rangefinder, and SIG SAUER Ammunition used by Horner and Miculek in the 2019 USPSA SIG SAUER Multi-Gun Nationals are available for purchase online at sigsauer.com/store. 

Adaptive Tactical Exhibits Popular Accessories and Kits at the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Thursday, April 11th, 2019

Visit Adaptive Tactical at the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, Booth 4307

Adaptive Tactical will display their growing line of stocks, magazine kits, barrels, shell carriers, and takedown packs during the 148th annual NRA sponsored civilian firearms show.

Nampa, Idaho (April 2019) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, will be exhibiting at booth 4307, alongside Copper Basin and Adaptive Graphx, during the 148th Annual National Rifle Association (NRA) Meeting & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 26 – 28, 2019.

Adaptive Tactical’s accessories and kits are designed around some of the most popular rifle and shotgun models for sport and home defense. The Tac-Hammer TK22 Takedown Stock for the factory Ruger® 10/22 Takedown rifle enhances the highly popular rifle with an M4-style stock with a pistol grip and adjustable length-of-pull. Easy to self-install, the Tac-Hammer TK22 Takedown Stock delivers portability and versatility while improving performance. In addition, Adaptive Tactical offers a Charger Takedown Stock and full-length Ruger 10/22 rifle stock in a variety of finishes, plus Tac-Hammer barrels and barrel/rail combos.

The SideWinder Venom kits transform Mossberg® 12 gauge 500/88 or 590 shotguns into a mag-fed system in both box kits and rotary kits. For the AR aficionados, Adaptive Tactical offers the EX Performance adjustable stocks which provide relief from shooting fatigue and reduced recoil in a high-impact, polymer construction platform.

For 2019, Adaptive Tactical introduces the EX Performance Tactical Light Forend for the Remington® 870 12-gauge and the Mossberg 500 & 88, 590 and 590M 12-gauge pump shotguns. This easy-to-install 300-lumen tactical flashlight seamlessly integrates into the forend body. For home defense, this tactical light offers hours of run time and an easy-to-reach, ambidextrous on/off button and three illumination settings: Momentary On, Constant On, and Rapid Strobe.

“The annual NRA show is a great opportunity for Adaptive Tactical to meet our customers,” said Gary Cauble, director of sales and marketing for Adaptive Tactical. “The feedback we receive from our end-users provides us with valuable insight shaping the products we create to fit specific needs, like the EX Performance Tactical Light. It is a perfect addition to a home defense Remington or Mossberg pump shotguns where a low light scenario demands a tool like our integrated forend light.”

For more information on Adaptive Tactical, visit www.adaptivetactical.com or “Like” us on Facebook and “Follow” us on Instagram.

US Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons Team Earns Top Honor at 2019 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship

Thursday, April 11th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 11, 2019) –SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce the conclusion of the Second Annual SIG Relentless Warrior Championship.  On Saturday, March 30, 2019, ninety cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Texas A&M, and the Merchant Marine Academy competed in the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire.  The course of fire consisted of seven mission stages that tested the marksmanship and leadership skills of our future military leaders.  The U.S. Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons Team earned the top honor of being named the 2019 SIG Relentless Warrior Champions. 

“Our team has always focused on training to become the best leaders, shooters, and warriors.  The stages tested their ability to problem solve, plan, execute, and represented a wide scope of shooting skills,” began Gary Salman, U.S. Military Academy at West Point Academy Combat Weapons Team, Coach.  “Our team was relentless when it came to training.  Mindset and focus was the overarching message throughout our training.  The excitement of the win, validated by hard work and dedication was truly amazing.”

Additional top awards for the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship are as follows:

Top Gun:

Awarded to the individual first place finisher of the competition

Bobby Sobeski (US Military Academy at West Point)

High Lady:

Awarded to the top female competitor

Savannah Butters (Texas A&M)

Top Shot:

Awarded to the best shooter from every school

Isaac Perkins (US Air Force Academy)

Philip Kuong (US Coast Guard Academy)

Nick Wiley (US Naval Academy)

Wade Ledbetter (Texas A&M)

G.M. Goldsmith (Virginia Military Institute)

Bobby Sobeski (US Military Academy at West Point)

Ultimate Warrior:

Awarded to the top finisher of the Warrior vs. Warrior shoot-off

Colton Roach (Texas A&M)

“It’s an honor for SIG SAUER to host the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship for these cadets and to participate in their development as they prepare to lead and serve our country and defend our freedoms,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “The success of this championship is shared through a strong partnership with the National Rifle Association and their commitment to our nation’s future leaders and the sport of competitive shooting.”

The 2019 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship was sponsored by the National Rifle Association (NRA), GT Targets, and Atlas PyroVision Entertainment. 

 

AmerisourceBergen Foundation Donates $150,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs to Support Training and Placing of Guide Dogs and Companion Dogs

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

The three-year grant will place dogs with Gold Star Families and children affected by blindness and crisis

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (April 2, 2019) – The AmerisourceBergen Foundation, an independent not-for-profit charitable giving organization focused on human and animal health solutions, announced today a $150,000 donation to Southeastern Guide Dogs, a nonprofit focused on transforming lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs. With the support of this multi-year grant, Southeastern Guide Dogs will be able to increase placements of guide and companion dogs with visually impaired teenagers and children, as well as families of fallen service members and with child advocate professionals in courtrooms.

“We are grateful to receive this generous three-year grant from the AmerisourceBergen Foundation,” says Titus Herman, CEO of Southeastern Guide Dogs. “Southeastern Guide Dogs does not charge for its dogs or services and receives no government support. Instead, the charity relies on the generosity of individual donors, corporations and foundations to fund its programs. This grant enables us to expand our services to children and teens, providing them and their families with hope for the future.”

As part of the services to children and teens, which are supported by the Foundation grant, five trained guide dogs will be placed with legally-blind teenagers and 10 companion dogs will be placed with visually impaired children to offer them a new sense of confidence, independence and mobility. Prior to being matched with a guide dog, parents and teens have the opportunity to attend a three-day overnight camp where trainers introduce families to guide dog ownership and instruct them on how to safely navigate with their future companions to ensure success.

Additionally, the program will provide four caring, highly-skilled dogs to Gold Star Families – families who have lost loved ones in service to their country – to promote healing and provide encouragement. The program will also offer one child advocacy dog placement, a service that provides dogs to adults who assist children in crisis, such as those who enter the court system.

“The AmerisourceBergen Foundation is steadfast in our commitment to making a positive, long-lasting impact by enriching the lives of our global community. To achieve our mission, we look for partners that redefine and increase access to care and are working to actively improve the overall wellbeing of both human and animal health populations,” said Gina Clark, President of the AmerisourceBergen Foundation. “To that end, we’re proud to work alongside Southeastern Guide Dogs, which operates at the intersection of human and animal health providing unmatched training and care for animals who will serve as a dedicated companion to children and families, and, in turn, will know the comfort of loving homes.”

Through its Human & Animal Grant Program, the AmerisourceBergen Foundation supports organizations at the local and national level who increase access to human and animal healthcare and education.

B&T USA Awarded Contract to Supply the Lake County, Indiana Sheriff’s Dept with MP9 SMGs

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

Tampa, FL – The Lake County Indiana Sheriff’s Department has chosen B&T USA to provide a compact concealable submachine gun platform to equip a group of its officers. The Department selected the B&T MP9 9mm SMG due to its flexibility to fulfill all mission requirements from uniformed warrant service to plain clothes undercover operations. 

“The MP9 met Lake County’s requirements through a combination of its compact size, accurate high rate of fire, reliability, and configurability. The MP9 can be deployed from a variety of drop leg, belt, and shoulder holsters and has the ability to accept a suppressor.,” stated Jon Scott, Vice President of Sales, B&T USA.

For more information on these products and other B&T products please visit our website www.bt-ag.ch/eng.

For information on becoming a B&T USA dealer please contact Jon Scott at B&T USA, +1 (813) 653-1200. Or email sales@bt-arms.com.

SIG SAUER Academy Adds Women’s Concealed Carry to Course Schedule

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 8, 2019) – SIG SAUER Academy, the leading provider of the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, is pleased to announce the addition of Women’s Concealed Carry to the 2019 Course Schedule.

For women the decision to carry is a lifestyle choice, and the proper training for self-defense is necessary to gain confidence when it’s time to react.  This unique curriculum was written and designed by female instructors whom have carried firearms for years as law enforcement officers, and everyday civilians. This course will cover all the objectives for a concealed carry lifestyle for women, from choosing the right firearm for your everyday activities, to clothing selection based on your body mechanics.  Led by a female instructor, students will learn how to properly present and recover from concealment, utilize cover, and master scenarios in which defensive tactics from concealment are required for survival. 

Women’s Concealed Carry offers students the opportunity to test a variety of concealed carry firearms, including the award-winning SIG SAUER P365 high-capacity, micro compact pistol, to understand the nuances of each carry option, and find the most comfortable fit.  

The first offering of Women’s Concealed Carry is April 18, 2019  – April 19, 2019.

To register and review the course outline for Women’s Concealed Carry, find additional upcoming course dates, or review the comprehensive course offering for SIG SAUER Academy visit sigsaueracademy.com.

Arnold Defense Announces the First Order for FLETCHER Laser Guided Rocket Launcher

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Arnold Defense, the St Louis based manufacturer of 2.75-inch rocket launchers, is pleased to announce receipt of the first order for their unique FLETCHER Land Based, Laser Guided Rocket Launcher. The FLETCHER 2.75-inch/70mm weapon system was first unveiled just 18 months ago at DSEi in London. Since the launch, FLETCHER has been showcased at a number of international exhibitions, generating exceptional levels of interest whilst Arnold Defense have continued with an ongoing development and investment program to broaden and prove the system’s already revolutionary capability.

With FLETCHER, Arnold Defense has made a bold departure from the traditional concept of use for 2.75-inch rocket systems; that of an area suppression weapon delivered by aviation assets.  Arnold’s evolution has FLETCHER using advanced rocket-guidance technology to utilize ground-based launch platforms, meeting the demands of modern, vehicle-mounted and dismounted asymmetric warfare.

FLETCHER’s unique design allows for ease of operation, maintenance and sustainment.  It employs an existing suite of guidance modules, rockets and warheads, already used in well-known programs and readily available to global forces.  FLETCHER is supported by a team of global defense industry companies, collaborating under Arnold Defense’s leadership to combine their complimentary expertise.  

The first customer for the FLETCHER system, who cannot yet be disclosed, has committed to purchasing FLETCHER due to the system’s ability to accurately engage targets at a range of over 5km, with a 100% hit rate in recent test-firings.   This first order is for an initial batch of launchers, with a larger order expected to follow once successful user trials and demonstrations have been completed.

Mike Brown, Vice President and COO of Arnold Defense said, “Given that the FLETCHER concept was unveiled to the public only 18 months ago, Arnold Defense is delighted to have signed what we anticipate to be the first of many contracts for the supremely capable FLETCHER surface-based rocket launcher.” He added, “FLETCHER has generated huge interest globally with its unique capability to deliver organic, long-range precision firepower to even the smallest tactical element. It is great to see serious international interest now developing into firm orders.”

www.arnolddefense.com or www.rocket-launchers.com