Visit LMT in booth #20255 in the Law Enforcement section in order to introduce you to the 2011 product line and their SHOT Show specials. You can also enter to win a Lewis Machine & Tool CQB16 while you’re there – it will be quick and painless. All they have to do is scan your badge and you’ll be entered. The winner will be notified once everyone is back from the show. LMT says that they think they’re pretty up-town with their scanner and that they want you to be part of the up-town atmosphere.
FailZero/UCT Coatings (Booth #7110) has further expanded use of its EXO Technology across the firearms Industry. Look for their EXO Technology on the TALO Exclusive “Glock® EXO†being offered on 6 models. LWRC has adopted EXO across their AR platforms. Several other OEMs offer EXO and FailZero editions of their products including:
-Diamondback Firearms (.380 pistol)
-Cylinder and Slide (1911 Trident)
-Christensen Arms (AR platforms)
-Spikes Tactical (ARs)
-Osprey Defense (Piston systems)
-Leitner Wise (ARs)
-SI Defense
-PWS (ARs and Piston Systems)
Check the directory for their booth numbers. Additionally, FailZero has completed testing with several more OEMs, so expect more EXO coated firearms on the market throughout 2011. UCT is also partnered with Brownells to offer two new EXO coated products: a Remington/FailZero 700 BDL action, and an Artisan Arms/FailZero .22LR Conversion kit with . Additionally, FailZero will be taking advance orders on new caliber AR upgrade kits in 5.45x39mm, 6.8, 7.62x39mm and 6.5 Grendel.
We received the coolest Pre-SHOT Show announcement we have seen this season from Eberlestock.
“In keeping with Eberlestock’s tradition of unveiling surprising new products at the Shot Show, this year we’ll display more unique and new intellectual property per square inch than any other company under the roof. Stop by booth #1108 and see:”
A new sniper / precision long range chassis system that is the core of the shortest-folding stock in the world. Designed as a bolt-on commercial product, this chassis brings the look of modern weaponry to conventional bolt-action rifles. See the above photo for a hint of what this system looks like. On the 25th anniversary of the “Eberle Stock” that revolutionized the Olympic sport of biathlon, they felt it was appropriate to remind people where our company name is derived from, and to reaffirm that they are more than a pack company.
The first in a line of new generation ALICE-frame-based pack systems developed by request of their military sniper customers.
New big-mountain packs targeted at both sheep hunters and the European military market.
A set of exciting new camouflage patterns developed in partnership with the Hide-Open camouflage company, and first introduced to the world on Eberlestock products.
The new Gunrunner pack, which is simplicity and elegance in backpack form… it’s just going to be a fun way to run around with a rifle on your back.
Propper will be giving away one set per day (ACU coat/trouser, TAC.U Combat Shirt and Boonie). You can enter up to twice a day by 1) entry from their A-TACS ad in the Show directory and 2) getting your badge scanned at their booth.
They will also be giving out a limited number of Propper A-TACS t-shirts to any one who comes to their booth inquiring about A-TACS.
Wild Things, LLC, the maker of sophisticated technical outerwear for the US Military, Law Enforcement and Consumer markets, today announced that the company has been selected by Smith & Wesson, the legendary 159-year old firearm maker, as licensee for men’s and women’s technical apparel. The apparel line issued under the professionally recognized Military & Police, or M&P brand, will be designed for the law enforcement market. A separate apparel line issued under the Smith & Wesson brand will also be designed for the consumer market.
James Debney, President of Firearms for Smith & Wesson, said, “Wild Things has a 30-year tradition of innovative product design and the use of leading-edge materials. With their continued focus on quality in each and every garment or pack, they have built a solid reputation as a world class technical apparel and extreme alpine sport equipment company, Their innovation, product design skills, attention to detail, and unparalleled quality, not to mention their continued presence as a United States home-based manufacturing company, make Wild Things a natural licensee for our M&P and Smith & Wesson brand names.â€
The new M&P apparel line will be available to the law enforcement community through qualified distributors and available directly through Wild Things, LLC, and on the Smith & Wesson website in early 2011. It will feature a range of apparel products based on the company’s WT Tactical™ line, outerwear specifically designed for and used by US Military Special Forces. Later in 2011, Wild Things will launch the consumer line of Smith & Wesson apparel that will be available through select retailers and directly on the Wild Things (www.wildthingsgear.com) and Smith & Wesson (www.smith-wesson.com) websites. The Wild Things product development team is working closely with federal, state and local law enforcement personnel, as well as Smith & Wesson personnel, to design the new apparel lines in keeping with the exacting standards of the professional and the dedicated outdoor enthusiast.
“We have been serving the military operator market for years now and wanted to find a way to quickly become the premier provider of technical wear to the law enforcement community. Our product expertise coupled with the M&P and Smith & Wesson iconic brand names are going to let us do just that.†said Ed Schmults, CEO of Wild Things, LLC.
The modern M14/M1A Sage EBR platform rifle was deployed in 2004 with the Navy under the designations MK14 Mod 0 and MK14 Mod 1. This was due to their need for a compact M14 with a collapsible stock, which would facilitate easier deployment in the confines of ships, vehicles and in air operations. Shortly after, the U.S. Coastguard adopted the Sage EBR, also under the designation MK14 Mod 0. Other forces followed suit, with the Army’s M14EBR-RI, the Marine Corps’ M39 EMR, and the Air Forces’s MK14 Mod 0.
Now, Sage offers a newer version of this classic rifle in the M14ALCS/PMRI configuration. Aimed at precision shooters or snipers requiring an adjustable stock comb height, the traditional EBR chassis is now fitted with a MagPul PRS2 stock. If reaching out far and touching somebody bad is part of your business, deploying with a Sage Enhanced Battle Rifle chassis equipped M14/M1A makes it infinitely possible!
Once again, BAE is exhibiting their ECLiPSE brand at SHOT Show. They promise to have a full schedule of events including daily giveaways of pouches as well as t-shirts.
Additionally, BAE is running a contest, seeking designs for a new 2011 T-shirt. Not only does the winner get bragging rights, the prize also includes $250 and $100 credit toward the purchase of ECLiPSE gear. See for yourself in booth #12762.
So I said I’d post more info on the Kel-Tec KSG as I found it. It just so happens that Kel-Tec themselves put up a video of the weapon in action:
According to the video’s comments, there will be a more in-depth video available soon after SHOT Show. In addition to this, the retail value of the shotgun is valued at $800.
And finally, if you’re attending SHOT, visit Kel-Tec at booths #16743, #16747, and #7506
