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Serket USA Introduces Berry Compliant Graduated Compression Socks

May 6th, 2021

JUPITER, FL, APRIL 22, 2021 — Serket, builders of intelligent clothing and equipment systems for the military and law enforcement communities, today introduced their Berry Compliant Merino Wool Graduated Compression Socks.

The new socks are part of a full-scale collection that includes PT/athletic, lightweight, mid-weight, and heavy weight offerings. The addition of the Compression Liner makes for a fully customizable layered system that can adapt to a variety of climatic and mission conditions. The Cushioned Graduated Compressions can be worn as a standalone sock in temperate to hot conditions and high-dewpoint environments where quick drying is a must.

Unlike most traditional compression socks with compression ranges of 8-15 mmHG, Serket’s compression socks feature a compression range of 15-20 mmHG, while still maintaining a high percentage of US Merino wool content (averaging 62%), bringing into harmony the benefits of high quality cushioned wool socks and moderate level compression technology.

In addition to the well documented benefits of high quality Merino Wool Socks, Graduated Compression Socks have a variety of benefits for the wearer, including:

* Supporting Muscles and Joints: Serket US Merino Wool Graduated Compression (MWGC) Socks can greatly help support the various muscles and joints.

* Aids in Recovery: Serket MWGC Socks increase circulation, carrying tired, nutrient-and oxygen-depleted blood cells away from overworked legs and feet and moving nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood cells towards the lower limbs. This works to repair muscles quicker and make them feel more refreshed.

* Increases Stamina: Serket MWGC Socks allow for more oxygen to be brought to limbs during strenuous activity, which reduces the need for the body to use lactate as a source of energy.

* Boosts Circulation: Serket MWGC Socks boost circulation throughout the body. Although the functionality may focus on the legs, the entire circulatory system is signaled to facilitate better circulation.

Serket’s line of Over-the-Calf US Merino Wool Compression Socks are available in the following models:

* Over-the-Calf Merino Wool Graduated Compression Liner – 15-20 mmHG
* Over-the Calf Merino Wool Cushioned Graduated Compression – 15-20 mmHG

The new Graduated Compression socks are 100% developed, sourced and made in the United States (Berry Compliant) and are available in Coyote Brown with sizes from small through extra-large.

For more information, contact sales@serketusa.com or visit www.serketusa.com.

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Mike Pannone Discusses the Benefits of a Pistol Caliber Short Rifle (PCSR)

May 6th, 2021

Mike Pannone, Director of Training, B&T USA examines the features and advantages of a Pistol Caliber Short Rifle (PCSR), or submachine gun based system, such as B&T’s APC9 PRO, for law enforcement and military applications occurring within confined spaces, or within spaces where size savings are important.

About Mike Pannone/CTT Solutions

Mike is a former operational member of U.S. Marine Reconnaissance, Army Special Forces (Green Beret), 1st SFOD-D (Delta) and the Asymmetric Warfare Group. He is an active USPSA pistol shooter holding a Master class ranking in Limited, Limited-10 and Production divisions. Mike has participated in stabilization, combat and high-risk protection operations in support of U.S. policies throughout the world as both an active duty military member, and a civilian contractor. Mike also worked as the primary firearms instructor for the Federal Air Marshal program in Atlantic City, as well as the head in-service instructor for the Seattle field office. He has spent countless hours on the range and in the classroom with military units, LEO and operational personnel sharing his vast combat and practical experience to increase proficiency and organizational success.

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Crye Day Part 2 Presented by Tactical Distributors

May 6th, 2021

5/7/21 @ 12 noon eastern

TD is Dropping a 2nd round of Crye G3 Combat Pants and Shirts & G3 Field Shirts and Pants in DTS.

www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/crye-precision

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Limited Run – MultiCam Black Velocity Systems Boss Rugby

May 6th, 2021

The Velocity Systems Men’s Boss Rugby Shirt is made from a durable stretch material that wicks away moisture, dries quickly and provides built-in UV protection. The Boss Rugby Shirt was developed to be utilized as a range shirt, or moisture managing base layer under armor. A high collar was built in to keep a sling off the user’s neck and pockets were included for patches and additional storage. Short and long sleeve MultiCam Black Boss Rugby Shirts are available now at www.velsyst.com/collections/apparel/products/boss-rugby.

Features:

Built-in UV Protection – UVA: 97.98%, UVB: 89.84%

Two (2) Velcro® shoulder pockets for patches and storage

Modern rugby style collar

Highly breathable with enhanced wicking chemistry

Soil release treatment

Dynamic Stretch and Recovery

Odorexx™ Antimicrobial

Non-chafing Heat Seal Tagless Label

100% Made in the USA

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Sitka Arrowhead Equipment – Wet Weather Protection

May 6th, 2021

When you think Sitka, you think heavy duty wet weather protection and Arrowhead will definitely deliver on that front. In fact, it’s the brand’s approach of purpose-built design and efficiency of movement through the environment that has drawn military users to its unique WWP solutions, notably the Cloudburst and Dewpoint Jackets.

With Arrowhead, you’re going to be able to get full featured, Berry compliant wet weather garments made from GORE-TEX and designed for use by SOF.

Arrowhead tell us the design team has selected GTX 3L 40d Nylon Ripstop with DWR, for the WWP jacket and pant which is a highly durable, lightweight, tear resistant fabric. Resistant to contaminates including petroleum, oils and lubricants make it a best-in-class solution for the Special Operations Forces end-user.

Not only is the material waterproof/breathable, but the finished garment was taken into the lab and environmental chamber to ensure the integrity of the entire design. Additionally, Arrowhead has had garments on the backs of SOF operators to make sure it’s what they want.

From a fabrics, insulation and trims perspective, Arrowhead Equipment is focused on sourcing and developing best-in-class materials within the USA.

The long game will also see Arrowhead Equipment committed to investing and up-levelling domestic manufacturing. Developing new levels of competency, capability, and competitiveness that result in the production of premium technical apparel solutions for the USSOCOM consumer.

The WWP Jacket and Pant feature:

Jacket
– Fixed Adjustable Hood allowing for the option of a hood when static
– Internal Left Chest Zip Pocket allowing for the secure carriage of mission essential items
– Upper Torso Zip Pockets allowing for the secure and convenient carriage of mission essential items
– Upper Arm Zip Pockets allowing for the convenient carriage of mission essential items
– Underarm Zip Vents enhancing ventilation when worn with Personal Protective Eqpt. and/or Load Carriage Eqpt.
– Upper Arm Loop (4”x4.5”) allowing for the application of IR reflective and electronic IFF devices
– Adjustable Hem Closure allowing jacket to be cinched up when static during cold weather conditions
– Internal ID Label mitigating confusion when issued as a uniform item

Pant
– Adjustable Nylon Web Waist allowing for waist sizing flexibility
7/8 Side Zips allowing for the ease of donning and doffing when wearing boots
– Front Facing Thigh Cargo Pockets allowing for the carriage of gloves & accessories and dump pocket capability
– Reinforced Instep allowing for increased pant durability when conducting mobility-based platform operations
– Suspender Attachment Loops allowing for the attachment of QAD suspenders (included with this MPN)
– QAD Suspender System allowing for adjustable pant suspension if required
– Internal Waterproof Label mitigating confusion when issued as a uniform item

Be sure to check out US Elite’s blog post on WWP and tune into one of their IG or FB Live broadcasts at 1430 EDT for a giveaway.

WWP Jacket and Pant inventory will be available from Sitka Arrohead Equipment dealers beginning June 2021. They’ll be offered in MultiCam, Lead and Black in sizes Small – XXLarge for the Jacket with Short, Regular and Tall lengths on the pants with certain sizes Small – XXLarge.

Find an Arrowhead dealer here.

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FN EVOLYS: The New Ultralight Machine Gun By FN Herstal

May 6th, 2021

(Herstal, Belgium) – May 06, 2021 – Belgium-based designer and manufacturer of small caliber weapons, associated weapon systems and ammunition FN Herstal has announced earlier today the entry of a brand-new machine gun with unique features, the FN EVOLYS. With this new addition to FN Herstal’s product portfolio, the Company definitely intends to write a new chapter in the history of machine guns.

Earlier today, FN Herstal has unveiled to the Defense and Security markets a completely new machine gun – the FN EVOLYS – during a global digital product launch event. It is with a great satisfaction and pride that the Company succeeded in combining its universally recognized expertise in the field of machine gun design, development and manufacture; its innovative spirit and current unmet market requirements to bring life to a new machine gun. The FN EVOLYS features an incredibly innovative and open architecture together with unique characteristics.

The FN EVOLYS is a radically different, ultralight weapon that combines the firing capabilities of a belt-fed machine gun with ergonomics and balance similar to an assault rifle. This is exactly what is needed and expected by users for current and future operations.

5.56x45mm NATO Variant

The FN EVOLYS has been developed in two calibers, 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm NATO.

7.62x51mm NATO Variant

A true, ultralight machine gun…

The FN EVOLYS, with a weight between 5.5 and 6.2 kilos depending on the caliber, is much lighter than current reference machine guns. This reduced weight enables the user to move across difficult terrain quickly and to engage with a high volume of fire when needed with no difficulty.

Its reduced weight and excellent balance also mean that the weapon can be fired from any position. Transitioning from one firing position to another is made easy by the design of the sling attachment interface.

Featuring assault rifle characteristics

The FN EVOLYS ultralight machine gun fires like a machine gun, and handles like an assault rifle.

The ambidextrous fire selector has a semi-auto position to engage point targets as with a rifle while the full auto position allows suppressive fire as with a machine gun.

The buttstock is adjustable in length and height. Whatever his size, or the equipment he is wearing, the user can always find a comfortable shooting position.

Reliable, extremely comfortable and stable when firing

The latest-generation materials and technologies used on the FN EVOLYS, combined with FN Herstal’s long- standing expertise and innovative spirit, ensure that the reduction of weight has not compromised the vital factors of reliability, user safety and long life of parts.

The hydraulic buffer gives a steady rate of fire and reduces recoil.

The FN EVOLYS was designed from the start to fire intensively with a sound suppressor and therefore showed no reduction in performance when fitted with a suppressor, no excessive fouling, and no debris projected towards the user, even for left-handers.

Innovative and unique architecture

Another big innovation in the FN EVOLYS is the patented lateral feed mechanism, which has allowed the design to include several major improvements requested by users:

– The one-piece long top rail enables mounting a combination of various in-line optical sights such as day and night sights together, or magnifiers for instance, without removing the iron sights.

– Easy, instinctive and fast access to all controls by left or right-handed shooters for improved handling in the field

– All actions can be done with just one hand, including engaging the belt.

– Cartridges are automatically repositioned when the feed cover is closed if the belt is not correctly placed on the feed tray. This avoids a failure to feed the first round, which is a great reassurance for the user.

– The last link is automatically ejected, clearing the way for a faster and more reliable reload.

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The new FN EVOLYS ultralight machine gun will be on display on FN Herstal booth, Belgian Pavilion, North HALL, at the DSEI international trade show, London, from September 14 to 17, 2021.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

May 6th, 2021

A friend of ours sent this one in with a note:

It was a fitting morning to conduct some weapons maintenance, especially in light of the recent anti-2A rhetoric. Freedom is not free.

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Champion Announces New Small Frame Ear Muffs

May 5th, 2021

New Muffs Designed Specifically to Fit Small Frame and Women Shooters

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – May 3, 2021 – Champion Range & Targets, makers of interactive and challenging target systems and trusted eye and ear protection, announced today the arrival of their new Small Frame ear muffs. These new muffs are designed specifically to fit smaller heads, making them ideal for shooters that find traditional hearing muffs too large.

“At Champion, we are constantly looking at the hearing protection market in order to bring the best products to the shooting industry,” said Will Hemeyer, senior product manager for Champion Range & Targets. “Premium materials and comfort have been a key component of our new hearing protection over the last few years. These small frame muffs were developed based on feedback from shooters with smaller heads who had tried traditional muffs but found them to be too big and uncomfortable. Based on their feedback and from others across our retail channels, we now have the most comfortable set of slim muffs on the market that users can obtain in five exciting color patterns.”

Champion Small Frame sound dampening ear muffs offer the same great protection shooters have come to expect from Champion, with a noise reduction rating of 21 dB, comfortable headband and adjustable fit for a wide range of ages. These lightweight, low-profile muffs are made for all-day comfort and superior hearing protection at the range. Multiple color options are available, including black, gray, pink, orange and blue.

The muffs are also priced for entry-level shooters with an MSRP of $14.95. For more information about these or other Champion hearing protection products, visit championtarget.com.

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