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ORSM 21 – Nanga Mountain Laboratory

August 13th, 2021

Nanga is a Japanese brand and NML is their research arm. Their new Level 8 sleeping bag is part of the High-End Model Series.

They’ve moved the zipper closer to the center of the bag to get it higher up off the ground and incorporated dual draft tubes. The individual baffles are each filled with different amounts of Ultra Dry Down, depending on where they are located in the bag, with vertical baffles along the backside.

These are serious bags for serious conditions. Look for two models with one going all the way down to -23 deg C.

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NV Devices has Knight Vision UNS-SR Night Vision clip-on Weapon Sights Ready to Ship

August 13th, 2021

Pennsylvania, August 13, 2021 – NVD is pleased to announce the LIMITED AVAILABILITY of the Knights Armament SR Night Vision Clip-on Weapon Sight. The Knights SR (Short Range) Clip On, was exclusively designed for nighttime engagements under 500 yards. Its lightweight and short length make it the optimal backpack accessory for mid-sized AR-type platforms with limited available rails and front sight.

Replaced by the UNS-A3, these are the last SRs (only 200 available) that will ever be built by Knights. Don’t miss this opportunity as these will not last long. Originally sold for over $8,000.00 these brand new SRs are now available for $6,000.00 each. These units are being manufactured with Gen III Elbit or L3 Green Phosphor, Min 1600 FOM Image Tubes, and these systems include a full one-year warranty.

Available for purchase here: www.nvdevices.com/product/knight-vision-uns-sr-night-vision-clip-on-weapon-sight

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Team SIG’s Daniel Horner Wins First-Ever CompX Marksmanship Cup in Multi-Discipline Competition at 2021 CompExpo

August 13th, 2021

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 12, 2021) – SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG Professional Shooter Daniel Horner for his first-place finish in the inaugural CompX Marksmanship Invitational to become the first-ever winner of the CompX Marksmanship Cup.

The CompX Marksmanship Invitational challenged ten elite competitors in a head-to-head match-up in four shooting events over the course of three days at the 2021 CompExpo. The four events required to participate in this invite-only competition were the NRL Hunter Series Grand Slam, USSL Multi-Gun Championship, Total Archery Experience, and Shotgun Challenge. Team SIG Professional Shooter Daniel Horner was the overall winner of the combined event to take home the 2021 CompX Marksmanship Cup.

“For 2021 Daniel has been laser-focused on demonstrating the capabilities of the SIG SAUER CROSS bolt-action rifle, optics, and ammunition to hunters and precision shooters. The NRL Hunter Series has been the perfect showcase and fit for him as both a competitor and ambassador for the SIG SAUER product lines,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer, and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “When Daniel gets involved, he goes all in, completely immerses himself, and raises the level of his competition by refusing to become comfortable and constantly testing his abilities. The CompX Marksmanship Invitational was not a challenge that Daniel was going to turn down despite having no competitive experience in archery and shotgun clays, which only made the opportunity more appealing to him and fueled his ambition. This win, and the subsequent title, is an exceptional achievement by Daniel Horner that truly demonstrates his ability as a professional shooter, formidable competitor regardless of discipline, and an overall tremendous athlete.”

For the USSL Multi-Gun Championship, a component of the CompX Marksmanship Invitation, Horner used his P320 XFIVE LEGION pistol with iron sights and SIG 147 grain Match Elite Competition Ammunition, and for the long-range portions of this match, Horner used his SIG SAUER M400 Competition rifle equipped with a SIG SAUER Electro-Optics TANGO6T riflescope and 223 REM SIG Elite Match Competition Ammunition. For the NRL Hunter Series competition, Horner competed in the Factory Class with a SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle equipped with a SIG SAUER Electro-Optics TANGO6T 3-18x44mm and 6.5 Creedmoor Elite Hunter Ammunition. Throughout all portions of the competition, Horner used SIG SAUER Electro-Optics KILO3000BDX Rangefinding Binoculars.

“This was one of the most difficult competitions I have ever competed in, and it tested every aspect of my abilities from endurance to accuracy. The course and stages were outstanding and pushed me to perform at my very best both physically and mentally,” added Horner, “While I had to add two new disciplines for this competition I was able to fall back on the same training and mental strategies I use in my 3-Gun and NRL competition while relying on my SIG equipment to give me the edge I needed to be at the top of my game from start to finish. The CompX Marksmanship Invitational was an absolutely incredible experience, and I can’t wait to return next year to compete to defend my title.”

The CompX Marksmanship Invitational was held in conjunction with the 2021 CompExpo at Cameo Shooting & Education Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, August 6-8, 2021.

To learn more about the SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics, and SIG SAUER Ammunition used by Daniel Horner throughout the competition visit sigsauer.com.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: OEM Spotlight Hunt Redi

August 13th, 2021

This week’s Friday Focus, we’re going to focus on one of our OEM brands. With fall right around the corner, it’s time to gear up for hunting season. Enter Hunt Redi, an American company that harnesses the technology and innovation of FirstSpear products in their own lineup of highly versatile, ultralight hunting products.

Why/How did Hunt Redi get its start?

As passionate outdoorsmen, we spend quite a bit of time each year passing the seasons hiking, camping, kayaking, hunting, etc and have all sorts of gear for these endeavors filling up the garage. One of our favorites pursuits is certainly chasing birds in the uplands and it simply became frustrating that upland hunters were being “left behind” in terms of innovative gear, clothing, etc. Year after year we complained among ourselves and had numerous, “man, I wish…” types of conversations when comparing our options in other ventures. During a pheasant hunting road trip to South Dakota we just started talking about “what if we…” and a number of years later we are hunting in our own gear.

What products do you have for 2021? (Maybe we discuss the modularity of your pockets and attachment points and the tech? or do you have something new in the works?)

The Deviate Upland Strap vest provides passionate upland hunters with a pack that further enables their pursuits in the field through a highly configurable, extremely durable, and ultralight platform. A wide selection of pouches, pockets, and accessories provide each individual with the opportunity to build a highly customized upland vest to meet their unique needs in the field.

There are options for private label manufacturing all around the world, how did you find us and why did you ultimately choose FirstSpear OEM manufacturing?

From the outset, we were simply not interested in offshore manufacturing options so we focused our partner search in the US which narrowed things down a bit. It’s a big question each organization must answer for themselves and there are implications with each direction. We were looking for specific capabilities, top shelf quality, and simply good people to work with as we launched Hunt Redi. After meeting with the folks at FirstSpear, it seemed like a natural fit for all of our needs in a partner.

Why was Made in the USA important to the brand?

The simple fact a couple of lifelong buddies are on this journey is evidence we still live in the land of opportunity and that the American dream is out there to chase for those willing to pursue it. We believe in it and feel a responsibility to support it.

What sets your product apart from others on the market?

Modular capabilities which not only include our pockets, pouches, accessories and numerous options available through FirstSpear but also any standard MOLLE/PALS accessories to provide an extremely customizable pack for upland hunters to meet their unique need in the field.

Extreme durability due to the military grade components sourced and handcrafted in the US to ensure our gear will hold up to the most demanding pursuits.

Ultralight platform while maintaining that modularity and durability due to the innovative and patented technologies to reduce fatigue allowing passionate upland hunters to go further.

Why did you choose FS Technology?

Due to some specific requirements we had for our product level roadmap, we needed specific capabilities for a partner – high configurability, extreme durability, and an impressive strength-to-weight ratio – and FirstSpear’s innovative technology and military spec materials were a perfect fit for our needs. When you combine what FirstSpear brings to the table from a manufacturing capability with people that simply “get it” when taking product ideas through the entire process of prototyping, testing, refinement, and production…it was a no brainer for Hunt Redi to work with FirstSpear to bring innovative gear to the upland hunting community.

For more information on Hunt Redi, check out www.huntredi.com

For more information on FirstSpear, check out www.first-spear.com

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Dual Adjust Weapon Sling from Arbor Arms

August 13th, 2021

Arbor Arms has knocked it out of the park again with their Innovation from the Roots Up.

The Dual Adjust series of weapon slings are all based around their proprietary, patent pending sling hardware. What makes the DA unique is that it combines both a slider and a cam for over-tighten. It features a slider on one side for fast, smooth adjustment – from loose to patrol/supported shooting length. On the other side is a cam which allows the operator to over-tighten the sling. This brings the weapon tight to the body; be it for medical work, detention work, fast-roping or rappelling.

“Slider only” slings

Pros– Reaches both loose and patrol/supported shooting length with no tail,

Cons– Cannot be over tightened.

“Cam only” slings

Pros– Can be over tightened

Cons– Has a tail in all 3 positions

Arbor Arms Dual Adjust sling

Pros– Can reach both loose and patrol/supported shooting length with no tail, can also be over-tightened but with half as much tail as a cam only design.

Cons– NA

Another feature that all variations have is a girth/ length of pull adjustment on the back. This allows the sling to be fine-tuned for a perfect patrol/supported shooting length without touching the mounting points or cutting off excess webbing. This allows one sling to be adjusted from SBR to M107, skinny or yoked shooter, slick or in full kit, t-shirt or cold weather gear in two seconds.

The attachment points on both ends utilize a steel tri-glide with a red stripe on one side to help ensure that the tri-glides get properly back-locked when being installed.

Variations

The Dual Adjust series breaks down into 4 individual slings in 2 categories.

The standard weapon slings: Dual Adjust Carbine (DA-C) and the Dual Adjust Heavy (DA-H)

Precision Rifle System Slings: Dual Adjust PRS Light (DA-PRS-L) and the Dual Adjust PRS Heavy (DA-PRS-H)

The DA-C has lightweight acetyl ring that is designed to break at body weight for safety; the DA-H is built with a heavier welded steel ring for a more Murphy-proof construction.

Both DA-PRS slings start life as a DA-H then add an anchor point at the middle of the sling; we add both an arm cuff and a belt loop for anchor points. The difference between the Light and the Heavy is the DA-PRS-L utilizes a Duraflex snap-on and dual-split bar side release buckles as their anchor/ release mechanism. The DA-PRS-H uses stainless steel 1.5oz Snap-shackle with matching powder coat attached to loops of webbing.

Arbor Arms has also designed a pad that can be added on to any of the slings without conflicting with the girth/length of pull adjustment. Also, the Game Stalker Ammo Caddies can be added to this pad making it very applicable to the hunting market in addition to the tactical market.

All made in the US with US Materials, by a Disabled Veteran Owned Company with a very reasonable starting price of 59.99.

www.ArborArmsUSA.com

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The “Fuchs” Success Story Goes On: Major Contract for Rheinmetall – International Partner Orders Material kits for Fuchs/Fox 2 Wheeled Armoured Vehicles Worth €250 Million

August 12th, 2021

An international partner has placed a follow-up order with Rheinmetall to supply material kits for the Fuchs/Fox 2 wheeled armoured vehicle. This new order, which also encompasses an initial supply of spare parts, is worth around €250 million. Delivery will take place during the 2021-2023 timeframe, with production to be carried out in the partner’s country. This major order underscores the long-lasting nature of this successful strategic partnership.

The order is particularly important for the Group’s Kassel plant, birthplace of the tried-and-tested 6×6 vehicle. Last year marked the fortieth anniversary of the Fuchs armoured transport vehicle’s entry into service with the German Bundeswehr.

To date, some 1,600 Fuchs vehicles have been built. The armoured forces of numerous nations rely on various versions of the vehicle, which, among other things, can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier, a mobile command post, a field ambulance or for an NBC detection and reconnaissance role. The German Bundeswehr has fielded multiple versions of the Fuchs 1 ever since 1979, deploying over a hundred of these vehicles in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Its successor, the Fuchs 2, is an advanced version of the vehicle, featuring, among other things, a larger fighting compartment, a more powerful engine, an updated chassis, improved protection, and a digital electrical system.

Furthermore, the Bundeswehr is also modernizing part of its Fuchs 1 fleet. The latest version of the vehicle – the Fuchs 1A8 – offers substantially better protection against mines and improvised explosive devices compared to earlier models; it also features enhanced protection against ballistic threats. Among the principal modifications found in the 1A8 are structural changes to the hull; new seats and seat suspension systems in the fighting compartment decoupled from floor of the hull; reinforced wheel housings, doors, and window mountings; and additional external storage bins and reinforcement of the vehicle exterior. In total, the Bundeswehr inventory includes around 940 Fuchs vehicles, 272 of which are the current version 1A8.

Furthermore, Rheinmetall now offers an even more advanced version of the vehicle, the 1A8 Plus, which includes a new powerpack, a new transfer case, an improved steering system, and a monitor and camera vision system. This makes the Fuchs 1A8 even more manoeuvrable in off-road terrain and more ergonomic to operate. Legacy vehicles can be upgraded to 1A8 status, while newly built Fuchs 1A8 vehicles are available now as well.

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Bell 360 Invictus Build Makes Significant Progress for US Army’s FARA Prototype Competition

August 12th, 2021

Bell and Team Invictus are combining industry-leading technology with digital processes to improve manufacturing, testing, and integration schedules to deliver a high-performance attack and reconnaissance aircraft

Fort Worth, Texas (August 11, 2021) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has released new data on the build and testing for the Bell 360 Invictus competitive prototype. The Bell 360 program is rapidly progressing through manufacturing, assembly, components testing, and systems integration work for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. The team has completed multiple design and risk reviews with the Army and is on schedule for all program requirements. The Bell 360, a low-risk, high-speed platform with proven technology and inherently reliable designs, will deliver soldiers transformational operational capabilities at an affordable cost.

“This team is achieving great results responding to requirements, reducing programmatic risk, and delivering state-of-the-art capabilities for the Army,” said Chris Gehler, vice president and program director for the Bell 360 Invictus. “We are combining Bell’s unique knowledge of the demands placed on scout aircraft with engineering and technical expertise to give the Army a weapon system to dominate attack reconnaissance missions for decades to come.”

Since beginning the build in late 2020, Bell has made significant progress on the Bell 360 Invictus fuselage, main rotor blades, gearbox assembly, cases, and other high-value components. By implementing a design-as-built methodology that digitally connects the entire program throughout its lifecycle, Bell has increased its ability to collaborate in real-time with program partners and the Army. This method accelerates decision-making among distributed teams using a common, secure data environment that creates a singular source of data for the program leading to reduced assembly, rework time and cost.

Along with assembling the Bell 360 Invictus, high-value components such as the main rotor gearbox, driveshafts and couplings are being tested at Bell’s Drive Systems Test Lab (DSTL). The DSTL is used to carry out risk-reduction efforts that ensure the program has accurate and verified data to qualify components in advance of flight test.

A new FARA-specific Systems Integration Lab (SIL) is also operational at Bell. This facility allows Bell to integrate flight-critical components, software, and mission systems for testing, verification, and validation of functionality before they take flight on an actual aircraft. This approach reduces technical risk and aids in the safe, rapid, and efficient execution of flight test program.

“The Bell 360 Invictus is an exciting aircraft that brings sophisticated digital systems together in a high-speed, reliable, maintainable vehicle for austere environments around the world,” said Jayme Gonzalez, program manager, Bell 360 Invictus. “The Bell 360 offers the Army the ability to modernize using simplified and inherently reliable designs to reduce costs and deliver enhanced effectiveness for the Army.”

To learn more about Bell 360 Invictus and Future Vertical Lift (FVL), please visit the Bell FVL website, and follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Federal Congratulates Olympic Medalists

August 12th, 2021

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 11, 2021 – Federal Ammunition congratulates the USA Shooting shotgun team members who won Olympic medals in Tokyo. Federal sponsored shooters Vincent Hancock, Kayle Browning and Brian Burrows captured medals in their events against the world’s best on the biggest stage. Federal sponsored shooters Austen Smith and Derrick Mein also competed and turned in excellent performances but fell short of reaching their goals of an Olympic medal.

“Our company couldn’t be prouder of the performances of our sponsored team of world class shooters at the Olympic games,” stated Jason Vanderbrink, President of Federal Ammunition. “They competed at the highest level against the world’s best shotgun shooters and were simply amazing. It brings such pride to our dedicated American employees that these athletes achieved their dreams of standing on the podium with an Olympic medal having used our American made products,” stated Vanderbrink.

Vincent Hancock is now a 3-Time Olympic Champion following his gold medal performance in Tokyo. Hancock made the Men’s Skeet finals in a shoot-off and then bested the remaining five contenders hitting 59 of 60 targets, setting an Olympic record. Hancock is the first shooter to ever win three gold medals in this event, adding to the ones he won in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.

Kayle Browning captured a silver medal in Women’s Trap. Browning, an Arkansas native, shot her way into the finals in the sixth position and then climbed into the final pairing with some clutch shooting. The first time Olympian missed extending the match by one target but was elated winning silver for the United States of America.

In its Olympic debut, Federal-sponsored athlete Brian Burrows and teammate Madelynn Bernau claimed the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The pair qualified for the bronze match by posting a 146/150 in the qualifications. In their bronze medal match, they faced the mixed team from Slovakia which included the women’s individual gold medalist in trap. The pair of Burrows and Bernau won in a dramatic shoot-off to finish third and represent the USA on the podium.

Austen Smith and Derrick Mein also competed in their disciplines of Women’s Skeet and Men’s Trap. Both competed at a high level in their first Olympic competition and gained valuable experience. All Federal sponsored shooters used Gold Medal Paper Shotshells built by American workers at an American manufacturing facility in Anoka, MN.

Federal is the official shotshell ammunition sponsor and supplier of USA Shooting, a non-profit organization that promotes the shooting sports and prepares American athletes to bring home Olympic gold. Learn more at: www.usashooting.org.

Federal Ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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