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Brownells Announces Inaugural Tax Time Event

February 2nd, 2022

GRINNELL, Iowa (February 1, 2022) – Hardworking, tax-paying Brownells customers get their chance to turn their tax refunds into fun and guns during the first-ever Brownells Tax Time Event, live now and lasting through Tax Day, April 15, 2022.

Over the next few months, Brownells will post unique content and highlight special products on the Brownells Tax Time page.

The first spotlight of the Brownells Tax Time Event is the “Top 5 Fun Builds” detailing different gun builds customers can accomplish – along with links to both lower and upper receivers and parts, including fire control units for the popular Sig P320.

Over the coming weeks, customers can also look forward to videos on the Top 5 Rifles, Top 5 Handguns and Top 5 Optics that might fit the bill for putting a tax refund to enjoyable, fun use.

In addition to well-known Brownells personalities like Gun Techs Caleb and Steve O, future videos will feature some recognizable content creators from around the firearms world.

To keep up with the latest developments in the Brownells Tax Time Event, keep checking the Brownells Tax Time Event page.

Blackhawk Releases New Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards

February 2nd, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announces new Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards, delivering superior barrel control and heat protection in a slim, ergonomic profile.

Available in both carbine and mid-length models, Knoxx AR Handguards use integrated front hand stops with light texturing and an aluminum heat shield to give the shooter a safe, solid and comfortable grip on the rifle as well as to promote more precise shot placement. The lightweight polymer construction and heat shield also bolster the handguard’s overall durability so it can withstand bumps and bruises in the field or at the range.

A completely ambidextrous quick-detach sling mount gives the shooter more versatility, and MLOK mounting points at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions make the sling/handguard setup more customizable.

Blackhawk Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards are made in the USA and have an MSRP of $39.95. The new Knoxx handguards will be showcased during the 2022 SHOT Show and will be available at retail in April.  To learn more or to see the full line-up of Blackhawk products, check out Blackhawk.com.

Beez Combat Systems Celebrates The Year Of The Tiger

February 2nd, 2022

Beez Combat Systems Adds Tiger Stripe to the Predator Ghillie Helmet Cover.

Beez Combat Systems has added Tiger Stripe to their Predator Ghillie Helmet Cover options. The Year of the Tiger!

www.beezcombatsystems.com

Belleville Boot Company’s New Ultralight Certified Marine Corps Combat Boot

February 2nd, 2022

Belleville Boot Company is introducing the newest Marine Expeditionary Footwear – the 510 MEF – representing a breakthrough in combat boot technology and one of the lightest boots authorized for Marines to wear.

510 MEF Boot

Fusing a moccasin-like Strobel constructed upper to an ultralight polyurethane (PU) midsole, the 510 MEF proves to be one of the lightest, most flexible, and most durable combat boots on the market.  Designed to perform; the 510 MEF maintained stability, durability, and comfort across the multiple environments tested by Marines.

Belleville Certified Marine Corps Boot

In addition, the 510 MEF features:

  • Cool-Mesh hydrophilic lining to wick moisture away from the foot
  • Long-wearing Vibram® 100% rubber outsole
  • Low-density PU midsole to minimize weight and enhance shock absorption
  • Berry Compliant / USMC Certification #001375

Belleville Boots

The 510 MEF will be available in most Marine Corps Exchange stores (MCX) in late February 2022 as well as online at bellevilleboot.com.

Ultralight Boots

For more information about the Belleville 510 MEF boot, visit www.bellevilleboot.com; connect on Instagram @bellevillepublicsafety.

Maske 81mm – Rheinmetall’s Smoke/Obscurant Grenade

February 2nd, 2022

Maske 81mm – Rheinmetall unveils new version of its tried-and-tested, fast-acting smoke/obscurant grenade
Rheinmetall has developed a new version of its tried-and-tested, highly effective Maske smoke/obscurant grenade.

Like other smoke/obscurant grenades of the Maske family, the Maske 81mm is based on a bimodular, bi-spectral ammunition concept. It consists of a fast-acting decoy module that generates intense blooming thanks to proven decoy technologies. It is paired with a long-lasting concealment module whose visible and infrared smoke/obscurant interrupts the enemy’s line of sight in both the visual and infrared spectrum. As a result, the Maske smoke/obscurant grenade provides armoured vehicles with effective protection from visual and infrared optical aiming devices as well as target sensor heads, laser target illuminators and laser rangefinders.

The Maske 81mm can be launched from any 81mm cal. smoke grenade dispenser, including legacy launchers. This makes the Maske 81mm particularly interesting for customers who use heavy fighting vehicles equipped with smoke grenade launchers of former Warsaw Pact make.

Furthermore, Maske fast-acting smoke/obscurant grenades also come in a wide variety of other calibres.

LEGEND Compression Wear Tactical Boot Socks

February 2nd, 2022

The LEGEND® Compression Wear Tactical Boot Sock program is proudly “Made In USA”; in North Carolina; is Berry Amendment Compliant, and part of the SKILCRAFT® Program “Supporting Jobs for Blind Workers”.

During the program development process, soldiers and warfighters were interviewed, listened too, and participated in on going wear test evaluations! The focus from the beginning was to provide needed, durable, comfortable, compression boot socks. During the evaluation process modifications were made; until the final development samples, received consistent highly recommended evaluations. The evaluation process did not stop there and ongoing evaluations continue to be performed by soldiers, warfighters, fire, wild fire, emergency and rescue workers.

The LEGEND® Compression boot sock program is user, function based consisting of three core compression boot sock styles. The LEGEND® Compression Merino Wool All Weather, Compression Merino Wool Cold Weather and the LEGEND® Compression Warm Weather Superior Moisture Wicking Micro Channel, Hydrophilic Nylon boot socks. In extreme or varying cold conditions, two styles can be layered trapping warm air between the layers for greater insulation.

To better serve the needs of our growing customer base we sought after and have received The Department Of The Air Force Certification as No Melt No Drip (NMND) Flame Resistant (FR) Safe to Fly (StF) for the LEGEND® Compression Cold Weather Merino Wool Boot Sock. Having met the criteria for this Certification we are in a position to provide greater safety to our flight, shipboard, special duty, deployed, fire and rescue, defenders and rescue workers.

Features that make a difference! If your feet are comfortable you can better execute your duties each day, all day, day after day.

• Mild Graduated Compression helps improve blood flow, reduce foot fatigue, achy feet, and recovery time.

• Seamless toe design, added support, and dense terry cushioning to reduce friction, toe irritation, and to increase comfort.

• Wide Arch Support to minimize sock movement, blisters, and provide greater comfort.

• The Cold Weather boot socks use a high percentage content of moisture wicking, temperature regulating, breathable, antibacterial, and odor resistant Merino Wool. Legend uses an innovative engineered Spuncover™ process; wrapping our merino wool in nylon, that makes our socks, softer, more durable, with minimal shrinkage.

• Knit with a dense terry cushioning through-out the entire sock to help keep your feet warm during cold weather conditions.

www.legendcompressiontactical.com

Proudly “Made in USA” Berry Compliant, SKILCRAFT® Program “Supporting Jobs for the Blind Workers”

GHOSTHOOD Now Ships to USA

February 2nd, 2022

The well-known camouflage system manufacturer from Germany started 2018 with lightweight products for police and military special forces. The base for these camouflage systems is a thin fabric, that is printed with the CONCAMO® camouflage pattern with high standards for near infrared colors. CONCAMO® offers three patterns for different environments.

The patterns are named after their dominant color. So the green pattern is mainly for areas with green vegetation, the brown pattern for autumn or brown deserts and the beige one is for sand, beige deserts and also usable for the urban environment. Focus of these products is the lightweight and breathable design. As well as a easy to use and multiuse functionality of the product.

For American customers these products were not easy to get. But now GHOSTHOOD® started to offer USA shipping for 29,99€ (approx. $33.94).

www.ghost-hood.com

This report is courtesy of our friends at? spartan.at

Airborne 22: US, Japan Test Interoperability

February 2nd, 2022

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) —

The 374th Airlift Wing supported Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade in operation Airborne 22, Jan. 25–26.

Airborne 22 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump and cargo drop exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF.

The exercise integrated 11 C-130Js from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, and two from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, carrying approximately 500 JGSDF soldiers for an airdrop training at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, drop zone.

An additional 100 Container Delivery System bundles, carrying simulated cargo, were also dropped from U.S. Air Force C-130Js at six different points of impact at Fuji DZ. The simulated cargo, which consisted of fuel, water, food, and different types of ammunition, directly supported JGSDF operations on the ground.

This interoperability mission provides an excellent opportunity for the JGSDF to get all the airborne exercise they need, said Capt. Jordan Baab, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot and Airborne 22 mission commander. It also offers the 36th AS the chance to practice its forward-deployed attack capabilities.

Airborne 22 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF’s capability to execute a large force insertion on a drop zone. It showcases the combined capacity between USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

“This is a proof of concept that the tactics, techniques and procedures that we practice and train every day play into effect and work pretty well,” said Capt. Audrey Crismon, 39th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot and Airborne 22 mission commander. “No matter where we are, who we are working with.”

By Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing, 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs