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FN Herstal Announces Upcoming Launch of Latest Innovative and Revolutionary Product Development

April 22nd, 2021

(McLean, VA – April 22, 2021) FN America, LLC is pleased to share an upcoming launch event hosted by parent company, FN Herstal, Belgium-based designer and manufacturer of small caliber weapons, associated weapon systems and ammunition, of an unprecedented shoulder-fired weapon.

INNOVATION IS PART OF FN’S DNA.

Since its inception in 1889, FN has continuously brought innovative, small caliber-oriented solutions to Defense and Security professionals, with most of them becoming world references.

DISCOVER NEW PRODUCT TEASER NOW.

FN’s innovative spirit is just as true today as it ever was in the past. The Company has released earlier today a product teaser to preannounce an upcoming brand new, revolutionary shoulder-fired weapon. Discover it here.

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS.

FN Herstal invites all Defense and Security professionals to join its digital product launch event on May 6, 2021.

Don’t miss out! Sign up here.

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SOLGW 2nd Annual Carbine Series

April 22nd, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – APRIL 22nd 2020 – Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) is proud to announce the continual partnership with The Ranch TX. Growing on the events success in 2020, our annual SOLGW Carbine Series will be held November 13th and 14th 2021 just outside of Houston, Texas.

12 stages, with distances from muzzle to 600 yards, competitors will navigate and overcome a variety of stages, including jungle runs.

All prizes will be on the prize table at the conclusion, including firearms and suppressors. SOLGW will handle all BATFE required transfers.

Limited camping and expanded RV hook-ups are available on a first come first serve basis. There will be a huge social on site, complete with a Texas sized bonfire for all participants Saturday night!

Registration is live via Practiscore : practiscore.com/the-sons-of-liberty-gun-works-carbine-series-1/register

For more information please visit: sonsoflibertygw.com/carbine-series-competition

For those companies interesting in joining this annual event, please email william@sonsoflibertygw.com

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Shop Show South

April 22nd, 2021

Just a reminder that we are just about a month out from Shop Show South, to be held Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 in San Marcos, Texas on the Berry Aviation Facility.

Hosted by S&S Precision, this trade show is restricted to DoD, Federal, State and Local LE customers only. Credentials are required.

As you can see, it’s an impressive list of brands in repaired to demonstrate their latest gear.

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Vertx Expands Its Offering with 2021 Bag & Pack Line

April 22nd, 2021

Cincinnati, Ohio – Vertx®, a leading manufacturer of concealed carry bag and packs, announces the release of 11 of its most popular bags in an array of 10 new colors and 15 modern color combinations for everyday carry. New colors are now available for purchase at www.Vertx.com and through distributors. Customers can find their nearest dealer using the Vertx® store locator at https://vertx.com/store-locator/. New colors are limited edition and only available while stock lasts. Full color offering is listed below.

VTX5085 Tourist Sling: Colonial Blue/Tumbleweed, Canopy Green, Mojave Sun/Cinderblock

VTX5031 Essential 2.0 Sling: Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, OD Green/Reef

VTX5008 Dead Letter Sling: Colonial Blue/Tumbleweed, Heather OD, Heather Tarmac/Galaxy Black

VTX5041 Transit 2.0 Sling: Canopy Green, Heather Reef/Colonial Blue, Ranger Green/Shock Cord, Tumbleweed/Smoke Grey

VTX5011 Commuter 2.0 Sling: Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, Heather OD/Smoke Grey, Heather Reef/Mojave Sun, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5076 Commuter XL 2.0 Sling: Reef/Mojave Sun

VTX5080 Last Call Pack: Heather Tarmac/Galaxy Black, Reef/Colonial Blue, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5036 Ready Pack 2.0: Heather Reef/Colonial Blue, OD Green/Smoke Grey, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5016 Gamut 2.0: Canopy Green, Heather Reef/Colonial Blue, Heather Tarmac/Mustard Grass, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

VTX5018 Gamut Checkpoint: Heather OD/Galaxy Black, Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, OD Green/Smoke Grey, Reef/Colonial Blue

VTX5022 Gamut Overland: Mojave Sun/Cinderblock, Toy Soldier/Tumbleweed

“Building on our expansion into outdoor colorways in 2020, this year our goal was bring more color and texture into the line,” said Denny Bogard, GM/VP of Vertx. “Adding variety in both color and fabrics gives our end users even more options for blending in in the field.”

Vertx packs and bags answer the call with current, globally inspired stealthy styling and multiple color and silhouette options. Ingrained in the Vertx® D.N.A., customers can expect lightweight durability, concealed carry ready features and low-profile styling in every pack in the Vertx® line. From Rapid Access pull tabs for lightning-quick deployment of critical tools to smooth mesh pockets that give you a snag-free view of your kit, every aspect of these designs has been requested, vetted and proven by real-world end users. Quiet zipper pulls eliminate annoying jangling while tenacious VELCRO® Brand loop panels ensure your gear will be exactly where you expect it. Adjustable padded shoulder straps conform to your size and changing clothing layers and semi-rigid load stabilizers and impact-absorbent closed cell foam panels provide support and print-proof protection from prying eyes. With loads of pockets to accommodate everything from admin tools to IFAKs, water and other gear, you’ll find a place for everything needed for a successful excursion, and a few surprises you’re sure to appreciate.

vertx.com/concealed-carry-bags-and-packs

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AeroVironment Celebrates Historic First Powered Flight on another World by Mars Ingenuity Helicopter

April 21st, 2021

AeroVironment Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Program team members Sara Langberg, Peter Zwaan, Joey Beckman, Ben Pipenberg, Jeremy Tyler and Matt Keennon celebrate Ingenuity’s successful first flight. (Photo: AeroVironment, Inc.)

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., April 20, 2021 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), celebrated with its colleagues at NASA/JPL when data confirming the Ingenuity Helicopter’s successful first flight on Mars arrived at approximately 3:50 a.m. PT on April 19.

“AeroVironment is proud to have played a key role in developing the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter and achieving today’s historic first powered flight on another planet,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment president and chief executive officer. “We congratulate JPL and NASA on today’s achievement and salute their leadership and vision for deploying unmanned technology to further our understanding of other worlds.”

Since 2013, the AeroVironment team has worked closely with NASA rotorcraft experts and with JPL electrical, mechanical, materials, vehicle flight controls, and systems engineers on the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter project. AeroVironment’s contributions to Ingenuity include the design and development of the helicopter’s airframe and major subsystems, including its rotor, rotor blades, hub and control mechanism hardware. AeroVironment also developed and built high-efficiency, lightweight propulsion motors, power electronics, landing gear, load-bearing structures, and the thermal enclosure for NASA/JPL’s avionics, sensors, and software systems.

“AeroVironment’s deep, rich and diverse history of designing reliable and effective unmanned solutions that deliver mission success in extreme environments, combined with our experience with near-space aircraft, make us uniquely suited to collaborate with NASA and JPL,” Nawabi said. “We also incorporated the ultra-lightweight and ultra-high-precision methods integral to Nano projects that have been developed in our MacCready Works Advance Solutions laboratory, where we’ve assembled a dedicated team of the industry’s brightest and most experienced engineers to solve some of today’s greatest technological challenges.

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Matt Ridenour Joins Ascendant As Partner – To Lead Mergers And Acquisitions Practice

April 21st, 2021

Ascendant Release

Whitefish, MT (April 21, 2021) Ascendant Advisory Group announced that Matt Ridenour, former Chairman and CEO of ZEV Technologies, is joining Ascendant as a Partner leading their mergers and acquisitions practice.

Dev Warren, CEO of Ascendant, commented “We are thrilled to have Matt join Ascendant. Having built one of the best teams in the industry and leading the growth and development of ZEV, he is an industry icon. Matt brings 25 years of experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, raising capital, and as a CEO of high growth companies. With the current challenges and significant growth opportunities occurring in the industry, I can’t think of a more qualified advisor to help our clients find success and navigate the future”.

Ridenour commented, “I have worked with Ascendant several times over the past several years and have been impressed by their high integrity, their track record of success, and their focus on building long term relationships and success with their clients. I am very excited to join the team and help great companies grow and prosper.”

About Ridenour: Previous to joining ZEV Technologies, Ridenour served as a principal in private equity and venture capital firms, and was as a consultant with Bain & Company’s Private Equity Advisory practice. He holds MBA from Harvard Business School, with high honors, and a degree in economics from Dartmouth College.

About Ascendant: Ascendant Advisory Group works with Boards and CEOs to develop corporate strategy, to raise capital and on buy and sell side M&A. Ascendant has been one of the leading M and A and consulting firm in the Firearms and Outdoor Industry for the past 7 years. Having led some of the largest and most strategically significant transactions and growth initiatives, including Zev Technologies acquisition of Mega, KLV Capital’s acquisition of Christensen Arms, and High Speed Gear’s acquisition of Comp Tac.

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ZEV Technologies Announces Departure of Matt Ridenour as CEO and Appoints Mike Hefner to President; Ridenour Will Remain on ZEV Technologies Board of Directors

April 21st, 2021

Centralia, WA: ZEV Technologies today announced its Chief Executive Officer Matt Ridenour will be leaving the company to become a partner in the investment banking firm, Ascendant Advisory Group. He will maintain his seat on the Board of Directors and remain involved in advising the company. The Board has appointed Chief Operating Officer Mike Hefner to the role of President, where he will continue to lead the ZEV team and oversee operations while adding responsibility for ZEV’s strategy and direction.

“We are grateful for Matt’s leadership over the past six years and feel that he has put us on a strong path for continued future growth,” said Alec Wolf, ZEV’s founder and Chief Technology Officer.

Ridenour commented, “ZEV has put in place an amazing leadership team that is firing on all cylinders. The timing felt right for me to transition the daily leadership of the company. As a continuing shareholder of ZEV, I have great confidence in the team’s ability to continue ZEV’s trajectory.”

“We appreciate Matt’s leadership through this transition, and his ongoing guidance will be an asset to the Board of Directors. We have been very impressed with how effective Mike Hefner has been within the organization thus far and are confident in his abilities and excited to have him continue to drive the business forward,” said Board member Steve Reich.

Since joining ZEV in 2014, Hefner has been instrumental in all aspects of the business and spearheaded the integration of MEGA Arms and relocation of ZEV’s headquarters from Oxnard, CA, to Centralia, WA. Before ZEV, Hefner spent 24 years with the United States Army Special Operations Command, retiring as a Sergeant Major. Most of his career was as an Operator in a TIER 1 unit; his last five years of service were in weapons RDT&E and Acquisitions.

www.zevtech.com

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Velocity Tactical’s HEAT Reconnaissance Class – 20-23 May at the Velocity Training Center in Romney, WV

April 21st, 2021

Romney, WV, (April 15, 2021) – Max Velocity Tactical’s HEAT Reconnaissance Class will be held 20-23 May at the Velocity Training Center in Romney, WV. There are still spaces available for this class, so don’t delay reserving your spot if you’re interested in learning about reconnaissance and planning.

HEAT Reconnaissance is a four-day class focusing in detail on the planning and conduct of the reconnaissance patrol. This class is heavily influenced by the Long Range Surveillance (LRS) background of the Chief Instructor, Scott.

This is a Force-on-Force class (no live fire) and there is no training prerequisite. Patrols will face the real possibility of enemy contact and subsequent Immediate Action (IA) drills.

Cost: $800, Optional AirSim Rental (bring your own gas blowback rifle if you have it): $100.

Max Velocity Tactical specializes in teaching combat-proven, light infantry tactics, techniques and procedures adapted for the responsible, law-abiding citizen. The training curriculum is informed by a background and experience in SOF / elite forces and close protection / paramilitary contracting work. MVT classes are the real deal, and the tactics, techniques and procedures are familiar to any graduate of Ranger School or SFQC. Tactical classes are not simply a regurgitation of basic military manuals or training but are based on real world operational experience in hostile / combat environments.

Please check the Training Calendar here to see all currently scheduled Max Velocity Tactical classes.

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