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Tasco Unveils New Website, ProPoint Red Dot Lineup Expansion

May 10th, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – May 10, 2021 – Tasco®, a leader in superior value optics, has launched a major redesign of its website, Tasco.com. Besides a new look and feel, the website features overhauled navigation, enhanced product content and new categories for customers to explore.

Tasco.com now includes integrated connections to Tasco social media, streamlined customer support and in-depth product pages so customers can quickly and easily find the information they need. Searchers can find products by category, with added filtering or with new and improved search functionality. Besides classics like binoculars, rifle scopes, telescopes and spotting scopes, customers will notice new red dot and golf categories highlighted on the website’s homepage.

The Tasco lineup of red dot sights is also new and improved in 2021 with the addition of two new models – the TRD130T ProPoint® 1×30 and TRDPCC ProPoint 1×30 PCC. Designed with rugged construction and versatile mounting options, both red dots offer outstanding value at an entry-level price point.

At the core of the ProPoint line is a crisp red dot with multi-coated lenses for a bright image without the blue tint found on other brands’ red dots. This provides a clear target view and aiming point for quicker and more accurate shooting, making ProPoint red dots intuitive sights for hunters and range shooters alike.

Both red dots come with capped elevation turrets and provide up to 500 hours of battery life. From front to back, these red dot sights are designed, constructed and tested to withstand relentless recoil for years of service at the range and in the field thanks to their rugged aluminum construction.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the TRD130T Red Dot is $41.59 and for the TRDPCC is $79.99. For more information on these or to see other Tasco products, visit Tasco.com.

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Bushnell Expands Rimfire Riflescope Lineup

May 10th, 2021

New Scopes Offer DZ22 Reticles and Peak Performance for Rimfire Shooters

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – May 5, 2021 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, has announced the addition of two new models to its dedicated lineup of rimfire riflescopes. Specifically designed for .22LR rifles, these scopes are ideal for varmint and small game hunting, as well as for plinking and recreational shooting.

The two new riflescopes are available in a 3-9x40mm configuration with DZ22 reticles, with one model featuring an illuminated reticle option. The DZ22 reticle was specifically designed for .22LR rimfire ballistics, with drop points out to 125 yards. On the illuminated reticle model, the riflescope is standard with an “off” position between each intensity setting, so users do not have to return to zero and lose their preferred intensity. The illuminated reticle also provides shooters with improved visibility in low light environments.

Rimfire shooters will appreciate that both models come equipped with glass enhancements for improved performance. Standard features on both riflescopes include multi-coated surfaces, one-piece tube design and a large 40mm objective for more clarity, improved resolution and a larger exit pupil. Both riflescopes can also be used with the Bushnell Ballistic App. These enhancements allow for faster target acquisition and more accurate shooting.

Capped turrets protect shooters’ windage and elevation settings in the field, while lightweight and waterproof sealed aircraft-grade aluminum construction protects the entire scope from the elements. From the field to the range, the 3-9×40 rimfire riflescopes are IPX7 rated and have been designed to get the most out of rimfire rifle shooting no matter the weather conditions.

MSRP is $149.95 for the 3-9×40 rimfire riflescope with standard DZ22 reticle and $179.95 for the illuminated DZ22 reticle model. For more information about these or other Bushnell products, visit Bushnell.com.

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SOFWERX to Host Special Reconnaissance (SR) Virtual Assessment Event Series 10-12 August 2021

May 10th, 2021

SOFWERX, in concert with SOF AT&L Special Reconnaissance (PEO-SR), will host a series of Virtual Assessment Events (AEs) to identify technologies and techniques to aid four (4) Program Management (PM) Offices with the following eight (8) Technology Focus Areas (TFAs):

1 – PM Remote Capabilities (RC): Small Satellite Communications

2 – PM Remote Capabilities (RC): Advanced On-Orbit Processing Architectures

3 – PM Remote Capabilities (RC): Collaborative Autonomy for Small UAS

4 – PM Integrated Sensor Systems (ISS): Low-Cost Simple RF Collector

5 – PM Integrated Sensor Systems (ISS): Assessing Cyber Vulnerabilities

6 – PM Technical Collection & Communications (TCC): Remote Emplacement of Sensors/Tags

7 – PM Technical Collection & Communications (TCC): Maritime Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL)

8 – PM Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE): Biometrics

Interested parties should submit NLT 08 July 11:59 PM ET.

events.sofwerx.org/specialrecon

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TacJobs – Infinity Firearms

May 10th, 2021

Join our factory team. We are seeking qualified individuals.

Email resumes to info@sviguns.com

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David Goggins Announced as ADS Warrior West Keynote Speaker

May 10th, 2021

ADS Warrior West is happening, and as an in-person event, June 30th – July 1st. It’s still being held in San Diego but the venue has changed to PetCo Field, which is in the Gaslamp District.

David Goggins will present the Keynote Speech at Warrior WEST.

From Navy SEAL, U.S. Army Ranger School and Air Force TACP Training, to endurance athlete and world record holder, Goggins gives a crash course in personal accountability and how to go beyond motivation to achieve your personal best. This year’s Keynote Speech is brought to you by BeaverFit USA.

In addition to the Keynote, Warrior West also gives you access to the latest fear from industry as well as an opportunity to take training seminars and network with others in your field.

Atlantic Diving Supply is adhering to CDC and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Warrior West is not open to the general public.

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SPOILER ALERT! US Elite x Crye Precision AVS in MultiCam Black Launches Today at Noon Eastern

May 10th, 2021

If you’ve been following US Elite over the past week, they’ve teased an exclusive collaboration with Crye Precision in MultiCam Black.

Now, we’re going to spoil it for everyone and tell you that the item being released for sale today is Crye Precision’s Adative Vest System in MultiCam Black.

The reason we are telling you is that you have to sign up for an email alert for a pre-sale at Noon Eastern today. There are already so many people signed up for the pre-sale notice that if you aren’t alerted when it goes live at noon, you are going to miss out.

If you thought you’d take your chances with whatever the mystery item was when it went live to the general public on Tuesday, you were predestined to miss out. It’s just that simple.

Now that you know what it is, if you want to get in on this deal, you have got to sign up for the pre-sale announcement email.

Here are the details:

The Crye Precision AVS (Adaptive Vest System) is a fully modular warfighting platform capable of scaling from a plate carrier to a load-bearing full armor system. The premier choice of US Special Operations Forces, the AVS with harness provides structural support that distributes weight across the body vs resting entirely on the shoulders mitigating potential fatigue and long term injury. Each surface of the AVS is configured to allow preconfigured panels to be installed and removed immediately versus requiring each equipment pouch to be molle woven into PALS channels individually.

Available as a complete package in Multicam Black, this offering including size matched AVS harness, standard front/back plate pouches, AVS Detachable M4 Flat Flap (capable of running 3 USGI rifle magazines), Zip-on Pouch Panel 2.0, and 152/Bottle Smart Pouch as well as a set of AVS Padded Shoulder Covers in Black.

*Additional items depicted in photos not included.

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Historical Auction Block

May 10th, 2021

Are you tired of Ebay and all it’s rules about what you can sell and what you can’t?

A new list-it-yourself online auction site was recently launched called Historical Auction Block. In partnership with the U.S. Military Forum and Worldwide Military Forum this is an auction site run by collectors for collectors. Low listing fees, which are FREE until June 1st, after June 1st:

$0.10 posting fee

$0.05 Buy It Now & Classified fees

$5.00 Maximum reserve auction fee

All sales are a flat 5% final value fee!

You can post items from all wars and Countries with limited restrictions! US medals (Purple Hearts), Third Reich, signed Japanese flags, etc… Sorry but no Firearms or live ammo.

You can choose your payment options, your sale terms, feedback for BOTH buyer and seller, easy to use, mobile app will be available soon too!

Administrators take very seriously the fraudulent sale of reproductions as originals. They will make every attempt to ensure that items are being sold as described!

www.historicalauctionblock.com

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Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicle Turns 50 – Tried-and-Tested Warhorse of Germany’s Mechanized Infantry

May 9th, 2021

The Marder infantry fighting vehicle celebrates its 50th anniversary today: it was a half a century ago, on 7 May 1971, that the German Army took formal deliver of the first serially produced vehicles. This took place at simultaneous ceremonies in Kassel and Kiel – the corporate seats of the legendary IFV’s original manufacturers, Thyssen-Henschel and Krupp MaK. Both companies have belonged to Rheinmetall since 1999 and 2001, respectively.

At the time of its inception, the prime mission of the new IFV was to defend the national territory in Central Europe: teamed with the Leopard 1 main battle tank, the Marder was supposed to play a pivotal role in the mobile operations of the Bundeswehr. But fate had different plans in store for the vehicle. During the Cold War, the Marder infantry fighting vehicle’s role was confined to the major exercises held by West Germany and its NATO partners to demonstrate in no uncertain terms their readiness to defend themselves. In the meantime, the Leopard 1 has long since vanished from the Bundeswehr inventory. The same is true of other systems of that bygone era, among them the Luchs armoured reconnaissance vehicle, the Starfighter F-104 fighter-bomber, and the BO 105 and Bell UH-1D helicopters. The Marder, on the other hand, went on to prove its mettle in foreign deployments, including in Kosovo and Afghanistan. As part of the Quick Reaction Force, it has engaged in firefights in around Kunduz and Mazar-e Sharif. The vehicle continues to serve the German military to this day. Nor is Germany the only Marder user nation: the vehicle also features in the armies of Chile, Indonesia and Jordan.

Rheinmetall has accumulated vast experience and expertise in the Marder domain. On behalf of the Bundeswehr, in recent years the company has carried out various measures aimed at boosting the combat performance and extending the service life of part of Germany’s Marder fleet.

This includes the installation of air conditioning in the fighting compartment; new vision equipment for the driver, gunner and commander; integration of the MELLS multirole lightweight guided missile system; and a new drivetrain. Thanks to measures currently underway to extend its service life, the Marder is likely to remain operational until the end of the decade.

Battle-tested and extremely reliable, the Marder is destined to remain an important asset of Germany’s mechanized infantry forces for some time to come, even now that the branch is on the verge of epochal change: on 18 March 2021, the Chief of Staff of the German Army confirmed the battle-worthiness of “System Panzergrenadier”.

In essence, System Panzergrenadier consists of an upgraded version of the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, supplied by PSM GmbH, a joint venture of Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, and the VJTF2023 version of the Future Soldier – Expanded System (IdZ-ES), a state-of-the-art soldier system developed by Rheinmetall. Its mission is to increase the firepower and combat effectiveness of the VJTF 2023, which will be led by Germany. By fielding System Panzergrenadier, the formation will be equipped for the first time with a digitized vehicle platform – the Puma IFV upgraded to VJTF status – plus a soldier system featuring digital radio technology. Close-meshed networking of the soldiers’ sensors and effectors with those of the infantry fighting vehicle minimizes the time between target detection and target engagement. This melding of capabilities into one total system enables effective tactical interaction between the troops and their infantry fighting vehicle, in turn enhancing the combat effectiveness of mechanized infantry formations.

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