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Honor Defense Pro9 and ProTac9 Launching at NRAAM

March 3rd, 2020

Honor Defense will launch the Pro9 and ProTac9 next month at the NRA Annual Meeting.

Features:
• Ported Slide
• Gold flat 2-piece tactical Trigger
• Gold PVD barrel with 15 degree match crown for accuracy
• Two 10-round magazines.
• 1911 style backstrap and a full-backstrap for custom fit
• No Trigger-pull for disassembly
• 100% USA
• Assembled by Veterans

Pro9

• 3.2” barrel  with same award winning accuracy that beat the G43, Shield and Walther PPS in Gun Tests Magazine comparisons.

ProTac9 Compact

• 3.8” barrel with Rail

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Mustang Survival Announces As Official Supplier Of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team In The Challenge For The 36th America’s Cup

March 3rd, 2020

This exciting project highlights the strong bond between heritage and innovation on both sides.

Burnaby, BC – Mustang Survival , the Canadian brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, is excited to announce that it will supply equipment for extreme offshore activities of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, as it challenges for the 36th Americas Cup.

This project highlights the strong bond between heritage and innovation on both sides. Mustang Survival has been providing confidence to sailors for over 50 years and continues to push the boundaries on innovation in the Maritime environment. The America’s Cup, now in its 36th edition, is the oldest trophy in the history of sport and 170 years later still sees the participation of the most technologically advanced boats in the world.

The Mustang Survival gear will integrate the official team uniform with four items designed for activities in extreme offshore conditions. The Mustang foul weather apparel, developed and built at its Burnaby Waterlife Studio, will include the EP 6.5 Ocean Racing Jacket, Smock, Salopette & Drysuit, all of which made from military grade GORE-TEX®

“Mustang Survival provides guaranteed protection against the elements at 50 knots, ensuring each one of us can focus on doing our job to the best of our ability day after day” said team member Shannon Falcone. “With over 40 team members on the water when supporting the AC75 training sessions, maximizing the collective efficiency means we can focus on our goal of winning the America’s Cup. I look forward to taking on this challenge together!”

“We are honored to add value to such a respected team in what is a very competitive arena. We stand behind our product and are confident the team will be protected in the toughest of conditions. This will allow them to focus on their task at hand, training to compete in their 6th America’s Cup. We are excited to be part of that journey – Jason Leggatt, President Mustang Survival.

The city of Cagliari will give way to the first regattas from 23rd-26th April 2020, hosting the opening stage of the America’s World Cup Series. Additional ACWS regattas will take place in Portsmouth, England, from 4th-7th June and will end in Auckland, New Zealand, from 17th-20th December. The Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series is scheduled in Auckland in early 2021 and will determine the team who will face the Defender in the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada. The match for the Auld Mug is set to take place from 6th-21st March 2021 in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, NZ.

For more information, please visit www.mustangsurvival.com

SOFWERX – Blast Exposure Monitoring System Collaboration Event

March 3rd, 2020

SOFWERX, in concert with USSOCOM Program Executive Office (PEO) SOF Warrior (SW), will host a Blast Exposure Monitoring (BEMO) System Collaboration Event (CE) in April 1st, to identify solutions to blast overpressure exposure recognition. This event will be a compelling opportunity for the leading minds in Industry, National Labs and Academia to better understand and influence current SOF needs.

Experts in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Hardware:

• Blast pressure sensor capable of detecting 0.5 to 100 psi 

• Batteries/Wireless rechargeable atteries

• Mounting/wear options on kit or civilian clothing

• Microphone(s) to capture acoustic events

• Acoustic event counter to count events that exceed safety levels (>140 decibels)

• Trigger count for a dynamic environment (multiple weapons being fired in a small area) 

Software/Data:

• Automation of blast data analyses and output 

• Algorithm(s) for identifying weapons being fired on a range

• Blast data visualization that are intuitive, informative and easily understood

• Algorithm(s) for identifying directionality or blast and differentiating incidental from reflective overpressure readings on wearable blast gauge sensor

For full details and to register, visit www.sofwerx.org/bemo.

TacJobs – International Program Manager at Nightforce

March 3rd, 2020

** This position will be based at one of our current offices located in Lavonia, GA, Orofino, ID or Meridian, ID.

Are you searching for an exciting career opportunity with a great company? A fast-paced, fun work environment with a full complement of benefits and some great employee perks? We are a benchmark for high quality, high-performance products, and our employees are hard-working, dedicated individuals. If you fit that description and meet the qualifications for our position, we’d love to have you join us!

Position Purpose:  

The International Program Manager position will be the main point of contact regarding all international defense business opportunities and will work in conjunction with our defense dealer network abroad to pursue military business opportunities outside of North America, as well as assisting in other areas as a representative of the Nightforce MIL-GOV-LE Team, with a heavy emphasis on satisfying end-user needs and requirements and being the subject matter expert regarding best application of Nightforce product to meet requirements. This position will assist the MIL-GOV-LE office in meeting company objectives and capitalizing on growth potential on the international front.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s in Business, International Relations or similar degree, preferred

• Minimum 7 years’ experience servicing government customer needs in the international marketplace, or related experience and/or training to essentially perform the required functions of the job

• Must have a US Passport and not be restricted from traveling to allied nation countries

• Must possess a generalized understanding of the Military and Law Enforcement structures and their procurement & acquisition efforts

• Experience working on current and future weapons and optics programs, working with relevant combat developers and with relevant end-users in the international marketplace is required

• Experience with International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Regulations, export compliance and relevant documentation practices is required

• Must have the ability to develop and further relationships with an understanding of cultural differences of your customers

• Must be computer literate with emphasis on utilization of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Oracle E-Business Suite experience, desired

• Must be self-motivated and be able to work without supervision

• Must be goal-oriented

• Must be a team player, exhibit cooperation and work proactively with others

• Must show great attention to detail and have excellent file management/organization skill

• Must be a proficient problem solver and a quick thinker

• Must be well organized and can manage multiple projects, meet required deadlines and establish priorities

• Must have good work ethic and business acumen

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality

• Must be willing and able to travel 30% of the time, with some weekend commitments

• Familiarity with cultural differences abroad, highly desired

Core Accountabilities:

• Provide complete support to the MIL-GOV-LE Business Development Manager and Senior Program Manager in order to meet company objectives

• Assist in the development of improved written MIL-GOV-LE sales and marketing strategies, programs, policies, and procedures

• Assist with international as well as domestic government business inquiries and opportunities

• Manage necessary order entry for specific awarded contracts and military business orders

• Assist with responses to bids and solicitations as needed

• Assist with ITAR exports and supporting workflow for proper execution of International orders as needed

• Coordinate and track the status of RMA requests for MIL-GOV-LE customer warranty concerns

• Assist in defining true market potential for the defined Military market, both domestic and international

• Assist with contract compliance paperwork and contract deadlines as needed

• Work directly with the Marketing team to develop appropriate literature and support documentation for the products being supplied for appropriate end use

• Assist in maintaining necessary contact lists as well as capturing market intelligence related to domestic and international military business in a shared file location.

• Maintain effective communication channel with MIL-GOV-LE Business Development Manager and Senior Program Manager

• Assist with execution of training programs for various MIL-GOV-LE customer segments and other staff as necessary

• Assist with maintenance of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) Program for each customer segment ensuring proper tracking and inventory control

• Communicate current projects, tasks and their status with all appropriate parties in an efficient and effective manner and time frame

• Assists with new product and program introductions/changes

• Must be willing to receive continuing education in ITAR export procedures and attend training courses as needed

• Be an excellent mentor to staff members

• Share wisdom and knowledge related to business practices

• Assist in preparation of various reports and briefs

• Assist with the company’s e-mail traffic respective to MIL-GOV-LE business

• Manage special projects as assigned

• Manage phone and e-mails effectively and in an organized manner

Nightforce Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.

All job offers are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

For more information about our company and its products, please go to nightforceoptics.com

To apply for this position as well as others such as Commercial Account Manager, Field Training position, and Customer Service, visit nightforceoptics.applicantpro.com.

Whiskey 5 – Clime and Place

March 3rd, 2020

Who:

Clime and Place is a veteran owned small business focused on our customer and the environment they operate in.  Today we are doing this by providing the most effective glove and mitten solutions for the warfighter and outdoor enthusiast.  

What:

Each product has a differentiated design and is made of appropriate fabric technologies.  We believe you will experience a perceptible difference with each Clime and Place product.

Each product has US wool as a key fabric component.  We are proud to introduce the first Berry compliant gloves and mittens using W.L. Gore’s THERMIUM™ technology.

Where:

Clime and Place products are made in US owned and operated small business factories across the US.  Our manufacturing partners have decades of experience making clothing and gloves for the US military, Law Enforcement and First Responder customers.

Why:

Clime and Place products were designed and developed over the last two years, starting under the National Safety Apparel Brand.  We decided to establish Clime and Place as an independent company to provide the same level of focus on environmental protection as NSA gives FR protection.

When:

The gloves and mittens at climeandplace.com are available today.  ADS Inc. is our US distribution partner.  Millbrook Tactical is our exclusive Canadian distribution and sales partner.  

SureFire Field Notes Ep. 55: Point Shooting with Larry Vickers

March 3rd, 2020

Larry Vickers is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted several tactical firearms related TV shows. Currently Larry presents videos on the Vickers Tactical Youtube channel of which Bravo Company is the presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition, he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use, which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories, with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear, Glock accessories by Tangodown, and 1911 specific products by Wilson Combat. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the firearms industry such as Blue Force Gear, BCM, Aimpoint, CCWSafe, Wilson Combat, and Tangodown. He has developed and offered a line of Vickers Tactical Glock pistols sold exclusively thru Lipseys Inc.. He is also author of the Vickers Guide series of firearm books. Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military.

www.vickerstactical.com

www.aztectrainingservices.com

www.surefire.com

Kit Badger Goes Over The AMTAC Blades Northman

March 2nd, 2020

Our friend Ivan produced a video on the Northman Knife by AMTAC Blades.

To read the full story, visit kitbadger.com/amtac-blades-northman.

Defense Mechanisms – Helion Jacket

March 2nd, 2020

The Helion is a lightweight insulated jacket that provides breathable warmth and moderate weather resistance. Designed to be worn in a stand-alone manner, or as a mid-layer with a wet weather protective shell. The face fabric is durable and wind resistant, while a hard fleece panel at the underarms aides in breathability and helps prevent the user from overheating during strenuous activity.

Features:

2 Ounces of Climashield APEX insulation performs better than down in wet and humid conditions, dries quickly, packs small, and is easy to clean

Raglan style sleeves for increased comfort and range of motion

A drop tail keeps the low back covered during strenuous movements

Durable Lightweight nylon fabric has a DWR finish

Large, insulated, zippered hand pockets allow access when wearing a plate carrier and/or duty belt

Polartec hard faced fleece sides allow for better ventilation when worn under Personal Protective Equipment, and stretch to enable easier clearing of the cover garment when the jacket is zipped

Athletic fit for layering under shells and PPE

Locking YKK zipper prevents self-opening during movement

Polartec Power stretch cuffs

Optional Velcro Loop on sleeves

Handmade in Winona, MN

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