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January 18th, 2024
NEW FOR MCX: BlackbeardX Auto-Resetting Inert Training System from Mantis
January 18th, 2024Elevate Your Dry Fire MCX Training to a New Level
Introducing BlackbeardX from Mantis – a new way to enhance your dry-fire training safely at home with your MCX. Incorporating MantisX technology, the BlackbeardX Auto-Resetting Trigger Inert Training System revolutionizes the way you enhance your skills. By offering real-time feedback on shooting techniques and delivering intelligent coaching along with actionable analytics through the MantisX Pistol/Rifle app, the combo ensures unparalleled improvement at an accelerated pace.
Kit Includes:
Blackbeard Bolt Carrier Group (MCX)
Blackbeard MCX Magazine Powerbank
MantisX Pistol/Rifle app compatibility
Quick and easy to install, the BlackbeardX system replaces your bolt carrier and magazine, making for a safe and simple transition from live fire to dry fire and back again. The magazine battery pack is good for 50,000 shots per charge.
Key Features:
BlackbeardX goes far beyond a shot timer. Using the MantisX app, it includes motion-based analysis of your efficiency in a high-speed, multi-target engagement. It analyzes your economy of motion across multiple dimensions, giving you real-time feedback on where and how you can improve your dynamic shooting.
High Desert Blade Works Announces Partnership with Steve Tarani
January 18th, 2024
Cedar Crest, New Mexico – In early 2021, business professional Thomas Gomez and renowned blade designer and edged weapons expert Steve Tarani began conversations about forming a joint venture that would bring discontinued and new high quality edged tools to market. Three years later the result of this ongoing collaboration is High Desert Blade Works which now offers designer quality at affordable prices.
Thomas Gomez, the founder and CEO of High Desert Rifle Works and Co-Founder of Apothecary Ink, is an avid outdoorsman and precision rifle expert who provides quality products, training, and consulting services throughout the shooting Industry. He is additionally engaged in the Healthcare and Agricultural industries in the areas of data analytics and process improvement.
Serving the United States defense, intelligence, and law enforcement communities for over three decades, Steve Tarani is a renowned defensive tactics/edged weapons subject matter expert (SME) and service provider to numerous high, low-profile US federal agencies. Tarani is a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee, protective programs educator, and formerly on staff at the US DOE National Security Institute (Security Force Training Dept.) at Kirtland Air Force Base. Steve is also a master knife designer (Buck Knives, Benchmade, 5.11, BladeTech, Strider Knives, TK Knives, and High Desert Blade Works), has an extensive Filipino Martial Arts background, and is the architect of the International Chiefs of Police (IACP) Model Policy (and accompanying Training Key) on the carry and usage of knives by police officers. Mr. Tarani is a recognized self-defense expert, author, and public speaker known for his work in the protective services field. He remains a federal contractor, active protective agent, and advisor to the US Department of Justice (USDOJ), the US Department of Defense (DoD), and other government agencies.
When Thomas and Steve put their concept to paper, it made sense, and they moved forward with the aid of industry giants such as Duane Dwyer of Dwyer Custom Goods (DCG), co-founder of Strider Knives.
Combining such tremendous talent and resources, High Desert Blade Works emerged and has since launched a suite of designer production blades that include legacy designs and improved one-handed openers. To complement the live blades, High Desert Blade Works has created a series of fixed and folding straight and curved edged training blades that provide safe training options.
Per customer demand High Desert Blade Works has branched into the search and rescue and medical space with a Search and Rescue Karambit- the SARK, and a medical kit that was a collaboration with Medical Points Abroad. Moving forward, High Desert Blade Works is fully committed to ongoing development and sales of high quality edged tools that remain the best value in their class. For more information, see highdesertbladeworks.com.
Contact us at info@highdesertbladeworks.com. Dealer inquiries are welcome.
See the Dark Wolf Ventures Howler at SHOT Show
January 18th, 2024Schedule a meeting to join us at SHOT Show this year and check out one of our newest releases.
The Howler from Dark Wolf Ventures integrates ATAK on the Tab Active 3 from our partners at Samsung.
Dark Wolf Ventures’ custom ATAK plug-in provides remote command and control of the connected radios, real time updates of physical location, short messaging, and improved situational awareness.
Jay Chapman and Brandon Newsome from Iridium conducted a demonstration of the P25 Howler in South Korea.
Even while using different digital protocols, the Howler provided seamless situational awareness and consistent communications from around the world.
The Howler in mobile IDAS configuration was connected from Fort Carson, CO to the P25 Howler in South Korea. The mobile configuration goes from storage to fully operational and backhauling over satellite in fewer than five minutes, and can even be used on the go.
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Envision Technology Introduces the Miniature Advanced Rangefinder System (MARS) NSN: 1240-99-984-0230
January 18th, 2024Envision Technology, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art EO/IR technologies for the military, law enforcement and commercial markets, has entered full-rate production of the newest addition to the Envision product portfolio, the Miniature Advanced Rangefinder System (MARS).
Building off the success of Envision’s MARS-L system, which was introduced in 2022, MARS expands on this capability by including Near Infrared (NIR) aiming and illumination lasers in the same size package as the MARS-L. This weapon-mounted laser rangefinder (WMLRF) is a game changer, and has been purpose-built for the operational end user, with a strong focus on reductions in Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) when compared to existing systems. The MARS achieves this while delivering required capability attributes, such as a long-range eye safe (1550nm) LRF, visible pointer, NIR pointer, NIR VCSEL Illuminator, on-board ballistic computer (Applied Ballistics), and a large OLED display to allow the user to navigate the simple and intuitive user interface.
The compact and lightweight design (< 8 ounces with battery), is feature-rich and minimizes impact on the host weapon system and operator load. MARS is capable of successfully ranging a man-sized target beyond 1500 meters
(Man-size 10% reflective) and offers the user additional rangefinding modes for specific mission scenarios. The integrated Bluetooth module allows the user to interface with external devices such as a Kestrel weather meter. MARS is also compliant with Modular Sniper Display (MSD) ICD Rev. B and Rev. D to support exporting ballistics to an MSD scope or compatible thermal weapon sight.
“As an American manufacturer and small business, we are proud to deliver MARS systems to the men and women who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms” states Envision’s Head of Business Development and Sales, Mike Cassidy.
For more information about the MARS, contact sales@envision-tek.com.
Galvion Introduces E.D.G – a Headborne Power and Data Distribution and Management System
January 18th, 2024Galvion, a world leader in power and data management solutions and innovative head protection systems, is introducing E.D.G™ (Energy Data Grid; pronounced “edge”), a modular and scalable power and data distribution and management system for headborne accessories. The introduction coincides with Shot Show 2024 taking place in Las Vegas, USA, 23-26 January 2024, where Galvion will be exhibiting E.D.G, alongside their other products, on Booth 32003.
Galvion’s E.D.G headborne system has been developed in response to the continuing and escalating power and data needs of the warfighter. Developed over multiple years, the scalable power solution was first introduced on Galvion’s PDxT™ helmet platform to meet the operational needs of the United States Marine Corps as a part of the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Integrated Helmet System (IHS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). Designed through an iterative development cycle, incorporating real-time feedback from USMC trials throughout the process, the E.D.G system represents a critical step in transitioning from a protective ‘helmet’ to an ‘integrated helmet system’ that enhances lethality and survivability. In response to similar operational needs across multiple global customers and end-users, the E.D.G system will be available for Galvion’s flagship Batlskin Caiman® head system, and when released for full production, the flexible and scalable power system can be retrofitted to a fielded helmet or delivered as a fully assembled helmet system.
The E.D.G system includes the Base Power Pack, powered by a single CR123 battery, and an attachable Extended Power Pack that accommodates a minimum of two and up to six AA batteries, boosting power availability and delivery when needed, but removeable to lighten the load when not.
The system also features a battery-powered strobe and VAS connection point, ready for emerging technologies like AR and VR. It features an independent task light and evolved rails with integrated cable management and storage. An innovative feature of this system is the state-of-charge indicators on the Extended Power Pack, also viewable in the NVG display, ensuring operators know how much power they have available at all times.
Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, said: “We are heavily invested in preparing our military and tactical teams to meet the ever-evolving technology and equipment demands of the modern battlefield. We work with tier 1 customers every day and see the challenges coming with the proliferation of headborne accessories and capabilities. Managing their power and data needs is a critical part of that. The E.D.G system represents a united effort across Galvion’s power & data, industrial design, human performance, and head systems teams to develop a user-focused solution, and we’re excited to introduce this capability to our global customer base.” He added: “With more and more of our Caiman® helmets out in the field, this retrofittable power system represents an upgrade path for existing systems or is of course available on a fully kitted new head system. We’re also excited about the future opportunity to include E.D.G in our NSPA framework contract so our multiple NATO customers can more easily access this technology and capability”.
CTOMS Launches 2ndLine Main Pack Gen III
January 18th, 2024CTOMS announces the release of the 2ndLine Main Pack Gen III and suite of accessories. CTOMS has designed the 2ndLine Gen III system to be as modular and functional as possible, allowing rapid access to vital medical equipment when it matters. It is low profile for proper mobility and flexibility in dynamic tactical environments, and confined spaces such as vehicles, aircrafts, and buildings.
[The CTOMS 2ndLine Main Pack Gen III with Accessory Panel]
The Main Pack includes lightly padded removable shoulder straps, top and side carry handles, molle regions on the sides, bottom, and back faces, compression straps with buckles, and adjustable/removeable back padding. The internal layout of this aid bag is completely customizable using any combination of Velcro based organizational accessories, including the 2ndLine Window Pouch. The pack also features attachment points for the zip on Accessory Panel, allowing for rapid swapping of mission specific setups.
[2ndLine accessories include Window Pouches, the Diveable Pack Liner, and Accessory Panel.]
If you plan on getting wet, the Diveable Pack Liner (DPL) provides an airtight lining to keep your 2ndLineTM contents dry. The DPL can be inflated or deflated through its air valve allowing the Main Pack to be made neutrally buoyant for diving, or fully inflated for floatation.
Berry Compliant!
For more information on the 2ndLine Gen III visit ctomsinc.com
