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Maxim Defense Industries Announces the Release of Their New MDX and MD:15 Line of Firearms and the Launch of Maxim Defense Ammunition and “SBA” (Short Barrel Ammunition) at SHOT Show 2020

January 11th, 2020

Live Fire Demo’s at SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range (lane SR-42)

St Cloud, MN – Maxim Defense, the premiere manufacturer in PDW technologies, is unveiling its MDX and MD:15 line of firearms along with Maxim Defense Ammunition “SBA” (Short Barrel Ammunition) at SHOT Show 2020. Maxim Defense is located in Booths #1857 – Downstairs and Booths #30010 – Upstairs.

“We’ve been hard at work this year” said Maxim Defense VP Sales and Marketing, Dave Larson “The success of the PDX released at SHOT Show in 2019 fueled efforts to expand our firearm line and tackle ballistic issues in the short barrel weapon arena. It’s another year of new and groundbreaking product development at Maxim.”

Maxim Defense is a proud sponsor of the annual SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range (lane SR-42) and is offering live-fire demos of the MDX and MD:15 line of firearms and Maxim Defense Ammunition “SBA” (Short Barrel Ammunition) in .300 BLK, 5.56 NATO and 7.62×39.

MDX Weapon System

The MDX Weapon System was developed to fulfill the broad spectrum of needs by today’s military and law enforcement operations. The family consists of the PDX/MDX:505 (5.5″ barrel), the MDX:508 (8.5″ barrel), and the MDX:510 (10.3″ barrel).

The entire MDX Weapon System line in 5.56 NATO is part of Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) in 2020, sponsored by The Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) at Ft. Benning. Maxim Defense has attended the live fire evaluation in November 2019 and is attending Force-on-Force experiments with the U.S. Army, U.K. Army, and the Australian Army January through March 2020.

PDX (MDX:505)

Born from the SOCOM PDW solicitation, the PDX is now shipping in .300BLK. Designed to handle the fierce demands of the SOF community and dominate in close quarter encounters the PDX is the ultimate choice for when concealment and personal defense are non-negotiable. The PDX in .300BLK is shipping with an MSRP of $2,295.00

Upper Receivers and Upper Kits are also available and shipping.

Calibers: Now in 300BLK (also available in 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39)
Barrel Length: 5.5”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 18.75”
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster
Stock: Maxim Defense SCW™ stock system
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)
Configuration: SCW Pistol Brace, SCW Stock

MDX:508

With the same heart and soul of the PDX, the MDX:508 features an 8.5″ barrel, ideal for when maximum concealment and compactness are essential, but not as critical. Every MDX:508 includes Maxim’s HATEBRAKE muzzle booster, 7-sided M-Slot compatible handguard, armorer level adjustable gas block and can be configured with a Maxim Gen6 CQB brace, Gen7 CQB stock, or SCW stock or brace. MSRP of $2,495.00

Individual Upper Receivers are also available.

Calibers: 300BLK, 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39
Barrel Length: 8.5”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 21.5” – 23””
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE™ Muzzle Booster
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)
Configuration: SCW Stock, SCW Pistol Brace, CQB Stock or CQB Pistol Brace

MDX:510

Design originating from the PDX, the MDX-510 features a 10.3″ barrel, Maxim’s HATEBRAKE muzzle booster, 7-sided M-Slot compatible handguard, armorer level adjustable gas block and can be configured with a Maxim Gen6 CQB Brace, Gen7 CQB Stock, or SCW Stock or Brace. MSRP of $2,495.00

Individual Upper Receivers are also available.

Calibers: 300BLK, 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39
Barrel Length: 10.3”
Colors: Black or Arid
Overall Length: 23.5” – 25”
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE Muzzle Booster
Stock: Maxim Defense SCW stock system
Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger (ACT)
Configuration: SCW Stock, SCW Pistol Brace, CQB Stock or CQB Pistol Brace

MD:15

The MD:15 is available in 8.5” or 10.3” barrel lengths and was developed for Law Enforcement Patrol Officers who need an affordable AR15 platform weapon but do not want to sacrifice reliability, accuracy, or features. Each MD:15 is equipped with the same internal operating components as the MDX including the Maxim HATEBRAKE muzzle booster, armorer level adjustable gas block and comes with the Maxim Slim-Line five-sided M-Slot handguard, and can be configured with a Maxim PDW Brace, Gen6 CQB Stock, or SCW stock or brace. MSRP of $1,495.00 and $1,695.00

Calibers: 300BLK, 5.56 NATO & 7.62×39
Barrel Lengths: 8.5’ or 10.3”
Colors: Black Only
Overall Length: 23.5” – 25”
Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense HATEBRAKE Muzzle Booster
Trigger: Mil-Spec Trigger
Configuration: SCW Stock, SCW Pistol Brace, or PDW Pistol Brace

Maxim Defense Ammunition – SBA (Short Barrel Ammunition)

Maxim Defense is committed to developing the next-generation tools, equipment, and systems that exceed in the most extreme environments. Today’s short barrel weapons excel in close-quarter encounters but sometimes lack the velocities and terminal ballistics that longer barrels have. To address these concerns, Maxim Defense partnered with Fort Scott Munitions to optimize ammunition loads specifically for short barrel weapons.

By making these adjustments, as well as including their TUI® (Tumble Upon Impact™) technology, the Maxim Defense Ammunition ballistic wound cavities exceed the standards of both Expanding and Fragmenting projectiles. The TUI® design of the projectiles tumble all the way down to 500 fps. Maxim Defense SBA (Short Barrel Ammunition) is the ultimate choice for when close quarter battle and personal defense are non-negotiable. MSRP $27.94 – $36.95

300BLK
Grain: 115gr and 190gr Subsonic
Bullet: SCS (Solid Copper Spun)
Box Count: 20 cartridges
Case Count: 25 boxes

5.56 NATO
Grain: 55gr, 62gr, 70gr
Bullet: SCS (Solid Copper Spun)
Box Count: 20 cartridges
Case Count: 25 boxes

7.62x39mm
Grain: 119gr
Bullet: SCS (Solid Copper Spun)
Box Count: 20 cartridges
Case Count: 10 boxes

Come and meet Kris “Tanto” Paronto at SHOT Show 2020

Kris Paronto, former US Army Ranger, Benghazi Warrior, Co-Author of “13 Hours” the book used for the motion picture “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”, Author of USA Today Best Seller, “The Ranger Way” and “The Patriot’s Creed: Inspiration and Advice for Living a Heroic Life,” Owner of Battleline Tactical, and Founder of the 14th Hour Foundation will be meeting with visitors and fans with Maxim Defense during SHOT Show 2020.

Starting on Monday, January 20th, Kris will be at Maxim Defense’s dedicated Industry Day at the Range lane, SR-42, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Following the range day, Media and fans will also have the opportunity to meet with Kris between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Maxim booth #1857 (downstairs).

For more information on Kris, go to www.KrisTantoParonto.com. And visit www.maximdefense.com for all new products launching at SHOT Show 2020.

To learn more about Maxim Defense, please visit us at www.maximdefense.com.

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Air Force to Solicit 75th Birthday Theme Ideas

January 11th, 2020

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

In preparation for its 75th anniversary, Sept. 18, 2022, the Air Force is soliciting birthday theme ideas from Total Force Airmen and civilians. Every year in September, the Department of the Air Force dedicates a theme to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday.

Some of the past themes include, “Frontiers of Blue… This is 72!”, ”Focusing on heritage, warfighting capability and innovation,” “American Airman… Wingman, Leader, Warrior,” and “Breaking Barriers!”

Concepts for the 75th birthday theme should consider inclusiveness of multi-domain operations, capture Airmen’s innovation and reflect the Air Force’s heritage over the last 75 years. Considered themes should be short, concise, catchy and memorable (e.g. the 70th anniversary theme was “Breaking Barriers”). Submissions must also be in good taste.

All submissions and voting will take place through the IdeaScale website.

The submission and voting timeline is as follows:

– The competition submission period will be from Jan. 6-31, 2020.

– The voting window will be from Feb. 24 – March 6, 2020.

The best qualified submissions will be considered and sent to the chief of staff of the Air Force, the vice chief of staff of the Air Force, the Air Force director of staff and the chief master sergeant of the Air Force for the final decision.

The winner will be announced around April 1, 2020.

The winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in September 2022, to attend the 75th Air Force birthday celebration and meet the CSAF and CMSAF.

Airmen and civilians with ideas should submit them online at usaf.ideascalegov.com/a/ideas/recent/campaigns/101, when the submission window opens.

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Federal Will Launch More Than 130 New Products at the 2020 SHOT Show

January 11th, 2020

ANOKA, Minnesota – January 10, 2020 – Federal, the largest ammunition manufacturer of the world, will announce an estimated total of 133 individual product SKUs in more than 34 cataloged product lines during the 2020 SHOT Show (Booth No. 14551), January 21-24 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“This year, Federal has set a company record for the number of new loads and components introduced, and we are certainly quite proud of this accomplishment,” said Federal President Jason Vanderbrink. “Our manufacturing expertise, built over 98-years, means hunters and shooters of all stripes can get the new product that best meets their needs and interests.”

New for 2020 product launch highlights include:

Punch – This bullet’s skived jacket and soft lead core produce the best expansion and penetration for the price. Nickel-plated brass and sealed primers deliver reliable feeding and ignition. Available in 5 popular handgun options.

Terminal Ascent – Bonded construction penetrates deep, while the patented Slipstream polymer tip initiates expansion even at lower velocities and long range. AccuChannel groove technology improves accuracy and minimizes drag. Available in eleven of the most popular hunting cartridges and as component bullets.

Force X2 – Nine copper-plated 00 FX2 buckshot pellets split into two equal-size pieces on impact. Double the wound channels, improved energy transfer to the target, and less potential for over-penetration.

MeatEater Series – Federal has partnered with conservationist, chef, author and hunter Steven Rinella on an exclusive new line of ammunition, featuring Trophy Copper rifle ammunition, 3rd Degree turkey loads and all-new Federal Premium Bismuth shotshells.

Hydra-Shok Deep 380 Auto – This line has been extended with the first expanding 380 Auto load to penetrate at least 12 inches in bare gel and through heavy clothing.

Solid Core – This deep-penetrating, hard bullet holds together while blowing through bone, and its Syntech jacket reduces friction and leading. Intended for hunting and protection against dangerous animals. Available in 6 offerings ranging from 9mm Luger to 44 Rem. Magnum.

Practice & Defend Packs – Convenient packs include 50 HST Personal Defense loads and 50 ballistically identical Syntech Training Match rounds for the most realistic practice. Available in four product options.

Swift Scirocco II – High ballistic coefficients produce flat trajectories, while retaining more velocity and energy downrange. Available in nine loads from 243 Win. to 300 Win. Magnum.

6.5 PRC Gold Medal Berger Hybrid – The hot 6.5 PRC has joined the Gold Medal Berger line. The loads offer high ballistic coefficients and Gold Medal match primers.

“Being the largest ammunition manufacturer isn’t just boasting. It matters, because it allows Federal to deliver the widest range of new products to our customers every year,” said Vanderbrink. “Being the size we are means we can produce the quantity needed to fulfill military and law enforcement contracts, while also offering an unmatched variety to everyone—rimfire, shotshell, handgun and rifle ammo, as well as primers, cases and component bullets for reloaders.”

All these new products, and many more will be on display at Booth No. 14551 for customers to view and learn full details. Learn more at Federal and all its ammunition products visit: www.federalpremium.com.

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Keen – The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Hiking Boots

January 11th, 2020

Keen has a blog post on their site detailing how to choose the right hiking boots for your needs. The post goes into the various styles of boots, how to fit your boots, materials and composition, and even care. You can check out the full post at the link below.

www.keenfootwear.com/guidesreviews/blog-article-20039

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Netherlands Fractal Pattern In Action

January 11th, 2020

The Dutch Army recently shared photos of Soldiers deployed to Mazar-e-Sharif on Resolute Support Mission.

“The men from the Delta platoon, consisting of soldiers of 42 bataljon Limburgse Jagers, recently ran a social patrol in a town in the province of Balkh. They also practiced shooting with the Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL), because they will soon be providing base defense on a part of an Afghan base in the north.”

What’s interesting is the combination of MultiCam uniforms and armor in the new NFP.

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HLC Industries To Feature Cordura Fabrics at SHOT Show Suppliers Showcase

January 10th, 2020

The Supplier Showcase is two days during SHOT Show, January 20–21 from 8:30 AM–5:30 PM in the Palazzo Ballroom, 5th Floor Venetian Hotel Meeting Rooms. See HLC Industries in booth #51902.

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Spartan Blades Releases Their New Pro Grade “Silver Line” of Knives

January 10th, 2020

Spartan Blades of Southern Pines, NC today announces a new line of knives at a price point geared towards affordability. Spartan’s new grade of knives will be made in the United States in both their North Carolina and New York facilities. The purpose of these blades is to provide a quality knife to soldiers and outdoorsman at an affordable price point. This new grade of knives will include three new introductory models with several more designs planned over the next year.

Due to the recent partnering of KA-BAR Knives and Spartan Blades, forming Pineland Cutlery, Inc, we are expanding our footprint to new markets and are benefiting from increased manufacturing and distribution expertise. The result being our more affordable “Silver” Line of knives. In the past, many customers had been priced out of our offerings, our Silver Line will bring Spartan Blades to a whole new consumer base.” Said Curtis V. Iovito Pineland Cutlery’s Director of Product Development and Marketing.

spartanbladesusa.com

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Oh The Possibilities – Arc’teryx LEAF Alpha FL 30

January 10th, 2020

During a visit this week to the Arc’teryx HQ in North Vancouver, I spied a MultiCam version of their outdoor climbing pack, the Alpha FL 30.

This pack used the Alpha FL’s design which will hold up to 30 liters with the collar extended (~25 liters with the collar stowed) but was made from the same waterproof laminate used for their drypacks.

I spoke with the design team and it’s one of many concepts they’ve put forward. It may or may not go into production, but if it does, it will most likely be as a limited run special make up (SMU) like the Atom SL in Wolf Grey, released yesterday.

-Eric Graves sends

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