NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 19, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the delivery of the 100,000th M17 and M18 for the Modular Handgun System program to the U.S. Military, ahead of schedule, and surpassing the performance standards and requirements since the official contract award in January 2017.
“In the month of October SIG SAUER exceeded our manufacturing requirements by thirty percent and delivered a record-setting 12,100 handguns to the U.S. Military to achieve this historic milestone for SIG SAUER and the MHS program,” began Ron Cohen, President & CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With the strict accuracy and acceptance specifications that the M17 and M18 are continuously exceeding, it’s clear that the success of this program can be directly attributed to the reliability, durability, and accuracy of the handgun, which has resulted in the high demand for both the M17 and M18 from every branch of the U.S. Military.”
The M17 and M18 handguns are a 9mm, striker-fired, P320-based handgun platform, featuring coyote-tan PVD coated stainless steel slides with black controls and utilize both 17-round and 21-round magazines. The handguns are equipped with SIGLITE front night sights, removable night sight rear plates, and manual safeties. To date SIG SAUER has delivered M17 and M18 handguns to all branches of the U.S. Military and the U.S. Coast Guard.
“From the very beginning the MHS program has been a true partnership between SIG SAUER and the U.S. Army which has resulted in the overwhelming success of the program, and ensuring that the M17 and M18 handguns are entering service, and in the field with our military,” concluded Cohen.
Previously only available to Government Clients, the Multicam only, M-Pact Agilite Edition is now available commercially.
The M-Pact Agilite Edition was the result of a collaboration between Agilite Systems Inc. and Mechanix Wear, the world leader in tactical hand protection. They teamed up to develop a unique glove for Tier 1 SOF who wanted the best of all worlds, the protection of a Mechanix M-Pact Covert glove but the tactile capabilities of a fingerless glove.
The semi-fingerless design conforms to your hand like a full glove and yet gives you the dexterity and control of bare hands for your trigger finger, finding a pulse, changing ammunition belts, using smart devices comfortably, or other mission-critical tasks.
Combat-proven downrange, The M-PACT Agilite Edition protects military and law enforcement professionals with EN 13594 rated impact protection. D3O® palm padding dissipates high-impact energy to reduce hand fatigue.
If you’re saving your Black Friday funds for quality U.S. made gear, Tactical Tailor is having a one-day only, 35% off sitewide promotion. Also, there are dozens of products marked down 60% on their Clearance Page. The sale excludes woobies, frames and their Rolling Duffles.
Grey Ghost Gear‘s Black Friday Sale is a whopping 40% off sitewide, plus Free Shipping. It’s a great time to snag plate carriers, backpacks, range bags, battle belts or tactical pouches. Promotion excludes Karrimor SF brand products, as well as armor and hoodies.
Grey Ghost Precision is doing 35% Off Sitewide, with Free Shipping… AND orders over $500 will receive a $50 Gift Card. Between the GGP MKII Rifles, GGP Glock and SIG aftermarket slides, match grade barrels and other firearms components, hitting five Benjamins won’t be hard to do.
SureFire will be running a Black Friday promo from Friday 11/29/19 at 12:00 a.m. PST to Monday 12/2/19 at 11:59 pm PST. On promo will be the X300V (Limit Qty 5 per customer), Guardian, Sidekick and select SureFire Muzzle Brakes, ProComps, Flash Hiders & Warcomps.
[POOLER, GA, November 29th, 2019—] On the heels of our Last Call & Overstock Blowout, Blue Force Gear has just announced the commencement of its Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales beginning November 29th through Monday, December 2nd.
Door Busters
Before we place a charge and blow the door straight off its hinges BFG-Style, let’s talk email incentives. There’s a lot happening at BFG Headquarters and we have some very exciting new products coming your way. Our weekly newsletter is the best way to receive cutting-edge details & opportunities, and be one of the first to see new product releases, special promotions, limited editions and invite-only events.
A quick example is this: our best holiday sale is only made available to the subscribers of our email newsletter – which just happens to start a day early on Thanksgiving Day. If you sign up here: www.blueforcegear.com/newsletter-signup before Wednesday at 11:59:59PM you’ll receive an email that contains a coupon code for 25%-off everything site-wide, excluding already marketed down sale items, as well as Custom Slings and Medical Items. You’ll also be one of the first to read about, and have the option to take advantage of, the addition of black leather pull tabs to our Custom Sling Configurator. More opportunities will be coming your way via email.
Door Buster In Summary
11/28 Door Buster
• 25% Off Everything – Just for email subscribers only
• One Day Sale Only, ends at midnight
• If you sign up before Wednesday @ 11:59:59PM you will be included in the door buster email
• In addition – Announcement of Black Leather Pull tabs available in the Custom Sling Configurator.
• Coupon Code will be shared via email only
**Excludes already marked down sale items; Custom Slings; Medical Refills
Black Friday Sale
Before you head to the overflowing shopping malls this Black Friday to partake in the chaos and add to the parking lot congestion with family and friends, come on by www.blueforcegear.com and reward yourself with 20%-off of our site-wide sale. Don’t wait for gear you need NOW!, the time is right for a little more Blue Force Gear in your life. Simply enter promo code BLACK20 at checkout. Sale excludes already marketed down sale items, as well as Custom Slings and Medical Items.
Black Friday Sale In Summary
11/29 Black Friday
• 20% Off Site wide with promo code BLACK20
• Through End of Monday
**Excludes already marked down sale items; Custom Slings; Medical Refills
Cyber Monday Sale
Need a new wallet – we got ‘em! Carbine looking like the 90’s is asking for its carry strap back, sling-up with a new Vickers Combat Application Sling. Plate carrier a little cumbersome, our advanced PLATEminus 3 & 4 are gonna be your new jam – you’re welcome! Simply gear up and use promo code CYBER20 at checkout to receive your discount, plus free shipping. This is a one-day sales event that begins and ends on December 2nd. Sale excludes already marketed down sale items, as well as Custom Slings and Medical Items.
Cyber Monday In Summary
12/2 Cyber Monday
• 20% Off + Free Shipping with promo code CYBER20
• One day only – ends at midnight
**Excludes already marked down sale items Custom Slings; Medical Refills
Cloud Defensive
Cloud Defensive is announcing their Black Friday Sale is LIVE now through December 5th. It is 25% OFF site-wide. And it’s the best deal of the year on the Optimized Weapon Light (OWL)!
We’ve extended Black Friday savings to last until Christmas.
Start saving now on discontinued products including slides, barrels and other miscellaneous parts. Quantities are limited, so act fast before they are gone.
Sale starts Friday November 22 and lasts through December 31, 2019 or until sold out.
XGO’s yearly Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals start now!!! From today until 12/3, (12:00am), take 50% off your entire order at proxgo.com. Use Code: BFCM2019 at checkout! Free Shipping on orders over $75!
Friday rolls around early this year! From new product drops to savings as high as 60%, our Black Friday event is the best time to layer up for adventures in 2020 and beyond.
Milspec Retail has launched their black friday sales event! Take an additional 15% off site-wide! Huge discounts when combined with our already low markdown pricing. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart total.
Between November 27th and December 6th, TangoDown® customers can enjoy 10% off orders up to $125 and 15% off orders over $125. When placing your order during promotion periods, keep in mind our order system runs on Pacific time and must be placed by 11:59pm (Pacific) on December 30th for the order to qualify for the promotion. No offer code is needed, just shop and save. Avoid the crowds and shop from the comforts of home this Thanksgiving!
Like last year, there will also be promotions on various days advertised via our social media only. There will be a little something to please everyone who might be shopping for gifts…or even purchasing for themselves (we won’t tell!). Make sure to look for the date/time these social promotions are valid. The social media promotions are also valid with the 10-15% off discount listed above.
The entire TangoDown® team wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving!
**Please note, orders placed after 10:00am (PST) on 11/27/19 will NOT be processed/shipped until after the holiday weekend. Due to the holiday and sales volume processing times will be longer than normal.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours:
11/27/19: Offices close at Noon (local time in AZ & CA)
11/28/19 & 11/29/19: Offices Closed
To fulfill your holiday shopping needs, visit: tangodown.com
Starting on Black Friday, 29 November, use coupon code BF19 for store-wide savings! Everything from Mayflower and Velocity Systems vests and chest rigs, Eagle and Raptor Tactical Belts, Hesco Armor, Altama OTB Maritime Boots, Surefire Lights and more will be on sale. See below for the deals breakdown:
• Use coupon code BF19 for 10% off site-wide starting at 12:01am EST Friday; get 12% off Saturday and Sunday; and then a whopping 15% off on Cyber Monday. Some exclusions apply, see website for details starting Friday.
• 25% off all Salomon Boots now through 6 December. Items marked down, no coupon needed. $5 Flat Rate shipping to most USA addresses!
• 25% off all Lowa Boots now through 2 December. Items marked down, no coupon needed. $5 Flat Rate shipping to most USA addresses!
The best deals of the year are in stock and available here, don’t miss out on these great savings!
Our BEST Promo of the year starts now! A great time to get your friends, family and yourself some world class adventure gear from PDW. Just about everything on our site qualifies for this BFCM . Our best Holiday product selection ever. Just about everything on our site qualifies. *A few exclusions apply.
Black Friday sale is here! Come save 20% off all Trauma Kits. Get one for the whole family. Be sure to add one to your holiday wish list as well so you can also save a life!
The way we see it, the sooner we can get a VSSL into your hands, the better prepared you (or the lucky SOB on your gift list!) will be for all your holiday adventures!
Everyone has that “hard-to-shop-for” friend or family member, so why not play it safe and pick up a True North Concepts Gift card? All gift cards purchased with the promotional code during the holiday season receive 10% off, so even if you are looking to scrooge it up and keep the card for yourself, its worth the savings! If you are being generous, you can schedule the electronic delivery of the gift for the day of your choosing! Once used, the card retains its unused balance. Use code GIFTCARD10% at checkout to save!
True North Concepts is also offering store-wide free shipping until the end of December, just use the following code at checkout: FREESHIP2019
GRINNELL, Iowa (November 25, 2019) – Shoppers can get an early jump on great Black Rifle Friday deals, as Brownells rolled out its Black Rifle Build of Rights sale starting Monday, November 25.
With a distinctly patriotic theme, Brownells is offering revolutionary savings sitewide with special discount codes.
Brownells Edge members can enter code HAB for 12% off, and free shipping on orders over $49.
Any Brownells customer can get 11% off on orders over $49 with code HAA.
Site visitors can also vote on a selection of AR-15 components for the “More Perfect Rifle” with the top vote getter in each category going on sale Friday, November 29.
Go to our new website and check out some Black Friday Week specials now through December 1st on some of our most popular products!!! Click on “Holiday Specials” on the bottom of the home page to shop for these products.
Starting next Friday, November 29th, treat yourself to huge savings on a fully-loaded L15 Defense Rifle package or upgrade your current rifle with great deals on the products you’ve been talking about all year long.
Need to stock up on mags and accessories? Take advantage of FREE SHIPPING all next weekend!
L15 DEFENSE RIFLE PACKAGE | $1499
Save over $400 and head right to the range with this premium duty-ready rifle package
Upgrade your milspec lower receiver with a Lancer Adaptive Magwell (LAM) for only $99 and receive (3) free L5AWM® 30 magazines to complete your kit. The LAM installs in seconds and requires no modifications to your rifle.
LIMITED EDITION GOLD BASEPADS
We ran a super-limited batch of gold L5AWM® +6 Extended Basepads. There are less than fifty of these available. They will go on sale at 11AM EST on Friday Nov 29, so set your alarm now and don’t miss your chance!
Model: SP1 (Reflex Red Dot Sight)
MSRP is $199.99 for Black Friday sale price $119.99. Approximately 40% off.
Deadline is from Nov 26 thru Dec 31, 2019
Customers can order directly from us via e mail: info@diopticalusa.com
HRT Tactical Gear
HRT Tactical Gear is spreading the holiday cheer by offering a 20% discount on ALL Plate Carriers, Placards, Back Panels and accessories, Thanksgiving through December 2nd. Just enter code: BLACK20 at checkout. Check out www.hrttacticalgear.com for more information.
SORD
SORD is having a 25% off everything sale + free domestic shipping.
Boot up, log in and get ready to hack the mainframe during the ITS Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale! Starting at Midnight CST on Friday, November 29th, use the coupon code HACKFRIDAY at checkout in the ITS Store to receive 20% off eligible items and a free Swag Pack while supplies last.
The FREE Swag Pack with every order placed through Cyber Monday, December 2nd includes an exclusive ITS Cyber Morale Patch, ITS Logo Round Button and two random items from our ITS Swag Vault. The photo above showcases just a sampling of what’s available and we’ll be including some real “unobtainium” items. (While supplies last.)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2019) — An Army-funded project may boost 5G and mm-Wave technologies, improving military communications and sensing equipment.
Carbonics, Inc., partnered with the University of Southern California to develop a carbon nanotube technology that, for the first time, achieved speeds exceeding 100GHz in radio frequency applications. The milestone eclipses the performance — and efficiency — of traditional Radio Frequency Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, known as RF-CMOS technology, that is ubiquitous in modern consumer electronics, including cell phones.
“This milestone shows that carbon nanotubes, long thought to be a promising communications chip technology, can deliver,” said Dr. Joe Qiu, program manager, solid state and electromagnetics at the Army Research Office. “The next step is scaling this technology, proving that it can work in high-volume manufacturing. Ultimately, this technology could help the Army meet its needs in communications, radar, electronic warfare and other sensing applications.”
The work, funded by ARO, an element of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory, is a part of a Small Business Technology Transfer Program. The program focuses on feasibility studies leading to prototype demonstration of technology for specific applications.
For nearly two decades, researchers have theorized that carbon nanotubes would be well suited as a high-frequency transistor technology due to its unique one-dimensional electron transport characteristics. The engineering challenge has been to assemble the high-purity semiconducting nanotubes into densely aligned arrays and create a working device out of the nanomaterial.
Carbonics, a venture backed start-up, and USC, successfully overcame this challenge. Projections based on scaling single carbon nanotube device metrics suggest the technology could ultimately far exceed the top-tier incumbent RF technology, Gallium Arsenide.
Carbonics employs a deposition technology called ZEBRA that enables carbon nanotubes to be densely aligned and deposited onto a variety of chip substrates including silicon, silicon-on-insulator, quartz and flexible materials. This allows the technology to be directly integrated with traditional CMOS digital logic circuits, overcoming the typical problem of heterogeneous integration.
“With this exciting accomplishment, the timing is ripe to leverage our CMOS-compatible technology for the 5G and mm-Wave defense communication markets,” said Carbonics’ CEO Kos Galatsis. “We are now engaged in licensing and technology transfer partnerships with industry participants, while we continue to advance this disruptive RF technology.”
In 2014, Carbonics spun-out from the joint center of UCLA-USC and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia called the Center of Excellence for Green Nanotechnologies.
The research is based in part, on work funded by the Army more than 10 years ago at University of California Irvine. A graduate student who worked on that project for his doctoral thesis research, Dr. Christopher Rutherglen, is now Carbonics’ chief technology officer.
By U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs
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I know most people will never be on a boat that sinks and be in the situation, whereas they would have to try and survive by drinking saltwater. First, don’t drink saltwater it will kill you. But there might come a time that you are on are out in the field for a long time, and you have to find water, and its either get it from the ocean or possible from a river or swap that has brackish water (half salt/ half fresh). The best method is to have a pump with you that can be used for saltwater. It will be a lot of work pumping saltwater and turning it into fresh is a lot of work for a little reward. There is also a way to get clean water out of saltwater that uses a leaching method that you can fill and forget. HTI uses Osmosis is the natural diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane from a solution containing a low concentration of dissolved solids to a solution having a higher level of dissolved solids. When it comes to the best method for you that depends on the situation, I am going to talk about a few different techniques and also suggest a few things you can just buy and keep around.
Getting salt out of seawater requires the following essential components. It doesn’t matter what you do to accomplish this, but they should be as clean as posable.
1. Method of evaporation
2. Something to catch condensation
3. A way to collect the condensation back into a substantial container.
There are a lot of things you can use to accomplish this, and during a real survival situation, knowing the necessary actions will go a long way. You should always carry the right items, so if you find yourself in this situation, it will make it a lot easier. All of this will go a long way and could save your life. You should always have items to purify water on your boat because you never know what will happen. You can have this in your boat, and if you need it, it is there.
Above is a basic Solar still, you can even just put a plastic bag on green vegetation and collect water that way.
This can be accomplished with a poncho also. Beach well. Along the coast, obtain water by digging a beach well. If you are near a beach you can go back on the beach or inland a little bit and dig a beach well, let it fill with water and drain it at least three times before you drink it. It should be boiled or treated.
There was an 18year old kid from Indonesia that survived 49 days on a tiny fishing boat, and he used his clothes to filter the water thru to make it (more) drinkable. He used his cotton shirt and drank the water thru it. Some studies have shown that filtering water through a sari, is a garment that is commonly worn by women in the Indian subcontinent, can significantly increase its potability. In 2003, scientists discovered that filtering water from rivers and ponds in Bangladesh through a folded piece of cotton cloth taken from a sari cut the risk of infection with cholera by half. Interestingly, they noted that old fabric makes for a better filter than new material because the pore size of loose threads is smaller.
In a follow-up study in 2015, researchers found that a filter made of four layers of worn cotton material could filter out more than 99 percent of all cholera bacteria.
One of the biggest things to remember in a survival situation is, do not eat if you don’t have water. If you have water available to you, you should try and filter it as much as possible. But if it comes to, I am going to die if I don’t drink the water. Well, most survival experts say to drink it. (that only counts for freshwater not water with salt in it) When you are rescued, a lot of what you can get from drinking bad water can be treated.
Sean Cody passed away late last week in a car accident. A lifelong supporter of the Second Amendment, he was well known for his work as an attorney creating NFA trusts before it became commonplace. I hunted with him for several years where he was a regular fixture at the annual Texas Tactical Rifle Hunt. He leaves behind a wife and family.
