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Pre-order AR-180 Inspired Complete Upper Receiver Groups From Brownells

April 17th, 2019

At SHOT Show, Brownells debuted their new BR-180, AR-180 Inspired Complete Upper Receivers. They’ve now put them up for pre-order.

The Gas-Piston operated BRN-180 and 180S upper receivers are fully compatible with any standard, mil-spec AR-15 lower receiver.

Key features include:

BRN-180™ has 16″ barrel with matte black Nitride finish
BRN-180S™ has 10.5″ barrel with matte black Nitride finish
Ultra-reliable AR-180 piston operating system
Compatible with current mil-spec AR-15 lowers
Machined 7075 T6 aluminum receiver & handguard – hardcoat anodized finish
.223 Wylde chamber
Button rifled bore; 1-8″ twist
1/2″-28 threaded muzzle
Replica 3-prong AR-180 flash suppressor
Molded polymer ejection port cover

www.brownells.com

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High Speed Gear Signs William Petty of Centrifuge Training, LLC

April 17th, 2019

For Immediate Release – Swansboro, NC – Manufacture of Battle Proven Tactical Gear™, High Speed Gear® is pleased to announce the signing of William Petty of Centrifuge Training, LLC as an official High Speed Gear® brand ambassador.

“We are honored to bring on an industry expert with William’s caliber to our team,” stated Bill Babboni VP of Sales and Operations. “William’s extensive experience and history in Law Enforcement, Firearms Training, Instructor Development, and the Data Driven approach to Vehicle Based Tactics (VCQB) are exactly the knowledge and expertise we seek in both the development and representation of the High Speed Gear® product line. We look forward to supporting William in his activities and know that his use and feedback of our equipment will only help to make improve our brand for the customer’s that need it every day.”

For questions or inquires please contact marketing@highspeedgear.com

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OSS Introduces Radical Rimfire Suppressor – RAD 22

April 17th, 2019

Millcreek, UT – April 17, 2019 OSS Suppressors has introduced a new .22 suppressor that builds on their advanced Flow-Through™ technology to deliver unmatched performance for rimfire shooters.

The RAD 22 is built with OSS’s innovative Flow Baffle™ design. Based on patented Flow-Through technology, the Flow Baffle directs expanding gases away from the bore-line, and radial grooves route them forward through the suppressor and away from the shooter. This means it runs quiet and cleaner than other rimfire cans, and is easy to disassemble and reassemble without special tools or indexing.

Here’s what Tyler from The Bullet Points said:

“I was blown away by the Flow-Through technology, and the new RAD 22 is exactly that.

It’s RAD – and it’s very quiet and a blast shoot.”

RAD 22 specs:

• Delivers 115-119 dB performance at shooter’s ear on most rimfire rifles and pistols
• Made with titanium and 17-4 heat-treated stainless steel, and is 5.57” and 6.2oz
• Full-auto rated up to 5.7mm, has a lifetime warranty, and uses a ½ x 28 thread pitch to connect directly to the host firearm
• MSRP $449 / MAP $349 (Introductory Price ends Labor Day)
• Available for delivery in May.

For more information, visit OSS at our website, and our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram channels.

#FeelTheDifference

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Warfighter Countdown – Long Range Acoustic Devices

April 17th, 2019

We’re less than a month out from ADS Warrior Expo West. We’ve already discussed the training available at this event, May 14 & 15 at the San Diego Convention Center. There’s also Going to be some cool gear to check out, like the LRAD 360XL-MID Mobile Kit. What makes it different from other Long Range Acoustic Devices in the past is that it is omni-directional, covering over 2 square kilometers making it ideal for issuing public safety notifications and emergency warnings in areas without fixed public address systems.

The kit consists of a emitter head, power amplifier, control module, an push-to-talk mic.

Sounds, including voices, are clear and intelligible and the system will emit continuously with onboard batteries for up to two hours. Additionally, the system incorporates an MP3 Player with Record-on- the-Fly Microphone.

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See Ops-Core at TTPOA SWAT Conference

April 17th, 2019

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Brigantes Presents – High Angled Solutions – Julbo Explorer 2.0

April 17th, 2019

High mountaineering is changing and the same is true for Julbo’s flagship model. More ergonomic, better ventilation and is slimmer and more stylish. The Explorer 2.0 has reached new summits in performance.

These glacier sunglasses are designed for extreme conditions without any compromise. The Explorer 2.0 boasts large coverage, removable shields and 360 degree adjustable temples so it can be moves in all directions, under a helmet over a hat or on the head, the frames are held in place. The high protection lenses ensure maximum protection from sunlight in extreme conditions.

The exclusive soft-comfort material on the temples that doesn’t stick to hair, giving perfect grip and comfort and the wide lens surface allows for maximum field of vision.

The Julbo Explorer 2.0 sunglasses are the complete solution to mountaineers wanting improved eyewear whether it be to summit mountains or hike up peaks.

For more information contact international@brigantes.com

Or for UK sales contact warrior@brigantes.com

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SPARTANAT: CONCAMO and HK G95K in the field

April 17th, 2019

Every camouflage pattern is only just as good as its application. CONCAMO is new, was presented during IWA 2018 and is going its way ever since: this time straight to Heckler & Koch. During a joint photoshoot with the German weapons manufacturer on their own testing grounds, not only the best gear in CONCAMO was being used. It also featured two special main characters: G27 and G95 (pictured below), as well as some other newcomers…

CONCAMO has already come so far to be “operational”. Both men are fully equipped. And in the course of this article we will reveal step by step what you can see on the pictures. For starters the new G95 for the German Special Forces. The HK416A7 is going to be adopted by the KSK as well as the frogmen.

The bigger brother is the G27, which is already in use by the Bundeswehr. Using the nomenclature of Heckler & Koch, it is a HK417. This weapon is not only available as DMR, but also as equipment for the Special Forces with a higher calibre.

What we also see with this wonderful new pictures is, how CONCAMO blends into the natural environment. The camouflage pattern feels right at home in the forest with all its different facets. The G27 is equipped with the Elcan Specter DR for calibre 7,62.

Moss and leaves, the play of the light. The marksman in CONCAMO nearly disappears on the surface of a clearing at the testing grounds of Heckler & Koch

At the border of the forest both men are nearly invisible as well – without any additional means of camouflage. If you want to know more about the background of CONCAMO: here is our Interview with Matthias Bürgin, who developed the pattern.

This camouflage makes also use of the underground in the freshly cut forest. Even if both men are standing, they are hard to recognize at first glance. CONCAMO works how camouflage is supposed to: it blurs the outlines.

Even the brown forest soil has no issues with the new camouflage pattern. If you want to see more field tests with CONCAMO: CONCAMO in the field 1. And here: field test 2.

The uniform worn by both of the pictured test persons is the new Striker Gen. 2 by UF PRO. It was already presented by SPARTANAT here. The set is available directly from UF PRO: Here the CONCAMO page of UF PRO.

Not everyone wants to show their faces, we understand that… Camouflage materials for advanced users are being provided by NONVIDE – we looked at their first products during IWA 2019. The mask is made of a very thin material, which does not obstruct breathing. The camouflage effect however, is obvious.

There is no soldier without a backpack. The one on the users back is the Modular 30 pack by Tasmanian Tiger – we discovered the very first piece as a unicorn during Shot Show 2019 in Las Vegas. The backpack is being reviewed at our site. The CONCAMO version will be available from June 2019 – here we can show you some more pictures, exclusively for you.

In fact, not after a shootout, but after a shooting: men without the mask. Matthias Bürgin (left) is the man behind CONCAMO. With him: Ripperkon, the well-known German blogger on gear, climber and photographer. As a result of CONCAMO being so good in blurring outlines, you can only see at second glance that both of them are wearing full kit. The plate carrier is from md-textil.

Here you can see the detailed pictures from IWA 2019:

CONCAMO on the internet: www.concamo.com

Heckler & Koch on the internet: www.heckler-koch.com

SPARTANAT on the internet: www.spartanat.com

The secret star is the HK416A7 of Heckler & Koch, however. Pictured with the new HK polymer magazines by the way. The G95 will be handed out to German Special Forces soon. We are providing the current status of the G95 HERE.

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Fort Campbell Team Places First in 2019 Best Sapper Competition

April 16th, 2019

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — The 13th annual Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition concluded with an awards ceremony Thursday on Gammon Field.

In a heavily-contested race to earn the title as the next Best Sapper, Capt. John Baer and 1st Lt. Terence Hughes representing Team 17 from the 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, emerged as this year’s top-placing team.

Top finishers were:

1st Place — Team 17: Capt. John Baer, 1st Lt. Terence Hughes, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky;

2nd Place — Team 16: Staff Sgt. Lucas Tucker, 1st Lt. Sabin Vaira, 27th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina;

3rd Place — Team 6: Capt. Erwin Marciniak, 1st Lt. Jeremy Matsumoto, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Event awards went to the following units:

Non-standard Physical Fitness event winner — Team 17: Capt. John Baer, 1st Lt. Terence Hughes, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky;

Water Operations Phase — Team 6: Capt. Erwin Marciniak, 1st Lt. Jeremy Matsumoto, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado;

Round Robin Phase — Team 28: Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Olson, Sgt. David Wilson, 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska;

Land Navigation Phase — Team 6: Capt. Erwin Marciniak, 1st Lt. Jeremy Matsumoto, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado;

X-mile Ruck — Team 16: Staff Sgt. Lucas Tucker, 1st Lt. Sabin Vaira, 27th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and;

X-mile Run — Team 17: Capt. John Baer, 1st Lt. Terence Hughes, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Story by Martha Yoshida, Leonard Wood

Photos by Michael Curtis, Leonard Wood

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