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Rapid Growth Leads to Large Expansion for Riton Optics

November 19th, 2020

Tucson, AZ (18 November 2020)- Former U.S. Air Force service member and Capitol Police Officer, Brady Speth started Riton Optics in 2013 with the initial consumer sales starting in 2016. What originated with scopes literally being sold out of a backpack, transformed into a well-developed, highly sought after product line that provides consumers with better value and service.

In those humble beginnings in 2013, Speth and his wife operated the company from their Arizona residence, designing and testing products with the support of Speth’s military and law enforcement relationships. In 2016, as enthusiasts became more familiar with this newcomer to the optics market, Riton made its first move into a commercial space on Tucson’s east side. In just one year, an adjacent space was acquired to double the space, in order to keep up with customer demand. Two years later in 2018, the company had again outgrown the building and expanded to a new facility to double their operations space.

After continued unprecedented growth in an additional two year time period, Riton once again outgrew their space and on October 23rd of this year, Riton celebrated the grand opening of their new building. With over 10,000 square feet of space and property for continual expansion, this beautiful new structure features an engaging front lobby area with custom displays, a full studio for media and significant floorspace for operations, quality control and warehousing.

Regarding the new space, Riton’s Chief Operating Officer, Carrie Speth commented, “There’s an indescribable sense of pride and gratitude when reflecting on where we started in the garage of our house to now multiple expansions in a few short years. The expansion allows us to continue our goal of providing consumers with the best value and service in the optics industry.”    

Throughout this incredible journey of growth, Riton remains committed to the vision of providing the best value and service in the optics industry.

SIG SAUER Launches Custom Works P320 FCU and Studio

November 19th, 2020

SIG SAUER P320 Fire Control Units are now available. The heart of the pistol, these serialized parts can be combined with a myriad of factory OEM and after market parts from a variety of partners to create a truly custom pistol, with simple hand tools. There’s no need to involve a gunsmith. You can do it all on your own.

Now you can build your dream pistol from the ground up. The Custom Works FCU lets you create like never before. Countless options, endless possibilities.

The 320 Design Studio is a virtual space where you can check out how different components will look on your dream P320.

Pre-Order – Stars and Stripes Plate Carrier from Shellback Tactical

November 19th, 2020

This Red, White and Blue plate carrier is made from 500D Cordura and is outfitted with an integrated kangaroo M4 mag pouch, 3D spacer mesh padded shoulder pads, PALS webbing along the cummerbund and kangaroo pouch, and laser cut PALS loop panels.

www.shellbacktactical.com/shellback-tactical-stars-and-stripes-plate-carrier-preorder

SAR USA by Sarsilmaz Announces the SAR 2000 9mm Pistol

November 19th, 2020

Auburn, AL- November 17, 2020 – SAR USA by Sarsilmaz, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms, is pleased to announce the launch of the new SAR 2000 pistol line in the US. Designed as a duty and defensive pistol for military officers, the rugged all steel hammer-fired SAR 2000 pistol is a favorite among military and police forces around the world.

“It is truly unprecedented that we can offer real-world military and police proven products to the US consumer,” said Todd Pearson, COO of SAR USA. “There is no better way to validate the quality, performance and reliability of the SAR 2000 than to have the chosen by elite forces all over the world.”

Offered in single / double action, the new SAR 2000 line features a 4.5-inch hammer-forged barrel with recessed crown for increased accuracy, alloy-forged steel and forged stainless-steel frame and slide. Other features include an ergonomic trigger guard, picatinny rail for accessories, dovetail rear sight and changeable front sight. The SAR 2000 offers a choice of two 10 round or two 17 round capacity magazines, making it compliant in capacity restricted states. Model offerings come in Blued, Stainless and finishes. This firearm is a must-have for any gun enthusiast.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: 9x19mm
Capacity: 17+1 or 10+1

Height: 5.5”
Width: 1.4”
Overall length: 8.0”
Barrel Length: 4.5
Weight: 32.2 oz

MSRP:
Blued $477.77
Stainless: $499.99

To learn more about the complete product line from SAR USA by Sarsilmaz, please visit: www.sarusa.com or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sarusaofficial

Arbor Arms – Stowable Dump Pouch

November 19th, 2020

Arbor Arms has been producing their Stowable Dump Pouch for government contracts for a few years and finally decided to release it commercially.

Features:

* mesh bottom to let sand and debree fall free

* half MOLLE attachment for better attachment to minimalist belts

* flap can be used to close the top, be stowed internal or external, or retain the stowing of the full rolled up pouch

* 2 PALS straps taking up a 2×3 MOLLE space to reduce the pendulum swinging seen on 2×2 MOLLE attachment methods

Offered in Wolf Grey, Coyote, Black, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

arborarmsusa.com/shop/ammo-management/stowable-dump-pouch

Platatac Introduces Helium Whisper Range of Pouches

November 19th, 2020

Australia’s Platatac has licensed Blue Force Gear’s ULTRAcomp laminated fabric to introduce a Helium Whisper line of laser cut pouches. These new pouches reduce weight by up to 50% of an equivalent PALS equipped pouches.

The line includes a Small Flask Pouch, Small Mk4 Pouch, Smedium Pouch, Simple 152 Radio Pouch, Adjustable 152 Radio Pouch, Adjustable Drop Down 152 Radio Pouch, Double M4 Pouch, Half Med Slot Pouch, Pistol Mag Pouch, Quad Shingle, Single 40/NICO Pouch, Single Shingle, Smoke Grenade Pouch, and Triple Shingle.

The HW range is currently only available in MultiCam.

Order yours at www.platatac.com/catalogue/hw-range

USAF Rated Preparatory Program Now Accepting Applications for FY21 Spring Class – Open to Enlisted

November 19th, 2020

WASHINGTON (AFNS) —

Active duty Department of the Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals interested in becoming a rated officer have until Dec. 31, 2020 to apply for the Spring 2021 Rated Preparatory Program.

This will be the third year that the Air Force has partnered with the Civil Air Patrol for this training. The 2021 class will take place at the Denton Enterprise Airport in Denton, Texas.

“The Rated Preparatory Program provides Department of the Air Force officers and for the first time enlisted applicants, who are interested in cross-training to a rated career field the opportunity to gain and strengthen their basic aviation skills,” said Col. Scott Linck, Aircrew Task Force deputy director. “This program will allow them to enhance their knowledge through developmental modules and acquire valuable flight time in order to increase their competitiveness as candidates for future undergraduate flying training boards.”

Applicants selected for the RPP will first complete an online self-paced ground course followed by a one-week in-resident course to introduce them to aviation fundamentals. Program participants will garner approximately seven to nine flight hours, ground instruction and additional training time in a flight simulator.

Officers who complete the program are required to apply to the next available Undergraduate Flying Training selection board. Enlisted participants who complete the program are required to apply to at least one of three Air Force commissioning sources: U.S. Air Force Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps or Officer Training School.

Airmen who can meet the requirements below are encouraged to apply:

1. Any active duty officer who meets UFT board requirements.

2. Any active duty enlisted Airman or Space Professional who meets UFT board requirements and qualifies for a commission through one of the three commissioning sources (Reference PSDM 20-96 for further information).

3. Be a U.S. Citizen.

4. Be of high moral character and personal qualifications (members currently having open law violations or criminal investigations, previously convicted by court-martial or having received an Article 15 are ineligible to apply).

5. Have the unit commander’s approval and endorsement.

6. Have a current passing Physical Fitness Test score.

7. Have a Pilot Candidate Selection Method score prior to the RPP class start date.

8. Have less than 5 hours of total civilian flight time (applicants with greater than 5 hours of civilian flight time may apply, but will only be considered on a space available basis).

9. Officers: Obtain a U.S. Air Force Initial Flying Class I, 1A, Ground Based Controller or III flight physical prior to entry into the RPP.

10. Enlisted: Obtain an FAA Class III physical prior to entry into the RPP (Reference PSDM 20-96; consult a local Aviation Medical Examiner).

11. Complete an on-line self-paced ground course that will be provided prior to the class start date.

12. Be prepared to retake the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test and Test of Basic Aviation Skills at the first available opportunity upon completion of RPP, preferably within two to four weeks.

“When comparing applicant scores pre- and post-RPP, results show, on average, a 20% improvement in student AFOQT scores and a 35-point increase in PCSM scores,” said Maj. Sean Stumpf, Aircrew Task Force talent management branch chief. “Approximately 90% of officers who went through the program in 2019 and applied for UFT were selected. We are hoping for the same results from the most recent class that went through the program this summer.”

Interested applicants can find additional information on how to apply through the MyPers website.

ZOLL Partners With US Air Force Research Laboratory to Improve How Combat Medics Treat Their Patients

November 18th, 2020

November 17, 2020 — CHELMSFORD, MASS. — ZOLL® Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory announced today the signing of a patent license agreement to make it easier for the deployed medic to document vitals, help administer critical care, integrate patient data and identify exact location of casualties in austere combat environments.

The agreement reinforces the integration of ZOLL’s Propaq patient monitors and monitor/defibrillators into the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit, or BATDOK, point-of-injury software tool. BATDOK is a trademark of the United States Air Force.

According to Dr. Gregory Burnett, airman-machine integration product line lead at the AFRL 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, “The ability to monitor and document care for multiple patients from point of injury all the way through to a definitive care facility can improve quality and continuity of treatment for an injured service member.”

The integration of the Propaq monitors and monitor/defibrillators with the BATDOK software tool enables combat medics to wirelessly and automatically monitor multiple patients’ vitals simultaneously at the point of injury through medical evacuation, and follow-on transfer to the next level of care.

“This facilitates maximum awareness and documentation of in-field patient care while providing state-of-the-art patient monitoring and best-in-class diagnostic and resuscitation capabilities to the wounded service member,” said Jonathan A. Rennert, CEO of ZOLL.

The Propaq M and Propaq MD are ultra-lightweight, airworthy and telemedicine-capable monitors or monitor/defibrillators that provide advanced patient-monitoring capabilities. They are designed specifically for the rigors of military and aeromedical operations. Next to ZOLL´s portable ventilators, the EMV+ and the 330 Multifunction Aspirator, the Propaq M and MD are part of the standard patient movement item equipment for the different branches of the U.S. military and are essential critical care devices for many military medical corps worldwide.

For more than 25 years, ZOLL has been a trusted partner delivering acute critical care technologies to the military, Rennert explained. “ZOLL products are extensively utilized throughout the entire military healthcare system in support of the warfighter and casualty care treatment within all roles of operational En-Route Care System, disaster and humanitarian response.”

“ZOLL’s leading resuscitation and critical care technologies are field-proven in all roles of operational medical care on the battlefield, in aeromedical evacuation and transport, in field hospitals and in garrison for definitive care,” he added.