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Steve “Mato” Matulewicz Joins SENTRY Products Group Board of Directors

October 11th, 2019

Virginia Beach, Virginia, (October 10, 2019) – SENTRY Products Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, is pleased to announce Steve “Mato” Matulewicz has joined the SENTRY Board of Directors. Mato brings his depth of experience in sales and operations to the SENTRY Board of Directors, in addition to a distinguished career as a U.S. Navy SEAL.

“We are honored to add Mato to the SENTRY Board of Directors. Mato’s knowledge from his corporate positions, combined with his leadership and training as a U.S. Navy SEAL, makes him an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors,” began Mike Noell, Founder and CEO of SENTRY. “Having worked with Mato in both his corporate capacities and the SEAL Teams, he is the perfect fit for SENTRY, and we look forward to his input and guidance in the development of our expanding product lines.”

Mato is currently Vice President of the SIG SAUER Academy overseeing the daily operations of a 140-acre facility providing the highest quality firearms instruction and tactical training in the world, and the SIG SAUER Academy Pro Shop in Epping, New Hampshire. Previously, Mato was the Executive Director of Global Defense Sales for SIG SAUER, Executive Director-Special Operations Division at ATK/BLACKHAWK!, and Vice President of Sales Operations BLACKHAWK! Products Group.

As a U.S. Navy SEAL, Mato served for 24-years retiring at the rank of Command Master Chief. He has held numerous executive/leadership positions as a U.S. Navy SEAL including the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (Squadron Command Master Chief), SEAL Team TWO (Command Master Chief), and Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command (Command Master Chief).

“I am excited about the opportunity to join the SENTRY Board of Directors, and look forward to lending my experience to positively influence the growth of the company, and to advance its mission of Live to Protect,” added Matulewicz. 

Mato also sits on the Board of Directors for the National UDT/SEAL Museum, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (Excelsior College, Albany, NY), attended the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted and Command Master Chief Academy’s (Naval War College, RI), and is Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Certified (Old Dominion University).

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – 10×12 Padded Plate Backer

October 11th, 2019

FirstSpear has just announced the 10×12 padded plate backers are back in-stock. Very popular plate carrier add-on the padded plate backer is an ultra lightweight non-ballistic insert designed to go inside your plate bag on the body side of the plate. Sold in packs of two, one side features deep channels to maximize airflow and increase comfort with minimal bulk. Works with nearly any vest that accepts soft armor or plate and can be used in multiple configurations based on user needs.

100% American made, in-stock and now shipping.

www.first-spear.com/platforms/platform-accessories/10×12-padded-plate-backer-non-ballistic

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Grey Ghost Precision teams up with 7 other brands for the Come and Make It Giveaway

October 11th, 2019

Come and Make It Giveaway

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Especially when its a top shelf company giving away something you’ll actually want to add to your kit. Well, what about 8 different companies all throwing down on a complete AR-15 builder’s kit? That’s precisely what Grey Ghost Precision has kicked off, with industry partners Radian Weapons, Ballistic Advantage, Defiance (Kriss USA), Timney Triggers, Aimpoint, and Reptilia. And you thought Avenger’s Endgame was the most ambitious crossover in history!

Let’s go over all the prizes in the package. One lucky winner will win: 

  • Grey Ghost Precision AR-15 Billet Receiver Set (FFL Transfer and Background Check required, all Federal and NFA rules apply)
  • Grey Ghost Precision 15″ AR-15 MLOK Handguard
  • Grey Ghost Precision 5.56 Muzzle Brake
  • Radian Raptor Charging Handle
  • Radian Talon Ambi Safety Selector
  • Ballistic Advantage 16″ Government Profile, Midlength Gas Barrel
  • Ballistic Advantage Low Profile 0.75″ Gas Block and Midlength Gas Tube
  • Defiance DS150 Adjustable Stock
  • Defiance Polymer Flip Up Iron Sights
  • Reptilia Corp AR-15/SR-25 CQG Pistol Grip
  • Reptilia Corp DOT Mount Lower 1/3 for Aimpoint T1-T2
  • Aimpoint Micro T2 Red Dot
  • Timney AR-15 Competition Trigger – Flat Trigger
  • Bolt Carrier Group, Receiver Extension Tube, Buffer and Buffer Spring, and other addition small parts provided by Grey Ghost Precision
  • Grey Ghost Gear Rifle Case
Grey Ghost Precision Come and Make It Giveaway

Grey Ghost Precision Come and Make It Giveaway

To enter, click here. For the giveaway rules / terms and conditions, click here. Obviously the winner must be 21 years of age or older, a US resident and be eligible to pass background checks and required Federal, State and Local laws in order to take possession of the prize(s). The drawing for the winner will take place on Oct 31st, with the official announcement on Nov 1st.

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Damned Designs Introduces Four Knives for Blade Show West

October 11th, 2019

Wraith

 

The Wraith is a Sheepsfoot-style blade. Available in frame lock (Micarta or CF/G10 scales) or Titanium framelock, featuring M390 steel.

Yokai

 

The Yokai is a Tanto-style blade. Available as Ti Bolster lock with marbled Carbon Fiber inserts and features M390 steel.

Basilisk

 

The Basilisk is a Drop point-style blade. Available as Ti Bolster lock with marbled Carbon Fiber inserts and features M390 steel.

Oni

 

The Oni is a Mini Tanto Liner lock and Frame lock. It will be crowdfunded via Indiegogo on 1st Nov (same day as Blade Show West).

Damned Designs knives will be available at Blade show west (Table J11) and after the show, on the site.

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US Army’s PS Magazine Shifts To Fully Online Information Portal

October 10th, 2019

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Effective Nov. 1, PS Magazine will undergo its most significant transformation ever. Its 64-page, cartoon-illustrated magazine will cease production, replaced with a fully online, mobile-friendly information portal. The URL for this resource is www.psmagazine.army.mil .

In order for PS to keep pace with today’s readers, its web portal will provide the same valuable information as the traditional magazine but at a much quicker rate. All articles will continue to be vetted by technical experts for accuracy and still have to be approved for public release prior to them being posted.

But, instead of taking up to five months to get maintenance and supply information published, it will take a matter of days to a few weeks. Also, the portal’s robust search functionality will enable readers to target and access the information they need, right when they need it.

The mobile friendly web portal will take the place of the current smartphone app, which could be cumbersome to navigate and read depending on the device. The app, available in the Apple and Google stores, will be discontinued at the end of 2019.

While the cartoons were fun and helped to make PS Magazine iconic, they took time to create, render, and revise, and they were never as important as the information they helped to convey. While the cartooning will largely disappear, the magazine’s signature characters such as Master Sgt. Half-Mast, Bonnie, Connie, Blade and Cloe will continue their “service” as guides to maintenance and supply information on the new web portal.

Despite this significant change, the core mission of the magazine remains the same: to deliver timely and accurate maintenance and supply information to Soldiers and maintenance personnel (both military and civilian) that enables them to enhance their readiness and the readiness of their units and fleets. Integral to this mission is responding to Soldier and reader inquiries.

The PS Magazine staff will continue to respond to these inquiries, which number over 1,000 annually.

PS Magazine will also keep its designation as a technical bulletin (TB-43-PS-Series). Each quarter, it will compile all articles published online within that quarter and submit the compilation to the Army Publication Directorate for authentication.

During the next six to 12 months, PS Magazine will primarily focus on providing timely and accurate readiness information to its readers. Longer-term, the magazine will explore ways to bring additional relevant content to its audience. This content will include training videos, links to other related websites, and profiles of Soldiers and units exemplifying a culture of readiness.

By Robert Hill & Carol Jones, ASC RSA-Detachment

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Primary Arms Glocktober Built for EDC Giveaway

October 10th, 2019

Primary Arms has launched their Glocktober 2019 giveaway series. Taking place throughout the month of October, Primary Arms Glocktober will see four different lucky winners take home a weapon built by PA and then outlined start to finish in their blog.

Primary Arms says, “This month, we’re kicking off our Glock category with 4 full weeks of giveaways and content. Every week, we’ll be highlighting a new pistol giveaway, each with its own specialized purpose. In addition, we’re launching new exclusives and planning sales later in the month to give you the best bang for the budget.”

See the P.A. Whiskey-5 here.

Parts in Week One’s giveaway include:

–Polymer 80 Compact Serialized Frame
–POF USA Glock 19 Gen 3 Stripped Slide RMR Ready
–Trijicon RM06
-Night Fision Tritium Suppressor Sights
–CMC Glock 19 Trigger
-P80 Magwell
-CMC Threaded Glock 19 Barrel

As for the EDC (Every Day Carry) component, Primary Arms explains,

“Carrying a firearm, whether open or concealed, is an act that demands practice, commitment, and—above all—wisdom.

You never know where trouble lies. No amount of cunning or perception can immunize you from the unpredictable. Self-preservation calls for a full toolset, and understanding each tool requires constant practice and preparation. The ideal result is avoiding any need for force application.

If the situation does call for force though, you want to be darn sure that it’s properly applied.

We can’t convey the complexity of self-defense in one blog. As we said, it’s a lifetime skill that relies of the calm, clear mind of its practitioner. That said, we can teach you a bit about setting up a firearm for everyday carry.

Everyday carry (EDC) describes both concealed and open carry of a firearm. While every state has its own laws and regulations, the fundamentals of EDC remain the same. A carried firearm will always be a tradeoff between comfort and performance. Large firearms are better for personal defense but uncomfortable to carry. Compact firearms are easier to carry but compromise on capacity and ballistics. It’s a sun and moon relationship that has no perfect answer.

But that doesn’t mean we can’t make an awesome carry pistol.”

Read the article in its entirety and/or enter the contest, here:

www.primaryarms.com/blog/Glocktober-Built-for-Carry

Read all Primary Arms articles on SSD.

Connect with Primary Arms: @primaryarms on Instagram; /primaryarmsllc/ on Facebook. 

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ASGARD Appoints Industry Veteran Amy Coyne as Chief Executive Officer of Revision Military LTD

October 10th, 2019

ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT (October 10, 2019) – Revision Military Limited (“Revision” or the “Company”), an ASGARD Partners & Co. (“ASGARD”) portfolio company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Coyne as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).


Above: Revision Military Ltd, an ASGARD Partners & Co. portfolio company, announced that industry veteran Amy Coyne has joined as Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Coyne has over 23 years of professional experience and has held several leadership roles touching all facets of the tactical equipment industry. Most recently, Ms. Coyne was selected to lead ASGARD’s portfolio company Wild Things, LLC, where she has led the team through the revitalization of an industry legacy brand now experiencing significant growth and success. Ms. Coyne previously was the Vice President of the Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (“OCIE”) Market at ADS Inc. (“ADS”). In that role, Ms. Coyne oversaw the entire OCIE market category for ADS, the premier equipment, procurement, support, and logistics solutions specialist to the U.S. Military and Department of Defense (“DoD”). She was responsible for establishing the strategic vision and developing executable plans for the OCIE market.

Prior to this role at ADS, Amy was President and CEO with Propper International. In this position, Ms. Coyne was responsible for leading and overseeing one of the largest official apparel and gear suppliers to the U.S. Armed Forces, which has manufactured over 120 million garments for the U.S. DoD – Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Special Forces and law enforcement and tactical retail stores across the country.

“We think very highly of Amy, and her vast experience in the OCIE market coupled with her outstanding leadership skills makes her the best choice to step in as CEO of Revision’s eyewear business. We have no doubt that the team at Revision will thrive and grow under Amy’s guidance,” said Karan Rai, Founder and Managing Partner of ASGARD.

“I am thrilled to join the talented and passionate team at Revision,” said Amy Coyne, CEO. “We have a unique opportunity here at Revision to build upon the Company’s strong heritage and, with an intense focus on the optics business, expand our product offering and pursue new market channels.”

ASGARD acquired the eyewear business of Revision Military Ltd. on September 27, 2019, including the protective eyewear product line, the world-renowned Revision name and branding, the Essex, Vermont 53,000 square foot manufacturing operation and team of 130 employees. Under the guidance of ASGARD and new CEO Amy Coyne, the Company will expand capabilities to pursue new growth opportunities and support the needs of existing customers. Amy Coyne will maintain her role as CEO of Wild Things, LLC and continue her responsibilities with that company.

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Logos Technologies Unveils New Platform-Flexible Multi-Modal Sensor Pod at AUSA

October 10th, 2019

Pod combines wide-area hyperspectral capability with wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) and high-resolution imagery

The Multi-Modal Sensor Pod combines wide-area, hyperspectral, and high-resolution sensors into a single podded system, with real-time onboard processing and storage. (Graphic: Business Wire)

FAIRFAX, Va.–Logos Technologies announced today that it will be exhibiting for the very first time its airborne, platform-flexible Multi-Modal Sensor Pod (MMSP) at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Meeting and Exposition, on October 14-16.

Mounted on planes, helicopters and Group 3-5 unmanned aircraft systems, the MMSP houses:

• A wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) system,

• a wide-area hyperspectral imager,

• a high-resolution spotter, and an

• onboard embedded processor for real-time processing and storage.

The three MMSP sensors work in partnership, with autonomous cross tasking, to deliver comprehensive, multi-layered information in real-time.

“This is invaluable and a great force multiplier to the warfighter,” said Doug Rombough, VP of Business Development for Logos Technologies, “because it greatly reduces the number of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sorties needed over a target area, saving time, saving platforms and saving equipment.”

As part of the MMSP, the WAMI system can image a city-sized area in medium resolution, enough to detect and track every mover within the vast scene, while the narrow-field high-resolution spotter can be cued to monitor 10-plus locations automatically, providing identification-quality imagery.

The hyperspectral imager provides additional information by scanning the scene for unique spectral signatures of camouflaging netting, explosive stores, tank hulls or any other relevant targets. The MMSP hyperspectral imager covers an area 15 times larger than that of traditional hyperspectral sensors.

“The MMSP covers an area in real-time as well as records, tags and stores up to eight hours of imagery for review by analysts while the pod is still in the air. It does all of this while fitting in a package that weighs less than 100 pounds (45kg),” Rombough said.

In addition to the MMSP, Logos Technologies will also be exhibiting the following lightweight WAMI systems:

• the Redkite platform-flexible pod,

• the Redkite-I for the Insitu Integrator,

• the Kestrel Block II for aerostats, as well as

• the Multi-Modal Edge Processor.

For more information on Logos Technologies and its innovative sensor products, please visit Booth 1467, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C., or the company website: www.logos-technologies.com

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