US Tactical Supply sent us this note:
In Support of the Freedom Loving People of Virginia (and everywhere) we will be handing out 5,000 SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS Stickers during SHOT Show Next Week at our Booth 20605.
US Tactical Supply To Pass Out Free Virginia ‘Sic Semper Tyrannis Stickers
January 16th, 2020Tactical Solutions Introduces Bolt Action “Owyhee” .22LR Takedown Rifle
January 16th, 2020
Boise, ID Tactical Solutions (TacSol), the market leader in quality rimfire firearms, upgrades and accessories, is proud to announce the company’s revolutionary new Owyhee (oh-WYE-hee) bolt action takedown rifle.
TacSol’s new, uniquely designed bolt action Owyhee rifle is the only .22 bolt action takedown rifle available and is equipped with unparalleled features: threaded barrel for easy addition of silencers, drilled and tapped for addition of the scope rail, extended magazine release for quick and easy magazine removal, fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sight, behind the trigger safety, 10 round rotary magazine, and a lightweight fluted .920” barrel. The Owyhee weighs in at only 3.9 pounds and features a lightweight aluminum barrel with a chromoly steel bore and 11-degree target crown. The TacSol customized Magpul Backpacker stock collapses into a compact package making this rifle the perfect solution for backpacking, hunting, target shooting, and plinking. “This rifle encompasses everything a takedown rifle should be.” Says Mike Corkish, TacSol Director of Sales. He continues, “It is compact, highly accurate, and is also whisper quiet when used with a suppressor.”
TacSol has been a leader in innovative .22LR offerings for nearly two decades and is proud to continue their legacy with the introduction of this new rifle. For more information or inquiries please contact Director of Sales, Mike Corkish at mcorkish@tacticalsol.com or call 866-333-9901. For media inquiries, please contact Keith Feeley at keith@tacticalsol.com.
Kit Badger Answers The Question “What Is SHOT Show All About?”
January 16th, 2020Ehmke MFG/High Ground Announces Promotions In Their Leadership Team for 2020
January 16th, 2020Ehmke Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA.) announces the promotion effective immediately of the following Team Members to help implement new business and sales strategies to lead Ehmke into 2020.
Glenn Aust will assume the role of President of Ehmke. The role was previously vacant after the retirement of Louis Verna, Jr.in 2001. Mr. Aust is responsible for the daily performance of the organization directly managing the engineering, operations, quality and sales groups. He will report to Bob Rosania, CEO & Owner. Mr. Aust joined Ehmke in 2004 as a design engineer and has since risen through the organization assuming roles of greater responsibility; including, Director of Engineering and VP of Engineering. CEO Bob Rosania comments, “Glenn helps solidify our leadership team. Over the last 16 years, just about every critical project or major customer Glenn played an important role. His textile experience and knowledge of our company’s personnel and processes make him the ideal President to lead Ehmke into the 2020’s.” Mr. Aust, who holds a number of LEAN Enterprise certifications, adds, “A banner over our production floor reads ‘OUR TROOPS DESERVE OUR BEST’. My mission is to make sure the company lives up to that promise. I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to work with such an exceptional team here at Ehmke, a leader in the military and commercial textile manufacturing industry where we are able support, design, manufacture and deliver a diverse offering of quality Made in the USA products; especially to our Armed forces.”
Mike Runella is promoted to Executive Vice President, Tactical Systems (High Ground Gear). Mr. Runella previously served as Director of Development, Tactical Systems (High Ground Gear). He brings over 13 years of tactical gear experience in Nylon and armor to the newly created position. Mr. Runella spent 6 years serving his country at home and abroad in the US. Coast Guard and Federal Government as a member of the Special Operations community earning a number of citations. He holds a BBA and PMBA from the University of Phoenix. CEO Rosania comments on his promotion, “Mike’s work ethic is unmatched developing, designing, promoting and selling High Ground gear. He brings a wealth of practical experience from his service in the Spec-Ops community and industry to ensure our warfighters are receiving the most effective gear to complete their missions. In his new position, he will work with other members of the Leadership Team to plot our pathway forward.” Mr. Runella added, “I am looking forward to 2020 and beyond for not only the High Ground brand but the opportunity with Ehmke Manufacturing in new arenas that we have never engaged in as an organization. We at Ehmke/High Ground have a unique advantage being one of the very few manufactures with a broad range of in-house capabilities ranging from tactical nylon and armor solutions to commercial textiles manufacturing all under the same roof. I’m excited and eager to introduce a number of tactical edge leading High Ground products over the next year.”
Daniel Nguyen is promoted to Director of Engineering filling a position previously held by newly named President Glenn Aust. Mr. Nguyen is a graduate of Temple University earning a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering. CEO Rosania could not be happier with Mr. Nguyen’s ascension in the company, “Daniel is a true Ehmke success story. Starting as a college engineering intern seven (7) years ago, he has risen in the organization through hard work and sheer determination. He lends a keen design eye that helps sort through many of our challenging design projects”. Mr. Nguyen is also looking towards the future, “I’m pumped for 2020 at Ehmke because of the new opportunities to learn, grow, and reach higher for our company goals. It’s been a fantastic 7 years and I look forward to helping lead Ehmke for many more”. His previous positions at Ehmke include Design Engineer and Quality Engineer. He will report to President Glenn Aust.
For more information about the company, go to www.ehmkemanufacturing.com and www.highgroundgear.com.
Persistent Systems Improves MPU5 Radio – Releases Software Update
January 16th, 2020PERSISTENT TO RELEASE FIRMWARE VERSION 19.5.3 ADDRESSING DIRECT FEEDBACK FROM THE U.S. ARMY 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION
NEW YORK, NY. – Dec 04, 2019 – Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”) is excited to release Firmware Version 19.5.3 for the MPU5 and Embedded Module. This firmware addresses feedback from a readiness exercise conducted by the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division.
“Thank you to the Rakkasan’s for the in-depth after-action report. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps Persistent continue to improve the MPU5 in ways that are most beneficial to the warfighter,” said Eric Stern, Director of Engineering at Persistent.
Firmware Version 19.5.3 contains significant performance improvements specifically intended to benefit dismounted end users. Improvements include:
• Improved Battery Life: about 3-hours increase in MPU5 runtime on a standard 6.8 Ah battery pack reduces the number of batteries soldiers must carry to support their mission duration. Power consumption improvements also benefit Embedded Module users.
• Improved Audio Quality: new Opus audio codec implementation, delivers crystal clear audio and an 8x reduction in network utilization for voice traffic. Improved audio clarity further reduces the cognitive load on the soldier.
• Rotary Knob implementation: users can now modify Audio Volume or select their Intercom Talk Group via the 8-position knob on the MPU5.
• LED Blackout Mode: users can now disable the status LED to support low-visibility operations.
• Simplified Web Management: Web interface is now streamlined based on the cables currently connected to the radio and displays only relevant settings to the user, improving ease of use and ensuring users are maximizing the capabilities of the MPU5.
• Multicast Firmware Upgrade: firmware upgrades to large MPU5 networks now occur via multicast, enabling a rapid upgrade of a large number of nodes.
• Rapid Configuration Tool: implementation of a tool to help automate the mass configuration of MPU5s. As users continue to create larger networks, rapid configuration becomes even more critical.
“We want to empower warfighters with industry-leading capabilities, and receiving direct user feedback from operational units is extremely beneficial. Their feedback allows us to focus on improving existing capabilities and developing new ones to address capability gaps that can only be discovered in real-world deployments of the network,” Stern added.
Firmware Version 19.5.3 is immediately available. Existing customers will receive an email notification and can download the firmware from the new Persistent Customer Support Portal. All customers are encouraged to upgrade.
Samson Manufacturing is Giving Away a Ruger Mini-14 with the New Samson A-TM Folding Stock at SHOT Show!
January 16th, 2020
KEENE, NH – Stop by the Samson booth, #20327, at SHOT for your chance to win our A-TM prize package valued at over $2,000, including: a Ruger® Stainless Steel Mini-14® rifle and our New A-TM folding Stock, a sight set from XS Sights, a 36″ Padded Weapons Case from Voodoo Tactical, a Ruger 20 rd. Magazine with a Titanium Cerakote® finish by SnF Finishing, and a $100 gift certificate from our friends at Ammo Supply Warehouse!
The only way to enter is by visiting the Samson booth, #20237 at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 21-24, 2020.
See you at SHOT!
New Wipe-Silencer, Slide-Locked Glock Pistol From Hush Puppy Project
January 16th, 2020
The new Model 2 wipe-style suppressor from the Hush Puppy Project weighs 3.7 ozs and is only 3” long yet delivers superb sound reduction thanks to a patent-pending arrangement of sound-dampening “wipes”. The Model 2 will be shown at the upcoming 2020 SHOT Show next week in Las Vegas along with a new slide-locked Glock G19 Gen 5 pistol with a Glock factory threaded barrel and factory suppressor height sights.
The Model 2 is the smallest and lightest silencer ever produced by the Hush Puppy Project. Designed to be shot “wet” for maximum sound reduction, the Model 2 features six wipes held by a patent-pending module that clips the wipes into place. The fully functional Auxiliary Module allows for added length and wipes for additional suppression or the wipes in the Auxiliary Module allow reloading of the primary module.
Additionally, a new Hush Puppy slide-locked Glock G19 Gen 5 pistol with a Glock factory threaded barrel will be shown for the first time at the SHOT Show. New for 2020, Glock is introducing a threaded-barrel model of their popular G19 Gen 5 and the Hush Puppy Project is offering this pistol with our patented Slide Lock Device to render the pistol a locked breech, manually operated single-shot, eliminating the sound of the slide cycling for the quietest shot possible.
Hush Puppy Project’s sister company, Super Vel Ammunition, will be introducing a recreation of the U.S. Navy SEALs’ Mk 144 Mod 0 9mm subsonic ammunition at the SHOT Show. Super Vel and Hush Puppy can be found at booth 1720 and with their distributor Lipsey’s at booth 11329.
