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Federal Ammunition Unveils New Enhanced Mobile Ballistics App

July 9th, 2018

ANOKA, Minnesota – July 9, 2018 – Federal Ammunition’s new enhanced mobile app is a powerful tool to help hunters and shooters streamline and maximize all facets of the shooting experience.

“Technology drives everything at Federal Ammunition,” said Federal Senior Digital Marketing Manager Angie Sullivan. “This all-new app brings a range of advanced tools to one convenient place and allows you to access them even while offline.”

Compatible with Apple and Android smartphones and tablets, the new ballistics app features updated ballistic calculator data and the ability to save ballistics, plus updated ammo recommendations and a fresh, new, user-friendly design.

“With the new Federal Ammunition app, hunters and shooters can quickly and easily determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load, and save the data for future reference,” Sullivan continued. “Plus, the app allows you to identify which ammunition to use in a variety of shooting situations, locate your closest Federal dealer and find a nearby shooting range where you can enjoy all the benefits of Federal’s industry leading products.”

The ballistics app also offers detailed information on the components and technology that set Federal Premium products apart from other ammunition.

Consumers can get the app through the iTunes Store or Google Play.

Leapfest 18

July 9th, 2018

Although registration is now closed, Leapfest will host teams of parachute trained Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen from nine countries:

– Special Operations Detachment – OTAN/NATO, Maryland National Guard

12 Air Assault (Minden) Battery, 12th Regiment Royal Artillery

– Directorate of Special Operations, Botswana Defense Force

– US Army Airborne School, Fort Benning

– 82nd Airborne Division

E Company (LRS/ABN), 134th Infantry Regiment

– 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, U.S. Army Special Operations Command

– Associazione Nazionale Paracadutisti d’Italia

– 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines

– 19th Special Forces Group, Airborne

21 Air Assault (Gibraltar) Battery, 32 Regiment Royal Artillery

– II Squadron RAF Regiment

B Company, 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Joint Communications Support Element

– 18th Air Support Operations Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

– 195th Quartermaster Detachment & 195th Forward Support Company (Special Operations)(Airborne), Nebraska Army National Guard

– 16 Air Assault Brigade

7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery

23 Parachute Engineer Regiment

– Parachute Signals Recruiting and Induction

– The Parachute Regiment

– 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment – 4 PARA

16 Medical Regiment

13 Air Assault Support Regiment

8 Parachute Field Company Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command

– 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade – air assault “7 december”

C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 143rd Infantry Regiment

– U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center

– 1st Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, JRTC and Fort Polk

B Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 143rd Infantry Regiment

165th Quartermaster Company (Brigade Aerial Delivery Support)

– 17th Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command

– 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson JBER (official)

25th Air Support Operations Squadron

Luftlandebrigade 1 “SAARLAND”

14th Air Support Operations Squadron

Companie A, 3e Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment

– Special Operations Detachment-Global, Rhode Island National Guard

– 44 Parachute Brigade, South African Defense Force

– Aerial Delivery & Field Services Department, Quartermaster School

– 43. výsadkový prapor Chrudim

Raptor Tactical Athena – Antenna Relocation Kit

July 9th, 2018

Offered in conjunction with Disco 32, the Raptor Tactical Athena – Antenna Relocation Pouch, allows you to place your antenna where you want it on your kit, up to 24″ away from your radio.

Features:

• Proper RF Connectors for your radio

• Raptor Tactical Athena Relocation Pouch

• Hardened cable with abrasion resistant sheathing

• Elastic for the antenna whip

• Available in Multicam, Coyote, Ranger Green, Black

• Made in USA

www.raptortactical.com/home/126-raptor-tactical-athena-antenna-relocation-pouch

Mission Spec Obtains Rights To Produce Sherpa Mag Pouch For Yeti Wurks

July 9th, 2018

Mission Spec, LLC has recently obtained the rights to the Sherpa Scorpion Evo III Mag Pouch from Fight and Flight Tactical and will be producing it exclusively for Yeti Wurks.

The Sherpa is a four mag carry solution made specifically for the thicker magazines used by the CZ Scorpion Evo III.  The pouch comes standard with both bungee and flap-over-mag Velcro retention options. It can be attached to a plate carrier via the included MALICE clips or worn as a standalone piece of gear in a bandoleer style (strap included and removable).

The Sherpa is 100% manufactured in the United States with US sourced components and is Berry Compliant.  Black and Coyote are available at the time of this writing. As production ramps up, other colors/patterns will include MultiCam, Ranger Green, and Kryptek Typhon.

Some reports/reviews indicated that the original Sherpa mag pouch was too tight when inserting the magazine. Mission Spec has slightly edited the design to include more tolerance in the pouch area.

Product: www.yetiwurks.com/products/sherpa-4-x-30-rnd-scorpion-evo-iii-mag-pouch

Produced by: www.MissionSpec.com

10 Things To See At ADS Warrior East 2018

July 9th, 2018

Warrior Expo East is this week in Virginia Beach at the Va Beach Convention Center, July 9 and 10. If you’re going to be there, here’s a few booths you might want to check out.

INI POWER SYSTEMS – BOOTH #215

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INI Power Systems provides right-sized, man portable, Multifuel, Inverter Generators and Hybrid Power solutions, for deployment to austere, unimproved environments anywhere in the world. Turning the U.S. DOD, single fuel forward policy into a tactical advantage.

Features Include:

• Autostart capable with optional ALLY
• Can use multiple fuel types (JP-8/F-24, F34 “NATO”, gasoline, propane, methanol, isopropanol)
• Quiet, small noise signature
• Plug-in compatible with Trinity Systems or stand-alone
• Immediate functionality on startup – No waiting
• Auto turn down when load is low
• 2,000 hour rated lifetime, low maintenance
• 2,000 hour/2 year limited warranty (repair or replace)
• Tunable for high elevation

Check Out! – IntelliGEN 1000 Flex Fuel Generator V3.5 and IntelliGEN 5000 Flex Fuel Generator V3.5 with 2000 Hr Sustainment Kit

BREN-TRONICS – BOOTH #504

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When Leo Brenna founded Bren-Tronics in 1973, he set out to produce batteries that would deliver reliable power in both military and industrial applications where failure was not an option. From those early secondary batteries to today’s lithium-ion systems, they’ve succeeded in engineering solutions that deliver the staying power of primary cell batteries with the extreme reusability demanded by today’s military.

Features Include:
• Lower cost compared with batteries that must be replaced frequently
• Ruggedized systems to meet mission requirements
• Combines proven off-the-shelf technologies with innovative solutions
• Certification, first article, and UN Transportation Safety testing

Check Out! – Foldable Lightweight Expeditionary (FLEX) Charger and AC/DC Adapter for Multi-Chem and Charge Controller

L3 – BOOTH #1101

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L3 Warrior Sensor Systems provides the most extensive line of products enabling warfighters to Maneuver, See, Locate, Target and Accurately Fire, Day, Night and in Adverse Weather. L3 Warrior Sensor Systems is a global leader in the development and production of advanced night vision and electro-optical technology and systems for the U.S. military, federal agencies, public safety and sporting communities, and international markets.

Features Include:

World leader in development and production of the following advanced night vision and electro-optical military systems and components:

  • Aiming and illumination systems
  • Holographic Sights
  • Tactical illuminators
  • Thermal imaging systems
  • Image intensification systems
  • Thermal imaging and fused systems
  • Precision targeting systems
  • Night vision goggles
  • Night vision tubes
  • Eye – safe laser rangefinders
  • Laser target designators
  • Multi – function laser systems

Check Out! – Cratos and PVS-31 (BNVD)

BEYOND CLOTHING – BOOTH #1015

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Beyond was created out of the need for survival clothing systems engineered specifically with the mission in mind. We build clothing systems, training for those systems, and future-use concepts that drive the way we think about human exposure to all environments. Fusing technology, field experience and training into our products allows for a capability that adapts to all environments for one purpose – “The Save.”

Features Include:

• Made in the USA – Berry Compliant
• Active and static subsystems
• Breathable
• Dries very fast
• Designed to work with end user gear
• Adapts to dynamic environmental conditions and mission sets

Check Out! – AXIOS Layering System

BEAVERFIT – BOOTH #1221

BeaverFit USA was founded by former US Navy Riverines and British bridge builders. Out of their passion for endurance, fitness and tactical readiness, they have created the most innovative, durable and effective training products available in the world today.

Features Include:

• Performance Equipment – Performance Lockers, Gym Boxes, Rigs, Racks, accessories and attachments are custom designed for the Military, First Responders, CrossFit boxes, Universities & Schools, Athletic Clubs, Physical Therapy clinics and more.

• Operational Equipment – This world-class equipment is custom designed for every location, enabling focused preparation for modern-day tactical operations and exercises. Consisting of Operational Lockers, Operational Rigs and Operational Villages, our SOE line creates modular and portable training centers for the mission essential tasks of forced entry/breaching, tactical fitness, urban warfare and more.

Check Out! – Performance Locker 10’ Light and Tactical Gym Box – Dual Rack – Heavy

PHOKUS RESEARCH GROUP – BOOTH #900

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Like hundreds of soldiers before him, Rob Hanna discovered during his career with Naval Special Warfare that training is the father of invention. During an “Over the Beach” evolution off the California coast, Rob devised a better kind of knife to cut away the parachute connected to the Zodiac – inflatable boat while holding on in the choppy ocean current. His idea sparked an invention, but more importantly, a life-long passion for making life- saving tools better.

Features Include:

• Trauma Kits you can rely on!
o Machine sealed RF welded vinyl, tamper proof, and ruggedized
o Contents are easily inspected
o Contents are protected from all environmental conditions
o Contents are easily accessed all at once
o Zippered training kits allow the unit repeated use without expending a sealed kit o 25% lighter when worn under the armor plate due to removal of extra pouch
o 50% thinner than current kit configurations—same contents!

Check Out! – Phokus Wound Cube, IFAS War Fighter System v1, and Medium Bleeding Control Kit

HARRIS CORP – BOOTH #206

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Engineered for rapid deployment, Harris Broadband Communications solutions provide unmatched high- speed, high-capacity voice and data for mobile or dismount operations. These standalone systems are ideal for military, public safety, security force and commercial applications. They are ruggedized for extreme environments, ensuring reliable 4G LTE cellular and wireless broadband connectivity.

Features Include:

• Exceptional audio quality
• Top performance in harsh environments
• Long battery life
• Receive streaming video feeds and access data bases while on the move
• Push-to-Talk applications extends connectivity
• Talk with and track locations of team members through smartphones, tablets, and PCs

Check Out! – SFS Configuration Multiband Portable Radio

CARDIAC SCIENCE – BOOTH #801

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Cardiac Science designs, manufactures, and markets Powerheart® automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and related services that facilitate successful deployments.

Features Include:

• Fully Automatic
• Dual-Language
• Pads IntellisenseTM Defibrillation Pads – disposable, non-polarized
• Battery Intellisense® Lithium Battery – 4 year, full operational replacement
• Automatic Self-Tests
• Event Documentation – 90 minutes of rescue data

Check Out! – Powerheart AED G5 Automatic

LBT Inc – BOOTH #501

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Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, London Bridge Trading Company, Ltd. (“LBT” for short”) is not, in fact, a trading company. That’s just our name. Our founder and Chairman, Dr. Doug McDougal, started LBT in 1985 after leaving a career as a professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, to pursue his dream of turning an interest in the military into a business that supports the very hard work done by the men and women of the armed forces. Dr. McDougal’s “hobby” of attending trade shows and “trading” in militaria, antique arms and other military paraphernalia – hence our name! – has, today, turned into a company with manufacturing facilities in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and El Paso, Texas, that employs more than 250 people from 18 countries with an average tenure of nearly 10 years.

Features Include:

• Products made in the USA
• Mil-Spec stitching standards, Type E thread
• 1000D Dupont Cordura
• Bartacked stress points and MODULAR webbing
• Reinforced stitching on straps and handles
• Lightweight and accessory compatible

Check Out! – Standard 3-Day Assault Pack, Large Wheeled Load-Out Bag with Padding and Modular Large Plate Carrier

SPACESAVER – BOOTH #701

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Sometimes a storage challenge exists in the market without a standard solution. It is here that Spacesaver can step in and develop new products to alleviate these challenges that our customers face. One example: weapons storage for the military. The U.S. Marine Corps was challenged to store weapons of different sizes, shapes and models. Each time they added a model to their armory, new cabinets and weapons racks had to be designed and installed. Spacesaver partnered with the U.S, Marine Corps to develop an alternative solution. Through research, prototyping and test installations, the Spacesaver Universal Weapon Rack (UWR®) was born. Celebrating its 13-year anniversary in 2013, the UWR has become the standard in weapons storage.

Features Include:

• Manufactured and designed in the USA of heavy-duty steel
• Fully configurable and deployable
• Design tools and resources include color charts, CSI specifications, BIM Objects and sustainability information

Check Out! – Preconfigured mobile storage units

Early 1960s CONELRAD Attack Warning Messages For Radio

July 9th, 2018

As a child of the Cold War, I am always fascinated to learn about civil defense preparation for toe-to-toe nuclear combat with the Russkies. Here are some civil defense announcements from 1961 that would have aired on Minneapolis radio station WCCO in the event of a probable or actual nuclear attack.

Anteris Alliance & POMP USA announce Patriot Pitch Tank at Alliance Week 2019!

July 8th, 2018

Anteris Alliance: a network of patriot manufacturers and service providers bonded by their dedication to support our Veterans and First Responders and their families through the manufacture and market insertion of top quality products and services!

June 20, 2018 – www.anterisalliance.com The Alliance will host their annual Alliance Week series of events starting with Try & Buy at Pro Gun Vegas in Boulder City, NV, on 20 Jan 2019; a showcase event, Patriot Pitch Tank, and after party on 21 Jan at a separate venue; sponsor and attend the Special Operations Charity Network (SOCN) Stand For America event on 23 Jan at Light; and host sponsors and Alliance companies to a hospitality venue through the week in a major Vegas hotel. Alliance Week is the premier gathering of Patriot-owned companies from any and all market channels. The event sponsorship details, exhibitor and attendee registration options can be found on the homepage www.anterisalliance.com. Registration is open now!

This coming Jan, the third for the Alliance, the Patriot Online Market Place (POMP) USA has partnered to sponsor and host the Patriot Pitch Tank on 20-21 Jan, as part of the Alliance Week activities!  The Patriot Pitch Tank enables patriot-owned companies to enter to be considered to pitch their product concept in front of some very prominent business owners for a chance at some cash prizes! Twenty exhibiting companies at Try & Buy who have entered for consideration, will be notified of their selection to move to the Monday portion, where they will formally pitch their product concepts in front of a judges panel and live audience.

“We had an absolute blast last Jan, with some of the best companies and brands, young and old, in the industry! This coming Jan, we open the event up to any and all patriot owned companies from all industries! We are experiencing huge continued growth as we expand exhibitor space for 2019, to over 175 spots.  Those companies looking for a way to get their products in front of top patriotic media, buyers, and influencers have no better place to exhibit and demo their products than this event!” – stated Casey Betzold, CEO of Anteris Alliance.  “Our focus is to bring fun back to big events with a special focus on some great young patriot owned companies bringing brand new product ideas to the forefront of their respective markets!”

The week’s events will feature some awesome special guests in an ever-growing list!  This event is focused on providing maximum ability for exhibitors to show their products in the best possible way to bring buyer and media interest, unmatched networking, and really put on a fun and tangible event providing attendees great content and contacts. Many of our companies are Veteran or First Responder owned, and they come from a fabric, much like the rest of the patriots in this country, understanding that working together is better than working alone.

For those looking to exhibit or sponsor, this is the best bang for the buck especially for young companies looking to have a great networking opportunity!  Incredible sponsorships available while supplies last!  Contact us today to reserve your spot!!!!

Event questions can be directed to info@anterisalliance.com.

SCUBAPRO Sunday

July 8th, 2018

This is the first installment in a series that will run every Sunday. SCUBAPRO Sundays will focus on Dive Gear, Diving, Combat Swimming, Technical Diving, and Lessons Learned from all types of diving.

The history of SCUBAPRO

Over 50 years ago, SCUBAPRO was created with the idea that diving should be an adventure in fun. SCUBAPRO was founded in 1963 by two very innovative and entrepreneurial adventurers, Gustav Dalla Valle and Dick Bonin.  They have since become known as real pioneers in diving. Their vision and commitment to quality gear is a constant reference for everyone working at SCUBAPRO.

The face of diving has changed dramatically since we came on the scene. It has evolved from an activity for the physical elite to a worldwide recreation enjoyed by men and women of all ages. And we at SCUBAPRO are proud of our leadership in this evolution: developing innovative products that have advanced the safety, reliability, and ease of use of today’s diving equipment.

Some product highlights:

• In 1963 SCUBAPRO created the Mark 2. So simple and reliable that it is still used today.

• The revolutionary Visionaire combined a full-face mask with a second stage.  The faceplate became the regulator diaphragm.

• The SCUBAPRO Jet Fin was introduced in 1965 and revolutionized the way divers swam. Almost 50 years later, it is still used by military and technical divers.

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• The Mark 5 was launched in 1966 and was the first high-performance piston first stage.  It was also the first to have a swiveling turret, still used on MK25 today.

• 1969 SCUBAPRO released the 109, first adjustable second stage allowing the diver to fine tune the inhalation effort to the requirements of the dive.

• Before 1978, divers used a horse collar BC, then SCUBAPRO engineers combined two of these, creating the Stabilizing Jacket, the first modern buoyancy compensator.

• SCUBAPRO invented the AIR2 in 1979, a smart concept that integrated the BC inflator with a second stage.

• In 1986, SCUBAPRO invented a radical new blade profile, optimized for efficiency:  the Seawing fin

• The G250 brought together the most advanced technology and materials in a second stage that, combined with the Mark 10, became the benchmark for all balanced regulators.

• The original Aladin dive computer and its successive models have been sold by the hundreds of thousands since its conception in 1987, simplifying decompression for all types of divers.

• The Frameless was the first mask to use the lens as its structural support, which significantly increased the field of vision for divers.  Twenty-one years later, it is still the first choice of military and technical divers.

• Air X was the first dive computer to measure tank pressure with a radio transmitter instead of a hose and to calculate Remaining Bottom Time.

• The Twin Jet fin was the first SCUBAPRO  “split fin,” modeled after the flippers of marine mammals.  This design delivered power with minimal effort.

• Based on scientific research and thousands of dives, Smart computers’ algorithm was the first to incorporate micro-bubble suppression.

• Galileo revolutionized dive computers in 2007, with hybrid air-oil filling, dot-matrix display and a maximum operating depth of 330 meters or 1080 feet.

• It’s also the first to have used the diver’s heart rate to estimate the workload.

• The Seawing Nova, successor to the 1986 Seawings, introduced a new streamlined blade design with a high-tech flexible joint.

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From its inception, SCUBAPRO has been a different kind of company. Even before our first product was made, we had a policy of professionalism.  From the very beginning, SCUBAPRO developed this ‘professional’ business model selling only to full service dive stores that could provide technical assistance and professional diving advice to ensure that our products were being used safely. We refused to sell to catalogues or sports stores that didn’t have divers on the premises.

The SCUBAPRO strategy worked because dive shops that became SCUBAPRO dealers developed quickly, thanks to their reputation as professional shops and ability to create demand by teaching new divers. What was a daring idea in 1960 is commonplace today. The SCUBAPRO tradition of carefully selecting only professional and full-service partners to carry our products, and advise on their use, has built diver’s trust in our brand. Thanks to our vast network of exceptional dealers you can find our products and reliable servicing anywhere in the world.

As we salute our forerunners, today’s team rededicates itself to carrying on the SCUBAPRO tradition. Because we are more than products; SCUBAPRO is people. Our engineering and testing teams are the pride of the company and set the standard for the industry. The last 50 years have seen SCUBAPRO continue a unique position of leadership in the diving industry. Professionals and demanding sport divers select our gear because they know they can depend on it in the harshest environments.

www.scubapro.com