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Ibex To Close Doors In February

December 4th, 2017

For several months manufacturer of merino wool clothing Ibex, has been in financial trouble. Late last week, in the letter below, they announced they’ll closing their doors early next year.

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End Of The Trail

December 1, 2017
Ibex is winding down. More specifically, Ibex is in the process of closing down its current business, and will cease operations as we know them sometime in February. As we sell through our remaining inventory, please understand that all sales are final, and we will not be taking returns or exchanges.

The passion inside the Ibex brand–for our products and for our customers–is very much alive, and we are confident that Ibex will get more time on the trail after we close out this current adventure. It has been an amazing one, and as we sell through our remaining products, we will remember the many great times we have all had together, and will be dreaming of what comes next.

We have always valued our relationships with our partners, fans and customers. We would not have had this epic journey if it weren’t for you. As we look to the end of this adventure, we are filled with gratitude and respect for those we’ve walked with along the way. To the shearers, spinners, knitters and sewers who helped us build our products: thank you. You helped us make great clothing, and we had fun doing it. To all Ibex employees, past and present: you filled this adventure with passion, love, and amazing stories (some of which best left untold). And to our customers: our goal was always to put you first and you rewarded us tenfold. Thank you for all the love and support.

All of us here have loved being a part of Ibex, being a part of a brand that has believed in the power of outdoor recreation, and of being impassioned members of the outdoor industry. It was core to what we did every day, and to what we all believe in.

As a way of honoring our passions, now through February, you have a chance to make a donation to one of two groups that have supported Ibex along the way.

Conservation Alliance
To help fuel and fund the protection and creation of North America’s wild places
Outdoor Industry Association
To help folks find jobs in the amazing outdoor industry
To support its Outdoor Foundation, which focuses on getting kids outside
Those of us left…we continue to take things day by day. We show up to work trying our best to support one another, to take care of our customers, and wholeheartedly try to create the best outcome for the Ibex brand. It’s not the work we had hoped to be doing together, but it’s important, so we push to bring our best.

As always, we thank you for the years of support and for the passion you have for our products and our brand. Please keep an eye out for great promotions on products we made with love, consider donating to the organizations above that have been a part of our world for a long time, and join us in dreaming about some epic next adventures.

We’ll see you down the trail.

Ted Manning, Ibex CEO

So long Ibex, we bid you adieu.

Bawidamann Blades – Ti Utilitarian Christmas Ornaments 

December 4th, 2017

Leave it to the Bawidamann brothers to come up with something unique for Christmas.

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Made from titanium, these utilitarian Christmas Ornaments will be available soon. Offered as Sugar Shivs and Candy Canes.

Be sure to sign up for their newsletter for first dibs.

bawidamann.com

Benchmade and Tactical Pro Shop On Hand At CATO

December 4th, 2017

Tactical Pro Shop and Benchmade have a strong presence at this years CATO show as well. In addition to show specials from Tactical Pro Shop, Benchmade knives is on-site doing free engraving during the show.

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The CATO (California Association of Tactical Officers) Training Conference is an annual training event and 2 day vendor show that is open to Members and Law Enforcement / Federal Agencies only.

Stag Arms – MFT Stag 15 Minimalist Rifle Giveaway

December 4th, 2017

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Stag Arms and Mission First Tactical have partnered to offer one lucky winner a Stag 15 Minimalist Rifle & Swag Pack. The Stag 15 is an AR-15 carbine equipped with MFT furniture, including the Tekko M-LOK forend, Battlelink Minimalist Tock, and Engage Pistol Grip. Also included in the pack are MFT hats, stickers, and the always important drink cozy.

www.stagarms.com/giveaway

FightLite Donates Belt-Fed MCR to NFA Review Channel Expo

December 4th, 2017


(Melbourne, FL) November 30, 2017 – FightLite® Industries, the country’s leading manufacturer of innovative, mission & sport configurable firearms, parts and accessories announces that it will be exhibiting its products at the NFA Review Channel Expo this weekend and making several of its products available for attendees to shoot. In addition, FightLite® is donating one of its popular Dual-Feed MCR® Upper Receiver assemblies to the NFA Review Channel 2017 Raffle. Valued at over $4,400. The Dual-Feed MCR® Upper is a premium raffle prize for attendees of the event.


The NFA Review Channel Expo is hosting its annual event this year at the World Class indoor Reload Gun Range in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dates for the event are December 2-3, 2017 with live-fire activity scheduled throughout the event and featuring silencers, machine guns, SBR’s and other types of NFA firearms.

“We look forward to the NFA Review Channel Expo 2017 as an opportunity to connect with our customers and to let them try our products first hand. Adam Johnson and his team have done a really great job putting this event together as an annual gathering for NFA aficionados and we’re thrilled to participate in this event.” said Geoffrey Herring, President-CEO.


This year, FightLite® Industries will be exhibiting and permitting attendees the opportunity to fire its premium grade Dual-Feed™ MCR® rifle line along with its 50-State semi-automatic SCR® sporting rifles. FightLite® will also have its brand new and exciting SCR® Pistol with Shockwave grip that’s based on the SCR® receiver group and that’s being offered in 5.56 NATO and 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK).

www.fightlite.com

TD Kicks Off Battle Briefs Subscriptions Service

December 4th, 2017

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For as Low as $12.00 a month you will receive a new fresh pair of the best underwear you have ever worn. Each month TD will ship you a new design that speaks to our “Tactical” Lifestyle. We have tons of designs in the hopper and some great collaborations with the brands you know on the way. ***Shipping is included in the price.*** You will be billed once a month when the order is shipped.

– 6 Month Subscription $14 a month
– 12 Month Subscription $12 a month

Made from the same 4-way stretch breathable moisture wicking material as the TD Shooter Shirt. Keeps you dry while battling the gym or day to day missions. 6″ inseam.

***Shipping Is Included in the Subscription Price***
Breathable
4 Way Stretch
Seamless Flat Lock Stitch
No Ride Design
“Flip Top” Fly Opening
Quick Dry Fabric
Made For Warriors

www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/battle-briefs-subscription-jc

MATBOCK Monday – MATBOCK Berserker Quantum

December 4th, 2017

Introducing MATBOCK MONDAY!

Over the next few months, MATBOCK will be showcasing 10 new products which will be released and ready for sale between now and SHOT Show. Let’s see what these guys have to offer.

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We have seen this carrier in the past but MATBOCK was finishing their testing and evaluation for this amazing piece of kit. Here is a quick overview of the carrier, it is now available for purchase and they will be showing it off at Shot Show, 2018. 
Using the MATBOCK Ghost Material this carrier is not only tough, but it is also extremely lightweight. It’s also 100% waterproof, but the material will transfer heat quickly. This is a perfect kit when transition are critical to mission success and you’re tired of carrying extra weight or straps to make your transition kit work.

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The MATBOCK Quantum was designed to seamlessly transition between needing armor protection and not.

Steps to transition:

1) Remove the pins in the shoulder release system

2) Unbuckle the right (or left) rear buckle  

3) Slightly lift the right (or left) and pull plates down while separating the Rhodesian

www.matbock.com/products/matbock-berserker-carrier

Visit leadfaucettactical.com

December 4th, 2017

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Lead Faucet Tactical was founded by Dan Brokos when he retired from Special Forces. His new website not only showcases hsi training offerings, but also gives you a sneak peek of some new products he’ll be releasing after the new year.

leadfaucettactical.com