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ARC’TERYX Partners with Exum Mountain Guides

November 7th, 2016

New Relationship Includes Official Apparel and Mountain Guide Development Programs

North Vancouver, BC (November 3, 2016) – ARC’TERYX, the technical leader in outdoor performance apparel and equipment, is proud to announce a new partnership with Exum Mountain Guides, the year-round mountain guiding service that specializes in rock, alpine and ski mountaineering. Effective immediately, ARC’TERYX will serve as Exum’s exclusive apparel partner for the 2016/17 winter season and into the future.

Along with outfitting over 70 of Exum’s professional guides with the latest ARC’TERYX apparel, the partnership is underscored by a scholarship program that has been designed to offer next level support for Exum’s guide development, assistance that goes beyond traditional product sponsorship. This fiscal support will allow for the continued development of Exum Mountain Guides with regard to mountain safety, judgment, risk assessment, and critical leadership skills through further education and training.

“ARC’TERYX has a long history serving the international guiding community and since its inception, the company has been committed to creating the world’s best gear for the world’s best guides,” said Kyle Goertzen, Manager of Global Commercial B2X, Professional & Industry Sales for ARC’TERYX. “Similar to our company, Exum places a very high priority on the professional development of their guides and creating a positive work environment. This new partnership speaks genuinely of our shared commitment to the guiding community and we’re excited to create programs that provide opportunities for a guide’s personal development and evolution.”

With over 80 years of experience, Exum Mountain Guides are some of the most experienced and respected guides in the world. Exum is an AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) accredited guide service with the highest number of certified guides of any mountain guiding service in the United States. Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Exum Mountain Guides not only offers their clients unparalleled service, they also offer avalanche education courses and provide pre-deployment mountain training to various military special force units and private security firms.

“We are very proud of this new partnership. ARC’TERYX is the true leader in mountain apparel, and we’re excited to provide our guides with the most innovative, functional and dependable products that exist for the mountain environment,” said Nat Patridge, President of Exum Mountain Guides “Moreover, ARC’TERYX’s commitment to the development and continued education of the guiding community made this agreement absolute. We couldn’t have chosen a better, more appropriate partner to share the future with.”

For the 2016/2017 winter guiding season, Exum Mountain Guides will be outfitted in a core assortment form ARC’TERYX’s alpine oriented Ascent Collection, including the Alpha AR Jacket, Proton LT Hoody, Procline AR Pant, and Nuclei AR Jacket.

Offering mountain experiences for all abilities, ages, and areas, for more information on Exum Mountain Guides and any of their programs, please go to www.exumguides.com.

Arc’teryx Equipment is a technical high-performance outerwear and equipment company based in North Vancouver, Canada. Our relentless commitment to design, craftsmanship and performance delivers breakthrough experiences. The company’s industry-leading design and unique in-house manufacturing center creates technical products that can be trusted to perform in moments of extreme need.

Arc’teryx distributes its products through more than 3,000 retail locations worldwide, including ten branded stores in Europe, North America and Asia. www.arcteryx.com

Arc’teryx is named for the Archaeopteryx Lithographica, the first reptile to develop the flight. Evolution in Action.

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Scalarworks – Low Drag Mount For Trijicon RMR

November 7th, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SCALARWORKS LAUNCHES WORLD’S LIGHTEST QUICK-DETACH Trijicon RMR MOUNT

EASTON, PA – November 1st, 2016 – Scalarworks, manufacturer of high-performance firearms accessories, is pleased to introduce the Low Drag Mount™ for Trijicon RMR sights; the lightest quick-detach Trijicon RMR mount in existence – weighing only 1.27oz, including sight screws.

The LDM/RMR is a lightweight, low-profile, quick-detach optic mount that is compatible with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails and Trijicon RMR red dot sights. Full product specs and details can be found here: https://scalarworks.com/optic-mounts/ldm-rmr/

Like all Scalarworks Low Drag Mounts™; the LDM/RMR has a monolithic base made of high-strength 7075-T6 Aluminum, and features our proprietary recoil-proof notched thumbscrew with ball detent. It also has the same precision telescoping clamp as our popular Aimpoint Micro, Aimpoint CompM4, and Trijicon MRO mounts, which ensures a repeatable zero with each installation.

The LDM/RMR paired with a Trijicon RM06 weighs less than 2.5oz, making it the lightest Quick-Detach Red Dot sight package in existence. The LDM/RMR is proudly made in the USA, and is available in both Absolute and Lower-Third Co-Witness height variants. Both have a retail price of $149.

To learn more about this and other Scalarworks optic mounts and bundles; please visit scalarworks.com

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AXTS Rebrands To Radian

November 7th, 2016

You might know AXTS from their charging handles. However, they not only make accessories, but full carbines as well.

Earlier today, they officially announced their name change to Radian. However, I want to be clear, there has been no change in corporate ownership, and no additional changes to their team.

In an effort to better align the brand with their ever-evolving products, AXTS Weapons Systems has launched their new name – Radian Weapons.

AXTS has gained popularity and acclaim with its ambidextrous Raptor charging handle, and with the recent release of its sub-MOA rifle, the MI-T556 (now called the Radian Model 1). The new name was designed to distinguish them as a leader in the production of high-end, evolved weapons systems.

“We are more than an accessories company, and Radian helps us tell that story,” said Radian Weapons’ CEO, Joshua Underwood. “Continuous innovation and a hard driving work ethic are the core values we live by and have been the foundation for AXTS Weapons Systems. Radian Weapons will continue to build on this foundation, ful?lling our passion to bring the best performing products to our customers. A relentless pursuit of perfection in product design and world class manufacturing will be the standard of Radian Weapons.”

To accompany the launch of the new brand, Radian released a teaser video to showcase its new style set to the tune of its original manufacturing process. They are also giving away a Radian Model 1 Ri?e paired with a Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44mm optic to celebrate the brand launch. For more information on Radian, the rebrand, and the giveaway, visit www.radianweapons.com.

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Posted in Black Rifle, Industry, Press Release | 5 Comments »

Whiskey 5 – 37 PSR Gun Club

November 7th, 2016

SSD’s Whiskey 5 is a recurring feature that asks industry organizations, “Who, What, Where, When, and Why?” It’s a column intended to give you a more in-depth look at those manufacturers, trainers and individuals that make this industry unique. Today we’ll be taking a look at the 37 PSR Gun Club, which we originally talked about back in 2012.

Who

The 37 PSR Gun Club is a shooting range and training facility run by Retired Special Forces NCO Frankie McRae. McRae also operates Raidon Tactics, a fundamentals-to-Special-Operations training organization which holds most of its open-enrollment courses at 37PSR.

What

37 PSR Gun Club is a full service low restriction outdoor shooting range and training facility featuring covered firing lines with handgun, rifle and shotgun shooting positions, tactical training, competition bays, and a 360-degree ballistic rated shoot house. 37 PSR also houses a gun shop with full gunsmithing services. 37 PSR is open to shooters of all skill levels from beginners to special operations troops, and offers families everything from a Woman’s Only Shooting program to a Youth Shooting Program and Family Steel Challenge Matches. 37 PSR’s staff and firearms instructors have many years experience in either Special Forces or the US Special Operations Command.

When

McRae bought the facility in 2009, when it was barely recognizable as a range. Using his own and an investor’s funds, he recreated the facility from the ground up and opened it for training later that same year.

Where

37 PSR Gun Club is based in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, between Fayetteville and Lillington, just off HWY 210, 45 minutes from the Fairgrounds in Raleigh and 15 minutes from Fort Bragg.

Why

Initially planned as a DoD-specific training site, 37 PSR evolved into a civilian-friendly range offering everything from firearms fundamentals classes for children to advanced skills courses for special operators.

McRae realized the Fort Bragg area, home to numerous highly-trained troops and their families, lacked a low-restriction range where those troops and families could actually train rather than just shoot (no more than two rounds at a time, no drawing from the holster, no movement, nothing but sterile, square range noisemaking). 37 PSR Gun Club filled a dire need for a real place to train, from cradle to adulthood, without the mind-numbing restrictions of the typical shooting range. Despite detours from the original plan, and a near-catastrophic “hoarding instead of shooting” lull after Sandy Hook, 37 PSR continues to build its client base and expand both its facility and services offered.

37 PSR Gun Club is online here: 37psr.com

You can learn more about Raidon Tactics on SSD here: soldiersystems.net/2016/10/17/whiskey-5-raidon-tactics

Read up on Frankie McCrae, who we’ve known here at Soldier Systems Daily since some time spent with him in the Philippines a few years back, in this interview: www.recoilweb.com/preview-zeroed-in-frankie-mcrae-81521

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TYR Tactical Introduces Family of Cutaway IFAK Pouches

November 7th, 2016

TYR Tactical® has just introduced a new family of Cutaway IFAK Pouches. The pouch platforms attach vertically or horizontally to your carrier via PALS webbing and offer ample room for a range of medical items for both self and buddy aid. The Pouch can be removed from the MOLLE platform which allows the medic/operator immediate access without having to remove entire pouch system from the carrier. Interior includes multiple elastic retention straps and pockets.

Small Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Horizontal (TYR-MD008-H)

The TYR Tactical® Small Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Horizontal (TYR-MD008-H) attaches horizontally with MOLLE and carries a range of medical items for self aid. Pouch can be removed from the MOLLE platform which allows the medic/operator immediate access without having to remove entire pouch system from the carrier. Interior includes multiple elastic retention straps and pockets.

Features:
• Outer Front Pocket with Velcro Closure
• Platform features PALS Webbing for MOLLE Attachment
• 500d Cordura
• Pull Handle
• Pouch Platform attaches horizontally with MOLLE

Wt. 8 oz.
Dim. 5”H x 5.25”W x 2.75”D

Small Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Vertical (TYR-MD008)

The TYR Tactical® Small Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Vertical (TYR-MD008) attaches upright with MOLLE and carries a range of medical items for self aid. Pouch can be removed from the MOLLE platform which allows the medic/operator immediate access without having to remove entire pouch system from the carrier. Interior includes multiple elastic retention straps and pockets.

Features:
• Outer Front Pocket with Velcro Closure
• Platform features PALS Webbing for MOLLE Attachment
• 500d Cordura
• Pull Handle
• Pouch Platform attaches upright with MOLLE

Wt. 7.2 oz.
Dim. 5.25”H x 5”W x 2.75”D

Medium Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Horizontal (TYR-MD007-H)

The TYR Tactical® Medium Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Horizontal (TYR-MD007-H) attaches horizontally with MOLLE and carries a range of medical items for both self and buddy aid. Pouch can be removed from the MOLLE platform which allows the medic/operator immediate access without having to remove entire pouch system from the carrier. Interior includes multiple elastic retention straps and pockets.

Features:
• PALS Webbing for MOLLE Attachment
• 500d Cordura
• Velcro loop for patch/placard attachment.
• Ambidextrous Pull Handle and Buckle Cutaway
• Pouch Platform attaches horizontally with MOLLE
• High strength and abrasion resistant 4-way stretch Tweave is used on the gusset of the pouch which allow it to expand when needed.

Wt. 10.4 oz.
Dim. 5.5”H x 7”W x 3.25”D

Medium Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Vertical (TYR-MD007)

The TYR Tactical® Medium Cutaway IFAK Pouch – Vertical (TYR-MD007) attaches upright with MOLLE and carries a range of medical items for both self and buddy aid. Pouch can be removed from the MOLLE platform which allows the medic/operator immediate access without having to remove entire pouch system from the carrier. Interior includes multiple elastic retention straps and pockets.

Features:
• PALS Webbing for MOLLE Attachment
• 500d Cordura
• Velcro loop for patch/placard attachment.
• Pull Handle
• Pouch Platform attaches upright with MOLLE
• High strength and abrasion resistant 4-way stretch Tweave is used on the gusset of the pouch which allow it to expand when needed.

Wt. 8.8 oz.
Dim. 7”H x 5.5”W x 3.25”D

Look for these and more American made load carrying gear, packs and clothing at www.tyrtactical.com.

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BCM Presents Gunfighter Magazine

November 7th, 2016

Hartland, WI – November 1, 2016 BCM is proud to announce the release of BCM Presents Gunfighter™ Magazine, available at stores and on newsstands today.

The BCM Gunfighter Program has supported industry-leading marksmanship and tactical applications instructors since its launch in 2013. Including Pat Rogers, Travis Haley, Pat McNamara, Larry Vickers, Kyle Defoor, Frank Proctor, Zach Harrison, John Chapman and Dave Harrington, the program is a commitment by BCM to connect end users with the best training available in the personal defense and tactics industry today.

BCM Presents Gunfighter™ Magazine is a platform for these same professionals to speak on a range of topics, from mindset to the practical application of skills in real-world settings. Also featuring articles about the origin of the KeyMod modular rail system, a brief history of weapon systems employed by US Marine Raiders during World War II, the Black Powder Graphic Novel series, the Colonel Blade and a piece on Mission 22’s War at Home Memorial, the publication is a singular destination containing some of the best knowledge and wisdom in the field today.

Pick up your copy online now at http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCMGUNFIGHTER-Magazine-2017-p/gunfighter-magazine-2017.htm

About BCM
BCM (Bravo Company Manufacturing) was founded in 2005 by a veteran United States Marine in Hartland, Wisconsin, where the company maintains its HQ today. BCM builds weapon systems that are manufactured, reinforced and tested to meet the unforgiving needs of law enforcement, military, security and peace keeping professionals in some of the most high stress environments and situations in the world.

Visit BCM online at http://www.BravoCompanyMFG.com

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Black Friday Announcements Due 18 November

November 7th, 2016

Attention industry;

Once again we will publish a master list of Black Friday/Holiday Sales on SSD. To be included, email your sales details to us by 18 November.

Team SSD

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VZ Grips Releases First Ever One-Piece G-10 AR Grip

November 6th, 2016

November 7th, 2016: VZ Weapon Solutions (A VZ Grips Company) is proud to announce its newest revolutionary product; The VZ AR Grip (ARG). The ARG’s are precision machined, and textured G-10 AR pistol grips designed to work with every AR variant currently available in the market. The ARG’s are precision machined out of one solid piece of G-10 laminate (A first ever!). The end result is a “rock solid” & controlled grip.

With innovation and function as their leading edge, VZ did not rest on its laurels by merely matching their popular patterns to an AR pistol grip. VZ re-designed the ARG from the ground up. The grip angle on the ARG was adjusted to a 17 degree angle to prevent grip fatigue and allow the shooter maneuverability around tight spaces. The ARG also comes in two sizes to accommodate every shooters needs, a standard and “Shorty” version are available.

“We hope to continue to offer folk’s products that they can depend on day in, and day out.”, “VZ Weapon Solutions is more than just a side project for us, it’s our way of showing the newer generation of shooters that we are looking out for them too.” -John VanZyck (VZ Grips Owner).

Color options will eventually be a myriad of patterns/ colors to match all of their existing gun grips. For now the first available patterns will be: Alien, Frag, Recon, Diamond Slant, and Operator 2. MSRP starts at $95.00 for Standard, and Shorty grips.

Learn more at: www.VZGrips.com/rifle-grips/ar-grips

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