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July 8th, 2013NSSF Chooses ConvExx as SHOT Show Management Partner
July 8th, 2013The National Shooting Sports Foundation has issued this press release announcing their new SHOT Show management partner, ConvExx. Earlier this year, NSSF ended its three decades long relationship with UK-based Reed Exhibitions after they restricted the sale of Modern Sporting Rifles at a large industry show unrelated to SHOT Show.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — After an extensive national search involving the trade show industry’s top management companies, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has selected ConvExx as its new SHOT Show® management partner. ConvExx replaces longtime NSSF partner Reed Exhibitions.
Based in Las Vegas, ConvExx is privately held and has produced more than 200 shows and events, working with more than a million exhibitors and attendees. ConvExx produces the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, which at nearly 1 million net square feet and 135,000 attendees is ranked as the fourth largest trade show in America by Trade Show Executive magazine (SHOT Show is ranked 16th).
“We’re excited to have ConvExx on board as our new management partner,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “ConvExx offers a unique combination of extensive large-show and Las Vegas experience, which will serve our exhibitors and attendees well.”
“We’re thrilled to be selected to help NSSF manage the SHOT Show,” said ConvExx Chairman Chuck Schwartz. “The SHOT Show is one of the premier trade show events, and we are proud to be associated with NSSF and the shooting sports industry.”
The SHOT Show — the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show — is owned and sponsored by NSSF. It is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. The 2014 SHOT Show will be held Jan. 14-17 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Magpul Is More Than The Pmag
July 8th, 2013
The Pmag might have built the house of Magpul but they are so much more. Magpul is really a design house and I am regularly impressed with what I see from them including the item above.
BHI’s Ultimate Assailant Targets
July 8th, 2013
The new Ultimate Assailant Targets series was developed to simulate real-life tactical scenarios in a two-dimensional environment. Offered in 16 different scenes. If the unique images and light and shadow contrasts weren’t challenge enough, the price is certainly right. 25 targets for $10.
www.bhigear.com/ultimateassailanttargets
Old Virginia Modified Herringbone Fabric
July 8th, 2013While this Old Virginia Modified Herringbone fabric has zero tactical application, it’s still cool to see these small mills continue to manufacture specialty fabrics here in the US. In this case, the fabric is woven on a 1939 Crompton & Knowles W3 shuttle loom and used by The Hill-Side to produce ties.
Old Virginia: The Hill-Side’s “Modified Herringbone” Fabric from The Hill-Side on Vimeo.
For The Ladies – The ACU-A Isn’t Just For The Ladies
July 8th, 2013According to an Army press release, the recently released Army Combat Uniform – Alternate is authorized for both female and male Soldiers as it offers more fit options. The uniform is already being issued to Basic Trainees at Ft Sill and Soldiers can choose to wear either the ACU-As or the ACUs.
The new uniform trousers feature: wider areas at the hips, waist and backside; elastic around the waistband instead of a pull string; adjusted pockets and knee-pad inserts; and a shortened crotch length.
In the jackets, changes include: adjusted rank and nametape positioning; adjusted pockets and elbow-pad inserts; slimmer shoulders; a thinner and more fitted waist; and a longer and wider ACU coat bottom. Also, buttons are replacing the Velcro pockets.
According to the Army, Soldiers can purchase the ACU-A at Military Clothing Sales Stores at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Lee, Va.; Fort Belvoir, Va.; and Fort Eustis, Va.
Blue Force Gear to Exhibit at Warrior Expo East
July 8th, 2013Blue Force Gear® will be displaying at the ADS Warrior Expo East Show on July 11 – 12 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Blue Force Gear tells us that they will reveal, for the first time, their MOLLEminus™ line in Coyote Brown. SSD will be on hand to share photos of this new color. Military and Law Enforcement end users who would like to increase performance by switching to the lightest tactical nylon equipment, please email sales@blueforcegear.com to make an appointment or come by to meet the Blue Force Gear team and discuss your needs.
Tangram 7-Piece Patch From Maxpedition
July 8th, 2013Sure, morale patches are intended to entertain, but as art. The Tangram from Maxpedition on the other hand, can entertain because you can reconfigure its 7 Hook-backed geometric pieces into a variety of shapes. I guess you could call it the first modular morale patch.
For example, you could make a cat. But the variations or myriad.
The Tangram puzzle originated in China and is used to stimulate thinking. Here are a few more examples of shapes.
Made from PVC rubber and offered in Arid or SWAT colors.
