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EAA Corp & Girsan Firearms Now Shipping 2024 Products in January

January 5th, 2024

Cocoa, FL – EAA Corp and Girsan Firearms proudly announces the imminent release of its highly anticipated products, starting in the beginning of January: the MC1911 Influencer™, MC1911 Untouchable™, and MC9 Disruptor™. EAA’s new line of firearms is set to disrupt the small arms market by offering a series of pistols that bring a unique blend of features, quality and affordability.

The MC1911 Untouchable™ Our competition offers you a striped down 1911 at a competitive price. EAA/Girsan offer you a truck load of features and top shelf quality at a competitive price. Our Untouchable™ line comes standard with ambidextrous safety, extended beavertail, accessory rail, long hole hammer, 3 configurations, multiple finishes, multiple calibers and still priced like our competition. Don’t settle for a striped down 1911 – get your Untouchable™.

The MC1911 Influencer™ represents the pinnacle of the 1911, boasting optic compatibility (RMS/RMSc), an accessory rail, extended beavertail, ambidextrous safety, magazine well, and a variety of sizes, calibers, and finishes and a trigger pull that you would find on guns costing three times as much. This is not your grandfather’s 1911; it’s a game-changer for the modern firearm enthusiast.

The MC9 Disruptor™ is set to shake up the competition, featuring all the upgraded bells and whistles at a budget-friendly cost. From optics compatibility and accessory rail to a threaded barrel and a choice of Black or OD-camo finish, the MC9 Disruptor™ sets a new standard for striker-fired firearms with value and functionality.

Experience these groundbreaking products in person at SHOT Show 2024, booth #12054, and see for yourself why EAA is first in price and first in quality. EAA will also be attending Industry Day at the Range for SHOT, Booth #SR21, where media can live test fire current and upcoming products for 2024.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Who We Are

January 5th, 2024

Established in 2010, FirstSpear is a pioneering tactical equipment manufacturer that was born out of a vision to provide cut-ting-edge gear for military personnel and law enforcement agencies. Our founders, a team of experienced industry professionals and former U.S. servicemen, recognized the urgent need for innovative solutions that would enhance operational effectiveness on the front lines.

Driven by our deep understanding of the challenges faced by those who serve, we embarked on a mission to revolutionize load carriage systems. Our relentless pursuit of excellence led us to develop an industry-changing innovation known as FirstSpear Tubes. These quick-release hardware systems have completely transformed the way tactical gear is worn and utilized.

The FirstSpear Tubes allow for rapid donning and doffing of equipment, streamlining critical gear adjustments and improving overall efficiency. This breakthrough design has garnered widespread acclaim from professionals in the field for its unmatched ease of use and unwavering reliability. We take great pride in knowing that our Tubes have become an indispensable part of the gear arsenal for countless military and law enforcement personnel.

Our journey creating the FirstSpear Tubes involved tireless research, development, and collaboration with end users. Drawing upon our collective expertise in designing and producing tactical equipment, we set out to create a load carriage solution that truly met the demands of modern warfare. By actively seeking feedback from those who rely on our gear, we ensured that the Tubes offered unparalleled functionality, durability, and adaptability to various mission requirements.

In recognition of our groundbreaking design, FirstSpear was granted the US Patent Number US 10,051,984 for the FirstSpear Tubes. This patent serves as a testament to the unique value and ingenuity of our design, solidifying our position as an industry leader. It reaffirms our commitment to pushing boundaries and continually developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the safety and performance of those who trust in our gear.

Building upon our success, we remain dedicated to serving those who serve. Our relentless pursuit of excellence drives us to constantly push the boundaries of innovation in tactical gear. We are committed to providing top-notch equipment that empowers professionals in high-stakes situations, be it on the battlefield or in law enforcement operations.

At FirstSpear, we understand that the lives are on the line. That’s why we pour our passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment into every product we create. Through continuous research, collaboration, and attention to user feedback, we will continue to lead the way in advancing tactical gear and developing ground-breaking technologies that address the ever-evolving needs of our customers.

With FirstSpear by their side, professionals can trust that they have the most innovative and reliable gear, Built For The X.

Visit FirstSpear to find America’s Premier kit and accessories.

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Soldiers Conduct First Touch Point for Long Range Assault Aircraft

January 5th, 2024

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Program Executive Office, Aviation conducted a Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Soldier touch point the last week of November at the Bell Flight Research Center in Arlington, Texas.

Led by the FLRAA Project Office, the touch point was the first of up to twelve events the Army plans to conduct to optimize both human and system performance while ensuring mission ready capabilities are delivered to the warfighter. Soldier touch points involve gathering data and feedback early in the design and development process to shape future prototypes and fielded capabilities. The events are part of an iterative process to identify, refine and verify system hardware and software designs and functional capability requirements.

“Soldier touch points are key to FLRAA’s program strategy. In the past, this has included Army pilots flying both demonstrator aircraft,” said Col. Jeffrey Poquette, FLRAA project manager. “Today, the focus is on crewmembers and combat Soldiers who are representative of the FLRAA’s passengers. These interactive events provide our team with crucial feedback to build transformational capabilities for FLRAA.”

An infantry squad and two Black Hawk crews from the 1st Cavalry Division supported the event. During the STP they practiced embarking and disembarking from a FLRAA fuselage mockup in a variety of simulations and scenarios. The squad began their practice sessions without any equipment and added tactical and squad level equipment as the STP progressed.

“The STP was incredibly valuable and is paramount to the successful development of the FLRAA,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tylor Enright, an aviator with 1st Cav. “It’s great that they are willing to hear about what Soldiers and crewmembers actually need for future missions in these aircraft to be successful.”

As the infantry squad members completed their exercises, the aircraft crew members practiced entering and exiting the mockup cockpit and stowing equipment, as required, in a series of tests that added more equipment and tasks for each iteration.

Representatives supporting the STP included the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, the Redstone Test Center and Special Operations Command.

“These Soldier touch points are a criticality important way to ensure we get the requirements right and inform design decisions early,” Maj. Jeremiah Webb, FVL CFT Future Long Range Assault Aircraft lead.

The data gathered from the STP will directly inform FLRAA preliminary design as well as the development and delivery of virtual prototypes of the aircraft.

A tiltrotor aircraft, FLRAA will have the hybrid capabilities of planes and helicopters. When fielded, it will expand the depth of the battlefield by extending the reach of air assault missions and enable ground forces to converge through decentralized operations at extended distances. FLRAA’s inherent reach and standoff capabilities will ensure mission success through tactical maneuver at operational and strategic distances while the aircraft’s speed and range will nearly double the Army’s patient evacuation capability during the “Golden Hour.”

The FLRAA is intended to eventually replace part of the U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk fleet, which has been in service for more than four decades.

-US Army

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Optimus Arms, a Division of Point One USA, Acquires HEXMAG

January 4th, 2024

The newly formed HEXMAG USA, LLC will produce and market HEXMAG brand products and SENTRY Solutions products to commercial, law enforcement, and military markets.

Virginia Beach, VA. and Boise, Idaho (January 2024) – Optimus Arms (OA) acquires Hexmag and Sentry Solutions from SENTRY Products Group forming HEXMAG USA, LLC. The new entity will manufacture and sell the entire line of HEXMAG brand products, including the Sentry Solutions dry lubricants which are well-established in the firearms and knife industries.

“We have had a relationship with Point One for several years supplying sewn goods, and have seen their expansion with Optimus Arms USA,” said Terry Naughton, president of SENTRY Products Group. “They have excellent reach across a much broader audience globally, including military, law enforcement, and other government agencies, and I believe establishing HEXMAG USA in this structure will provide the resources and relationships necessary to help grow the HEXMAG product lines within the shooting, hunting, and outdoor sporting segments.”

Point One USA is a defense contractor that has built a stand-out company within the special operations and law enforcement communities. They offer advanced training and extensive product lines to a growing list of government and defense agencies and have recently started a new commercial line of products through their commercial division called Optimus Arms (OA). OA provides custom weapons for private and government customers as well as an entire line of firearms accessories, including optics.

“This partnership is an opportunity for Point One and one of our commercial divisions to expand the HEXMAG brand within the commercial firearms industry, as well as expand our ability to provide the best possible products, training, and equipment to the warfighter and law enforcement personnel who put their lives on the line daily to protect Americans and keep America safe! We will continue to grow the HEXMAG product line and ensure the finest quality materials and workmanship persist across the HEXMAG brands, just as we have for Point One and OA over the past decade. Point One and OA could not be prouder to welcome HEXMAG into our family of products, equipment, and services,” said Bob Brush, Founder/CEO of Point One and President of OA.

HEXMAG produces a full line of specialized magazines and grips for use in a variety of firearm platforms using a proprietary advanced composite (POLYHEX2) and an advanced carbon fiber polymer. The HEXMAG brand is well known across the firearm industry as a top-of-the-line performer that stands up to the toughest environments. Also, under the HEXMAG brand will come the entire cleaning and lubrication line of products called SENTRY Solutions. These products are the industry leader for dry lubrication and cleaning to protect mechanical assemblies and ensure reliability when it matters most.

HEXMAG plans to continue fulfilling orders without interruption as they transition the manufacturing and warehouse operations from Boise, Idaho to Virginia Beach, Virginia. They anticipate completion of the transition by the end of the 1st quarter of 2024. You can visit HEXMAG.com for more information and any updates about the transition and new products coming soon.

If you are interested in becoming a HEXMAG Dealer, please contact us at contact@hexmag.com for a dealer application.

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SIG SAUER to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the P226 in 2024

January 4th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 4, 2024) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the commencement of the yearlong 40th Anniversary celebration of the iconic P226 pistol.

“With a legacy of accuracy and reliability, and millions upon millions of rounds of proven performance, the P226 has earned its reputation as the premiere service pistol, and is the standard by which all other combat pistols are measured,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, inc. “To celebrate the rich military and law enforcement history of the P226, we will commemorate the 40th Anniversary with a special edition pistol and release a historical video series detailing the development and service of the P226. We will also have an official declaration of February 26, 2024 as P226 Day, as well as programs and promotions throughout 2024.”

SIG SAUER developed the P226 to compete in the U.S. Military’s XM9 service pistol trials. Even though it was not ultimately selected, the performance and capability of the P226 captured the attention of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs. They would officially adopt the P226 in 1989 to become the MK25, and it would serve throughout the Global War on Terrorism as their official service pistol. The selection by the SEALs marks the beginning of a rich history between SIG SAUER and the U.S. military and the P226 became the cornerstone of several future successful partnerships to include the M17, M18, and the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program. Today, the legendary P226 has seen decades of refinements and is highly regarded for its enduring quality, superior reliability and accuracy amongst law enforcement professionals, military units, collectors, and shooting enthusiasts.

To learn more about the P226 or models currently in production or locate a SIG SAUER authorized dealer visit sigsauer.com.

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Bushnell Releases MOA Version of Match Pro ED 5-30X56 Riflescope

January 4th, 2024

Popular Long-Range Riflescope Available with Deploy MOA Reticle

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – January 3, 2024 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, has released an MOA version of its popular, award-winning Match Pro ED 5-30X56 riflescope.

In stock and shipping now, the Match Pro ED MOA 5-30X56 has the same original features and high-quality glass that competitive shooters have come to rely on, plus it gives a blue-ribbon option to those who prefer to work in MOA adjustments instead of MRAD.

“We heard the requests loud and clear and knew it was time to bring out an MOA version of the Match Pro ED riflescope,” said Travis Overfelt, Engineer and Product Manager for Competition and Tactical Optics at Bushnell. “In doing so, we modified the reticle and turrets to accommodate MOA. The Deploy MOA 2 reticle has a theme like the Deploy MIL 2 reticle, but the turrets are in ¼ MOA clicks and the elevation turret has an extra row of numerals to help shooters keep track of their dial into the second revolution up from zero.”

With a class-leading magnification range, the Bushnell Match Pro ED MOA 5-30X56 has a 34mm main tube which gives room for 100 MOA in elevation adjustments and 50 MOA in windage adjustments. The Match Pro ED also boasts best-in-class optical performance with its ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Prime 56mm objective with Bushnell’s patented EXO Barrier coating for protection against the elements.

The glass-etched Deploy MOA 2 reticle is always visible and has 11 brightness settings, allowing the shooter to optimize the reticle for any light condition. The integral holdover tree lets a shooter instantly adjust point of aim without dialing, as well as allows for 68 up, 20 down and 34 MOA left or right. The riflescope also features a 6-hour auto-off illumination timer to increase battery life.

Because the reticle is etched in the first focal plane, the sub-tensions are always accurate regardless of the magnification setting. With a parallax adjustment down to just 15 yards, the Match Pro ED MOA 5-30X56 riflescope can get shooters on target at any range and is a versatile across any rifle platform whether rimfire, centerfire or air rifle.

Additional standard features included on the Match Pro ED include an integral Easy Set zero stop and 2-stage pop-up rev-indicator, a removable, 3-position power change lever plus a removable sunshade.

To learn more about the Match Pro ED MOA 5-30X56 and the rest of Bushnell’s industry-leading optics, visit Bushnell.com.

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SOFWERX – Science and Technology Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 24.4 Release 2 – Water Tester at Point of Need

January 4th, 2024

USSOCOM leverages the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for a variety of innovative capabilities. SBIRs strengthen the role of innovative Small Business Concerns (SBCs) in federally-funded research or research and development (R/R&D).

Currently, SOCOM is seeking an innovative capability to improve water surveillance at point-of-need. The goal is to develop a field instrument that is rugged, compact, and able to provide microbiological and metal detection capabilities as far forward as possible to reduce both short- and long-term health risks to personnel.

This capability will incorporate a durable and small-scale piece of equipment that is able to withstand travel and ground movement while simultaneously providing rapid results on microbiological health threats and metal exposures. As a part of this feasibility study, the proposers shall address all viable overall system design options with specifications on the following key equipment attributes:

Able to complete analysis for total coliforms and Escherichia coli.

The capability to receive a result in less than 4 hours for total coliforms and Escherichia coli.

Able to complete analysis for arsenic, lead, copper, and cyanide.

The capability to detect arsenic, lead, copper, and cyanide is not limited to presence and absence, but will provide a definitive numerical result (milligrams per Liter).

Results must be accessible to allow for future processing within the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness – Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH) system of record.

Equipment (water tester) must be compact and able to fit in a carry-on piece of luggage for transport.

Equipment (water tester) must not exceed 25 pounds.

Equipment (water tester) must be durable to withstand transport on aircraft, rucks, tactical boxes, ground movement.

Equipment item must be dual voltage with battery pack capability.

Equipment item water resistant and able to withstand temperature fluctuations for heat (minimum 100o Fahrenheit (F) and cold (minimum 32o F).

Optional: Able to test for Cryptosporidium species.

Interested parties must submit by 06 February 2024. For full details visit events.sofwerx.org/sbir24-4r2.

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TacHacker – Salt and Pepper Wireless Camera System

January 4th, 2024

Black Hills Designs has shared instructions for the Salt and Pepper Wireless Camera System, a DIY project.

Salt and Pepper is a live streaming camera system which can be assembled relatively easily using readily available components and can be mass produced at an affordable price. As of this publication the Salt and Pepper camera unit costs under $25 and the support equipment to control several cameras costs under $50.

The camera system utilizes no existing infrastructure such as cell networks, WiFi, or SATCOM making them ideal for austere conditions and disaster scenarios. It utilizes its own network.

Salt and Pepper is capable of >200m of line of sight and 8 hours of continuous use with recommended battery.

For full instructions, including a video and links to components, visit www.blackhillsdesigns.net/product/salt-and-pepper-wireless-camera-system.

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