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SIG SAUER Opens Registration for Florida ROSE Retreat

January 22nd, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 22, 2024) – It’s time to experience the extraordinary; registration is now open for the ROSE Retreat in Boca Raton, Florida, April 24-27, 2024. 

The ROSE Retreat, hosted by SIG SAUER, is the industry’s only luxury, all-inclusive event that brings women together into the heart of a community for shared experiences through a guided journey of personal safety with nine-time World Champion, Team SIG professional shooter, and ROSE visionary Lena Miculek. 

“At the ROSE Retreat you will experience a supportive community, a comfortable atmosphere, a commitment to learn, and the indulgence in luxury for yourself,” began Lena Miculek, Team SIG Professional Shooter.  “The journey into firearms ownership and use is personal and overwhelming.  At the ROSE Retreat you will gain the understanding and the confidence to take you from where you are right now, to the next step of your journey with a group of women that share the same goal.”

A team of women at SIG SAUER have carefully curated the ultimate resort experience; from the time guests arrive at the luxury 5-Star Boca Raton Resort, every detail of the journey is carefully planned including accommodations, entertainment, dining, transportation, firearms, and ammunition.  ROSE Retreat attendees will learn directly from Lena and participate in range time with skill building exercises to gain confidence and sharpen their firearms handling skills. The curriculum also includes a series of lifestyle sessions and focus groups. 

The Boca Raton Resort is a 5-Star Luxury Resort situated on 200 acres in southern Florida with a sweeping waterfront location, lush gardens, a world class spa, unparalleled world-class cuisine, decadent high-end amenities at every turn, and more. 

“You will learn, you will grow, you will inspire and you will be inspired, under the sun and in the calm and comfort of this beautiful Florida resort at the ROSE Retreat.  I can’t wait to welcome our guests to Boca,” concluded Miculek.

To register or learn more about ROSE Retreat Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida on April 24-27, 2024 visit sigsauer.com/rose.

See the New Eberlestock EMOD System at SHOT Show

January 22nd, 2024

Since the early years of the Global War on Terror, Eberlestock has innovated via proprietary design concepts gleaned from the alpine hunting world and global battle spaces. Inspired to provide leading solutions for the extreme demands of the operator, we adapted our Modular Hunting System to fulfill the needs of the military by creating our Mission EMOD System.

Check out the New Mission EMOD Systems at the 2024 SHOT Show / U.S. Tactical Supply Booth # 75426 & Eberlestock Booth # 73017

Both booths are located in the Caesars Forum.

TNVC Displaying at the 2024 SHOT Show, Booth 62211 New Products Including NV / Thermal Fusion, New Housings, and More

January 22nd, 2024

Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada—As a supplier of industry leading Night Vision, Thermal, and Visual Augmentation and Headborne Systems solutions to Law Enforcement, Military, and Consumer markets alike since 2005, TNVC is excited to be displaying once again at the NSSF SHOT Show at the Sand Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada located at Booth 62211 on the first floor of the Venetian in the Galileo Ballroom.

As always, Tactical Night Vision Company will have several of the newest and most advanced products on display, including the Ops-Core RAILINK power and data management and peripheral integration system, fully integrated with L3Harris’s BNVD-F Fused Binocular system which not only combines traditional image intensified night vision with L3Harris’s unmatched high performance Unfilmed White Phosphor image tubes with an LWIR thermal channel for increased detection and situational awareness, but is also provides a navigational Heads-Up Display (HUD) along with TAK integration capabilities while adding less than 22 ounces, less than the operational weight of many legacy I2-only NVGs, to the integrated headborne system.


L3Harris BNVD-F and Ops-Core RAILINK, pictured with the Pixels on Target VooDoo-S miniature thermal aiming system

TNVC will also be providing updates on the TAD Thermal Augmentation Device, announced at the 2023 SHOT Show in conjunction with Optics 1—a miniature Clip-On Thermal Imager (COTI) system that can turn almost any existing I2 night vision goggle into a night vision / thermal fusion device and offering similar capabilities to the Optics 1 AN/PAS-29B ECOTI, but oriented towards the commercial and law enforcement markets and projected to release for sale later this year.

Additionally, TNVC will have several new Night Vision Goggle housings on display, including the new Nocturn Industries Manticore-Ruggedized and ACTinBlack DTNVS-MG (Manual Gain), both featuring manually adjustable gain control and paring beautifully with the L3Harris “SuperGain” Unfilmed White Phosphor image tubes, introduced to the market by TNVC in 2022, featuring High Gain values of 100,000-120,000 fL/fc compared to ~65,000 fL/fc normally found on standard image intensifiers, providing the user with more information and brighter image, allowing them to extend their operational envelopes even further in the darkest conditions.

On display will also be AB Night Visions new RVM-14 monocular and dual bridge system as well as Wilcox Industries’ new upgraded version of the venerable G24 helmet mount, the G24P, featuring a 22.5o secondary “Passive” tilt position, allowing the user to more easily look under or through their NVGs in mixed lighting conditions.


The next generation of headborne systems

Other new products will include new thermal sights from Pixels on Target as well as some new systems and accessory / peripheral management solutions as well as some other advanced technology solutions that you will just have to stop by to see.  

So please come by if you’re attending the NSSF SHOT Show, Booth 62211 on Level 1 of the Venetian / Sands in the Galileo Ballroom, and be sure to ask about the 2024 SHOT Show Special Edition patch!

Founded in 2005, Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) is a Veteran-Owned small business which specializes in providing industry-leading visual augmentation systems, modified-COTS solutions, and systems integration as well as training, education, and life-cycle support to government and commercial customers alike.

For all inquiries please contact: marketing@tnvc.com

RTS Tactical Is Exhibiting at SHOT Show

January 22nd, 2024

And join them for their Happy Hour on Wednesday.

KOMODO Fire Systems Launches Tactical Carry Line with SOTECH at SHOT

January 22nd, 2024

KOMODO will be introducing KOMODO 911, the first federally certified Personal Emergency Fire Suppression technology, delivered in a tactical and portable form factor for use anywhere that unanticipated fires may ignite. KOMODO 911 is a Professional Grade, non-toxic fire suppression spray that can be carried at all times with SOTECH holsters, pouches and packs by Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, hunters, campers, RV enthusiasts and others. Always keep your team, your family and yourself safe from fire outbreaks with KOMODO 911.  

KOMODO Fire Systems will exhibit at the 2024 SHOT Show located at the Venetian Expo + Ceasars Forum Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 23–26, 2024. KOMODO is proud to partner with Special Operations Technologies Inc. (SOTECH) at the SHOT Show, exhibiting in Booth Space 20059.  Fran Garcia of KOMODO will be in the booth Tuesday and Wednesday between 10:00 am and Noon to answer questions.  

Recently communicated by a Motor Officer in California; “I saw smoke coming from a vehicle engine, flames growing and flaming fluid dripping from the engine so I grabbed my 16oz can of K911, gave the engine a quick spray, and also extinguished the fire underneath. The fire was completely extinguished using just the 16oz can of K911. I highly recommend any police officer, especially motor officers, to carry a can of K911 in their patrol unit or motorcycle.” We look forward to seeing you at Booth 20059.  

www.komodo-fire.com

Daniel Defense Launches Their First-Ever Handgun, the DANIEL H9

January 22nd, 2024

BLACK CREEK, Ga. — Daniel Defense is proud to announce the launch of the DANIEL H9. With the thinnest profile and lowest bore axis in its class, the DANIEL H9 is designed and engineered to give shooters more control for faster, flatter shooting.

“After years of research, detailed design work, and testing, we couldn’t be more excited to launch the DANIEL H9.” Said Marty Daniel, Founder of Daniel Defense.

While sharing the ergonomics, pointability, and straight-pull trigger with the classic 1911, the DANIEL H9 has everything demanded of a modern, striker-fired handgun, like ambidextrous controls, an accessory rail, optics compatibility, and more. The aircraft-grade aluminum grip keeps the DANIEL H9 exceptionally durable and surprisingly lightweight. And, as with every Daniel, it’s all built around a cold hammer forged barrel for unparalleled precision.

It’s a revolutionary design, but a revolutionary design alone isn’t enough. The Daniel Defense handgun boasts the same legendary quality as our rifles. After over a million rounds fired in testing, the team at Daniel Defense is confident that the DANIEL H9 will carry on their reputation for building the most trusted firearms in the world.

“It wasn’t enough to just be another handgun in an already crowded market. It had to be better than anything out there. It had to redefine how people thought about handguns.” Said Rod Reasen, the CEO of Daniel Defense.

The DANIEL H9 is available for purchase today at select dealers. Visit DanielDefense.com/H9 for more details.

Pixels on Target Delivers VooDoo-MX and VooDoo-R to the Market

January 22nd, 2024

Pixels on Target LLC has brought two highly innovative thermal sights, the VooDoo-MX and the VooDoo-R, to the market.

These two systems were officially launched at SHOT Show 2023 and are now in full-rate production. Both products were developed around military requirements for increased accuracy and precision in target acquisition, identification, and engagement.

VooDoo-MX is a multi-mission uncooled thermal imaging sight designed and optimized for medium and long-range caliber weapons as a true in-line clip-on weapon sight for Sniper, MDR, and Crew-Served weapon platforms. VooDoo-MX provides end users with extended detection, recognition, and identification ranges, yielding combat-effective observation and engagement of targets at 1600 meters and beyond.

VooDoo-MX is built and fielded to support M240, M249, .338NM, M2HB/50 Cal, and Mk-19 variants. The integration of the Laser Range Finder (LRF) and Applied Ballistics Solver allows the end user to configure, store, and assign number weapon configuration withing the device and make/save changes as needed. VooDoo-MX provides superior performance on crew-served weapons.

VooDoo-R (Reconnaissance) is the first of its kind – a compact multi-mission uncooled thermal observation device with one-handed operation that fits into a double-mag pouch. VooDoo-R weighs less than 1.5 lbs. including integrated laser range finder. Ideal for recon and surveillance operations, with detection range of over 2000 meters (human targets).

VooDoo-R communicates with other devices to provide range and other target information. The integrated LRF can range targets at 2,500 meters (Typical), 5000 meters (Maximum).

VooDoo-MX and VooDoo-R is one of the 3 new products being launched by Pixels on Target. End user organizations will be available to test these systems at Pixels on Target’s Range Day 2024, which is not open to the public.

The VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights are Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) items that are simultaneously available to, Military, Law Enforcement, Security, and Precision Shooting customers. The VooDoo Family of Sights will be on display at the SHOT Show in Booth # 30103 with our distribution partner Noble, and at Booth # 6503 with TNVC.

Dan Olson Appointed to NIOA Group Advisory Board

January 22nd, 2024

The NIOA Group has announced the appointment of leading United States-based executive Dan Olson to its Advisory Board.

Mr Olson, formerly the Vice President and General Manager of Northrop Grumman’s Weapon Systems Division, joins NIOA as a fulltime adviser with a focus on developing the company’s US strategy.


Experienced US executive Dan Olson has been appointed to the NIOA Group Advisory Board.

His appointment follows NIOA’s recent move into the US Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey and comes on the first anniversary of the company’s 100 per cent acquisition of Tennessee-based Barrett Firearms.

NIOA Group CEO Rob Nioa said: “We are thrilled to welcome Dan to our Advisory Board.

“As a strategically oriented executive with a proven record of delivering a broad spectrum of advanced military systems, products and services, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to our Advisory Board that will complement our ambitions at both Picatinny and Barrett as well as in Australia and New Zealand.

“Dan’s leadership style and business acumen align with NIOA’s commitment to delivering outstanding results for our military and commercial customers around the world. We look forward to working with him.”

Mr Olson joins NIOA after a career spanning more than two decades with Northrop Grumman where he developed and led teams recognised for excellence in innovation, continuous business growth and creating longstanding customer relationships.

Most recently Mr Olson led Northrop’s Advanced Weapons Campaign, an enterprise-wide strategy for next-generation weapon systems including advanced high-speed strike missiles, tactical munitions, guided projectiles, missile components, and propulsion for the US and its allies.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Bethel University, Saint Paul, Minnesota and Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline Law School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

“I’m excited to be joining NIOA and look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members, the senior leadership group and the team here in the US,” Mr Olson said.

“Throughout my career I have always endeavoured to deliver sustained growth through commitment to mission, values, investing in people and developing high-performing teams.

“This is a pivotal time for NIOA in its 50-year history and I am honoured to be appointed to the board to help the company on its growth trajectory.”

The NIOA Group’s other US-based Advisory Board members are former Commander Picatinny Arsenal, Brig. Gen. (Ret) Alfred Abramson and former US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Hon. Ellen Lord.

The NIOA Group board is chaired by former Australian Defence Minister the Hon. Christopher Pyne and also includes former Australian Government MP, Senator for Victoria and past Parliamentary Secretary of Defence, the Hon. David Feeney, former Australian Army soldier Mark Donaldson VC and Dr Ken Anderson, former Chief of the Aerospace Division in the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).

NIOA’s US team includes Doreen Chaplin, who was previously the First Assistant Program Executive Office Ammunition, Daniel Napolitano, who was previously Program Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (CAS) Director of International Programs and Ryan Krantz who joined NIOA last September from Vista Outdoor where he oversaw the outdoor giant’s stable of more than three dozen brands including Remington, Federal and Bushnell.