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Simple Jack Carbine from Sons of Liberty Gun Works

August 24th, 2023

24 AUGUST 2023 – San Antonio, TX – Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW), is pleased to announce the release of the “Simple Jack” Carbine. SOLGW products feature meticulous craftsmanship, unbeatable reliability, and a lifetime warranty. Founded in 2014, SOLGW is a premier rifle manufacturer that builds quality, hard-use platforms.

Conceptualized by “AT” Ambrosia Terrebonne (moniker), Subject Matter Enthusiast, the Simple Jack AR rifle is a solution that brings real-world, affordable enhancements in a complete package to the SOLGW signature lineup.

“Picking out components to build a rifle ready for use can be overwhelming. I wanted to see a platform that focused on solving the “paralysis of analysis” of what to choose when you are unsure if your needs and capabilities will change in the future.

My thoughts were this: Why pay for components you may not need when you could put that money towards actual life-support items, for example, an optic, light, and sling? The Simple Jack does this as a platform that can accept your modifications as your needs and capabilities change.”

– Ambrosia Terrebonne

Simple Jack Rifle Features:

• Larue MBT-2S Straight Bow Trigger (flat-faced trigger for greater surface area)
• HRF Concepts Rifle Combat Magwell (250% larger funnel surface – Rebellious Stripes Edition
• SOLGW Hard Chrome Bolt Carrier Group (Enhanced durability linking back to Eugene Stoner’s original design)
• 13.7″ (Mid-length Gas System with P/W NOX9) 16” OAL
• Barrel: SOLGW 4150CoMOV 1:7 MPI HPT Barrel
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO Chamber
• Barrel Steel: 4150 CrMoV (Chrome Moly Vanadium per MIL-B-11595E)
• Twist Rate: 1/7 Twist Six Groove
• Thread Pitch: 1/2-28 Threaded Muzzle
• Gas Block: .750? Gas Block Journal with appropriately sized gas port
• Barrel Finish: QPQ Corrosion Resistant Finish
• Barrel Extension: QPQ coated M4 Feed Ramp Extension
• High Pressure Tested (HPT)
• Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI)
• With “F” Marked Taper Pinned Front Sight Block
• Midwest Industries Combat Flip Up Rear Sight
• Mil-Spec Safety
• SOLGW LCH (Liberty Charging Handle)
• B5 Systems Bravo Stock and Grip
• Magpul SL Mid-Length Handguard

Available today at Interstate Guns

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Non-GSOF Member International SOF Week Booth Space Update

August 24th, 2023

For International SOF Week 2024, all GSOF non-corporate partners will be entered into a lottery for available space. This process will ensure a fair and unbiased selection. If you have more questions about this, please visit the SOF Week website sofweek.org.

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Wilcox Industries – Hybrid PATRIOT 5510

August 24th, 2023

The Wilcox Hybrid PATRIOT 5510 offers responders four breathing modes – SCBA, PAPR, APR, and SAR. The Hybrid PATRIOT 5510 is the next generation in hybrid life support systems offering network capabilities, equipped for CBRN environments, improved monitoring capability and world class breaching/cutting torch options and is the only ISO certified hybrid system.

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Introducing BCM Mk2 Charging Handles

August 24th, 2023

Meet the new BCM MK2 Charging Handles.

IMMEDIATE ACTION

Driven by over a decade of feedback from real-world combat operations, BCM has made continual design refinements and structural improvements to the charging handle in the M4 and M16 to address the current manual of arms for the weapon system.

Optimizing the contours into a snag-free profile that facilitates immediate manipulation with an end user’s reaction side grip, the range of BCM Charging Handles is available with both ambidextrous and asymmetric controls as well as a size range accommodate different end- users handsize.

There are four types:

Medium Asymmetric
Medium Ambi
Large Asymmetric
Large Ambi

MK 2 RECEIVER OPTIMIZED

The U.S. patents pending BCM Mod 3 Charging Handle now features upper and lower and side exhaust channels to vent gas from the chamber away from the shooter during operation of the weapon. While these channels are optimized for the BCM MK2 Upper receiver, they still provide improved gas diversion on all Mil-Spec upper receivers.

LIFE SAVING TOOLS

Redesigned to eliminate the load on the pivot pin and keep the energy from charging close to the centerline of the carbine/rifle, BCM Mk 2 Charging Handles provides an uninterrupted engagement surface with no pinch points to catch skin or other material that could induce a malfunction during a time-is-life manipulation.

A patented ambidextrous design with simplified mechanism for robust performance, each Charging Handle is crafted with MIL-SPEC grade forgings and machined from 7075 T6 aluminum, with a hard coat anodized finish per Mil-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2.

MADE IN AMERICA

All BCM components and accessories unite state of the art manufacturing with lightweight and durable materials to ensure components that last a lifetime, performing far beyond performance requirements established nearly six decades ago.

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AFSOC hosts 2023 Weapons and Tactics Conference

August 24th, 2023

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —

AFSOC held the 2023 Weapons and Tactics Conference led by the command’s Operations directorate, 2-11 Aug.

Weapons and tactics experts from across the AFSOC enterprise gathered to participate in mission focused working groups to produce warfighter driven solutions to tactical problems. The conference also facilitated an academics portion as well as a Tactics Review Board to evaluate current practices, to ensure the command is postured to defeat threats now and in the future.

Brig Gen Rebecca Sonkiss, AFSOC deputy commander, kicked off the conference explaining the importance of continuously improving weapons and tactics.

“As America’s Air Commandos, we must be Ready to Fight Tonight and be Pathfinders for Tomorrow. Ready tonight means that we consistently and realistically train and train hard,” said Sonkiss. “It is important that you build expertise and toughness through challenging and complex scenarios and continue to iterate and innovate to stay ahead of our adversaries across the spectrum of conflict.”

Working groups during the conference included focus areas such as precision strike, irregular warfare, specialized mobility, information warfare, and small unmanned aerial systems tactics.

Weapons and tactics experts were able to work together to identify solutions and objectives to effectively improve Special Operations tactics, techniques, and procedures in highlighted focus areas prioritized by AFSOC.

On the last day of the conference, Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander and command’s leaders were briefed on Tactic Improvement Proposals from the TRB in addition to proposed solutions gathered from the working groups.

Bauernfeind concluded the conference by energizing the weapons and tactics experts in the room with gratitude and intent on the way forward.

“It is going to be this team of experts that will make us more effective against our adversaries,” said Bauernfeind. “We must continue to tackle these hard problem sets, drive for solutions, and then go faster so we are postured to best enable the joint force. The solutions we work through during WEPTAC conferences are imperative to shaping our tactics and the mission effectiveness of our Air Commandos for tomorrow.”

By Capt Amy Rasmussen, Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs

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The Racker from True North Concepts

August 23rd, 2023

The Racker from True North Concepts is a One-handed Pistol Manipulation Tool, designed to avoid the extreme damage done to holsters during one-handed pistol manipulation drills.

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Safariland’s Liberator IV Now NTOA Member Tested and Recommended

August 23rd, 2023

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands is proud to announce the Liberator® IV Advanced Single Comm Headset is now Member Tested and Recommended by the National Tactical Officers Association.

“The Liberator IV, the first multi-mode, dual fuel single communications headset to hit the market, is designed to meet the rigorous demands of military and law enforcement users in any tactical situation,” said James Imhoff, GM of Communications for Safariland. “We’re proud to be recognized by the NTOA, further showcasing the peak performance of this product.”

Safariland sets standards with the Liberator IV in tactical advancements, boasting revolutionary technologies like Active Noise Reduction (ANR), Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Dual Mode with ANR/ANC simultaneously. With industry-leading sound localization and advanced protection technology, this headset promotes maximum situational awareness and threat detection, facilitating rapid decision-making during critical operations. These American-made systems enhance operational efficiency and personnel safety on the front lines, where every second counts.

Since 2003, the NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program has rigorously tested over 3,000 products in real-world situations, holding significant importance for numerous law enforcement agencies when making product purchasing choices. The results of these tests are disseminated to the law enforcement community.

To learn more about Safariland’s communications systems and how Safariland is committed to building lifesaving equipment, visit Safariland.com.

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S2MARTS Research OTA Releases Inaugural Project Aimed at Advancing Materials Research

August 23rd, 2023

Aug 16, 2023 – The Department of the Navy (DoN) has embarked on a groundbreaking research endeavor under the S2MARTS Research OTA (Other Transaction Authority), with the announcement of the OTs inaugural project: Characterization and Improvement of Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Their Composites.

S²MARTS Research is uniquely situated under The Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) 10 U.S.C. 4021 agreement created by The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division to effectively bridge the gap between research and prototyping. By expanding the Navy’s capabilities in material design, processing, characterization, and testing, Boron Nitride will provide a solid foundation for future innovations in defense technologies.

This initiative aims to enhance capabilities in designing, processing, characterizing, and testing materials for research and development. This materials research opportunity ensures that the Navy remains at the cutting edge of material science, fostering advancements that can enhance mission success and bolster national security.

With a particular focus on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), this project seeks to delve into the unique properties of this emerging material. Leaning into the opportunity a research OT provides, this project encourages exploration of other materials with similar properties and their synergistic combinations to optimize performance and expand the Navy’s material portfolio.

Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs): A Promising Material

BNNTs are continuously gaining attention in the scientific community. These nanotubes exhibit exotic properties of thermal conductivity, high strength, and electrical resistivity, making them attractive for further exploration. As manufacturing techniques continue to advance, BNNTs are becoming more accessible, necessitating further research to characterize, enhance, and optimize their properties. The DoN recognizes the importance of staying at the forefront of material science, which is why this project focuses on BNNTs as a key area of exploration.

Characterization, Form Factors, and Processing Methods

The challenge statement extends beyond the characterization of BNNTs alone, encompassing a comprehensive study of their potential form factors and processing methods. By investigating various form factors, such as films, fibers, and composites, researchers can uncover the full spectrum of BNNT applications. Additionally, understanding the most effective processing techniques will enable the Navy to harness the full potential of BNNTs in diverse environments and scenarios.

Expanding the Research Scope

While BNNTs serve as the primary focus, it is important to note that the project does not limit its exploration to this material alone. Instead, this research opportunity encourages the inclusion of materials with similar properties and those that can synergistically enhance the performance of BNNTs or enable novel use cases. By adopting a broader perspective, the Navy aims to capitalize on the collective potential of multiple materials systems, promoting innovation and addressing a wider array of research challenges.

Get Involved with S2MARTS Research

The announcement of this project further positions the Navy at the forefront of research and development, ensuring its readiness to leverage cutting-edge materials for future defense applications. The project’s anticipated duration of 12 months, with the possibility of a 24-month extension, aims to yield significant advancements in material science.

S²MARTS Research was designed to open the door for new innovators who previously would not have been able to support projects in an academic or research-focused capacity. Under NSTXL’s open consortium model, current members already have immediate access to this opportunity. Innovators who wish to only operate under the S²MARTS Research program will be offered free membership.

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