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B&T USA Universal Service Weapon Chassis – Glock Assigned National Stock Number

October 20th, 2022

Tampa, FL (October 20, 2022) – B&T USA is honored to announce its Universal Service Weapon chassis for Glock small frame pistols (USW-G) has been assigned a National Stock Number (NSN). The issuance of an NSN streamlines the product procurement process for all NATO members and partner countries, identifying all standardized material items of supply. The NSN number issued to the B&T USW-G is: 1005-12-420-1834.

“B&T USA is a consistent supporter of professional entities worldwide, continually focusing our product development efforts on engineering very specialized items to satisfy these organizations non-standard requirements — regardless of order volume,” said Chris Mudgett Vice President of Marketing, B&T USA. “The USW-G is one such product, offering the user the choice of utilizing their pistol in a traditional manner, or with the press of a button, a folding stock swings into place; greatly improving the platforms stability while also extending the range, accuracy and effectiveness of your handgun to that of a 9mm submachine gun.”

The USW-G is revolutionary enhancement for the popular Glock 17 and 19 pistols models with standard rails (Gen 3-5). Quickly, easily and without tools, these pistols are converted into the Universal Weapon configuration complete with a spring-loaded folding stock for added stability and a non-reciprocating optic bridge. The USW-G model is compatible with Aimpoint ACRO-series micro red dot sight, however, a picatinny rail section is included for compatibility with other aiming solutions. Aimpoint ACRO and Glock pistol are not included. The USW-G chassis is not a firearm, is not serialized, and is sold as an accessory.

About USW-Series

The Universal Service Weapon, or USW is in category entirely of its own. This unique platform bridges the gap between pistol and submachine gun; designed specifically for police officers, Gendarme, low-visibility soldiers and intelligence officers requiring a concealable pistol-sized platform capable of SMG-like precision, effective range and control.

The USW is similar in size to a traditional service pistol but incorporates a spring-assisted stock that folds flat against the receiver when not in use for a streamlined package and nondescript appearance. With the press of a button, the stock unfolds, and is locked firmly in place by the user, providing both a shoulder and cheek weld. The slope of the stock perfectly aligns the eye behind an Aimpoint ACRO P2 red dot sight affixed to a non-reciprocating bridge mount.

The red dot sight coupled with additional points of contact greatly stabilize the platform, similar to a 9mm police carbine, thereby extending its effective range out to, and beyond 100 meters, even in the hands of average shooters.

Magazines of 17, 19 and 30 rounds are available. The USW concept is also available as a conversion and upgrade kit for other widely used service pistols including the Glock 20/21, SIG Sauer P320, CZ P10, Walther P99 and others. Concealment and level 2 duty holsters are also available, as are full size and compact direct mount suppressors.

Glock 18 compatible models are also available.

www.bt-usa.com

Unity Tactical Expands Leadership Team

October 20th, 2022

Halle Nagel Joins as Vice President of Marketing

BROUSSARD, LA. (Oct. 20, 2022) – UNITY™ Tactical, a leading innovation and design company for the tactical community, announced today the hire of Halle Nagel as vice president of marketing. In this role Halle joins the executive leadership team and is responsible for the direction of the brand, leading marketing communications projects with a focus on building a differentiated brand through customer-centric initiatives that create a meaningful connection with people.

Halle joins UNITY after spending the last five years leading marketing communications and brand strategy for tactical helmet manufacturer Team Wendy where she steered the business through a successful rebrand that yielded a significant increase in both brand awareness and product adoption.

“This is a critical role for the business as we execute our strategic growth plan,” said Trent Zimmer, founder and president of UNITY Tactical. “Halle brings with her a wealth of experience working on brands that are household names. Her work in the defense space to advance the Team Wendy brand speaks for itself, and we’re excited about all that she’ll bring to the UNITY brand.”

Prior to joining Team Wendy, Halle spent the previous nine years helping to launch the Dallas, Texas office of Jackson Spalding, a marketing communications agency on the Forbes list of best PR agencies in America. There, she helped with a wide range of projects, such as the launch of Chick-fil-A’s spicy chicken sandwich to the development of Klyde Warren Park, a 5.2-acre park built with public-private funds over a 10-lane freeway in the heart of downtown Dallas. There she also led the content marketing and social media strategy for Houston-based Mattress Firm, the largest multi-brand mattress retailer in the U.S.

“UNITY has all the critical elements that make a great brand – most importantly a laser focus on the needs of the customers it serves,” Halle said. “I am thrilled to join a team with such a strong culture of innovation and problem-solving, and to be able to continue to support men and women in uniform.”

www.UnityTactical.com

GORE-TEX Stretch Fabric Technology

October 20th, 2022

During last week’s AUSA event GORE-TEX brand outfitted three mannequins with jackets made from their GORE-TEX Stretch Fabric Technology which retains the water and wind proof breathable characteristics of Gore’s ePTFe material but adds the ability to stretch.

This offers an adaptive fit that reduces air gaps and leads to a more optimized design with less bulk. This means a garment with a more tailored fit can be worn with underlayers without going up a size. It will also move with the wearer. An added bonus is that the fabric improves the garment’s evaporative resistance and increases breathability by 25%.

It was an excellent means to demonstrate how verstaile a shell garment made from the GORE-TEX Stretch fabric is. It can be worn under armor, or over it, fully protecting the gear from
invelement weather.

www.goretexprofessional.com

Kägwerks x ONYX – Force Fynder for Real-Time Sensor Data Integration

October 20th, 2022

Designed by ONYX with input from Kägwerks, Force Fynder is a plug-and-play hub allowing it to collect a wide range of sensor data, including inertial measurement and multi-axis positioning, in addition to a variety of available bio-metric sensors. It can also be used as a stand-alone wearable module using its onboard Accelerometer, Altimeter, and Barometer.

The system utilizes radios (selectable between BLE, LTE 3/4/5G, and Satcom) offering over 12 hours of battery life and allowing communication with other intelligent systems in a heterogeneous ecosystem. The range is 10-25 km, antenna (and SATCOM) dependent.

onyx-ind.com/onyx-force-fynder

DEVCOM Soldier Center’s Industry Day Fosters Collaborative Partnerships

October 20th, 2022

NATICK, Mass. – The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, or DEVCOM SC, hosted the DEVCOM Soldier Center Industry Day on September 29, 2022. The event — which took place at the Residence Inn in Natick, Massachusetts — aimed to engage industry and academic partners and foster relationships that will support the Soldier Center’s mission.

“Industry Day provided the Soldier Center with an excellent opportunity to connect with potential partners and to educate them about our mission and opportunities for collaboration,” said Douglas Tamilio, director of DEVCOM SC.

DEVCOM SC is committed to discovering, developing, and advancing science and technology solutions that ensure America’s warfighters are optimized, protected, and lethal. Industry Day provided information and enabled discussions between DEVCOM SC and industry/academia through a senior leader panel, general briefings, and one-on-one exchanges on a wide variety of topics. The event also provided attendees with concrete information on how to work with the Soldier Center.

“Sustaining and fostering relationships with our industry partners and academia is extremely important for the Soldier Center, and we are very excited with the turnout for the Industry Day event we hosted,” said Richard Hornstein, deputy chief of staff for G-3/5 Operations and Plans at DEVCOM SC.

Hornstein noted that Brig. Gen. Larry Q. Burris, Jr. — the Infantry School Commandant and the Director of the Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence — served as the keynote speaker, addressing an audience of 107 members of industry, helping to align industry efforts with Army goals. Hornstein explained that DEVCOM SC also conducted 85 one-on-one meetings with its partners. Through 21 poster presentations, government representatives further engaged with industry representatives throughout the afternoon.

“These engagements help to inform our industry partners of our development goals and challenges as well as provide them with a venue to share ideas and capabilities they may have available to meet our needs,” said Hornstein. “They also expand and sustain relationships and provide business opportunities for both industry and academia that help us transform basic and applied research requirements into new ideas, capabilities and technologies that underpin the modernization goals of the Army, which is ultimately the mission of the DEVCOM Soldier Center.”

DEVCOM SC topics of discussion included increased Soldier protection, encompassing Arctic Soldier equipment and environmental capabilities; helmets with increased threat level protection; and eyewear with increased fragmentation protection and active anti-fog capability. Some other topics included advanced materials for ballistic protection; reduction of Soldier load; understanding and modeling of Soldier load; and Soldier/squad equipment integration. Other topics included camouflage, concealment, and deception.

Subject matter experts also provided briefings on enhanced Soldier technologies, including power generation, training and simulation technologies, small unit battle training, combat simulation, human performance technologies (wearables, biosensors, exoskeletons, human performance data management systems, assessment technologies, and measurement technologies), and Soldier/robotic interface. Soldier sustainment topics included small unit water generation, nutrient-dense rations/longer shelf-life rations, and novel solutions for re-supply to remote locations.

Michael Codega, DEVCOM SC’s chief technology officer, provided a briefing on DEVCOM SC’s Science and Technology Strategy, including Warfighter Integrated Capability & Knowledge Development, or WICKED, programs.

WICKED programs are large S&T programs focused on creating solutions to problems facing Soldiers and small units in future operating environments. Given the complexity of problems facing warfighters, potential solutions need to combine advanced technology development, applied research. and basic research.

“With such a broad mission and competition for resources, the WICKED problem/program framework is essential for Soldier Center, our partners and the Army enterprise to ensure we are focusing on those operational challenges and opportunities that will allow Soldiers to dominate in the future operating environment,” said Codega.

Burris praised the event.

“We value the various forums the Army facilitates to communicate and collaborate with the enterprise, but what sets this event apart from the rest is the focus on that which is vital to the future of the Close Combat Force,” said Burris. “Here we have interested partners in industry and academia, who are meeting with stakeholders in the Soldier enterprise face-to-face and sometimes one-on-one, to speak clearly and candidly to fully understand the requirements of the Close Combat Force. Industry and academia can take what they learn today and iterate on the problem or the potential from every angle, and we end up with the non-traditional solutions to help the Army maintain decisive and sustainable overmatch.”

By DEVCOM Soldier Center Public Affairs

RTS Tactical Releases New Level III+ Rifle Special Threat Rated “Mini Shield” for School and Law Enforcement Safety

October 19th, 2022

Oct 19, 2022 – MIAMI – RTS Tactical launches their new Level III+ Rifle Special Threat Rated Mini Shield™. Starting at 11 pounds, the RTS Tactical Mini Shield™ offers quick deployment for protection against Brutal Special Threat rounds sought out in the DEA Body Armor Testing Protocols.

Currently, the majority of armored ballistic shields deployed in the field of service by the United States law enforcement agencies are missing Rifle Rated Protection. Departments are purchasing high-level Polyethylene Level III Rifle Rated Shields leaving personnel vulnerable to common street threats.

The RTS Tactical Mini Shield™ stops rounds like 5.56x45mm 62 gr. M855 (Green Tip), Russian 7.62x39mm 123 gr. MSC (M43), and 7.62x51mm NATO M80 FMJ used in short barrel rifles and commonly found in active shooter situations. The Mini Shield is equipped with a heavy-duty handle, oversized trauma pad system, and quick release buckle for maximum effectiveness in the field.

Mendel Berns, Marketing Director at RTS Tactical, shares, “After consulting with departments across America, we received feedback that most departments are in need of Ballistic Shields. However, due to their cost and availability, they are difficult to procure for every patrol vehicle. With the new RTS Tactical Mini Shield™ we are enabling every officer to have Special Threat Rifle Rated Protection when they need it most. We believe that the RTS Tactical Mini Shield™ is a game changer for Law Enforcement, and their ability to respond to fast in the moment active shooter situations.”

The RTS Tactical “Mini Shield™” is available in three sizes:

Small: 12 X 18 inches
Medium: 14 X 24 inches
Large : 16 X 30 inches

Weight:

Small: 11 lbs
Medium: 16.9 lbs
Large : 23.3 lbs

For more information, visit: rtstactical.com/products/rts-tactical-level-iii-rifle-special-threats-mini-shield

Fortis Mfg Introduces Newest Rail System

October 19th, 2022

The Camber Series Handguard available in 6.7”, 9.6”, 9.6” FSB, 11.8”, 11.8” FSB, 13.8” & 15.3”.

The Fortis Camber™AR15 Rail System featuring our new Camber Lock™ mounting system is the next evolution of our extremely popular handguards. Built for the end user that requires an even more rock solid platform. The Camber Lock™ is one of the industries’ most solid mounting systems available. The stainless steel barrel nut & locking camber nuts are purpose built for rigidity & weight savings.

Installation only requires a high-quality castle nut wrench (not included) and with an included T30 Torx L-Key, you’ll lock the rail down in a matter of minute. This rail system is very easy to install and more importantly, remove to service your weapon. MLOK slots in the usual 3, 6 & 9 O’clock positions with additional MLOK slots at the 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 & 10:30 positions for all your light & switch needs.

Features:

Material: Aircraft Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum

Weight – Barrel Nut: 2.9oz

Internal Diameter: 1.34″

Continuous Top Rail

MLOK at the 3, 6, & 9 o’clock ADDITIONAL off-set location at the front of handguard.

Type III Hard Coat Anodized

Stainless Steel Barrel Nut (Castle Nut Wrench Compatible)

FSB Cutout: Carbine & Mid Length (Bayonet Lug & Sling Mount Removal Required)

Made in the USA!

Length: 6.7″

Weight – Handguard: 5.56 oz

Length: 9.6″

Weight – Handguard: 7.08oz

Length: 9.6″ FSB

Weight – Handguard: 6.64 oz

Length: 11.8″

Weight – Handguard: 8.36oz

Length: 11.8″ FSB

Weight – Handguard: 7.7 oz

Length: 13.8″ 

Weight – Handguard: 9.18oz

Length: 15.3″

Weight – Handguard: 9.98oz

All of our handguard lengths are purposely done to fit specific barrel lengths to maximize handguard real estate.

6.7″ Handguard mates perfectly with a 7.5″ Barrel

9.6″ Handguard mates perfectly with a 10.3″ Barrel

11.8″ Handguard mates perfectly with a 12.5″ Barrel

13.8″ Handguard mates perfectly with a 14.5″ Barrel 

15.3″ Handguard mates perfectly with a 16.1″ Barrel

Camber™ AR15 Rail System – 6.7″ MLOK $229.95

Camber™ AR15 Rail System – 9.6″ MLOK $234.95

Camber™ AR15 Rail System – 9.6″ – Carbine Cutout MLOK $244.95

Camber™ AR15 Rail System – 11.8″ MLOK $244.95

Camber™ AR15 Rail System – 13.8″ MLOK $254.95

Camber™ AR15 Rail System – 15.3″ MLOK $264

Camber Rail System First Look

Use code “SSD15” for 15% off Camber Rails.

5.11 Announces New Load Bearing Products for Fall 2022

October 19th, 2022

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2022) – 5.11 Tactical®, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, today announced new load-bearing products and accessories that will be available this fall.

“Instilling our consumers with the 5.11 Always be Ready mindset is a key guiding light throughout our product design and development process,” said 5.11’s Vice President, Global Product, Matt Page. “A key aspect of that readiness mentality is having the right gear on hand to be prepared for anything. Whether it’s a pack loaded and ready to use as a go bag, or gloves nearby to protect hands in the case of an emergency, we want our end users to feel confident in the gear they’re carrying.”


LV6 Waist Pack 2.0

The LV6 Waist Pack 2.0 ($42) received an updated quick-release S/R buckle waist strap and new Duraflex® buckles that are easier to operate, especially when wearing gloves. A great grab-and-go solution that can be worn around the waist or across the body, it features interior pockets and panels, a hidden slip compartment, side compression straps and a rear mesh pocket. Additionally, this waist pack can be attached to the 5.11 LV18 Backpack 2.0 when more carrying power is needed.


LV10 Sling Pack 2.0

Similar updates were made to the Duraflex® buckles of the LV10 Sling Pack 2.0 ($115) to allow easier access to gear. Additional redesign features include a new removable holster retention strap, a securing strap in the tablet sleeve, and a quick-release CAM buckle to the main crossbody strap.


LV18 Backpack 2.0

To round out the LV Collection of packs, the LV18 Backpack 2.0 ($135) also received updates with internal organization and new Duraflex® buckles. Inside the ambidextrous side entry CCW compartment, the loop area has been increased and a removable holster retention strap has been added. The height of the padded laptop sleeve has been extended and a security strap added to keep electronics secure. A second set of webbing loops offer improved attachment for the LV6 Waist Pack 2.0 when extra cargo space is needed. Additional features include side compression straps, a padded back panel with a Flex cuff channel, and quick-release shoulder straps with a removable sternum strap.

For more information about 5.11, its product offering and to find a 5.11 store near you visit www.511tactical.com.