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Meet the Optic-Ready VULCAN 9

January 14th, 2023

The new VULCAN 9 picks up where the REGULUS left off. Continuing Lionheart’s record of providing combat ready, heirloom quality pistols, the VULCAN 9 answers the call for those looking for a refined, optic-ready, hammer-fired pistol for concealed carry.

Features:

• LHI Tru-Axis™ Barrel – Chambered in 9mm

• Optics-Ready – No Adapter Plates Required

• Rapid Engagement Grip System with Integral Gas Pedal

• Optional On-Board Storage for Multitasker Tools NANO²

• Optional J-Trigger and Bobbed Hammer

• Forward Slide Serrations

• Reversible Mag Release and Ambidextrous Safety

• Flush-Fit 15-Round Magazine

• Shipping April 2023

If you’re attending SHOT Show next week, please visit us at booth 41322 to get your hands on the VULCAN 9.

www.lionheartindustries.com/vulcan9-shot

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INVISTA Launches New Navy Blue CORDURA TrueLock Fabric at SHOT Show 2023

January 14th, 2023

In partnership with HLC Industries, CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics will debut new nylon 6,6 Navy Blue Solution Dyed (SDN) CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric that provides unparalleled lot-to-lot color consistency plus long-lasting color durability and Stewardship benefits for Military, Tactical and Law Enforcement Markets

Kennesaw, GA, USA –January 13, 2023 Set to propel and underscore its commitment to best-in-class solution-dyed nylon 6,6 fiber technology innovation and its commitment to developing the durable, sustainable fabric solutions of tomorrow, the exclusive new Navy Blue CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric offered by Pennsylvania based HLC Industries, a premium long-term supplier of CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics will debut at SHOT Show Supplier Showcase in Las Vegas (January 16-17, 2023).

This new CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric offering leads the pack of the brand’s next generation of solution-dyed nylon 6,6 (SDN) colors and answers the call for expansion of navy colorway options into Military, Tactical, and Law Enforcement applications. If you are visiting the show, stop by both the CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics (#52400) and HLC Industries (#51700) booths.

CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric is engineered with high-tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that locks in the color at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure. CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric has excellent color fastness, UV-fade and abrasion resistance, extended UV strength stability, and long-lasting color vibrancy. Color consistency is crucial when pairing fabric with other materials such as webbing and elastic to create uniform garments and gear.

A summary of the fabric’s tangible benefits include:

• Excellent resistance to abrasion, tear, and tensile strength

• Lot-to-lot and multi-component color consistency (fabric, webbing, cordage, and trims)

• Locked in color – resists “frosting” under abrasion

• Dull Matte – non-shiny appearance

• Inherent low NIR reflectance capability

• Resists color loss after UV exposure or washing

• Retains strength after extended UV exposure

• 100% high tenacity nylon 6,6 filament fiber

Additionally, compared to conventional level acid piece dyeing to SDN, the process used to make CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric uses less water, energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases*.

“Throughout our 55-year brand journey, we’ve worked to establish a foundation built on durable and long-lasting fiber technologies, including our legacy of solution dyed, high-performance nylon 6,6 offerings. As we advance on this journey, we continue to invest and expand our capabilities to include solutions that are not only durable but step lighter on the path to sustainability”, explains Cindy McNaull® brand business development director.

“The launch of our latest Navy Blue CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric is a testament to the strength of supply chain collaboration between INVISTA and HLC Industries – together listening to the voice of our customers, identifying unmet needs, solving problems and inventing cutting-edge solutions; designing with true purpose,” explains Tina Rogers, CORDURA® strategic military account manager.

HLC Industries Marnie Landau, Executive Vice President added: “Navy Blue is one of the most commonly used colors in law enforcement, military, tactical, and workwear applications. This new addition to the CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric portfolio offers shade uniformity across the components of apparel and gear, and durable enough to stay true after exposure to the elements and intense military/outdoor missions. Partnering with the CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics team to develop a crucial high tenacity, solution dyed nylon 6,6 navy blue offering was the natural choice.”

“The launch of CORDURA® Navy Blue TrueLock™ fiber is a major milestone for INVISTA’s Camden, S.C. facility which we have expanded with new equipment in recent years to increase U.S. capacity of high-tenacity, nylon 6,6 specialty fibers for Military, Tactical, Law Enforcement, Workwear and Outdoor end-uses,” explains Erik Walker, Global Military Segment Leader. “Together with HLC Industries we are dedicated to meeting the evolving needs in critical protective applications such as ballistic vest covers, bags, packs, and outerwear.”

In addition to Navy Blue, Berry Compliant CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabrics are also available in Desert Sand, Tan-499, Coyote-498, Ranger Green, Camo Green-483, Wolf Gray and Black**.

Learn more at CORDURA® – TrueLock™ Fabric.

*2013 LCA study based on the average comparison of conventional level acid Piece Dyeing to SDN at 3 independent/3rd party dyeing and finishing mills.

** Numbers denote US Military color specification.

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High Speed Gear Adds BlackPoint Tactical and Crucial Concealment to its Portfolio of Brands

January 14th, 2023

SWANSBORO, N.C. – January 13th, 2023 – High Speed Gear, makers of the patented TACO® line as well as the full line of Sure-Grip® & Slim-Grip® Battle Belts; Pouches; and Polymer TACOs has acquired BlackPoint Tactical™ of Alpharetta, Georgia.

BlackPoint Tactical manufactures custom, hand crafted holsters built around the ideals of comfort and concealment. BlackPoint designs their products from the ground up, utilizing direct input of individuals with various professional backgrounds. Combining these inputs, BlackPoint has been able to craft products well-suited for uses behind enemy lines, in harsh combat environments, but also work great down Main Street. BlackPoint products are currently used by numerous local, state, and federal agencies plus BlackPoint offerings will fit just about any lifestyle and desired carry style. The full product line can be seen at BlackPointTactical.com.

Crucial Concealment offers a unique value proposition to end users with streamlined holster designs constructed through a uniform manufacturing process. From start to finish, these products are built using the latest in 3d scanning & modeling software. The production process leverages advancements in manufacturing automation technology to produce accurate and repeatable products. This industry leading process yields high quality products, and the cost savings are passed directly onto the consumers. The full Crucial Concealment product line can be seen at crucialconcealment.com

BlackPoint and Crucial strive to provide innovative firearm solutions, delivered on time, to meet the needs of an ever-evolving shooting community. With the promise to provide the highest level of customer service and integrity while providing 100% made in the USA handcrafted product.

“The BlackPoint and Crucial Concealment line of products are a perfect addition to the High Speed Gear family. Having the ability to present multiple Kydex lines will allow us to grow deeper roots in law enforcement, military, and all of the consumer markets such as competitive shooting and concealed carry,” states Bill Babboni, COO for the High Speed Gear Products Group. “HSGI is dedicated to increasing our quality offerings and this acquisition does that plus it allows us a deeper management team.”

Holster options include:
– OWB Leather-Wing™
– IWB Mini-Wing™
– DualPoint™
– F03™
– M.A.P – Modular Accessory Pouches
– CRUCIAL COVERT OWB and IWB

As High Speed Gear, Comp-Tac Holsters, BlackPoint and Crucial continue to expand, we welcome all inquiries: sales@highspeedgear.com

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Arcane Concerted Opens Preorder for Second Round of LowPro Rail Attachments

January 14th, 2023

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. – (January 13, 2023) Arcane Concerted is excited to announce the much anticipated second release of their LowPro Rail Attachments, now open for preorder.

The LowPro Rail Attachment is a simple, yet elegant, design made to bring multiple functions to market in one small package. On one side, you’ll find a traditional 4-position QD mount compatible with any reputable male QD sling attachment currently available. On the other side, it features an even more functional loop to be used in conjunction with Arcane’s flagship product ArcBands, a reusable retainer band primarily used for cable and sling management. Additional uses for the alternate side of the LowPro Rail attachment include securing sensitive items, as well as playing host to numerous other sling hooks and attachment methods.

“I wanted something with a small footprint that I could still use in conjunction with our ArcBands. I wanted the attachment to be functional and versatile, and the engineer team crushed our goal and even made it look nice. Several revisions and 3-D printed models later, here we are.” said Charlie, owner of Arcane Concerted.

Preorder begins January 13 at 4:00 p.m. CSTl. Orders will begin shipping roughly 6-8 weeks after preorders open.

The rail attachments are made using MIM grade 17-4PH stainless steel powder, high temperature sintering, and a heat treatment process resulting in a hardness of >HRC 34. The LowPro Rail Attachments are coated in QPQ (black) and PVD (FDE).

“We noticed a lot of people using zip ties to attach our ArcBands to their rail systems. This caused more wear on a product we developed specifically to take more of a beating and last long enough for our customers to get a lot of value from it. We wanted to make something that could clip on the rifle to prevent losing bands at the range or on duty; which unfortunately wasn’t very economical. We went back to the drawing board to bring something to the table that offered better value and cost to our end users. Now we have a product that can not only handle the initial intention, but offers multiple other functions for end users as well.”

The LowPro Rail Attachment is designed, manufactured, and coated in the USA and is available to purchase through the Arcane Concerted website. Retailers and distributors interested in carrying Arcane Concerted products can reach out to themanager@arcaneconcerted.com for more information.

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Whiskey Two Four – loopanywhere 2.0

January 14th, 2023

New for 2023! loopanywhere 2.0 puts a loop field between two rows of PALS webbing with its teeth engaged in 6 PALS columns.

loopanywhere 2.0 is made in the USA from Berry compliant Tegris® Thermoplastic Composite, Berry compliant VELCRO® and MMI A-A-55126B loop, Berry compliant Texcel Industries solution dyed MIL-T-5038 tape, and Berry compliant A&E bonded nylon A-A-59826A thread.

Whiskey Two Four’s loopanywhere tucks into PALS webbing to attach hook backed accessories. WTF’s loopanywhere is just stiff enough to support a hook backed accessory while being flexible enough to move and conform with compound curves.

Available in 6 column widths in black, coyote, ranger green, wolf grey, red, M81 woodland, Multicam, Multicam Alpine, Multicam Arid, and Multicam Tropic. 0.3 oz / 10 g.

www.wtfidea.com/loopanywhere-2-0

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APEX Ammunition to Exhibit at SHOT Show

January 14th, 2023

Columbus, Miss. (January 9, 2023) – APEX Ammunition, makers of handloaded, ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) shotshells, will showcase its comprehensive line of shotgun ammunition at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 17-20 (Booth # 71104).

APEX pioneered the commercial use of 18.1 g/cc density TSS in 2017 and today makes premium shotshells for Waterfowl, Turkey, Upland, Predator, and Deer hunting that are sought after by hunters who value superior performance.

Waterfowl

APEX Waterfowl TSS shotshells are meticulously handloaded for ultimate knockdown power. The TSS/S3 Steel™ Blend duplex loads feature No. 7.5 or 9 TSS combined with No. 2, 4 or BB S3 Steel shot in 12-gauge and No. 4 shot in 20 gauge. The new Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat Blend combines No. 8 TSS with No. 3 S3 Steel for a devastating 12-gauge goose and duck load. APEX S3 Steel™ line features premium-grade zinc-coated steel and the same Tungsten-grade wad system used in the APEX TSS loads for superior patterning and consistency. Select dealers are now offering the limited-edition APEX Flight Bag of five boxes (25 rounds per box) of S3 Steel loads.

28-gauge, 16-gauge, and .410 bore waterfowl loads are available upon request online through APEX’s Small Batch custom program.

Turkey

APEX’s legendary Turkey TSS offerings bring a new level of performance to sub-gauge shotguns. Now available in 20-gauge No. 9s, 28-gauge (No. 9 and 9 ½) and .410 bore (No. 9 ½), APEX Turkey TSS shotshells are designed for maximum penetration at extended ranges. Handloaded for ultimate consistency and quality control, APEX TSS allows the use of smaller shot sizes and larger payloads for maximum pattern density and downrange energy. Also available in 10-gauge, 12-gauge and 16-gauge loads.

APEX also offers Smalltown Hunting Blend loads which feature a combination of No. 7 1/2 and No. 9 shot TSS as well as Ninja Turkey TSS loads.

Upland

APEX Upland Bird TSS will help you put more wild birds in hand whether you’re hunting grouse, Huns, quail, or late-season roosters. Available in 3-inch 12-and 20-gauge loads. Upland Bird 3-inch 16-gauge, 2 ¾-inch 28-gauge, and .410 bore 2 ½ and 3-inch loads are available upon request.

Predator

Over the years, shotshells for predator hunting have typically meant massive lead pellets and low pattern count leading to limited performance. APEX Predator TSS, offered in shot sizes 4, 2 and BB, capitalizes on superior density to deliver extended range and penetration while maximizing pattern retention for ultimate knockdown power on coyotes, hogs and deer.

The 2023 APEX Ammunition Catalog is now available online.

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Fire for Effect: Notes on the Forward Observer

January 14th, 2023

NIINISALO, Finland — From under the cover of a camouflaged observation post, U.S. Army Spc. Chelsea Phillips, a joint fire support specialist assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment (6-9 CAV), 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, a unit operationally assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Europe, watches artillery rounds impact in the distance. Peering through her binoculars, Philips observes from about a kilometer away as the shells go screaming into the dirt, sending plumes of debris into the air.

Together, Phillips and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Hannah Slomkowski, a fire support officer with the 6-9 CAV, orchestrate moves on a chessboard. Instead of moving pieces on a tabletop, play is conducted on a much larger scale with explosive metal ordnance. For this reason, their calculations must be exact. Incorrect coordinates mean missed targets, or worse, the wrong ones.

Soldiers in joint fire support roles, also known as forward observers, play an essential role in coordinating indirect and air support fire from a vantage.

“A big part of my job as a fire support officer is understanding how maneuvers work,” said Slomkowksi. “How we plan out missions so that I can give them the best support with indirect fire.”

A typical sequence of events might go as follows; Phillips locates a target using an AN/PED-1 Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder, a portable target locator that gathers coordinates like a viewfinder used by golfers only far more advanced.

“Dismounting from an [M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle], setting up observation points and calling up artillery, motors and attack aviation is my primary job,” said Phillips.

From there, Phillips will check her coordinates and relay them back to Slomkowski, who is connected by radio to a nearby artillery battery. At this point Slomkowski takes over, re-confirming the coordinates with the battery before calling for fire. There are a few pops as the shells are fired, a whistle as they fly overhead then a splash of dirt as they burst upon the earth.

Phillips checks to ensure the rounds hit their intended targets, communicates this information through the chain and the team repeats the process as needed.

“I absolutely love this job, you get a lot of leeway with how you want to paint the battlefield.” said Phillips. “ If you’re somebody that goes into the military and has this expectation of being in the firefight, operating different weapons systems and having some sort of power behind your job, then being a [forward observer] is the way to go.”

Forward observers with the 6-9 CAV corresponded with Finnish artillery batteries and mortar crews during exercise Hammer 22, a two week training operation conducted in Niinisalo, Finland during the month of November. Their effort developed communication between the two forces allowing Finnish soldiers to familiarize themselves with the protocol used by the United States and its NATO Allies and partners.

“It was a really great opportunity because we got to call up Finnish artillery and motors,” said Phillips. “They’ve learned how we transcribe our fire missions so it was very cool to be able to teach them on the observation post the ways that we operate.”

U.S. Soldiers participated in the exercise alongside soldiers of Finland’s Armored Brigade, Pori Brigade, Karelia Brigade, Uti Jaeger Regiment and its Army Headquarters and Logistics Department of the Defense Forces.

“These past two weeks I have learned more about my job than in the past eight months,” said Slomkowksi. “Without working with the Finnish I would have never had this opportunity to get these reps, this is extremely crucial for us to be better at what we do.”

By SPC Charles Leitner

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SENTRY Products Group to Exhibit at 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas

January 14th, 2023

SENTRY Products Group™ will be displaying its products at Booth 72605 during SHOT Show® at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum Jan. 17 – 20, 2023.

Virginia Beach, Va. (January 2023) – SENTRY Products Group™, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, will be joining more than 2,000 exhibits at the 2023 SHOT Show® at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 17 – 20, 2023.

The SHOT Show is the world’s most comprehensive trade show for professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting, outdoor, law enforcement, and armed forces industries. This year’s show in both The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum will offer unique opportunities for attendees to experience the best in firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, and other related products and services first-hand.

“We look forward to exhibiting at the SHOT Show every year. Attendees will be able to meet our team face-to-face and we plan on making lots of great connections that can be beneficial for everyone involved,” says Terry Naughton, President of SENTRY Products Group.

SENTRY Products Group will be featuring its new SENTRY Hexmag® 10 round SR25 carbon fiber magazine. It is ideal for any sport, competitor, or tactical shooter demanding superior strength, proven reliability, and exceptional value. The Carbon Senthex™ Advanced Carbon Fiber polymer reduces weight by 20 percent while delivering superior strength and rigidity. The HEXTURE™ design is the element that binds the SENTRY Hexmag magazine line together as the signature, patented, and trademarked design pattern. This design goes beyond great style, as it also provides a natural gripping surface.

The Hexmag 10-round SR25 carbon fiber magazine also features a redesigned feed lip geometry to maximize strength and versatility, stripper clip guides for faster reloading, and a deep catch pocket for rock-solid stability. The magazine features the SENTRY patented toolless design for fast and easy floorplate removal, allowing field cleaning and HexID® color customization. All Hexmag magazines use the best heat-treated, stainless-steel springs to resist corrosion and fatigue while being loaded for extended periods.

The SHOT Show is owned by NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, and is restricted to the shooting, hunting, and outdoor trade professionals and commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement, and tactical products and services ONLY. The SHOT Show is not open to the general consuming public (e.g., private visitors, hunters, sport shooters, members of hunting and sports shooting clubs, etc.). Proof of professional affiliation is required.

To learn more about SENTRY Products Group™, or to become a dealer, contact us at info@sentryltp.com or visit sentrytactical.com to see the complete product line.

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