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SilencerCo’s Second Episode in “American Gun” Campaign Features Custom Riflesmith

August 12th, 2021

Campaign Demonstrates Diversity of Gun Owners Across America

August 11, 2021 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo released the second episode of their “American Gun” series on August 11, 2021, discussing the diversity of gun owners across America. “American Gun: The Riflesmith” features a custom riflesmith from Lousianna, Terry, whose main clientele include military and police officers.

Vastly different from the single woman highlighted in the last American Gun episode who carries for personal protection, Terry is fueled by a passion for his craft. The contrast between these two videos illustrates the far-reaching effects of the second amendment, and how it applies to every American.

“When you put it into context of when it was written and when it was actually originated,” said Terry regarding the second amendment, “the reason that they put it in there wasn’t for deer hunting; it wasn’t for going and shooting pheasants or any of that kind of stuff; it wasn’t for recreational shooting; it was to protect ourselves from an overreaching government.”

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), 8.4 million Americans became new gun owners during the year 2020 with an increase in sales from women and African Americans. “American Gun” sets out to uncover the many reasons behind why people own a firearm as well as highlight the diversity of the owners themselves.

“Everything that we consider to be freedoms and liberties right now…” said Terry, “is standing firmly on the shoulders of the first and second amendment.”

Videos will be released on a monthly basis and can be found on the SilencerCo YouTube and social media channels. For more information on the “American Gun” campaign, click here.

To view “American Gun: The Riflesmith,” visit silencerco.com/the-riflesmith.

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New Marine Corps Headset Protects Hearing, Enhances Voice Communication in Combat Zones

August 12th, 2021

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.—In July, Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding new hearing enhancement devices to support infantry Marines in various training and combat environments.

The HED protects the warfighter’s hearing and enhances voice communication in loud environments. The capability increases Marines’ situational awareness by enabling them to communicate messages more safely and efficiently during combat.

“This hearing enhancement device protects Marines from noise levels that are above safe hearing levels,” said CWO4 David Tomlinson, MCSC’s infantry weapons officer. “It also allows for sound localization, which means you can tell where a voice or noise is coming from.”

The ruggedized headset is adaptable to challenging environments ranging from the cold weather of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the intense heat of Pacific jungles. Marines can wear the system with the Marine Corps Enhanced Combat Helmet.

MCSC is fielding both a communication-enabled and non-communication-enabled version. The non-communication version allows Marines to hear audible messages. The communication-enabled model includes a push-to-talk adapter and cables to connect to Marine Corps ground tactical radios, said Tomlinson. As a result, Marines can listen to radio transmissions even when the system is powered off.

“A major goal of this system is to increase communication in loud, noisy environments so Marines can continue to do their job,” said Tomlinson. “The hearing enhancement device supports this concept.”

The system also includes an adjustable volume option. CWO4 Mark Erhardt, infantry weapons officer with the Infantry Officers Course in Quantico, said Marines could decrease volume to better hear radio traffic or increase it for external voices nearby.

“It’s a common understanding that the battlefield is loud, and the fog of war includes many distractions,” said Erhardt. “The new hearing enhancement device will aid Marines in any situations involving sending or receiving messages, which increases overall awareness.”

Hearing protection is a pillar characteristic of the system. The HED complements the Combat Arms Earplug Generation IV—the Marine Corps’ current hearing protection system—by offering a secondary level of protection to further avoid hearing damage.

The HED comprises a setting for inner ear protection, which assists in maintaining device quality and capability. Marines can use this setting in situations where noise levels exceed a certain threshold, said Tomlinson.

Previously, Marines commonly used foam earplugs to block noise and protect their hearing on the battlefield. Tomlinson said the plugs sufficiently reduced noise decibels heard by Marines but did not allow them to vocalize messages to one another.

“Traditional earplugs block all noise, where this new system filters noise and still allows for situational awareness,” said Tomlinson. “Marines receiving the new HED have never had a capability like this before.”

Story by Marine Corps Systems Command Office of Public Affairs & Communication

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tonya Smith

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Remington Apparel Coming Soon

August 11th, 2021

Lonoke, Arkansas – August 9, 2021 – Remington Ammunition has announced a licensee partnership with Core Resources, Inc., maker of Gamehide, StormHide and Deer Camp. Remington fans and hunters of all kinds will soon find apparel and accessories for many different hunting applications as well as a wide variety of outdoor lifestyle apparel including rainwear and shooting vests featuring the Remington name.

“These trusted brands are known for their quality gear, and we are really excited to see them bear the Remington brand,” said Danny Evans, Remington’s Director of Licensed Products. “Whether chasing big or small game, upland birds, waterfowl or anything in between, our devoted fans can enjoy this top quality apparel and represent Big Green.”

The Core Resources family of brands specializes in delivering quality, high-performance hunting apparel and gear for hardcore hunters and outdoorsmen and women. Through the Gamehide, StormHide and Deer Camp brands, Core Resources has a proven solution no matter how demanding the hunt.

“We’re excited to be partnering with Remington to bring the 200+ year old brand back into the hunting and outdoor lifestyle category,” said Dave Larsen, CEO of Core Resources. “With over 30 years of hunting garment know-how in our brands, consumers will soon be able to wear Remington branded hunting apparel. The line will feature the latest in apparel technologies with styles for hunting all North America’s wild game. We are honored to be a part of the Remington brand that has stood the test of time like no other, offering quality, value and innovation.”

Remington is always seeking quality partners to represent the Remington lifestyle in new product categories. Please contact Danny Evans at danny.evans@remington.com with inquiries.

To be the first to hear about product availability, exciting new products and everything Remington ammo, visitors to www.remington.com are encouraged to sign up for Remington’s e-newsletter or follow Remington on social media.

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ORSM 21 – Grip.Kit

August 11th, 2021

This is a great upgrade for your Juggernaut.Case. The Grip.Kit is a self adhesive sticker set to keep your device from sliding around.

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ORSM 21 – Squatch Survival Gear

August 11th, 2021

Specializing in packs, Squatch Survival Gear was founded by an Army Veteran.

This is their Yowie Ruck Sack. It features an astonishing 10 external pockets along with a large main compartment with smaller interior storage.

The Army Yowie sits atop the DownEast 1606 Paratrooper Frame and their own closed cell foam straps.

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ORSM 21 – Mustang Survival Khimera Dual Flotation PFD

August 11th, 2021

The Khimera Dual Flotation PFD offers 20.5 lbs of buoyancy (7.5 lbs of foam keep most bodies neutrally buoyant, 13 lbs additional buoyancy available when cells inflated via CO2 cylinder). Designed for paddling, it features wide arm slots.

There’s also a military version called the Rescue Swimmer Vest which incorporates PALs webbing and offers 9 lbs of inherent foam buoyancy, 26 lbs total buoyancy when manually inflated with CO2.

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ORSM 21 – OTTE Gear Sneak Peek

August 11th, 2021

Coming this fall from OTTE Gear is this limited edition of their LV Insulated Hoody in an ultra-rare camouflage pattern recreated by artist Andrew Bawidamann.

The LV Insulated Hoody combines 100G Primaloft Gold Insulation with weather-resistant DWR coated Patriot Lite fabric. Inside, they’ve applied 200D MultiCam reinforcement patches to protect against sidearm (OWB/IWB) abrasions. Topped off with fleece-lined hand pockets, invisible Napoleon-style chest pocket and large internal pouch.

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Arbor Arms – Grenadier Package

August 11th, 2021

I was surfing around the Internet the other day and ran across the Arbor Arms Grenadier Package.

The Arbor Arms Grenadier Package consists of:
• 4 vertical 5x40mm MOLLE pouches (ideal for HEDP)
• 1 horizontal 5x40mm MOLLE pouch (ideal for HEDP)
• 10x40mm insert for top pouch of the Tradesmen multi-role assault pack

That’s a lot of rounds.

It can be had in MultiCam, Coyote, Black, Grey and Ranger Green.

Get yours at arborarmsusa.com/shop/tradesmen-pack-accessories/grenadier-package.

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