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Victory First Debuts Victory Wear

Sunday, January 15th, 2017

Victory First officially announced today the creation of its lifestyle brand, Victory Wear. Victory Wear, a Division of Victory First will produce lifestyle and apparel items that resonate with the “everyday carry” community.


The debut offerings feature attractive graphics on a variety of American-made T-shirts, decals, and PVC patches. The theme of all Victory Wear products focuses on mindset and preparedness to protect family, hearth, and home. If you carry a concealed pistol daily, or keep a carbine handy in your vehicle or around the house, Victory Wear is a brand designed for your the way you live your life.


Although some of the themes will be staples within the brand, most will be limited runs. While the initial run is fairly focused, there are over a dozen different themes slated for release before Independence Day.


“There are some great lifestyle brands in this industry, but most have a very pronounced military-feel to their products. As a former Marine, I love those brands, but not everyone who carries a gun is a veteran. We created Victory Wear to reflect the values and mindset of the everyday American who carries a gun to protect himself and the people he cares most about,” said Matt ‘Jake’ Jacques, owner of Victory First and Victory Wear. “If you take on the responsibility of carrying a gun every day, you’ll ‘get’ our products. They are a reflection of that mental and emotional commitment.”

Victory Wear products are available for purchase at victory-wear.com, and you can check them out on Instagram @VictoryWearables and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VictoryWearables.

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AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Signs Industry Veteran, Monica Sipp as Director of Sales and Marketing

Sunday, January 15th, 2017

Perry, Fla. (January 2017) – AMTEC Less Lethal Systems, Inc. (ALS), a subsidiary of the National Defense Corporation, the Defense Holding Company under National Presto Industries, is proud to announce the appointment of Monica Sipp as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. ALS is a product provider to the law enforcement, corrections and military markets, and in 2013 opened a state-of-the-art training facility focused on law enforcement and corrections officers.

“In the rebranding of ALS, I couldn’t be more pleased to have Monica Sipp join the team as the Director of Marketing and Sales. She is well-respected within the community that regards her as a proven, no-nonsense professional that gets the job done while having a good time doing it. She has a personality and competency in the firearms community that is unsurpassed. ALS is exceptionally fortunate to have her on board as we introduce our new products to the ALS portfolio,” M. McAlexander, President of ALS said.

Monica has 30-plus years in the firearms and law enforcement industry and previously held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing for DoubleStar. Previous to that, she held executive positions with POF and LMT as Director of Sales and Marketing and was the VP of Sales and Marketing for Armalite.

“I am thrilled to be on the ALS team. After a career on the lethal side of our business it is refreshing to be working on the less-lethal side. As part of my new responsibilities, I will be focusing on growing awareness and attendance of our 500-acre training facility, working with combat experienced spec ops operators offering both professional and civilian training classes.”

www.less-lethal.com

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Aspetto Swift Release

Saturday, January 14th, 2017

Earlier this week I had an opportunity to check out a new buckle, designed for use with Armor Carrier Cummerbunds. Named the Swift Release, it is the brainchild of Aspetto, a company that has, up to now, specialized in low viz armor applications. Aspetto has spent the last three years developing the Swift Release using a team of Marines and mechanical engineers. It seems that the investment has paid off. As you can see, the Swift Release is a low profile solution.

When the time was right, Aspetto went to National Molding who has taken on production. During testing the fail-point for pull exceeded 200 lbs. Even then, it was only a partial failure on the test buckle I examined. Although some of the surface area broke, the buckle would still function, but at a reduced load capacity.

The Swift Release simplifies donning and doffing the Cummerbund of an Armor Vest, allowing you to “dump your gear in no time”. But to be clear, this is a buckle, and not a quick release system. The patented “lift” & “pull” release system is also self-cleaning and can be attached to any 1″ webbing. Eventually, they will also introduce a narrow version for use on shoulder straps.

Although this pre-production example is Black, they will also be available in Coyote and OD. The Swift Release will be available for purchase individually, or in bulk.

Aspetto will exhibit the Swift Release at SHOT Show in GSS Gear’s booth #6608. Additionally, they will schedule meetings in their Venetian suite throughout SHOT – contact: robert.davis@aspettoinc.com for an appointment.

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AMTEC Less-Lethal System Acquires Thomas Lowe Defence

Saturday, January 14th, 2017

Perry, FL — AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems (ALS) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Thomas Lowe Defense (TLD) assets which broadens our product portfolio to include modular and reusable diversionary devices that can be utilized for training and operational use at a fraction of the cost of most flash bangs in the market place today.

These devices can be configured by the operator to include three different delays as well as selectable bang timing for multi-bang configurations up to and including building a “Bang Pole” to any desired length.

With the acquisition the TLD products, ALS has acquired exclusive Marketing and Sales rights, as well as sole source, to the new TRMR-LE Flash Bang. This new device allows for the operator to have a reloadable solution for a true “no-roll” impact grenade that is a twist-to- arm approach that allows the operator to both arm and safe the device at will.

www.lesslethal.com

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Breakthrough Clean Technologies to exhibit new products and host celebrity appearances at 2017 SHOT show

Saturday, January 14th, 2017

January 12th, 2017: Breakthrough Clean Technologies, will once again be showcasing their Breakthrough solvents, Battle Born lubricants, and cleaning kits at the 2017 SHOT Show (January 17th-20th at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV). Breakthrough will also be unveiling new products, exclusive show deals, and hosting celebrity shooters at their booth (#109).


Be sure to stop by and join us for new product reveals and launches. The Breakthrough Clean/ Jake Hoback Knives F23 Knife Maintenance Kit, and the Breakthrough Clean/ U.S. Optics Field Lens Kit (FLK) will be on display for folks to see and ask questions. New products also include Breakthrough’s HP100 knife lubricant, Anti-Fog Lens cleaner, Shotgun Rod cleaning kit (SSG-U “Heavy Duty”), and MIL Pull through kit (QWIC-MIL).


Breakthrough will also be hosting a celebrity Q&A hour with their top shooters. Join Team Breakthrough shooters J.J. Racaza, Johnny Primo, Tony Sentmanat, and more at booth #109 on Wednesday (January 18th) from 1:00 P.M to 2:00 P.M. (PST) for autographs, questions, and training tips.

Distributors and dealers are welcomed to pass by booth #109 in order to take advantage of the SHOT show exclusive deals.

-Giveaways: Anyone that places an order of $500 (or more) at the show will be entered in a raffle to win a free FULLY STOCKED free standing display.
-Discounts: All orders placed at the show will receive a 10% discount off the total purchase price.

For more SHOT Show booth news, information, or updates folks are encouraged to follow Breakthrough Clean’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

For more information on Breakthrough Clean Technologies’ products visit www.BreakthroughClean.com.

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3M Subsidiary Wins Contracts for Two U.S. Army Soldier Protection Programs

Saturday, January 14th, 2017

ST. PAUL, Minn — The U.S. Army has selected Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, as the awardee for two low-rate initial production (LRIP) contracts for next-generation helmet systems and hard body armor inserts as part of the Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) and Vital Torso Protection (VTP) – Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) components of the Soldier Protection System (SPS).

The Army designed the IHPS to give soldiers a lighter-weight ballistic helmet system that also provides passive hearing protection and increased blunt-impact performance. This helmet system includes numerous accessories, including a mandible, visor, night vision goggle attachment device, rails and modular ballistic applique. The contract awarded to Ceradyne is valued at over $7 million for the delivery of more than 5,300 IHPS helmet systems. Production is expected to start in 2017.

The VTP will equip soldiers with lighter-weight body armor inserts. The $36 million contract is for the production of more than 30,000 ESAPI, with production also expected to start in 2017. This VTP award is an addition to a previous $34 million award, for a total of $70 million on the VTP LRIP contract.

“We are honored to be the awardee of these prestigious contracts,” said Cheryl Ingstad, business manager, Advanced Ceramics Platform – Defense, 3M. “The SPS program represents the highest level of lightweight technology to date. Our focus from the onset has been to meet the Army’s stringent specifications for the SPS, and that will continue as we move into initial production. As a leading science company, 3M has deep expertise in advanced lightweight materials, which, combined with our proven production history, differentiates our defense offerings.”

The SPS will replace the Army’s current personal protective equipment (PPE) system. It is designed to defeat current threats while providing an overall weight reduction for soldiers compared to existing PPE. Both the IHPS and VTP began as research and development programs with multiple contenders.

Ceradyne has delivered more than 120,000 enhanced combat helmets (ECH) to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps since 2014. The ECH offers the highest protection level of any helmet in the U.S. Armed Forces inventory, even protecting against certain small arms threats. Ceradyne has also delivered more than 2 million hard body armor inserts to the U.S. Armed Forces to date.

For more information about soldier protection solutions provided by 3M, visit www.3M.com/Defense.

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Introducing the New Modular AAC Ti-RANT 9M – One Tax Stamp, Two Silencer Configurations – Shipping Now

Saturday, January 14th, 2017

Huntsville, AL – Advanced Armament Corp (AAC), is proud to announce the release of its latest new silencer, the all new Ti-RANT 9M. The Ti-RANT 9M represents an improvement to the legendary AAC Ti-RANT 9mm silencer through improved functionality and user-configurable modularity.


With no tools required, users are able to quickly and easily configure the patented design of the Ti-RANT 9M as either a full-size 8-inch silencer, when sound reduction is paramount, or a 5.8-inch compact model when overall system length trumps maximum sound reduction. The Ti-RANT 9M is optimized for use with caliber-correct semi-automatic pistols, fixed barreled carbines, full-auto submachine guns and all rimfire calibers due to its user-configurable design.

With a Titanium main tube, 7075-T6 aluminum front module, 17-4 SS blast baffle, 7075-T6 aluminum baffle stack, full auto rating, and backed by a lifetime warranty, the Ti-RANT 9M offers the kind of durability and performance AAC users have come to expect.


The next generation of modular pistol caliber silencers from The Silent Authority is here – quieter and more capable than ever.

www.advanced-armament.com

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PROOF Research Awarded Contract for Future Weapon Systems Development

Friday, January 13th, 2017

Columbia Falls, Montana –PROOF Research, makers of advanced high-temperature composite aerospace/defense materials and components, cut-rifled steel precision rifle barrels, and carbon-fiber composite rifle barrels that deliver extreme accuracy, durability and up to a 50 percent weight reduction—has been awarded an $11.42 million contract for development of advanced hybrid composite muzzle brakes and medium caliber barrels for future weapon systems.

The program builds on PROOF Research’s successful small caliber barrel technology already in service with U.S. military forces, and will enable medium caliber weapons with increased performance and provide overmatch capability on tomorrow’s battlefield. “This project demonstrates the scalability and broad application of PROOF’s technology to any weapon system” stated PROOF Research CEO, Larry Murphy. “It is an exciting progression of our commercial and military small caliber products that will generate a tactical advantage in larger weapons. We are looking forward to improving the tools available to our warfighters.”

“PROOF’s hybrid composite barrel technology is unique in that it opens up the design space to provide lightweight, high stiffness barrels that cannot be manufactured with traditional materials and techniques. We can design and build medium caliber weapon system barrels with performance characteristics previously not attainable.”

Effort sponsored by the U.S. Government under Other Transaction number W15QKN- 09-9-1001/W15QKN-12-9-0001/W15QKN-14-9-1001 between the National Armaments Consortium and the Government. The views and conclusions contained herein are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies or endorsements, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.

proofresearch.com

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