Monthly Archives: July 2020
Blue Sky Network Launches First Secure Docking Station for Iridium 9575A Satellite Phone to Government Markets
SAN DIEGO — Tuesday, July 14, 2020. — Blue Sky Network, an Iridium Satellite Communications partner, has officially announced the release of the 9575A Docking Station, the first and only secure docking station for the Iridium 9575A satellite phone. The … Continue reading
GLOCK SUMMER SAVINGS
SAVE 20% ON THE GLOCK E-STORE JULY 14 – 16 SHOP NOW PURSUIT OF PERFECTION SHIRT The new flared GLOCK Magwell attachment allows for faster and more consistent reloads making it a great addition to your GLOCK pistol For … Continue reading
Beware of Unofficial Housing & Attendee List Scams
BEWARE OF UNOFFICIAL VENDORS SOFIC exhibitors and attendees have reported receiving solicitations from vendors NOT affiliated with SOFIC – specifically regarding hotel reservations and attendee list sales. Attendee Email List ScamsWe would like to remind all participants that NDIA does … Continue reading
Treasure Found
Minelab Seeks PR Partner: Finds Treasure in Traditions Media Chicago, IL (July 14, 2020) – Eco-recreation is really just a term for enjoying the outdoors. It encompasses fishing, hiking, kayaking, geocaching, treasure hunting and the myriad other ways people explore … Continue reading
Visit Kestrel at Virtual NATA! | Live Chats + Exclusive Offer
Visit the Virtual NATA Expo to Learn About Our Kestrel Heat Stress Trackers & Exclusive Offer!July 13-16 (On Demand through Sept 10) The 2020 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is the premier educational experience for athletic trainers, athletic … Continue reading
Federal Ammunition Introduces New Force X2 Personal Defense Shotgun Loads
ANOKA, Minnesota – July 13, 2020 – New Personal Defense ammunition from Federal turns shotguns into the ultimate defensive platform. Force X2 copper-plated 00 FX2 buckshot pellets are specially engineered to split into two equal-size pieces on impact. Shipments of … Continue reading
Jim Scoutten Introduces the Big Caliber Big Horn Armory Model 89 Lever-Action Rifle on Shooting USA
As part of Shooting USA’s homage to the 500 Magnum, BHA’s Model 89 lever-action rifle in 500 S&W, gets some range time. Cody, Wyo. (July 2020) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, announce the BHA Model 89 … Continue reading
Beat the Heat with Galco’s Ankle Holsters!
Beat the Heat with Galco’s Ankle Holsters! PHOENIX, July 2020Effective concealment becomes more challenging when hot weather arrives and we wear fewer layers. Ankle holsters can be ideal in these circumstances, and are particularly useful for gun carriers who are … Continue reading
Bushnell CORE® Trail Cameras on Sale Now
Mail in Rebate Promotion on CORE Trail Cameras Continues Until August 30, 2020 OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – July 13, 2020 – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, announced today that it is offering a mail in rebate promotion on … Continue reading
XS SIGHTS TACTICAL RIFLE XTI2 DXS SIGHTS
This week I’ll be putting the wraps on my review of XS Sights’ latest offering for your tactical rifle or shotgun. The proliferation of magnified optics for long guns has created a demand for sighting systems usable at CQB ranges … Continue reading
NSSF Welcomes State Department Removing Obstacles to Suppressor Exports
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, lauded the decision of the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) to rescind the 2002 policy that blocked the export of firearm suppressors to overseas markets. … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Releases Texas Ranger Limited Edition P320 Full Size Pistol
NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 10, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with the Former Texas Ranger Foundation to release the exclusive Texas Ranger Edition P320 Pistol. A portion of the sales of the Texas Ranger Edition P320 … Continue reading
Expand your Holster Horizons.
RIP TUCK UNIVERSAL HOLSTER The Grip Tuck Universal Holster is perfect for safe storage of your pistol or for when use of a hard polymer holster might not be best. However, it will still keep the trigger guard protected and … Continue reading
NSSF Launches New Industry Benefit
MEMBERSHIP l RETAILERS l RANGES l MANUFACTURERS NSSF Launches New Industry Benefit NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest benefit, the NSSF Prescription Discount Card. Available to all affiliated with the shooting, … Continue reading
SHOT Show 2021 Update
Jul 9, 2020 Courtesy: The Outdoor Wire With conventions, concerts and live events having dropped like proverbial flies, there’s a serious bit of speculation around the outdoor industry concerning the biggest event in our industry: SHOT Show. SHOT Show, despite … Continue reading
Streamlight Introduces Duty-Ready Stinger 2020
STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES DUTY-READY STINGER® 2020 Rechargeable Light Features 2,000 Lumens, Sure-Grip Design EAGLEVILLE, PA, July 9, 2020 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, launched the rechargeable Stinger® 2020, the next evolution in duty-ready flashlights designed for search, … Continue reading
HENSOLDT invests in new clean rooms in Oberkochen
Oberkochen’s second biggest employer, HENSOLDT, is investing in new ISO 6 and ISO 7 class cleanrooms. The optics company has converted previous logistics areas and thus almost doubled its cleanroom space. HENSOLDT will produce devices for civil measurement technology on … Continue reading
RAFAEL announces $1.3 million strategic industrial partnership with Australian company Naeco Pty Ltd
This cooperation will see the two firms come together to export advanced cooling systems as part of RAFAEL’s defense solutions global supply chain Tel Aviv, 9 July 2020 — RAFAEL Australia has announced a $1.3 million strategic industrial partnership with … Continue reading
Tasmanian Tiger TT Modular Hip Bag Receives a SILVER Score in the 2020 NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program with Overall Score of 4.14 out of 5
Field-tested and recommended by law enforcement officers in the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program. Miramar, Fla. (July 2020) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce … Continue reading
INDRA WILL PROVIDE THE SPANISH NAVY’S F110 FRIGATES WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART SENSORS, THUS INCREASING ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF FRIGATES TO OVER 325 MILLION EURO
· Indra and Navantia have signed a 150-million euro contract to equip these frigates with electronic defense systems and an X-Band surface surveillance radar · This new contract complements the one signed by Indra last year to build an antenna … Continue reading
Blackhawk™ Introduces New T-Series™ Jacket Slot Leg Strap Adapter
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – July 9, 2020 – Blackhawk, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announced today that it has introduced a new T-Series Jacket Slot Leg Strap Adapter for use with the T-Series … Continue reading
Havoc Tactical Solutions Celebrates Sale of 10,000th Deflector Brake on Amazon
July 9, 2020 (Pinehurst, NC) – Havoc Tactical Solutions, a veteran-owned firearms accessory company, is proud to celebrate the sale of its 10,000th Deflector Brake product on Amazon.This milestone is a meaningful accomplishment to the Havoc Tactical Solutions team, who … Continue reading
Custom fit your MDRX
Custom fit your MDRX! Multi-caliber rifles are the future so it’s no surprise that we have designed the MDRX to swap conversion kits in just seconds! Our goal was to create the ultimate truck rifle that is designed to go … Continue reading
GOD Had Nothing to do with the Missionary Position
It’s Friday and I hope you’re looking forward to a great weekend. We live in trying times readers, I live in a metropolitan area, where I’m limited to indoor ranges, or drive 75 miles to get to an outdoor range. … Continue reading
SIG KILO2400BDX Laser Range Finder
This is my first look at SIG’s BDX technology. I’ve yet to encounter a more flexible and customizable approach to ballistic support for the precision shooter or hunter. Impressive doesn’t completely capture the essence of this innovation from SIG’s Electro-Optics … Continue reading
Morphix Technologies to Virtually Exhibit at 2020 International Hazardous Materials Response Team
Due to COVID19, Morphix Technologies® will be virtually displaying its TraceX® Explosive Detection Kit and Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at the Virtual HazMat Experience, July 14 – 16, 2020. Virginia Beach, Va. (July 2020) – Morphix Technologies®, an innovator in … Continue reading
ECA Group selects UAV SKELDAR V-200 for the Belgium-Royal Dutch Navies program
ECA Group awarded UMS SKELDAR a procurement contract to supply the UAV SKELDAR V-200 as part of the naval mine countermeasures capability replacement, a program led by Belgium Naval & Robotics – a consortium including Naval Group and ECA Group … Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. Press Release – AeroVironment Receives $21 Million Initial Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Previously Awarded U.S. Army Contract with Potential $55 Million Total Value
AeroVironment Receives $21 Million Initial Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Previously Awarded U.S. Army Contract with Potential $55 Million Total Value Contract option for Army Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Flight Control Systems (FCS) domain includes avionics … Continue reading
Viridian® Launches Grip Lasers for all North American Arms® .22 Mag Revolvers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – July 8, 2020 – Viridian Weapon Technologies is proud to announce a partnership with North American Arms that kicks off with a Grip Laser for the NAA-PUG-D and all other NAA .22 Mag revolvers. Viridian continues to … Continue reading
Stay Safer with Galco’s Ankle Trauma Medical Kit
Stay Safer with Galco’s Ankle Trauma Medical Kit PHOENIX, July 2020In today’s turbulent times, it’s not enough to carry just a firearm. Most self-defense experts now also recommend carrying an individual first aid kit, should you or someone else become … Continue reading
Steinel’s 9mm 124gr SCHP Tailormade Ammo for your EDC Subcompact Pistol
I had the opportunity to review Steinel’s 9mm Defensive Ammunition a tailor made load for the subcompact pistol platforms. It’s 960 fps muzzle velocity mitigates the risk of over penetration but retains devastating terminal performance with its advanced bullet design. … Continue reading
Tasmanian Tiger TT Head Rest IFAK Receives a SILVER Score in the 2020 NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program with Overall Score of 4.24 out of 5
Field-tested and recommended by law enforcement officers in the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program. Miramar, Fla. (July 2020) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce … Continue reading
HIPERFIRE® Announces Release of NEW Two-Stage AR Trigger Family
NEW X2S™ line of two-stage AR triggers sure to rival the competition One of the main arguments for two-stage triggers is the added level of control in high stress environments. Many users with special operations and defensive training backgrounds suggest … Continue reading
Cobalt Kinetics is Now Under New Ownership
St. George, Utah July 1 – Cobalt Kinetics, manufacturer of premium performance and precision engineered rifles, today announced that its holdings have been acquired by BAQ Defense, a company providing specialty training, products, and programs to non-profit entities involved in … Continue reading
Magazines Back in Stock + Pre-Order the New Vickers Guide
Great news – SIG SAUER magazines are back in stock! If you purchased a SIG SAUER pistol recently that included a coupon code for magazine redemption, head over to the SIG Webstore and pick up your mags! Those magazines include: … Continue reading
Galco Introduces Summer IWB Holsters
Introducing Summer IWB Holsters PHOENIX, July 2020Summer has arrived! Triple-digit heat around the country – especially at Galco’shome in Phoenix – is a reminder to look at updating hot-weather carry options.While Galco has an entire collection devoted to warm weather … Continue reading
American Tactical Launches New Color for FXH-45
American Tactical Launches New Color for FXH-45 (Summerville, SC ) – American Tactical Inc, US manufacturer and worldwide importer of firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment, is proud to introduce an all-new color option for the FXH-45 pistol.The FXH-45 in Flat … Continue reading
NSSF Partners with Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation on First Shots, +ONE Efforts
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) to promote NSSF’s First Shots® program and +ONESM Movement initiatives through SSSF’s family of … Continue reading
Meprolight Introduces its MEPRO FT Bullseye illuminated Pistol Sight to the HLS and Law Enforcement Markets
The compact Bullseye sight is the only optic sight for pistols, ensuring intuitive, accurate & fast target acquisition/shooting in day and night conditions, and is suitable for a wide range of/all pistols and holsters Or-Akiva, Israel, July 6, 2020. … Continue reading
Savage’s New Star Spangled Rascal
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – July 1, 2020 – Savage is pleased to announce a dynamic addition to their Rascal line-up. The Rascal Red, White, & Blue is dressed in an American flag camo pattern that creates a colorful homage to Old … Continue reading
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