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Two different reloading die sets are now available for purchase for Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 cases.
Set One includes one S3 RELOAD and LEE Carbide 9mm Luger sizing de-capping die and one S3 RELOAD 9mm Luger expanding flaring die
Westport, Conn. (October 2020) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early-stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce that two new reloading die sets are available from S3 RELOAD™. The reloading dies are used to reload Shell Shock’s 9mm NAS³ cases.
Set One includes one S3 RELOAD and LEE Carbide 9mm Luger sizing de-capping die and one S3 RELOAD 9mm Luger expanding flaring die. Designed specifically for reloading of Shell Shock Technologies’ 9mm Luger NAS3 9mm cartridge casings, the S3 RELOAD carbide die set fits 7/8-14” presses and features a unique spring-loaded mechanism to push cases out of the die, instead of pulling cases by the rim/ejector grove. The dies have been successfully tested with five-station Dillon, Hornady, RCBS, and Lee presses. For these presses, the flaring die can be mounted in the station before the powder drop. MSRP $85.95.
Set Two includes one S3 RELOAD and Lee Carbide 9mm Luger sizing de-capping die and one S3 RELOAD 9mm 380 ACP Powder Funnel for Dillon. The new and improved powder funnel will last longer, properly flaring and seating the bullet inside brass or NAS3 casing to prevent tipping over of the bullet during indexing of the shell plate. Made from wear-resistant hardened stainless steel, the funnel is designed to lower friction during flaring of brass or NAS³ cases. MSRP $85.95.
Full S3 RELOAD die instructions are available on the S3 RELOAD website https://s3reload.com/technology/.
Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 cases do not require any special dies for the initial loading, but S3 RELOAD dies are required for reloading pistol cases as our cases are not only a different material than a brass case but they also end up being a different physical shape after firing. NAS3 cases spring back to virtually their original size after being fired.
No special dies are required to seat the bullet or crimp the 9mm NAS3 cases. NAS³ cases only require a very light touch with the crimping dies as the tensile strength of the stainless-steel cylinders tends to grip a bullet tighter than a brass case would.
The body of the sizing die and its carbide insert is manufactured by Lee Precision. The other components of these sets are manufactured by S3 RELOAD.
About Shell Shock’s NAS3 Cases:
Shell Shock’s NAS3 9mm cases are 50 percent lighter than brass cases, offer greater lubricity, and will not abrade, clog, foul, wear-out, or damage breach and ejector mechanisms. The cases offer greater corrosion resistance, tensile strength (2x stronger), and elasticity in comparison to brass. NAS3 cases will not split, chip, crack, or grow (stretch). They are fully reloadable (using S3 Reload dies) and can be reloaded many more times than brass cases. NAS3 cases have been tested successfully by customers to pressures over 70k psi. NAS3 cases can be picked up with a magnet. The head can be colored for branding purposes and easy load identification.
NAS3 is “Best in Class” for maintaining consistent velocity between rounds. In an independent test performed by H.P. White Laboratory (a major munitions testing facility), rounds fired using NAS3 cases achieved a velocity standard deviation of 0.093 FPS (124-grain FMJ bullet, 4.2 grains Titegroup powder, 10 rounds, extreme variation 3fps).
To learn more about Shell Shock’s revolutionary technology, visit www.shellshocktech.com.
Set Two includes one S3 RELOAD and Lee Carbide 9mm Luger sizing de-capping die and one S3 RELOAD 9mm 380 ACP Powder Funnel for Dillon.
About Shell Shock Technologies, LLC:
Founded in Westport, Connecticut, in 2015, Shell Shock Technologies, LLC is an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry. Shell Shock is a component manufacturer supplying shell cases to the shooting sports market, as well as to U.S. and foreign ammunition manufacturers, law enforcement, military and other government agencies. Shell Shock does not load ammunition. www.shellshocktech.com
San Antonio, Texas (October 22, 2020) – Blaser Group USA is now overseeing sales and marketing operations in Canada for the Blaser, Mauser, and Sauer brands. The consolidation of operations in the North American market further strengthens the group as it expands distribution of its iconic German firearms brands.
Outdoor Escape Sales will handle all commercial sales for Blaser, Mauser, and Sauer in Canada, and Calgary Shooting Center will manage the service and repair.
“We have seen significant growth in the Canadian market for the Blaser Group brands and are excited to add J.P. Sauer and Mauser to the product portfolios of our fine Canadian neighbors,” said Jason Evans, CEO of Blaser Group. “As we continue to introduce innovative new products, Canadian consumers will see broader availability in addition to improved service and technical support as a result of our partnerships with Outdoor Escape Sales and Calgary Shooting Center.”
“We have been representing Blaser here in Canada since 2017 and are thrilled to now add Mauser and Sauer to our portfolio,” said Chris Weidenfelder, owner of Outdoor Escapes Sales. “Mauser and Sauer are iconic firearms brands that represent a level of quality Canadian customers are not used to seeing at these price points, and this will allow us to reach a much broader group of hunters and shooters.”
About Blaser Group
The Blaser Group is the official U.S. importer for iconic German firearms brands Blaser, Mauser and J.P. Sauer; English gunmaker John Rigby & Co.; and Minox optics. Established in 2006, the company which is based in San Antonio, Texas works with over 200 authorized Blaser Group dealers across North American, with this figure continually growing. Today the Blaser Group’s industry-leading product portfolio includes bolt-action, combination rifles and over-and-under shotguns designed specifically for game hunters and competitive target shooters. Its custom shop offers exclusive engravings, design work and custom finishing for bespoke guns. With recent innovations, Blaser Group has gone on to expand its product portfolio into cutting edge optics and accessory lines. For more information about the company and product lines, visit: www.blaser-group.com.
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Laura Burgess Marketing Announces Relocation to Florida
Headquarters and the satellite office will be joining under one location in Saint Augustine after 17 years in business.
Saint Augustine, Fla. (October 2020) – Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM), public relations and marketing communications for the law enforcement, public safety, military, outdoor, shooting sports, hunting, and forensic communities, today announced that it is relocating its company headquarters from New Bern, North Carolina to Saint Augustine, Florida effective Oct. 28, 2020. Founded in the fall of 2003 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, LBM relocated to New Bern 10 years ago and has continued to serve local, national, and international companies as their PR and Marketing representatives for the past 17 years.
“We have our great clients to thank for all our years in service,” Laura Burgess, president of LBM, said. “This move will further enhance our abilities to provide superior customer service by face-to-face collaboration and brainstorming. We look forward to serving our clients and creating a significant amount of positive noise for them in the years to come.”
Laura Burgess Marketing will have limited availability from Oct. 26 – Oct. 30, 2020, as the company focuses on relocating and setting up the new office. The current company phone number, 252-288-5805, will become obsolete and our main phone number will be (603) 682-3316. Laura Burgess, founder, president, and owner, and Ashley Gall, vp of marketing and events, will be available by cell phone during these dates. Regular business hours will resume on Nov. 1, 2020.
Please contact us at laura@lauraburgess.com or ashley@lauraburgess.com for our new mailing address. You can reach us by phone on our direct lines: Laura at (603)-682-3316 and Ashley at (603)-438-9052.
For more information on Laura Burgess Marketing, please visit www.lauraburgess.com or email info@lauraburgess.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About Laura Burgess Marketing:
Laura Burgess Marketing provides public relations and marketing communications to companies within the law enforcement, public safety, military, outdoor, shooting sports, hunting, and forensic communities. Laura Burgess, an industry veteran, and Ashley Gall have over 40 years of combined experience in PR, marketing, social media, and content development. Laura Burgess Marketing’s current client list includes Big Horn Armory, Cimarron Firearms Company, EAA Corporation, GALLS, Innovative Forensic, MasterPiece Arms Inc., Morphix Technologies, Othram Inc., Shell Shock Technologies, Shooting-Performance with Mike Seeklander, Steinel Ammunition, and Tasmanian Tiger®. Laura Burgess Marketing is headquartered in Saint Augustine, Florida.
Oct. 21, 2020
ARLINGTON, VA — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown and Air Force Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lead a stellar gathering of experts for the first JADC2 & All-Domain Warfare Symposium<https://www.ndia.org/events/2020/10/27/1841—jadc2>, online Oct. 27 and 28, presented by the National Defense Industrial Association and Texas A&M University.
We welcome media to cover this inaugural, unclassified, on-the-record event that will explore Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) under the theme, “Implications for the Future Force.” Brown and Hyten are among highly regarded experts in defense, academia and industry who will gather online to discuss this vastly important topic. Also appearing will be:
* Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command
* John Sharp, chancellor of Texas A&M University
* Retired Air Force Gen. Mark Welsh, Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service
* David Sprik, chief data officer for the Defense Department
Renowned leaders will take part in panels<https://www.ndia.org/events/2020/10/27/1841—jadc2/agenda> on the joint service vision, all-domain concepts and experimentation, core enabling technologies and capabilities, industry, service cyber component commanders and more. Do not miss this opportunity to interact and network with those in the highest echelons of JADC2.
Complete details on the event are available here<https://www.ndia.org/events/2020/10/27/1841—jadc2>.
* To register as press, please contact Tiffany Milnor at tmilnor@NDIA.org<mailto:tmilnor@NDIA.org>.
* For other media information, please contact Evamarie Socha at esocha@NDIA.org<mailto:esocha@NDIA.org>.
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Man, it’s been three weeks since I’ve had a shoot the shit and I really need one. What a month? I had two fellow service members pass away and I already miss them, There’s comradery that comes with military service which is more often than not thicker than blood. “Fair winds and following seas to John and Rick.” Adding to that, I’ve been informally working to reelect the President. If you’ve been keeping up with the political climate you know all too well that one could easily end global hunger with the bull shit being fed to our voters by the Democrat Party. It’s unreal!
Having said that, you’ll be proud of me not resorting to paying $150+ per hour to some jackass who majored in psychology so they could understand themselves. As evidence of the appropriateness of my decision let’s visit the Jeffrey Toobin, CNN Legal Analyst, incident. Jeff, apparently, had a couple of ZOOM video calls in progress, one with the New Yorker Magazine and the other with an unidentified participant. It’s been reported that during a pause in the call with the New Yorker, for some breakout discussions, Jeffery Toobin switched to a second call that was the video-call equivalent of phone sex, according to the two people familiar with the call, apparently Jeff thought he had the call with The New Yorker muted but as luck would have it NOT! It appears that Jeff was exposing himself to the second caller. Who was that second caller?
Could it be a psychologist attempting to diagnose PDD? People with PDD feel shame and anxiety about penis size. They may mistakenly believe that they have a micropenis, even when their penis size is normal. Jeffery may have attempted to enlarge his tool responding by beating his meat . Who the hell knows, but CNN and The New Yorker told him to take a little time off.
But was it a case of PDD or was it due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The only people that have handled the lockdown well are ex submarine sailors, everyone one else is committing suicide. I say this jokingly but suicides are through the roof, and before you consider suicide schedule a shoot the shit and beat your meat, which is permissible.
What is a shoot the shit? It is a social interaction during which the participants don’t need to know anything about the topic, they can make any unsupported comment, they can use uncensured profanity, insult anyone they wish or change the subject altogether.
For this shoot the shit, I’d like to talk a little about cultural interactions in language and art.
Cubans speak Spanish, there’s is no such thing as speaking Cuban; however, there are applications of Spanish words in its vernacular that completely misrepresent the original word. One such word is Coño (pronounced kon-yo). The correct meaning of Coño is the female genital pubescence. But to a Cuban, saying Coño communicates a variety of things. For example, you’re sitting at an outdoor café in Zurich having a CAFE CREME when you see a gorgeous woman walk past you. You say Konyoooooo! However, you wake up to urinate in the middle of the night and stub your toe you say KONyo that’s a loud and hard emphasis on the KON. And, if you’re being annoyed by some jackass you would say el KONYO de tu madre, referring to his or her mother’s genital pubescence. So as you can see, a word like Conyo has many uses. If you find yourself in Barcelona, Coño retains its proper meaning.
Since the appearance of man, art has been both a tool and an expression of human condition. Russia has consistently excelled in the fine arts: ballet, symphony and prose. Russian art has one defining characteristic it is very intense and usually tragic, simply stated it is deeply profound. But in its somber tone there lies enormous inspiration; for example, Tchaikovsky’s – the Full 1812 Overture (with Cannons). Try taking in this piece before you show up at your advanced tactical carbine class. Film is equally powerful and one of the best Russian directors is a Muscovite by the name of Andrei Konchalovsky.
Konchalovsky’s recent film, is the story of Michelangelo, titled SIN Il Peccato (il Peccato is sin in Italian). It’s superbly directed, powerful and worth watching. Konchalovsky does an amazing job of capturing all the savagery of the Renaissance Period that’s normally overlooked in other films. Here’s the official trailer.
All right folks, it’s Friday so have a great weekend; be safe be happy and schedule your own shoot the shit, the benefits are measurable.
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Autumn is here, and when the wilderness beckons, reach for Galco’s Great Alaskan™ chest holster. Ideal for both handgun hunting and protection while fishing, camping or hiking in bear country, the Great Alaskan’s positioning on the chest keeps it clear of gear carried near the waistline and also helps keep your handgun dry when wading. It’s also a great choice for riding, whether on an ATV or on horseback.
Speed can be essential when easily-spooked game or an unpredictable predator appears, and the Great Alaskan’s positioning at the front of the body offers a speedy and simple draw. An outdoorsman’s holster also needs to retain the handgun in the rough-and-tumble hunting and hiking fields. The Great Alaskan ensures secure retention with a simple safety strap that features a glove-friendly polymer finger tab.
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October 21, 2020
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce the launch of the new #RangeChallengeSM “Aiming in Autumn” target game for use by indoor and outdoor ranges across the country.
Building on the success of the #RangeChallenge Summer Series, which debuted during August’s National Shooting Sports Month® and concluded on the last day of summer, this fun activity was developed to encourage range participation and mentorship by shooters of all experience levels. It offers a distinct challenge to those who regularly participate in the shooting sports, while offering a highly entertaining and easy introduction to target shooting for those new to firearms. Supported by weekly prize giveaways, host ranges participating in the #RangeChallenge Summer Series said their customers enjoyed the target games and can’t wait to do it again.
“We know that getting the millions of people who purchased their first firearm this year educated about safety, basic handling skills and safe storage are paramount tasks for our industry. But just as important is showing them that target shooting can provide a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Retail & Range Business Development. “Whether they go on to shoot formal competitions or merely discover the joys of honing newly acquired skills, the #RangeChallenge is one way to encourage these new gun owners to take up regular practice time on the range.”
The #RangeChallenge “Aiming for Autumn” Series runs through Dec. 29 at 11:59 p.m. To shoot the target, consumers can locate a host range with the #RangeChallenge targets in their area or download and print the target themselves. It takes just 10 rounds to complete the challenge. To enter a target to win one of the weekly giveaways, all participants need to do is post a picture with their target to Instagram using the #RangeChallenge hashtag.
Ranges interested in becoming #RangeChallenge Aiming for Autumn hosts should contact Zach Snow at zsnow@nssf.org to receive a complementary package of challenge-series targets and promotional materials while supplies last. Those ranges agreeing to host the “Aiming for Autumn” series will also be included on #RangeChallenge Series Host Map on LetsGoShooting.org.
About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
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SENTRY Products Group™ Launches Special Operations Division
Michael Fogelman, retired Master Chief U.S. Navy SEAL with 22-years of special operations experience, will spearhead the new division, concentrating on military and police contracts.
Virginia Beach, Va. (October 2020) – SENTRY Products Group™, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products designed for the specific needs of elite forces, military, law enforcement, and the shooting sports markets, is proud to announce the launch of the new Special Operations Division and the hiring of retired Navy SEAL Master Chief, Mike Fogelman, to grow military and law enforcement sales.
“The Special Operations Division’s specific goal is to forge relationships within the military and law enforcement sector and Mike Fogelman is the right candidate to lead that initiative,” Terry Naughton, CEO of SENTRY Products Group, explained. “He brings with him a tremendous amount of experience, and has built strong relationships within the military and government communities.”
“I am delighted to bring my experience to the table to help SENTRY grow the product line and employ more special mission experts (SME’s). At the end of the day it’s imperative that we provide great products to the warfighters, and I intend to bring in the best former operators we can find. I’m happy to be on board at SENTRY Products Group. SENTRY is comprised of a tremendous group of dedicated professionals with exceptional products to sell,” Fogelman added.
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SENTRY Products Group is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a growing tactical nylon product line, including the Gunnar Series Plate Carrier and accessories; the SENTRY Hexmag® magazine, SENTRY Scopecoat® protective neoprene covers for optics, and the SENTRY Slideboot™ neoprene firearms slide covers; SENTRY firearms grips, bags and gear, and the dry lubrication system of SENTRY Solutions, protecting our warfighters’ weapons and gear for decades in the most extreme environments. SENTRY Products backs all of their products with a hassle-free Lifetime Warranty to protect your investment. “Live to Protect.”
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October 20, 2020
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers today presented the National Shooting Sports Foundation® with its highest award, the Chairwoman’s Award, in recognition of the extraordinary contributions NSSF® has made to all who work in the shooting sports industry.
NASGW Chair Laurie Lipsey-Aronson made the announcement during a video presentation of the NASGW’s annual Achievement Awards.
“I’m extremely proud to accept this prestigious award on behalf of the NSSF team,” said NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi. “We’re honored to be recognized by NASGW and Chairwoman Lipsey-Aronson for the work NSSF has done during this challenging year to protect industry jobs and make it possible for our industry to deliver products to Americans from all walks of life and keep our country safe.”
Lipsey-Aronson said the Chairwoman’s Award normally is presented to an individual in the industry but that during this extraordinary year of challenges, ranging from the pandemic to the upcoming election, it was decided to bestow the award on an organization—NSSF—for demonstrating leadership when leadership was needed most.
“This year has been much bigger than one individual,” said Lipsey-Aronson during the video presentation. “It took a team of individuals to help us navigate the unprecedented challenges we face. I think we can all agree [NSSF] has stepped out in front of our industry and led the way. Because of their efforts, we have all benefited and will continue to benefit through their leadership. This year’s 2020 Chairwoman’s Award goes to the entire team at the National Shooting Sports Foundation!”
Lipsey-Aronson cited NSSF’s work in helping to keep firearm industry companies operating as essential businesses during the pandemic as being crucial to success of industry during 2020.
If you aren’t yet a member of the NSSF, please join today. With a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide, our industry’s voice is strong. Help us make it that much stronger.
About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
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The implications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning extend throughout the national security enterprise, and so we’re hosting a brand-new event to convene thought leaders and subject matter experts to explore those implications in detail. Register today to join us from December 7 – 9, 2020, for the NDIA National Security AI Conference and Exhibition (NSAICE).
Together, we will explore the theme of “Strength through Innovation.” To accompany our schedule-at-a-glance, more information and details about this highly anticipated event will soon be posted on the event website at NDIA.org/NSAICE.
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Do you have the product or service that could help the AI community?
NDIA is offering innovators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their new products, ideas, and services as a part of the AI Capabilities Center during NSAICE. Selected companies will be given 10 minutes of presentation time followed by five minutes of dedicated question-and-answer time to showcase their capabilities to members of the AI community. Demonstrate your products and services to innovators and thought leaders within the AI Community. Apply to be considered for one of these limited opportunities today!
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This is your chance to join this comprehensive virtual conference on leveraging the pace of innovation in Artificial Intelligence to transform the future of National Security and enhance the safety, security, and resiliency of the United States and our allies. Join innovators from across government, industry, and academia as we explore the art of the possible applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning throughout the national security enterprise.
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NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) today released a new guide, developed in consultation with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), that helps parents recognize signs their children may be struggling with mental health issues and offers advice on how to talk to kids about suicide, make homes safer for those who may be at-risk and help reduce the risk of suicide among America’s teens.
The free resource – “A Guide for Parents: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms” – can be downloaded at NSSF’s Project ChildSafe® website or AFSP’s Project 2025 website.
“Mental health may seem like a difficult topic to raise with children, but it doesn’t have to be,” said Doreen Marshall, AFSP’s Vice President of Mission Engagement. “Talking openly with our young people about mental health, just as we would physical health, can help protect our kids and give them the support they need, long before a crisis occurs.”
Multiple studies show today’s teens are dealing with higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression and other mental or emotional health concerns than any generation before them. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new set of challenges for teens, including loss of structure, separation from peers and increased feelings of isolation—adding to the stressors young people are already bearing.
“With these realities, it’s crucial that parents take steps to secure potentially lethal methods of harming oneself or others. That may mean rethinking how and where you store your guns and other possible methods of self-harm,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO.
The new guide covers the health, environmental and historical factors that may lead to kids being more at-risk, as well as warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide, and critical advice on how and when to take action. There are also recommendations on how to secure firearms, prescription drugs, harmful chemicals and other lethal means so they can’t be accessed by a person in distress.
“Keeping guns out of the wrong hands is a firearm owner’s most important priority, and securing a firearm is one of the most important steps parents can take to protect at-risk teens and others in the home,” Bartozzi said. “Our Project ChildSafe website offers several resources on how to determine the best safe storage option for your home and family.”
NSSF and AFSP have developed supplemental resources, including A Tip Sheet For Parents: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Firearm Safety and Being There for Your Friends: A Guide to Helping Prevent Suicide, for teens who may be concerned about their friends but don’t know what steps to take.
“Suicide is preventable—increasing our knowledge of adolescents’ mental health, combined with secure firearm storage options, is a powerful combination to save lives,” Bartozzi said.
Importantly, anyone experiencing a crisis is urged to reach out to any of the following resources:
About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
About Project ChildSafe
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association of the firearms industry, launched Project ChildSafe in 1999 (originally as Project HomeSafe). Since then, the program has provided nearly 40 million free firearm safety kits and gun locks to firearm owners in all 50 states through partnerships with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country. That’s in addition to the more than 70 million free locking devices manufacturers have included, and continue to include, with new firearms sold since 1998. While helping to prevent accidents among children is a focus, Project ChildSafe is intended to help adults practice greater firearm safety in the home. More information is available at projectchildsafe.org.
One of the great impediments to dry fire carbine training is having to manipulate the charging handle for each and every trigger pull. At the 2020 Shot Show Mantis introduced the Blackbeard; solving the problem while enhancing safety. I’ll be publishing my review this November.
But for now, a word to the wise. If you’ve been a good boy or girl, get Mantis’ Blackbeard on Santa’s list now to make sure you’ll have it for Christmas. It’s a superb training tool and as my ridge runner buddy would say, “it’s funerer than hayel.”
-SP
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has released a brand new long-range precision optic designed for use with 6.5 Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie cartridges: the GLx 4-16x50mm FFP Rifle Scope with ACSS Apollo 6.5CR/.224V Reticle [MPN: 610116]. This scope is part of Primary Arms’ GLx line, which brings premium technology and materials into an approachable price range. This is the first GLx rifle scope to feature the proven ACSS Apollo reticle, which provides instantaneous firing solutions for 6.5 Creedmoor, one of the most popular long-range cartridges, as well as .224 Valkyrie.
Available now for $699.99, the GLx 4-16x50mm FFP Rifle Scope has earned a stellar reputation for its performance at long range, and the release of the ACSS Apollo reticle will be a major draw for fans of the 6.5 Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie cartridges. With build-in target ranging, range-adjusted wind holds from 5mph to 20mph, and a finely tuned first-focal plane BDC, the ACSS Apollo is one of the fastest long-distance reticles on the market, allowing for quick corrections while moving between targets hundreds of yards apart. Even at close range, the Apollo’s infinitely precise center chevron allows for unerring precision with a clear point of impact. In addition to the BDC, the ACSS Apollo features an integrated MIL system for MIL/MIL exact firing solutions.
This reticle is backed with a cutting-edge optic that allows for full effectiveness, even in adverse conditions. The GLx 4-16x50mm FFP Rifle Scope is relatively lightweight at 23.5oz, while the 50mm objective lens offers superior clarity with premium low-dispersion glass. GLx scopes are also known for their locking, zero-resettable turrets, which feature steel-on-steel adjustment rings for true lifetime durability. GLx turrets track with exceptional accuracy, and each click is crisp and predictable for making fine adjustments. Combined with the reticle’s center chevron and supporting MIL sections, this optic allows for quick holds or precise adjustment as necessary.“The GLx 4-16x50mm FFP Rifle Scope is one of our best-selling long-range scopes, and the inclusion of ACSS Apollo helps bring it to the next level,” says Terry Mears, Primary Arms’ Director of Product Marketing. “As 6.5 Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie continue to grow in popularity, we expect this scope to become a fast favorite for those looking to improve their agility and precision at extended distances.”This new optic is now available for $699.99 from Primary Arms’ retail site and other authorized Primary Arms Optics dealers.For more information on Primary Arms Optics, visit the company website at http://www.primaryarmsoptics.com
Primary Arms Optics
Started in 2007, Primary Arms Optics seek to provide the best optics you can get for any budget. Utilizing the highly regarded, repeatedly-proven ACSS® reticle, Primary Arms optics boast unparalleled precision and adaptability for superior performance across ranges. With four product tiers available (Classic, SLx, GLx, PLx), anyone can afford to equip themselves with the latest in optics technology. In addition, every product is backed with Primary Arms’ total commitment to customer satisfaction.Copyright © 2020 Primary Arms, LLC. All rights reserved.
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An Every Day Carry set-up isn’t just a holster, it’s a system. Galco has always advocated the integration of holster, ammo carrier and holster belt as the best method for comfortable and effective concealed carry. Galco offers a systems approach in both leather and – today’s topic – Kydex.
The Triton™ 2.0 is fast on the draw, slender in profile, and easy to conceal. The Kydex holster body allows a smooth return to the holster after the draw, while the raised sweat guard protects the pistol from corrosive perspiration – and also protects the wearer’s skin from hard steel! The Triton 2.0’s tuckable belt clips are adjustable for cant, making it suitable for the strongside, crossdraw, or appendix carry positions.
At least one reload should always be available. The Kydex Single Magazine Carrier is packaged with both a belt slot and a quick on-off belt clip, which can be interchanged at the user’s discretion. An adjustable tension unit provides security for the magazine.
A modern take on the traditional Ranger-style belt, the EDC Belt features adjustable billet strap and a quick-release “cobra” style buckle. Constructed of SCUBA webbing, its hook-and-loop billet strap gives wide latitude for adjustment to accommodate waist variations or handguns carried inside the waistband. Rigid and extremely stable, the EDC Belt is an excellent choice for both training and everyday wear with the heaviest of handguns and accessories.
See all of Galco’s EDC gear at galcousa.com!
Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of the Galco holster brand, the premier American-made line of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco brand utilizes leather, nylon and Kydex to meet the demands of today’s consumers. Women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly made in the USA since 1969.Galco International | 2019 West Quail Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027
The bipartisan law prevents activist lawyers and politicians from attacking the firearm industry with frivolous lawsuits that are designed to bankrupt manufacturers for the heinous crimes committed by individuals. October 19, 2020
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is focusing on former Vice President Joe Biden’s radical antigun campaign promise to repeal the industry-essential Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The bipartisan law prevents activist lawyers and politicians from attacking the firearm industry with frivolous lawsuits that are designed to bankrupt manufacturers for the heinous crimes committed by individuals.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) have sworn to eliminate the law that was passed with strong bipartisan support in Congress in 2005.
“Joe Biden and Senator Harris have promised to repeal this law for one single reason. They want to unleash a wave of baseless lawsuits filed by agenda-driven antigun groups and plaintiffs to tie up firearm manufacturers in legal proceedings and bankrupt them through court costs, judgments and penalties,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “The Biden campaign refuses to blame criminals that commit crimes and instead purposefully misleads the public into believing a responsible industry is at fault in order to achieve their gun control agenda. The Biden-Harris plan would allow harassing lawsuits that would be similar to suing Ford for a death caused by a drunk driver.”
Biden has repeated the false claim that firearm manufacturers cannot be sued. It is the same campaign tactic employed by Hillary Clinton in 2016, which Politifact labeled “false” four years ago. It is still just as false today.
The PLCAA does not totally exempt firearm manufacturers from all liability. Just like other industries, including auto makers, pharmaceutical companies and others, firearm manufacturers can be held liable for defective products, breach of warranty, criminal misconduct and other behaviors for which they are directly responsible. This is no different from a car company being held liable for defective air bags, but not when a drunk driver kills a pedestrian. Biden knows this but still continues to make his deceptive claims.
Biden’s plan to roll back PLCAA is in keeping with his admonition during the Democratic primary when he said, “Our enemy is the gun manufacturers.” Biden attacks the industry that produces firearms for the U.S. military, federal, state and local police agencies. It’s the same industry that more than 15.4 million people turned to in order to obtain firearms this year to protect themselves and their family. Nearly 6.2 million have done so for the first time in 2020. Under a Biden administration, the industry that provides the means for tens of millions of law-abiding Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights to protect themselves and their loved ones would be at risk.
About NSSF – NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
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The implications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning extend throughout the national security enterprise, and so we’re hosting a brand-new event to convene thought leaders and subject matter experts to explore those implications in detail. Register today to join us from December 7 – 9, 2020, for the NDIA National Security AI Conference and Exhibition (NSAICE).Register
Together, we will explore the theme of “Strength through Innovation.” To accompany our schedule-at-a-glance, more information and details about this highly anticipated event will soon be posted on the event website at NDIA.org/NSAICE.Apply to Present in the AI Capabilities Center
Submit your application now! The deadline is Friday, October 23.
Do you have the product or service that could help the AI community?
NDIA is offering innovators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their new products, ideas, and services as a part of the AI Capabilities Center during NSAICE. Selected companies will be given 10 minutes of presentation time followed by five minutes of dedicated question-and-answer time to showcase their capabilities to members of the AI community. Demonstrate your products and services to innovators and thought leaders within the AI Community. Apply to be considered for one of these limited opportunities today!
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This is your chance to join this comprehensive virtual conference on leveraging the pace of innovation in Artificial Intelligence to transform the future of National Security and enhance the safety, security, and resiliency of the United States and our allies. Join innovators from across government, industry, and academia as we explore the art of the possible applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning throughout the national security enterprise.
To learn more or to secure your opportunity, please contact Abby Abdala at aabdala@NDIA.org.
Dates December 7 – 9, 2020
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This board-room ready knife has a supremely low profile, designed to resemble a pen tucked into a shirt pocket. The handle design is inspired by Richard Roger’s custom version to resemble bamboo scales.
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The Magpul Limited Edition Frame Lock – Rigger was precision-engineered and built in the US using advanced materials to produce a premium quality knife that’s both functional and stylish. There are only 200 available for sale, each laser etched with its unique production number.
The Titanium Stonewashed version of the Rigger will only be available for sale on 10/30/20 at 12:00PM EST at MAGPUL.COM. Sales of the Rigger will be first come, first served, and to allow as many interested buyers as possible to have access to this knife, you’ll only be able to purchase one.
The Rigger’s modified Wharncliffe blade includes a tapered dual bevel grind and is forged from CPM S35VN, which is considered to be one of the best knife stainless steels in the world. It’s designed to require minimal sharpening and maintenance while maximizing its utility and overall strength. Housed in a titanium 6Al4V frame, a jimped flipper deploys and locks the blade and an innovative secondary locking mechanism keeps the blade secure during demanding use. At 7.59 ” when open and 4.52″ when closed, the Rigger is perfect for everyday carry. It also includes a titanium pocket clip and a lanyard hole to keep it secure.
The Rigger comes in a custom, high strength, injection-molded case that was inspired by our legendary PMAG.
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THE 565-1 MINI FREEK® – DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Elegance meets performance in the new 565-1 Mini Freek®. Kitted out with two of our favorite materials, this classy EDC is a cut above the rest.
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“EXTREMA RATIO SETHLANS” is a fixed blade work knife born to face a wide range of situations, suitable for survival, bushcraft, prepping, but also as a backup blade.
SETHLANS was designed in collaboration with Daniele Dal Canto, Master Advanced F.I.S.S.S. instructor (Italian Federation of Sports and Experimental Survival).
SETHLANS is available in two different versions with two different kinds of steel.
The stone washed version is produced with Böhler N690 heat treated at 58 HRC, chosen for the reliability it has demonstrated over the last 20 years due to its resistance to oxidation and durability of the edge.
The black version is produced in D2 steel, heat and cryogenically treated at 60 HRC, which presents an high resharpening capacity even with makeshift tools. In order to give greater qualities of hardness and resistance, the blade is coated with the new Teflon-based product “EXP DARK”, proposed by Extrema Ratio.
The knife comes with G10 grips that feature the ergonomic design characteristic of Extrema Ratio handles. They can be removed by releasing the skeletonized structure of the knife, that allows maximum lightness with minimum thickness. For lovers of extreme customization, the full-tang structure allows the handle to be covered with a paracord cord.
The sheath is composed of a part in very light and minimalist Kydex. It can be disassembled and can be adapted for both left and right handed users. The addition of an optional belt clip allows the knife to be positioned both vertically and horizontally and makes the sheath much more versatile than the textile version. It is also equipped with a mini pouch with M.O.L.L.E. system. containing a two-sided stone for sharpening and a firesteel for lighting fires.
The retail price of both Sethlans versions is € 395,00.
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Type: Fixed blade
Use: Survival
Blade Length: 107 mm (4.21”)
Overall Length: 224 mm (8.82”)
Blade Thickness: 6.3 mm (0.25”)
Main Grid: Flat
Weight: 207 g (7.3 oz)
Blade Material Sethlans Stone Washed: Böhler N690 (58HRC) steel
Blade Finishing Sethlans Stone Washed: Stone Washed
Blade Material Sethlans Black D2: D2 (60HRC) steel
Blade Finishing Sethlans Black D2: EXP DARK
Handle Material: G10
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As the official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the SCTP International Team, Winchester is promoting the SCTP mission.
EAST ALTON, Ill. (October 16, 2020) — Winchester Ammunition is the champion in supporting the youth shooting sports. As the official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the SCTP International Team, Winchester is helping promote the SCTP mission and provide access to competitive shooting sports to thousands of young men and women around the country each year.
The new 2020-2021 SCTP International Team was decided this summer at the 2020 National Championship event and is listed below. These elite competitors distinguished themselves from their peers in the extremely challenging international events where targets are harder, faster and travel farther than those within American Trap and Skeet. Winchester congratulates the new International Team members and all those who participated in the competition.
The SCTP will host the 2020 Bunker 300 October 16-18, an open International Trap competition at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. The 2020-2021 SCTP International Team members will be on-site competing in the event against any SCTP challengers that care to test their mettle.
Participants use a AA® load specifically developed by Winchester for International Shooting Sport Federation rules that contains a lightweight 24-gram shot load that travels at 1325 fps. While most target loads contain 1 or 1-1/8 oz of shot, the lighter 24-gram load is intended to make international competition even more challenging while the high velocity is needed to connect on these fast-flying targets. Winchester SKUs for these items are as follows – Trap: AANL127 and Skeet: AANL129.
Winchester will be sharing some pictures and updates from the event on Facebook (@WinchesterOfficial), Instagram (@winchesterammunition) and Twitter (@winchester).
SCTP is part of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), an educational-athletic organization that exists to introduce school-age youths to the shooting sports and to facilitate their continued involvement. This is accomplished by providing, promoting and perpetuating opportunities to safely and enjoyably participate and compete in a high-quality, team-based sport led by trained adult coaches focused on enhancing the personal growth and development of their athletes.
Not only do these organizations help preserve the future of the shooting sports through recruiting new shooters, but they are using the sport as a tool to demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork and other positive life skills to train up future leaders in their communities.
Winchester has a distinguished 154-year history of innovation in hunting, recreation, law enforcement and military ammunition products. In the field, on the range or in defense of freedom around the globe, Winchester has the right product for any ammunition need. Winchester is The American Legend, a brand built on integrity, hard work and a deep focus on its loyal customers.
Learn more about the history of Winchester by visiting Winchester.com.
Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories, to show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners CareSM campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
Fort Worth, TX (October 15, 2020) – XS® Sights is proud to announce that Michelle Waldran and Jen Blake have been named XS Ambassadors. As ambassadors, they will support the company’s social media efforts and help bring awareness to women about the importance of learning firearms safety and training for self-defense.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Michelle Waldran now lives in Oklahoma and was first introduced to handguns at age 14 when visiting her uncle on summer break. She is now a certified NRA pistol instructor, Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) handgun instructor, and Oklahoma Self-Defense Act instructor. Waldran is also a member of Team Walther Arms.
“The more I learned over the years attending advanced concealment courses, the more aware I became that a minor detail such as sights can influence the outcome of a critical encounter,” said Waldran. “After a lot of research, I ordered XS F8 Night Sights. These made a world of difference in my target acquisition throughout various defensive shooting drills. Especially the one hand reload drill. The rear sight posts are rock solid and can be used to rack the slide one handed on any surface. Their tag line – The Fastest Sights in Any Light – is true. They are incredibly fast and much easier to see in day and night than standard sights. I’m proud to be an ambassador and help spread the word about the advantages XS Sights provide when it comes to self-defense.”
An avid participant in 3-Gun competitions, Jen Blake is a concealed carry instructor and appointed NRA Counselor who teaches and certifies students to become NRA Instructors in southern Ohio. She has traveled the country training women to use firearms safely and enjoys helping grow women participation in gun ownership whether for protection, hunting, or shooting sports. Blake is the mother of two boys and understands the need to be responsibly armed.
“The most rewarding part of my job is helping families feel proficient with their shooting skills and giving them the confidence to feel safe knowing they can defend themselves,” said Blake. “I am extremely excited to be an ambassador for XS Sights. They’re #1 in quick sight acquisition which is extremely important, especially in moments where every second counts. I’ve also found while teaching, the unique design of XS Sights has been a very easy sight picture for new shooters to comprehend over other types of sights.”
Zack Kinsley, Marketing Manager for XS Sights, said, “We are delighted to have Michelle and Jen as XS Ambassadors and know their efforts will help us bring awareness to even more women about the importance of learning firearms safety and training for self-defense. These ladies embody the core behind our business. If your fundamentals are bad, great night sights or any sights for that matter won’t correct the problem. We will lean on them to drive home the drills and training for so many women, as they already do, and also help those shooters discover the XS brand benefits. These ladies are down to earth. You know where they stand, and we relate to and appreciate those qualities here at XS Sights.”
For more information, visit www.xssights.com.
About XS Sights
XS Sights is known for making the fastest sights in any light. For more than 20 years, the XS team has created some of the most innovative sights on the market today for pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Whether used for personal defense or hunting, these sights are designed and built to be the absolute best for their specific purpose. American Made. Texas Proud. 2A Strong.
All the great tactical gear and accessories are now found at SENTRYTactical.com. SENTRY Products Group brings on Laura Burgess Marketing as part of the company strategy to grow market share.
Virginia Beach, Va. (October 2020) – SENTRY Products Group™, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products designed for the specific needs of elite forces, military, law enforcement, and the shooting sports markets, announce a new domain name for the company’s website. The previous domain, Sentryltp.com and ecommerce platform, Hexmagstore.com, will continue to redirect to the new domain, SENTRYTactical.com.
“We feel the new SENTRYTactical.com domain is more descriptive of who we are as a company and the customers we serve,” Terry Naughton, President of SENTRY Products Group, explained. “This past year has presented new challenges on how our company goes to market and communicates with our dealers and our end users. As we leverage our success in the commercial market to gain market share in the law enforcement and military communities, we are incorporating new marketing efforts that include dedicated staff, new marketing materials and content, and of course, new product offerings for 2021.”
In addition to the new domain name, new hires in strategic marketing and sales positions, SENTRY Products Group has signed Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) to assist with public and media relations, and other marketing functions as the company continues its growth pattern.
“We at LBM are thrilled to be working with the SENTRY Products Group team,” Laura Burgess, President of LBM, said. “We are familiar with many of the products, from our previous experience with these brands, and have worked with the team members in other pursuits. We look forward to helping SENTRY Products Group aim for the next level of market awareness and sales growth.”
About SENTRY Products Group, LLC:
SENTRY Products Group is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a growing tactical nylon product line, including the Gunnar Series Plate Carrier and accessories; SENTRY Hexmag® magazine, SENTRY Scopecoat® protective neoprene covers for optics, and the SENTRY Slideboot™ neoprene firearms slide covers; SENTRY firearms grips, bags and gear, and the dry lubrication system of SENTRY Solutions, protecting our warfighters’ weapons and gear for decades in the most extreme environments. SENTRY Products backs all of their products with a hassle-free Lifetime Warranty to protect your investment. “Live to Protect.”
To learn more about SENTRY Products Group, visit sentrytactical.com.
CARLSBAD, Calif. and SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 — Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced they will collaborate on a contract awarded under the U.S. Army Reconfigurable Communications for Small Unmanned Systems (RCSUS) initiative. The project will provide U.S. military customers flying small UAS platforms the ability to deploy a robust, on-demand, highly-secure communications network that will address the growing electronic warfare capabilities of peer and near-peer adversaries.
Viasat is the prime contractor on the award and will work with AeroVironment to develop and demonstrate advanced, encrypted communications suitable for AeroVironment’s portable, hand-launched Puma AE™ tactical UAS. The two companies will seek to strengthen the communications and transmission security of AeroVironment’s Digital Data Link™ (DDL) radios currently used by the U.S. Army by converting them into a Type 1 crypto communication system for video and data transmission.
In addition, Viasat and AeroVironment will develop critical interoperability standards for enabling UAS to generate a secure, digitally encrypted communications network—for protecting classified data and improving waveform performance in jamming environments—via the embedded DDL waveform. They will also create a standardized communications architecture that will allow UAS to access spectrum quickly and easily, especially when operating in contested environments.
“Viasat’s robust military-grade cryptography and electronic countermeasure tactical waveform design will enable quick expansion of secure communications to a variety of small unmanned systems operating at the tactical edge,” said Ken Peterman, president, Government Systems, Viasat. “By collaborating with AeroVironment, an established leader in the tactical UAS sector, we can help the U.S. Army set new waveform standards that maximize connectivity and minimize the risk of signal intercept.”
Currently, tens of thousands of AeroVironment tactical unmanned aircraft are deployed around the world and are capable of serving as secure, digital network communication nodes for on-demand, mesh network applications in various operating environments.
“As U.S. forces plan for the potential of operating against peer and near-peer military adversaries possessing advanced electronic warfare capabilities, the need for even more secure communication capabilities is rapidly increasing,” said Scott Newbern, AeroVironment chief technology officer. “We will work with Viasat to provide customers requiring enhanced, secure communication capabilities with a portable, practical solution for maintaining secret-level communications via tactical unmanned aircraft systems operating at the battlefield’s edge.”
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can proceed with certainty. Celebrating 50 years of innovation, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government and commercial customers. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people’s lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat’s Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements include statements that refer to the collaboration between Viasat and AeroVironment; the development and demonstration of a prototype and standards for the DDL waveform, and the benefits afforded thereby. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, contractual problems, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the government and defense sectors generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in AeroVironment and Viasat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and AeroVironment’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat and AeroVironment undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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Dustin Jones, CPA Board member and Chief Financial Officer (SVP) of Armscor Precision International, Joins WTTA as Treasurer.
Las Vegas, NV (October 2020) – Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit organization designed to bridge the gap between the firearms industry and owners and the mental health industry are pleased to announce the addition of Dustin Jones, CPA, as the new WTTA Board Member and Treasurer.
Jones also serves as a Board Member and Chief Financial Officer (SVP) for Armscor Precision International, a top, small arms manufacturer with a global customer base of 50 countries on 6 continents, and facilities in the USA and the Philippines. Jones joined Armscor in 2013. He graduated with High Distinction and a dual degree in Accounting and Finance at the University of Nevada. Jones worked at PwC and Big Four Public Accounting firms prior to joining Armscor. Jones is also an author, having published The First 30, Guide to Your First Thirty Years, a book for youth to guide them in acquiring the essential set of skills to succeed in life, and holds several patents for products within the firearms industry.
“WTTA welcomes Dustin Jones as our new treasurer and board member,” Mike Sodini, WTTA’s founder commented. “Dustin’s experience, skill-set, and work ethics bring so much to our organization. Besides his financial knowledge, organizational, and public speaking skills, Dustin is passionate about helping people. As the founder of the BATA Foundation that strives to improve the lives of children in the Philippines and respond to natural disasters, Dustin’s experience with non-profits is an added plus for WTTA.”
“This past summer Armscor showed support to the WTTA mission by becoming a full corporate sponsor. The Walk The Talk Message has never been more important than in this time of uncertainty, and I am proud to be a part of this team to expand awareness of the project and help get more companies and people involved,” Dustin Jones responded.
Meet the team behind Walk The Talk America at the 2021 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 19-22, 2021 at booth 1149. –
For more information on how to become involved, visit WalkTheTalkAmerica.org.
About Walk the Talk America:
Our mission is to fund research and development for outreach and promotion of mental health to reduce the misconceptions and prejudices that exist when it comes to mental illness and firearms. We believe we can be a catalyst for change by working with experts in the mental health industry. www.walkthetalkamerica.org
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The world’s toughest combat helmet just got even better with the addition of new accessories, and more to come.
McKinney, Texas (October 2020) – Texas-based, materials science and ballistics specialists, Diamond Age, unveiled the next generation steel NeoSteel™ Helmet in August, and now offer the first two helmet accessories, designed specifically for the NeoSteel Helmet.
The NeoSteel Helmet is a modular combat helmet produced using the most technologically advanced metal alloys resulting in a helmet that meets and exceeds VPAM-3 + Special Threats ballistic requirements. The design is based on the combat-proven M1 steel-pot helmet and is the evolutionary descendant featuring all-day comfort, balance, protection, and unlike the current K-pot polymer produced helmets today, will not degrade over time and weaken its protective capabilities.
The first two NeoSteel Helmet accessories available are the Combat Circlet and the Face Protector. The Combat Circlet is the ideal mounting platform for night vision gear (NVGs) and other head-worn accessories. Made from durable, glass-filled polymer and using the most advanced additive manufacturing techniques it is securely mounted to the NeoSteel Helmet by four retention-system holes on the helmet. The NVG bracket requires no additional drilling of holes into the front of the helmet and provides bungee cord ports for stabilization and retention. The M-LOK side rails accept accessories directly and can also be used as a platform for Picatinny adapters. The Combat Circlet’s vertical crest allows for additional stability and more accessory-mounting real estate. Future modules in development for the crest include applique blast protection and an applique ghillie module. The rear of the Combat Circlet features a tie-down bar for additional stability without using a counterweight. The Combat Circlet also allows for direct integration with the NeoSteel Helmet Face Protector.
The NeoSteel Ventail face protector offers the wearer an enhanced protection platform from ballistic threats. It covers the face, side of the head, and a portion of the anterior neck. It mounts easily and quickly to the helmet using the four retention system holes on the shell and protects from blunt impact, blast overpressure, and debris. The Ventail is also fully compatible with most ballistic glasses and offers an unconstrained field-of-view while being lighter in weight and tougher than traditional transparent ballistic visors.
“Unlike the composite helmets on the market today, the NeoSteel Helmet will serve the warfighter or LEO for years to come. Advances in steel technologies now enable a helmet that performs better than Kevlar or polyethylene composite helmets in many respects,” Diamond Age CEO, Jake Ganor, commented. “And a big plus for the wearer is that the helmet shell is largely incapable of deformation, so there’s a greatly reduced risk of behind helmet head trauma.”
For agencies concerned with “behind armor trauma,” in which the LEO or warfighter suffers from neck injuries due to the head acceleration from a ballistic hit, the NeoSteel Helmet spreads the kinetic energy load across the entire padding system protecting from any blunt impact injuries. Only the NeoSteel Helmet gives the wearer edge-to-edge protection with over 110 square inches of solid protection.
Diamond Age NeoSteel Helmet is now available in Black, Green, or Tan and in Medium or Large/Extra-Large for an MSRP starting at $195.00. The Combat Circlet is an additional $125.00 and the Ventail face protector is $187. Please allow anywhere from seven to fifteen weeks for helmets with accessories to ship.
About Diamond Age:
Diamond Age is a materials science and engineering firm that focuses on research and development of leading-edge anti-ballistic armor systems for the military, law enforcement, private security, rescue, and responsible civilians. www.diamondage.org
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