In 2018 Streamlight Inc. introduced a 500 lumen compact weapon mounted light, the TLR-7. An instant success but it need ergonomic improvements, so in November of 2019, the company announced the TLR-7A which filled the need for improved ergonomics.
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Beginning May 4, SIG SAUER Academy classes will be running as scheduled. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and are taking appropriate measures to ensure the health of our team and students alike. We ask that you kindly stay home if you are experiencing any illness or flu-like symptoms.
Please note that all students will be required to wear a mask provided by SIG SAUER and take a mandatory questionnaire 72 hours prior to taking class.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us through email at SSAInfo@sigsauer.com.
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(McLean, VA – April 30, 2020) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a five-year, firm-fixed price Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to supply M16A4 carbines through the U.S. Army. The contract was a split award with another company and has a potential value of up to $383 million.
Throughout its history, FN has been one of the largest suppliers of small arms to the U.S. military. In addition to the M4 and M4A1, the company currently holds contracts for the FN M240 medium machine gun and its variants; the FN MK 46, MK 48, MK 17 and MK 20 SSR for USSOCOM, and various other contracts.
For more information about FN’s military product line or current U.S. military contracts, please visit www.fnamerica.com.
The World’s Most Battle-Proven Firearms.® | FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of Belgium-based FN Herstal, S.A. provides U.S. military, law enforcement and commercial customers with a complete range of state-of- the-art, groundbreaking solutions developed around small caliber firearms and associated ammunition under the FN brand name.
FN Herstal is the Defense & Security entity of Herstal Group that also includes a Hunting & Sports Shooting entity (Browning and Winchester Firearms’ brand names) and operates globally.
FN product lines include portable firearms, less lethal systems, integrated weapon systems for air, land and sea applications, remote weapon stations, small caliber ammunition, as well as modern and cutting-edge solutions to provide enhanced combat, logistics, maintenance and communication capabilities.
In addition to FN America – headquartered in McLean, VA, with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina –, FN Herstal is the parent company of FNH UK in the UK and Noptel (electro-optics) in Finland.
For more information on FN’s latest products, visit us at www.fnamerica.com.
The newest generation of the Regard MC semi-auto pistol line in 9mm is built for sport and ideal for carry.
Cocoa, Fla. (April 2020) – European American Armory Corporation (EAA Corp.), importers of select quality and affordable handguns, rifles, and shotguns, is introducing the next generation of Girsan Regard pistols with the Regard Gen 4. Based on the highly popular and reliable original Regard MC, the new Regard Gen 4 takes it up several notches with functional features to elevate your performance.
The Regard Gen 4 features a competition-style slide and barrel with deep slide serrations fore and aft and an accessory rail in front of the trigger guard. The single / double action, slim competition trigger has a very nice pull with a clean break and fast reset. The sporty G-10 grips in Blue or Black feature a window to view the magazine capacity through the windowed magazine as well as grooved finger slots to enhance your control. The sight system has a front dot dovetail sight and adjustable low profile 2-dot rear sight. The Regard Gen4 includes a rebounding decocker system, large slide release, oversized magazine release, thumb rest take down leaver and competition hammer.
The Regard Gen 4 in matte black finish is perfectly balanced and ergonomically designed enhancing any target practice or competition event for the user. You’ll find the Regard Gen 4 at your local gun shop for under $510.00.
Girsan Regard MC Gen 4 Specifications:
For more information on EAA Corp., visit www.eaacorp.com
About European American Armory Corporation (EAA Corp.):
Based in Florida and founded in the early 1990s, European American Armory Corporation (EAA Corp.) has brought value to firearms owners with an array of right-priced, affordable handguns, rifles, and pistols from respectable international manufacturers. EAA Corp’s mission has always been “good quality products at reasonable prices.” www.eaacorp.com
Based on the MPA30DMG, this new 9mm pistol from MPA includes a fully machined aluminum pistol grip that accepts GLOCK Magazines.
Comer, Ga. (April 2020) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is pleased to introduce a new 9mm pistol into their Defender product line: the MPA35DMG 9mm Pistol with Arm Brace. Based on the MPA30DMG, MPA’s new 9mm pistol includes a fully machined aluminum pistol grip that accepts GLOCK Magazines (17 and 33 round magazines only) and includes a handguard, side folder, and KAK Shockwave 2.0 Arm Brace.
This MPA35DMG 9mm Pistol with Arm Brace can be utilized in either the folded or non-folded positions. In the folded position, it measures 16,” while at full length (non-folded) it measures 23.75.” It includes a side cocker, scope mount, adjustable front and rear sights, decal grip panels, a lower Picatinny rail for flashlight or laser systems, MPA polymer case, MPA short handguard, ergo grip hand stop and barrel extension. The inner diameter of the handguard is 1.560” and will accept any 9mm suppressor that is 1.550” or smaller.
The attachment of the KAK Shockwave 2.0 Arm Brace does not make this pistol an SBR and requires no tax stamp. Please be sure to read ATF regulations and the latest opinion letter about this. This pistol, like all others, requires the purchase to go through a licensed FFL. Please allow three to four weeks for the MP35DMG 9mm Pistol with Arm Brace to be completed and shipped.
MPA35DMG 9mm Pistol with Arm Brace Specifications:
The MPA35DMG 9mm Pistol with Arm Brace is available in a black Cerakote® finish. Tungsten, Burnt Bronze, Marine Red, NRA Blue, Sniper Green, and Gunmetal Cerakote finishes are available for an additional charge of $125.
For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems, and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.
About MasterPiece Arms:
MasterPiece Arms main offices, located in Comer, Georgia, combines quality engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing to design and produce firearms, such as highly successful BA Rifles and Chassis Systems. Masterpiece Arms uses high accuracy CNC machining, turning, barrel making, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process controlled by their ISO9002/TS16949 Registered Quality System.
MPA engineers test and retest our weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses, such as personal and home protection, long range shooting, hunting and tactical interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners. Learn more about MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com or call 866.803.0000.
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TGIF readers! I hope you’ve had a great week and that you’ve made the best of some difficult times; however, there’s light at the end of this long and dark tunnel. The United States will begin opening up state by state in the coming week. Now, as much as we would all like to get this over and done with, it is essential for your personal safety and the safety of others to adhere to the proposed guidelines. We hung in there this long so what’s another couple of weeks.
Those of you who engaged in regular shoot the shits are emotionally whole, not wanting to hurt yourself, fighting with your partner or paying a psychologist, otherwise known as a jackass who studied behavioral science so he or she could understand themselves, $150+ per hour to hear them tell you that its ok to have a short penis complex.
One of the things that I want to bend your ear about in this week’s shoot the shit is my opinion of what the media’s role should be during this pandemic. We have a media, that lacks a modicum of integrity, so we find ourselves listening to baseless criticisms of the CDC, FDA, NIH, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, by individuals who wouldn’t understand the difference between a eukaryote and a Trojan. The classical example is the unqualified endorsement of hydroxychloroquine sulfate as an antiviral pharmaceutical, effective against the coronavirus, to include suggesting its use as a prophylaxis!
So let’s tackle the hydroxychloroquine subject but before we get started let me state that my objective is not to discourage its use or that of any other medication for that matter. This is a decision that you and your physician will make and not on some media personality’s recommendation. Alright let’s get started.
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate has been around since the early 1950’s; it was first approved for use in the United States in 1955, so it is 65 years old! Moreover, most clinicians will admit to not understanding how it functions – bare with me as
we go through this.
The slide on the right is the structural formula of Hydroxychloroquine sulfate, note the H2SO4 component. H2SO4 is sulfuric acid; it and Hydrofluoric acid are some of the most corrosive acids available and they are usually used in generating an active ingredient like fluoride in a pharmaceutical. It has a molecular formula that looks like this C18H26ClN3O.H2SO4, again the H2SO4 is sulfuric acid. Hydroxychloroquine is administered orally. One of its characteristics is the speed with which it’s absorbed in tissue – it usually takes no more than 2 to 3 hours. It has a half life ( the time it takes for the concentration to be reduced by half after it’s discontinued use) of 40+ days. So every forty days, the remaining concentration is cut in half and It may take a year or more for your body to completely get rid of it.
The H2SO4 component is not specific to the COVID 19 virus; it will react with any cell membrane that it comes in contact with. Try a little experiment, place a little piece of meat in any strength sulfuric acid solution and see what happens. I don’t know about you but I’m not excited about having an inorganic highly corrosive compound floating around inside my body.
Some of the side effects associated with the use of Hydroxychloroquine include vision failure (retinal damage), heart tissue damage (called cardiotoxicity) and a few other goodies. It alters the pH and there is some concern about it impacting the immune system. These longer term side effects don’t manifest overnight. You won’t start pooping golf balls the day you start taking it, but you may experience problems down the road. It may also produce a resistant virus.
Topping all of that is the fact that there have been no clinical trials to establish its effectiveness and safety to the patient. So, in closing take your direction from your M.D.not news media endorsements.
To the media, when it comes to medicine inform rather than endorse and don’t take uninformed potshots at the CDC, FDA , NIH or Dr. Anthony Fauci, people need to have confidence in these organizations especially in a national crisis,
On a lighter side, Catalyst Arms put together this excellent video on setting up your Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR).
As with all shoot the shits, participants need not know anything about the topics being discussed, they can make any unsupported statement, use uncensured profanity, insult anyone the wish or change the subject altogether.
Have a great weekend. Be safe and stay on track with the CDC guidelines.
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The newest addition to the venerable SAINT Victor line brings .308 power down to size. With a host of premium features and duty-grade components the all new SAINT Victor Pistol in .308 is built for rugged dependability and available now from Springfield Armory.
SAINT® Victor .308 Pistol
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When the wilderness beckons, reach for Galco’s Great Alaskan™ chest holster. With thousands in use for shorter-barreled revolvers and autos, we’re excited to introduce a model for longer revolvers. By popular demand, the Great Alaskan is now available for revolvers with 6” – 6 ½” barrels from S&W, Ruger, Colt and others!
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.
Longer-barreled revolvers aren’t typically lightweights, of course, especially in their steel-framed variants. The Great Alaskan is extremely comfortable with heavy handguns, with both a wide premium-steerhide shoulder strap and a torso strap that helps bear the weight of a large-frame revolver.
The Great Alaskan is constructed of extremely sturdy yet beautiful premium steerhide in Galco’s signature hand-rubbed, oil-finished tan. Holster, harness and straps come ready for easy end-user adjustment. The harness will also accept an optional carrier for spare ammo, sold separately.
Currently available for right-hand draw, the Great Alaskan retails for $225.
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, injection-molded plastic and Kydex® to meet the demands of today’s consumers. The award-winning Matrix™ line of holsters and accessories, women’s holster handbags, tactical slings and hunting accessories round out the line. All Galco products are proudly made in the USA since 1969.
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Enforce Tac and U.T.SEC cancelled for 2020
Against the background of the ongoing corona pandemic and its global repercussions, NürnbergMesse has now also decided not to hold Enforce Tac and U.T.SEC in September 2020. The industry is facing hitherto unknown challenges, including declining sales and production stops, as a result of public health measures and the associated economic situation. At the same time, trade fair participants in many places are finding it difficult to plan and prepare their involvement in events due to business activity being curtailed by official order as well as international travel restrictions.
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About Enforce Tac
At Enforce Tac, the International Exhibition & Conference – Law Enforcement, Security and Tactical Solutions, international experts and members of security and law enforcement agencies meet annually in Nürnberg to discuss the latest developments and products. The product spectrum at Enforce Tac covers weapons and ammunition for official agencies, optics and optronics, equipment, communication systems, resources, vehicles and training.
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Security trade fairs at NürnbergMesse
NürnbergMesse has established and proven expertise in the security field. With events such as Enforce Tac – Trade Fair for Law Enforcement, it-sa and it-sa India – Trade Fairs for IT Security, FeuerTrutz – Trade Fair for Preventive Fire Protection as well as Perimeter Protection – Trade Fair for perimeter protection, FIRE & SECURITY INDIA EXPO and also U.T.SEC – Summit for Drones, Unmanned Technologies & Security, it brings together a total of about 1,650 exhibitors and over 42,000 visitors from all over the world.
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Don’t underestimate the value of optical quality and lens coatings when choosing shooting glasses
WESTWOOD, Mass. (April 28, 2020) – Just because your shooting glasses meet ANSI Z87 impact standards doesn’t automatically make them the best choice for protecting your eyes while at the range, on the sporting clays course or while hunting.
“Acceptable safety eyewear for shooting sports starts with this key certification,” says Honeywell Safety’s Retail Product Marketing Manager, Tony Han, in reference to OSHA’s ANSI Z87 standard. “But a variety of other factors contribute to the overall performance of shooting sports eyewear. Beyond ballistic impact resistance, key performance characteristics like optical quality, lens coatings that perform under the harshest conditions, task-specific lens tints that optimize visual acuity in different situations, and frame designs that contribute to fit and comfort are all things that have helped to make Honeywell’s Uvex® brand the world’s top-selling line of protective eyewear,” Han continues. “We have secured dozens of industry patents for the many technological firsts that improve the protective capabilities, comfort, fit, performance, durability, and look of our products. Of course, these patents and technologies cross over to our Howard LeightTM Shooting Sports Uvex eyewear, which has earned accolades and gratitude from shooting sports enthusiasts around the world.”
Optical Quality
Good shooting glasses should sharpen visual acuity, not hamper it. Unfortunately, poor materials, engineering or production methods can result in shooting glasses with compromised optical quality.
“Poor optical quality can result in visual distortion, lack of visual clarity or a narrowed field of view,” says Han. “Similar to putting on a pair of eyeglasses that are the wrong prescription, these conditions can cause the wearer’s eyes to work harder by straining to overcome the distortion, even when the distortion is not immediately apparent. The result can range from a simple reduction in shooting performance to headaches and – even worse – long-term vision damage.”
Unfortunately for consumers, there are no established universal standards that regulate the optical quality of safety eyewear, so shooting sports enthusiasts are well-served to choose their safety eyewear from a reputable and well-established manufacturer. Howard Leight Shooting Sports Uvex eyewear offers superior optical clarity derived from quality materials and decades of documented excellence in engineering and production.
Available with amber, espresso, vermillion, clear or clear HydroShield lenses, Uvex Genesis shooting sports eyewear goes beyond ANSI Z87+ standards and meets U.S. Military Vo ballistic test standards for impact resistance.
Lens Coatings
Lens scratches and fogging can create obvious and immediate problems – including legitimate safety concerns – in any shooting environment. Uvex lens coatings offer proven solutions to these common problems.
• Standard on a variety of Howard Leight Shooting Sports Uvex safety glasses, Ultra-dura® anti-scratch hard coat is one of the toughest anti-scratch optical coatings in the world. Permanently bonded to the lens, it offers unparalleled scratch and chemical resistance.
• Standard on Howard Leight Shooting Sports Mercury and Vapor II models, Uvextreme® anti-fog coating offers superior performance under the most extreme conditions and will not wear off after repeated cleanings.
• Standard on Howard Leight Shooting Sports Acadia and Genesis models, Uvextreme® Plus anti-fog coating provides 10X longer fog-free vision and 2X better anti-scratch protection than most other anti-fog glasses on the market, as well as anti-static and UV protection properties.
• Available on Howard Leight Shooting Sports Genesis and Hypershock safety eyewear models, Uvex HydroShield coating provides a 60X improvement over similar anti-fog products. It delivers consistent anti-fog performance, requires no maintenance and offers 99.9% UVA/UVB protection.
A Pair of Today’s Top Choices
Whether headed to the sporting clays course or into the field to hunt, you want to bring your “A” game. That means having the right gear to support a solid performance, so make sure quality eyewear is included with your cartridges and shotshells.
Howard Leight Shooting Sports offers a complete line of high-quality Uvex safety eyewear for shooters delivering tough, scratch-resistant lenses that meet or exceed rigid ANSI Z787+ high-velocity impact standards, performance, comfort and style with multiple lens-tint options to optimize visual acuity and performance in most shooting environments.
Uvex Hypershock
These are glasses designed for the grind. “Uvex Hypershock eyewear delivers the ultimate combination of high-performance protection and aggressive sport-inspired styling,” says Han. The lightweight, wrap-around frame design offers high impact protection, with streamlined padded temples and a molded nosepiece making for a secure, comfortable fit. Six Hypershock models offer a full range of lens tints and Uvextreme Plus lens coating. A seventh new Hypershock model is offered with the HydroShield™ Anti-Fog Coating.
“HydroShield AF provides excellent scratch resistance, while helping to keep lenses fog free up to 60X longer than many other popular anti-fog products,” says Han. “It also offers 99.9-percent protection from harmful UVA and UVB ultraviolet radiation.” This exceptional performance is confirmed by independent lab tests comparing other Uvex anti-fog coated safety glasses using stringent European EN166/168 standards.
HydroShield Anti-Fog Coating is permanently bonded to the lens, which means it needs no reapplication or maintenance. It features dual-action (hydrophilic and hydrophobic) properties, which means moisture is first absorbed by the lens, and once water droplets form, they are repelled to the sides of the lens.
Uvex Hypershock Features
Uvex Hypershock Models and Lens Tints
Model R-02220: Clear Lens; Uvextreme Plus and Anti-Fog Coating
Model R-02221: Amber Lens; Uvextreme Plus and Anti-Fog Coating
Model R-02222: SCT-Reflect 50 Lens; Hardcoat Coating
Model R-02223: Gray Lens; Uvextreme Plus and Anti-Fog Coating
Model R-02224: Red Mirror Lens; Hardcoat Coating
Model R-02225: Blue Mirror Lens; Hardcoat Coating
Model R-02230: Clear Lens; HydroShield Anti-Fog Coating
Uvex Acadia
“Uvex Acadia™ is a bold, sport-inspired line that delivers superior comfort and high-performance protection,” Han says. “The lightweight, 3/4 frame provides increased coverage and is engineered to fit a wide range of work and play demands.” New Acadia models are available in 6 different lens tints with Uvextreme Plus anti-fog lens coating. These sporty, lightweight performers feature soft, molded temple inserts and premium, integrated hinges.
Uvex Acadia Features
Uvex Acadia Models and Lens Tints
Model R-02214: Clear Lens; Uvextreme Plus and Anti-Fog Coating
Model R-02215: Amber Lens; Uvextreme Plus and Anti-Fog Coating
Model R-02216: SCT-Reflect 50 Lens; Hardcoat Coating
Model R-02217: Gray Lens; Uvextreme Plus and Anti-Fog Coating
Model R-02218: Blue Mirror Lens; Hardcoat Coating
Model R-02219: Red Mirror Lens; Hardcoat Coating
Get ready to improve your game by choosing the clear choice in protective shooting sports eyewear. To see the full lineup of Howard Leight Shooting Sports Uvex eyewear, visit howardleightshootingsports.com.
ABOUT HOWARD LEIGHT BY HONEYWELL
Howard Leight safety products empower individuals and families across the globe to enjoy more and worry less. Our high-quality hearing and eye protection help people more safely enjoy the events and activities they love. Our broad selection of comfortable and stylish protective eyewear delivers safety without compromise. Building on over 30 years of innovation, we’re continually developing new designs, materials and technologies to enhance comfort and protection for industry trade professionals, recreational and competitive shooters, DIY homeowners, and all fans of live music and sporting events. Whatever your passion, trust Howard Leight to block out the noise so you can listen to what’s important, while staying safely focused on the big moments that matter. Learn more athowardleightshootingsports.com.
As a way of saying “Thank you for keeping our country moving during these difficult times”,
we are offering VIP Pricing to ALL First Responders, Hospital Personnel, and Essential workers for a Limited Time.
Program runs until May 25th, 2020.
What we need from you: Credentials verifying you are an Essential employee.
The Walther handgun models available for this Heroes Program can be found here.
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Simply fill out the form in the link above and email it to heroes@waltherarms.com with your FFL and credentials.
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ANOKA, Minnesota – April 28, 2020 – Federal has made it easier than ever to honor your birthright to bear arms with three new Train + Protect loads in 380 Auto, 85-grain; 357 Magnum, 125-grain; and 38 Special, 158-grain. Shipments of this product have begun to arrive at dealers.
Federal’s new Train + Protect loads feature Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) bullets to deliver both precise, practical performance at the range, and instant, reliable expansion on impact. These loads, proudly packaged with U.S.A. red, white, and blue colors, join the other existing loads in this product line which include 9mm Luger, 115-grain; 40 S&W, 180-grain and 45 Auto, 230-grain.
Features & Benefits
• New loads in 380 Auto, 357 Magnum and 38 Special
• VHP bullets based on proven Federal hollow-point design
• Reloadable Federal brass case
• Extremely reliable primer
• Loaded to produce consistent performance on the range and in defense situations
Part No. / Description / MSRP
TP380VHP1 / 380 Auto 85-grain VHP / $34.99
TP357VHP1 / 357 Mag 125-grain VHP / $39.99
TP38VHP1 / 38 Special 158-grain VHP / $31.99
Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit http://www.federalpremium.com.
Post Falls, ID — Tuesday, April 28, 2020– Buck Knives is extending its online discount program to all the heroes that are working the frontlines to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
Buck Knives is proud to extend the industry partner discount program to men and women in the healthcare industry. This discount applies to doctors, nurses, CNA’s, technicians, technologists, health administrators, EMS, and support staff. The discount offers up to 50% off a full range of products. For full eligibility information, visit Buck Knives Healthcare Discount.
“It is with great gratitude that Buck Knives thanks all of the medical personnel, law enforcement, military, and first responders as they continue to work tirelessly to protect our communities,” said Chris Brooks, Director of Brand Management of Buck Knives.
Buck Knives also offers discounts to military, law enforcement, and first responders through the Service Pro Discount.
About Buck Knives
Behind every Buck knife is over 100 years of experience and craftsmanship. The very best materials and state-of-the-art technology are used to create knives that meet the exacting demands expected of a high-quality knife. Buck stands behind every knife made with their famous Forever Warranty.
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EAA Corp. President, Keith Bernkrant, talks shop with the Tactical Leprechaun, Chris Dover.
Cocoa, Fla. (April 2020) – European American Armory Corporation (EAA Corp.), importers of select quality and affordable handguns, rifles, and shotguns, will be featured on theCloverTac podcast’s Firearm Friday on April 24, 2020. Hosted by the Tactical Leprechaun, Chris Dover, the program highlights EAA Corp’s company history in the firearms industry and highlights some of the new products for 2020 and what’s coming in 2021.
Keith Bernkrant, president of EAA Corp. discussed the new handguns and the new line of Churchill sporting shotguns unveiled at SHOT Show 2020 and due in the US in several weeks. A new left-hand version will be forthcoming later in the year. Besides the new Girsan Regard MC Sport Gen 3 and 4, the Girsan Noel and the Tanfoglio Witness Match Xtreme, Domina Xtreme, Witness Stock II and III Xtreme and Witness Limited Custom Xtreme, one of the biggest pieces of news from EAA is their new Direct Mount. As handgun optics continue to evolve, EAA has designed an innovative optic system that can adapt a gun with iron sights to an optic bearing gun. This transitional Direct Mounting Optic does not require the addition of an adaptor platform, thus making the EAA Direct Optic lower on the pistol for easier target acquisition and visual of the red or green dot. Simply put, the closer the optic is to the barrel axis, the easier it is to acquire the optic’s dot and shoot comfortably and accurately. Another benefit is by removing the need for an adaptor plate, the requisite vibration is gone, which means less chance of optic failure and overall better shooting performance.
The new Direct Optic makes the transition from traditional iron sights to red dot optics faster and easier. EAA also released a new YouTube video demonstrating the MC28SA-TV Direct Mount which shows how you can mount three different optics directly to the slide with no adaptor plate needed. EAA’s new Direct Optic is coming in 2021.
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For more information on EAA Corp., visit www.eaacorp.com
About European American Armory Corporation (EAA Corp.):
Based in Florida and founded in the early 1990s, European American Armory Corporation (EAA Corp.) has brought value to firearms owners with an array of right-priced, affordable handguns, rifles, and pistols from respectable international manufacturers. EAA Corp’s mission has always been “good quality products at reasonable prices.” www.eaacorp.com
About CloverTac:
CloverTac is a Texas company that strives to “Chain Fire Freedom.” So, what does this mean? It boils down to furthering education on a subject by first learning that subject then passing it on. CloverTac works to educate in hopes that those it educates will pass that knowledge forward. Firearms and reloading are the topics of education, typically. CloverTac is particularly involved with youth shooting sports programs. However, it also works with some pro firearm organizations to reach adults that are interested in education. CloverTac loves its experts too! CloverTac works with a myriad of experts, trainers, and businesses in an effort to further knowledge, as well as test, review, research and recommend products of interest. In short, CloverTac loves and supports its firearm enthusiast community.www.clovertac.com
VORTEX OPTICS TO OFFER 40% OFF TO MEDICAL STAFF
BARNEVELD, Wis. Before COVID-19, doctors, nurses, and frontline medical personnel were already heroes. After the outbreak, their bravery has been what we need to find hope in a troubling time
Vortex Optics would like to honor their courage and their commitment. For the next 60 days, from April 27 to June 26, frontline medical personnel get 40% off on up to two optics, up to two optics accessories, and up to five items of Vortex Wear apparel. They will also receive free shipping.
As America isolates at home, medical professionals have pushed to the frontlines to battle this unprecedented threat. Thank you for being the heroes we need.
To receive the discount, simply create an account on ExpertVoice.
About Vortex Optics: American-owned, veteran-owned, Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics designs, engineers, produces, and distributes a complete line of premium sport optics, accessories, and apparel. Built on over 30 years of providing unrivaled customer service and exceptional quality, Vortex® has emerged as a leader in the optics market.
The Portuguese 7th National Force deployed in the Central African Republic received new small arms. The group received FN40GL grenade launchers, FN MINIMI , SCAR-L and SCAR-H rifles.
In February of 2019, NSPA awarded a contract to Belgium-based FN Herstal, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of small caliber weapons. This is for the Agency a major contract to produce FN SCAR® assault rifles and FN MINIMI® machine guns as new standard issue weapons for the Portuguese Army’s Sistemas de Combate do Soldado (Dismounted Soldier System) program.
The contract signing was executed by the NSPA General Manager, Mr Peter DOHMEN with Mr. Nicolas de Gottal, Sales Director of FN Herstal Company.
This award follows a competitive tender and a comprehensive technical and commercial evaluation conducted in close cooperation with the Portuguese Army. This high-level signature ceremony was held with NSPA, FN Herstal and Herstal Group top management representatives at NSPA Headquarters in Luxembourg.
The contract includes the manufacture and supply of 5.56mm and 7.62mm NATO caliber FN SCAR® assault rifles, FN40GL grenade launchers, MINIMI® 5.56 and 7.62 Mk3 Tactical light machine guns, and all related accessories.
RADFORD, Virginia – April 27, 2020 – Alliant Powder, a leading manufacturer of smokeless powder, has enhanced its legendary Herco propellant, giving shooters improved performance with no changes to reloading data. Shipments of improved Herco have started being delivered to dealers.
For years, reloaders have relied on the performance of Alliant Powder Herco to craft precise, heavy shotshell and handgun loads. Now the proven propellant is even better, offering cleaner burning and improved flow characteristics. Better, those changes do not change reloading data. Enhanced Herco offers Alliant Powder’s legendary lot-to-lot consistency and is proudly made in America.
Features
• Cleaner burning
• Improved flow
• Perfect for 28-gauge straight hulls
• Ideal burn speed for light field steel loads
• Excellent lot-to-lot consistency
• Made in the U.S.A.
Part No. / Description / MSRP
150618 / Herco 1-pound bottle / $25.99
150620 / Herco 4-pound bottle / $89.99
150619 / Herco 8-pound bottle / $169.99
For more Alliant Powder information and load data, visit http://www.alliantpowder.com
Lot’s of great things happening here at Recover for Glock owners with more to come! The MG9 Angled Foregrip with Integrated Magazine Pouch for Glock Magazines is being launched NOW. Pre-order yours today to be one of the first to get your on hands on this. It comes with an integrated mag holder with retention for quick mag changes. Take a look to see what I’m talking about:
Available in black and tan, it also has an ergonomic slanted foregrip design, universal fit for any platform with a Picatinny rail, locking push button for quick mounting, and “Bullet in mag” witness window.
The 20/20 is selling out faster than we can make them and based on demand, this will not be any different. Follow the button to reserve yours today.
While this is available as a standalone product, you can also save 20% on MSRP when you get it bundled with the 20/20 Recover Tactical Stabilizer kit. Hope you are enjoying this lineup we’ve been putting together. Stay tuned for more as we have plenty more 20/20 additions heading your way in the coming months!
Sincerely,
The Recover Tactical Team
PEORIA, Ariz. – Apex Tactical Specialties is pleased to announce that its new 3.6” Apex Threaded Barrel for the 9mm M&P M2.0 Compact pistol from Smith & Wesson is available for pre-order and will begin shipping on May 5th.
Based on the patented design of the Apex Grade fitted barrels, the Apex Threaded Barrel for the 9mm M2.0 Compact (3.60” model) is a cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel with a black Melonite finish. It features a 1:10” twist rate that is designed for optimal accuracy performance and the barrel has an undercut thread intercept to accommodate a wide variety of attachments. The thread pattern is 1/2-28 and a thread protector with captive O-ring is included.
This barrel is a true drop-in and requires no fitting.
Features and Specifications:
– For 9mm M&P M2.0 Compact w/ factory 3.6″ barrel
– Cold hammer-forged stainless steel
– 1:10” twist rate
– 1/2-28 thread pattern
– Thread Protector included
– Black Melonite finish
– No fitting required
– Apex Part #: 105-044
– MSRP: $199.95
For more information about Apex Tactical Specialties, visit www.ApexTactical.com,
ARLINGTON, VA – Adversarial foreign investment is a real concern during the COVID-19 crisis. The Defense Department’s Office of Small Business Programs and Defense Acquisition University will host a webinar<https://www.dau.edu/events/DAU%20Webcasts%20-%20Foreign%20Investment%20Tools%20for%20Small%20Businesses%20and%20How%20DoD%20Can%20Help> Wednesday, April 29, 3-4:30 p.m., to heighten awareness of the issue, these entities announce.
Hear Andrew Pahutski, a highly qualified expert to the Under Secretary of Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord, and David Stapleton, director of Trusted Capital, as they discuss regulations to counter adversarial foreign investment and offer an overview of what businesses can do to protect themselves, including:
* Awareness: Companies in the U.S. defense industrial base can be vulnerable to capital from foreign adversaries seeking a technological advantage, especially during moments of economic uncertainty.
* Education: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is among protective measures to guard against adversarial foreign investment and was recently strengthened.
* Tools: Among help available to industry are Trusted Capital events. These events build an ecosystem where trusted capital providers and domestic companies can engage to explore mutually beneficial partnerships that are focused on national security requirements.
The webinar is part of the Defense Small-Business Series, “Foreign Investment: Tools for Small Businesses and How DoD Can Help.” For more information on this broadcast, contact the DAU Webcasts Program Office at DAUWebcasts@dau.edu<mailto:DAUWebcasts@dau.edu>. More information about the webinar, including instructions to join, is available here.<https://www.dau.edu/events/DAU%20Webcasts%20-%20Foreign%20Investment%20Tools%20for%20Small%20Businesses%20and%20How%20DoD%20Can%20Help>
Visit the National Defense Industrial Association’s Coronavirus resource page, available here<https://www.ndia.org/meetings-and-events/coronavirus>, which features other DoD actions regarding COVID-19 and business, as well as news from NDIA on events, membership and other important information. NDIA continues to work closely with DoD on COVID-19-related matters to support the defense industrial base and keep employees and businesses safe and sound. For more information, visit www.NDIA.org<http://www.NDIA.org>
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Industry Day at the Range invites new exhibitors to register for the 16th annual event taking place on Jan. 18, 2021, one day prior to SHOT Show.
Shooting lanes are available for all firearms types, along with tents for non-shooting companies and ample space for on and off-road vehicles and other product demonstrations.
Industry Day is the most influential one-day trade event in the hunting and shooting sports industry. The 2020 event broke records with more than 2,000 media and buyers in attendance. More than 200 exhibiting manufacturers test fired, demoed and displayed the hottest new products.
Exhibitors can review available positions as well as pricing here. In order to reserve you space you must register now, a 50% deposit is not due until June 1, 2020.
Sponsorships which include exclusive shooting bays and exhibitor space are still available including the Media and Buyer Lunch Sponsorship, Coffee Sponsorship and more. Learn more about all sponsorship levels here.
Related: SHOT Show 2020 Recap
Sponsors and exhibitors begin to receive media coverage the moment Industry Day at the Range begins, and it continues during SHOT Show and throughout the year. Industry Day 2020 garnered over 100 million digital impressions, 30 days post-event. The one-day range event allows media and buyers to see and handle product before SHOT Show begins, giving them an opportunity to sell new products through firsthand experience. Exhibiting manufacturers get a jump on their competition with early exposure to their most important accounts and have a chance to receive exclusive coverage from print, digital, broadcast and social media outlets.
More information about exhibiting opportunities and pricing can be found here. Firearm shooting lanes and non-shooting tent space is limited, so prospective exhibitors are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
For more information on Industry Day at the Range, visit SHOTShowRangeDay.com.
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New Sling Now Available on Butler Creek Website
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – April 27, 2020 – Butler Creek, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, announced today that the company’s newFeatherlight sling is now shipping to retail partners and is available for purchase on the Butler Creek website.
The new Featherlight sling features an industry first design made from close cell foam and is 45% lighter than any other sling made by the company. The foam material not only helps to reduce weight but allows the sling to be extremely durable making it the perfect addition for any long gun this hunting season.
As comfortable as it is durable, the Featherlight is a true multi-purpose sling. Whether used on bolt-action, shotgun or modern sporting rifles, the Featherlight sling makes transporting any firearm into the field a breeze. Optional swivels or a conventional strap allow it to be easily added to any firearm, providing all day comfort on the most strenuous hunts.
Once in the field, hunters and shooters will appreciate the Featherlight’s breathable construction. Made possible by cut out slots that are evenly spaced across the close cell foam, the Featherlight sling reduces more trapped heat than other competitive models. The Featherlight’s close cell foam also provides superior gripping ability, allowing it to easily adhere to synthetic clothing.
For added security when navigating rough terrain, the Featherlight sling features a large thumb loop attached to the bottom of the sling. Additional features include two built-in cartridge holders giving shooters immediate access to extra ammo should the need arise. Adjustable from 22 to 36-inches, the Featherlight sling can be easily tailored to meet the required length of any user.
The new Featherlight slings are available in two color options and carry an MSRP of $34.95.
For more information on these new products or to view the complete line of Butler Creek products, visit www.butlercreek.com.
About Butler Creek
Butler Creek produces innovative, field-proven accessories that improve the shooting experience for hunters and tactical enthusiasts alike. The wide array of accessories are designed by shooters who know the value of quality and durability. With innovations that have expanded from the original Butler Creek Scope Caps, the product line now includes slings, straps, magazines and magazine loaders. To learn more, visit www.butlercreek.com
Sponsored by Innovative Forensic DNA, Project: Cold Case, SEHIA and DNA Labs International for the benefit of law enforcement agencies.
Emporia, Va. (April 2020) – Innovative Forensic DNA LLC, announce a joint project with Project: Cold Case, SEHIA, and DNA Labs International to bring awareness during DNA Day, April 25, 2020.
One lucky law enforcement agency will win, through a random drawing, a complete investigative genetic genealogy case package including one lab service. Also, the agency will receive two free registrations to attend the SEHIA conference in November in New Mexico. To apply, the agency must have a cold case that has workable DNA for genetic genealogy. Submit your entry now by either email to dnaday@projectcoldcase.org or on Project: Cold Case’s Facebook page or Linked In page and no later than Monday, April 27, 2020 at midnight EST. Applicants must include DNA Day 2020 in the subject line of their email and include full contact information. Innovative Forensic DNA will help the winning agency with their choice of cold case and work with the agency from submission to conclusion. The DNA evidence will be tested at DNA Labs International, a private forensic laboratory with over 30 years of experience in forensic serology and DNA analysis.
A random drawing of the winning law enforcement agency will be announced during a Project: Cold Case Facebook Live with Project: Cold CaseFounder and Executive Director, Ryan Backmann, on Tuesday, April 28 at 6 pm.
National DNA Day is a US holiday commemorating the discovery and understanding of DNA and the advances this discovery has made possible in many fields from medicine to genealogy to cold case resolution.
About Innovative Forensic DNA, LLC:
Innovative Forensic DNA is an investigative genetic genealogy firm providing services to law enforcement agencies, working collaboratively through the entire lifecycle of the case, from submission to conclusion. Unique in the industry, Innovative Forensic DNA combines years of expertise in the growing field of investigative genetic genealogy with a deep expertise in legal, law enforcement, and family advocacy. For more information, visit www.innovativeforensic.com.
About Project: Cold Case:
Project: Cold Case is a not-for-profit organization with an ambitious goal of publicizing all unsolved homicides in the United States while linking information, families, and law enforcement, and ultimately, helping to solve cold cases. www.projectcoldcase.org
About SEHIA:
The Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association (SEHIA) is an organization dedicated to educating law enforcement professionals in the field of homicide investigation. www.sehia.org
About DNA Labs International:
For over fifteen years we have been providing our clients with exceptional quality service based on open communication, equal attention to the importance of each case and accurate and reliable results every time. We are proudly built on over 30 years of experience in forensic serology and DNA analysis – from identification of biological fluids to DNA fingerprinting. www.dnalabsinternational.com
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I recently installed an LS-250G on my Shockwave and love it! It is ideal for firing from your side or hip with great accuracy. Anyone who has fired a Shockwave with full power loads knows the further away from your face you keep this gun the better off you are! If you are thinking about a lasersaddle, do it. You won’t regret it.
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· Indra’s command and control technology and logistical information systems facilitate the activities of the three branches of the Armed Forces, the Military Emergency Units (UMEs) and the Royal Guard at a moment of extraordinary organizational difficulty
· Indra’s solutions and equipment facilitate the maintenance of the aircraft with which medical supplies have been distributed and soldiers have been deployed throughout Spain. At the same time they have supported the Galicia, the hospital ship sent to Melilla, they have maintained the radars and systems that protect the airspace and they have helped with the planning of the UMEs
Madrid, April 24, 2020.- More than 500 Indra professionals are providing direct support on the ground for the work of the Armed Forces throughout Spain in their fight against COVID-19.
Through this team of professionals, Indra’s command and control technology and logistical information systems are providing the necessary support for the activities of the three Armed Forces, the UMEs (Military Emergency Units) and the Royal Guard, at a moment when organization is exceptionally complicated.
These activities are chiefly related to the disinfection of critical infrastructures (ports, airports and stations), healthcare facilities and stations, support during the setting up of field hospitals and the transport of various materials to healthcare locations and facilities, as well as the disinfection of 130 care homes and the transfer of the sick and elderly from hospitals to hotels converted to emergency hospitals.
Indra’s team of professionals is giving support with the maintenance of critical defense systems and the checking of electronic equipment for aircraft, ships and vehicles such as:
· The maintenance and checking of the aircraft and helicopters responsible for distributing medical supplies throughout Spain, as well as the air transfer of the soldiers deployed to more than 1,000 towns and cities to disinfect critical infrastructures and care homes and erect field hospitals.
· The maintenance of the systems of the Galicia, the ship which, equipped with a hospital, set sail to Melilla on 9th April to provide medical support and transport the soldiers who helped the local authorities with the disinfection tasks.
Likewise, Indra’s deface technology is facilitating the maintenance of the logistical information systems. These are necessary for the planning and control of materials, given that they make it easier for all the units to obtain spare parts and electronic components if they need them by activating warehouse logistics mechanisms, controlling stocks, shipping orders to suppliers and ensuring that every part and component reaches the place where it’s needed on time.
Indra’s professionals are also responsible for maintaining the radars and systems that protect Spanish airspace, and in recent weeks they have ensured that the air transport of goods has not been disrupted, providing support throughout the territory.
Indra’s technology also supports the UMEs deployed throughout the Spanish territory by means of the SIMGE (military emergency management system), which allows the commands to obtain all the information they require for their decision-making and the coordination of the troops’ activities.
About Indra
Indra (www.indracompany.com) is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies and the technological partner for core business operations of its customers world-wide. It is a world-leader in providing proprietary solutions in specific segments in Transport and Defense markets, and a leading firm in Digital Transformation Consultancy and Information Technologies in Spain and Latin America through its affiliate Minsait. Its business model is based on a comprehensive range of proprietary products, with a high-value focus and with a high innovation component. In the 2019 financial year, Indra achieved revenue of €3,204 billion, with more than 49,000 employees, a local presence in 46 countries and business operations in over 140 countries.
Level 2 Compact Holster Now Available for 10mm and 45 AUTO Pistols
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – April 23, 2020 – Blackhawk, a leader in the law enforcement and military equipment realm for over 20 years, announced today that it has expanded its popular line of T-Series holsters with the introduction of a Level 2 Compact (L2C) model engineered to accommodate the Glock 20/21 pistols.
Like previously introduced Blackhawk models, the L2C holster has been specifically designed to assist with concealed carry. Each holster model is standard with a new speed cut to help with a faster draw and features a low-profile design for ease of concealment. The L2C holster is also RMR-compatible, enabling users the ability to add a red dot to their carry firearm.
The duty-rated holster is standard with an all-new Quick Dual Release (QDR) attachment method. Using an intuitive button release, the QDR allows the holster to be easily added and removed from a belt without weaving it through traditional belt loops. The QDR can easily accommodate belts ranging from 1.5 to 2.25 inches and allows the holster to be canted at various angles, depending on user preference. In addition to the QDR attachment, all T-Series L2C holsters come standard with a 2-slot belt loop. The 2-slot belt loop has been ergonomically designed to follow the body contour and help reduce offset.
The Blackhawk T-Series line is the world’s first thumb driven, dual-injected molded holster. The holster combines the company’s proven outer body strength made possible with a glass reinforced nylon along with a soft touch inner layer that is both super slick and sound-dampening. This durable and efficient, low-friction design translates into a smooth, quiet draw or when re-holstering the sidearm. Designed to follow Blackhawk’s Master Grip Principle, all T-Series holsters have been specifically developed to allow the user’s hand to land naturally where it should in order to deploy the sidearm.
All T-Series models are duty-rated and with their shared functionality, Blackhawk has helped solve the commonality of training with the same draw for every model holster. Whether going from Level 2, Level 2 Compact or Level 3 retention, the draw stroke remains the same even when the holster changes. This inherent design makes the T-Series the ideal holster to meet the needs of law enforcement and military professionals.
For more information on the new L2C holster for the Glock 20/21 or to view the complete line of T-Series holsters be sure to visit www.blackhawk.com.
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The identification was made through a collaboration between Othram and a team of anthropology students, lead by Anthropology Professor Dr. Jennifer Bengtson.
Forensic depiction of Charleston, MO John Doe
Image credit: Anthony Redgrave
The Woodlands, Texas (April 2020) Othram, the leading forensic sequencing laboratory for law enforcement, is pleased to announce the identity of human remains found on a Charleston, Missouri farm in 1979. In Feb. 2020, Dr. Jennifer Bengston, Ph.D., Associate Professor from Southeast Missouri State University, partnered with the Othram laboratory and lead genealogists, Lee and Anthony Redgrave, to utilize the latest forensic genealogy technologies to help identify human remains held at the University as part of Dr. Bengtson’s forensic anthropology program.
The remains, found in 1979 in an agricultural field near Charleston, Missouri, had been burned prior to discovery. No identity could be established at that time and the remains were eventually turned over to Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Bengtson and her students have been working on the case since 2013. In 2016, Dr. Bengtson and her students submitted the case to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), a national clearinghouse and resource center for the missing, unidentified and unclaimed persons across the United States. Traditional STR profiling by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) did not turn up any clues as to the person’s identity.
Dr. Bengtson and her team at SEMO sent a small sample of the remains to Othram in early 2020 in the hopes of solving this case while providing her students a valuable learning platform. The Othram laboratory specializes in extracting and enriching human DNA from degraded, contaminated sources such as bone. Once the lab digitized a full genome from the remains, lead forensic genealogists at Othram, Anthony Lukas Redgrave and Lee Bingham Redgrave, took the genetic data and worked with Dr. Bengtson and her students to recreate his genetic lineage.
“Having trained many law enforcement professionals in forensic genealogy, I was excited to work with students with a cross-disciplinary perspective to see their unique ways of looking at an unresolved case. Together, we came to a tentative identification within four days of uploading the DNA profile,” Anthony Redgrave stated.
The geneaological research yielded interesting information about Missouri’s rich cultural history, an added benefit for Dr. Bengtson’s anthropology students. The man was found to be a descendent from early French settlers of Old Mines, an unincorporated community in southeast Missouri. The area was rich in lead ore and in the early 18th century, French colonists settled there when it was known as the Illinois County of New France. Sometimes known as “paw-paw” French, they spoke a dialect known as Creoles. Most of the residents either mined or farmed and the culture of Missouri French was slowly dying out in the early 20th century due to self-isolation and a new population moving in.
For over 40 years, the cause and manner of death were unknown. Upon identification of the deceased, it was learned that his death was not a homicide, and as such, his family has a right to maintain their privacy. His family has asked that his full name not be released, but they have generously allowed us to share part of his story. He went by the name Harry and was in his mid-30s when he drowned in the Mississippi River. His death was known to his family, although his remains were never recovered. Significant flooding in 1979 resulted in Harry’s remains washing up on a farm downriver within a year of his death. His remains were likely burned incidentally as a result of a routine field maintenance before they were ultimately discovered by the farmer. He remained unidentified for 41 years before Othram and Dr. Bengtson’s team were able to finally identify him and contact his family.
“Harry now has his name back and a family that can bring him home,” David Mittelman, CEO of Othram stated. “Not every unidentified persons case is the result of a crime. However, everyone deserves an identity and to be reconnected with their family.”
“Over the years, my students and I have felt very connected to this case and were determined to solve it,” Dr. Bengtson added. “Othram was able to successfully extract DNA from the remains and after the DNA was digitized, their genetic genealogy team demonstrated to our students the process of determining his genealogical line and how that can help us arrive at an identity. What previously took years with no resolution, was quickly processed with the help of Othram. For my students, this unique learning experience demonstrates how, as anthropologists, our ability to work with a variety of professionals in different fields of forensic science is crucial in resolving cases, especially those as old and complicated as this one.”
About Othram Inc.:
Othram is the world’s first private DNA laboratory built specifically to apply the power of modern parallel sequencing to forensic evidence. Our scientists are experts at recovery, enrichment, and analysis of human DNA from trace amounts of degraded or contaminated materials. We are passionate about developing and deploying new genomic technologies in dedicated forensic environments. Founded in 2018, and located in The Woodlands, Texas, our team works with academic researchers, forensic scientists, medical examiners, and law enforcement agencies to achieve results when other approaches failed. Follow Othram on Twitter @OthramTech or visit Othram (http://request.othram.com) to learn how we can help you with your case.
About Southeast Missouri State University:
Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive university with numerous national and international academic accreditations. In addition to offering more than 145 undergraduate majors, 100 minors and more than 75 graduate programs, Southeast continues to focus on staying ahead of changing market demands. With nearly 11,000 students, Southeast is an ideal size to take advantage of critical learning and extracurricular opportunities.
Eligible guns include all 92x Full Size, Centurion and Compact pistols purchased and paid in full, NEW at retail, in the United States, between the dates of April 1 and June 30, 2020. 92X Performance models do not apply. Offer valid in the US only. Void where taxed, restricted or prohibited. No substitutions or exchanges permitted. Groups, organizations, businesses or government agencies are excluded from and are not eligible for this offer. Offer does not include used, close-out, or discontinued models. Beretta USA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel or modify this promotion at any time and without notice.
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Since being identified as an “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” by the Department of Defense, we are continuing to operate to meet the needs of our customers, which include the military, law enforcement agencies, Authorized Dealers and you, our loyal customers.
Are you receiving a stimulus check? Invest in something that lasts. All B&T products come with our no-fine-print Lifetime Warranty and designed to function over time and use:
We are still processing all orders and shipping them out in the same timely manner. As always, the safety and well-being of our employees, their families and our customers is of utmost importance. Every precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of all. Please call or email with any questions or concerns.
Buy American…So What?
Since witnessing the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the American economy, jobs and businesses alike, some have said that, “Now is the time to buy American,” and, “This is why it’s important to buy American.” While we have no qualms with that statement, we cannot help but ask, has there ever been a time to not buy American? When has it ever been unimportant?
Yes, now is a great time, but truth be told, the time to buy American was yesterday, last week, last month, last year, a decade ago, twenty-five years ago! It has always been important for American jobs and to keep America independent.
Some of the effects on the economy we are seeing now are testimony of the decisions made to outsource materials, manufacturing and services. While the motivator for making such a decision is often based on profit, is that worth everything it has cost America today?
For B&T Industries, a small manufacturing company in Kansas, it goes beyond principle to keep all aspects of our business in America. We are thankful to be Americans and proud of our American made products and stand behind their quality and durability.
While there is added costs to “Made in America,” the materials, keeping the machines running and paying hard working Americans an honest wage. It is worth it and always will be. We always have and are STILL proudly designing, engineering, machining and assembling in the United States of America.
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Designed, Engineered, Machined & Assembled in America.
