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AXELSON CUSTOM HANDGUNS FINANCING AVAILABLE

Posted on Thursday, 29 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Places Second Overall at the 2019 EGW Area 8 Championship

Posted on Thursday, 29 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Vlieger also finished second in the Open Division with 1452.5935 match points and a time of 175.81.

Westport, Conn. (August 2019) – 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 its sponsored shooter, John Vlieger, placed second overall and second in the Open Division at the 2019 EGW Area 8 Championship, held Aug. 22 – 25, 2019, at the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. Vlieger competed against 521 competitors to finish with 1452.5935 match points and a time of 175.81. Watch the competition video here:https://www.facebook.com/JohnVliegerShooting/videos/382159292450261/.

“Another regional championship with zero failures to hold me back or keep me from competing at my peak. While a second-place finish is never easy to accept, the capability of my equipment shows through with how close the finish was. I have the utmost confidence in my ammunition loaded with Shell Shock Technologies NAS³ cases and plan to use them for all of my future competitions,” commented Vlieger.

Vlieger has fired over 55,000 rounds of ammunition with Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS³cases since becoming sponsored in 2017 and plans to continue using it. He can be seen competing next at the 2019 Cheely Custom Gunworks USPSA Area 5 Championship, to be held Sept. 4 – 8, 2019, at the Briar Rabbit Shooting Sports Club located in Zanesville, Ohio.

About Shell Shock Technologies NAS³ Cases:

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 than brass. NAS³cases will not split, chip, crack or grow (stretch) and 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. NAS³cases 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.

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

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Two leading innovators in the firearms industry team up to create a revolutionary rifle for the Army NGSW program

Posted on Thursday, 29 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Washington Utah, August 28, 2019
The Army has been soliciting design and manufacturing firms for a next-generation weapon platform. This NGSW program is expected to produce a replacement for the M16 battle-rifle and SAW machine gun. Along with the request for this all-new weapon, this project demands a new cartridge to be developed alongside and incorporated into these new battle rifles.
The initial call-out for the program seeks to dramatically increase the terminal power and effective distance of the 5.56 NATO and even the 7.62 NATO. The performance of the new cartridge will rival the exterior and terminal ballistics of some current commercial magnum hunting cartridges. It seems a worthwhile endeavor to outfit each soldier with an 8lb rifle that can hit a 1 MOA hardened target, and penetrate that target up to and exceeding 1000 yards. If that’s not enough to impress, this new weapon will fulfill these requirements without compromising the control and handling characteristics currently accepted in the M16 and SAW light machine gun.
MARS, INC of Montana teamed up with Cobalt Kinetics of Utah early in 2019 to realize this seemingly-impossible task. The brain-trust of MARS approach the modern semi-auto rifle from a fresh perspective while Cobalt Kinetics’ skill and expertise at precision manufacturing made the idea a reality. The resulting weapon presents as an extra-large framed AR-patterned rifle- with a huge magazine well to accommodate the new cartridge. Inside the handguard one can identify a large recoil spring wrapped around the barrel- an essential part of any long-recoil operating system. For those unfamiliar with this type of mechanism, it’s not unlike your grandfather’s Browning Auto-5 shotgun. But make no mistake, this is not your grandfather’s battle rifle. The bolt and barrel, while locked, are allowed to travel freely within the action under the recoil impulse generated by the 6.8mm short magnum cartridge (the guns fire 140gr .270 caliber bullets at 3200FPS). This operating system causes a great deal of recoil energy to be spent and dissipated before the total recoiling mass delivers a blow to the shooter’s shoulder. Similar systems have been employed over the past few decades in some soviet rifle and machine-gun designs. This operation has been labeled as “shifted pulse recoil”. The recoil impulse is effectively distributed over time, while its speed is reduced by a spring and buffer system before the stroke is complete. The result is a slower and softer impulse to the shooter- more to the point- This rifle is as controllable and comfortable to shoot as the old low-impulse 5.56 platform, while doubling the effective distance and energy.
Besides reduced recoil, there are many other advantages of long-recoil semi-auto operation. No gas escapes the barrel into the action- this rifle, with full-auto capability, runs as clean as any bolt action. When operating with a suppressor, the long-recoil system actually runs more reliably and with less recoil that unsuppressed. Of course, the added mass slows down the barrel/bolt assembly but that extra mass and resultant momentum to the recoiling assembly help the system power through dirt and particulate that can foul other semi-auto mechanisms. And the addition of suppressor does not contribute to increases fouling in the action as the system operates so slowly (relative to DI or piston) the propellant gasses and powder-charge fallout have fully evacuated by the time the bolt unlocks and opens to eject and reload the weapon.
MARS and Cobalt have developed 2 versions of the “MARS” rifle. A 13” barreled lightweight carbine and an 18” barreled light machine gun have been supplied to the ARMY for testing and evaluation. Both are fed from proprietary 20 round box or 70 round drum magazines. Both are capable of semi and full-auto fire. The MARS rifles have been designed to incorporate the newest “smart” battlefield tech to keep the soldier connected and adaptable as battlefield tactics become more advanced. These technologies include a central power source to supply all peripheral accessories while tracking and displaying their performance and status. Light, illumination, direction of fire, total rounds fired between service intervals, ammunition supply in the magazine, and operating temperature can be tracked by a central command module on the gun. This information can be communicated to remote command to support the soldier of tomorrow.
Michael Merino, President and CEO of MARS Inc. adds: “I can’t think of a better collaboration in this industry. Our MARS rifle design, coupled with the innovative approach to rifle manufacturing of the Cobalt Kinetics team, has been incredible. We believe that we have a rifle design that meets the requirements of the Army’s ambitious NGSW program. We are excited to be part of evolution of military effectiveness. We also plan to release a commercially available version of this rifle, in the first few months of 2020.”
More information on the MARS rifle can be found at https://www.marsrifle.com/

Visit:

Website: https://cobaltkinetics.com/

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Federal Strengthens Conservation and Youth Education Program Support with Dedicated Staff

Posted on Thursday, 29 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 28, 2019 – Federal Ammunition started its support of the 4-H Shooting Sports program more than 80 years ago. It is also the biggest proponent of conservation through on box royalty programs and a legacy of partnerships that started in 1935. The brand proudly announces the addition of Jon Zinnel as Conservation and Youth Shooting Program Manager to further this heritage.
Federal’s parent company Vista Outdoor, in its continuing mission to strengthen its consumer brands, has driven conservation program management back to its business units. For its Ammunition, this means dedicated youth shooting sports and conservation management for Federal and its sister brand CCI.
“Conservation is a critical part of our heritage and key to the future of our sport,” said Jason Vanderbrink, president of Federal. “Having a dedicated position at the factory will build on a legacy that started here more than 80 years ago and was solidified for 42 years under the late Bill Stevens. Our employees take great pride in giving back to wildlife, habitat and youth shooting programs and that will continue.”
Zinnel most recently served as Conservation and Youth Shooting Program Manager for Vista Outdoor, supporting multiple consumer brands from Federal and CCI to CamelBak and Champion Traps & Targets. He was part of growing partnerships with Scouting BSA, 4-H, IHEA and conservation programs from Pheasants Forever to National Wild Turkey Federation and many more.
Vista Outdoor, led by VP of Public Affairs Fred Ferguson, will continue to support organizations and causes that benefit the family of brands within the larger company.
Federal, headquartered in Anoka, MN, is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. Federal Ammunition has evolved into one of the world’s largest producers of sporting ammunition. We maintain our position as experts in the science of ammunition production. For more information on Federal ammunition, go to http://www.federalpremium.com.

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XS Sights Announces Tritium License and Expanded Industry Capabilities

Posted on Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Fort Worth, TX (August 27, 2019) – XS^® Sights is excited to announce it is now installing tritium in its own night sights and offering this service to other OEM partners within the industry. Coupled with its patent-pending Ember glow technology, XS offers the brightest night sights on the market.

Tritium installation services are available for customer-provided parts or turnkey solutions with multiple tritium options available to meet product design goals. XS is committed to maintaining a large inventory of tritium, significantly reducing lead time and inventory carrying costs to its customers.

XS offers an expanded array of manufacturing capabilities including rapid prototyping, MIM, additive manufacturing, glow technology enhancements, and automated quality control systems. XS has an on-site CNC machine shop to offer partners fast production runs with value engineering design assistance. All parts manufactured with the XS Sights logo are covered by a 10-year, no-questions-asked warranty program.

“Obtaining our licensing has been a substantial two-year project for our team,” said Kellie Brunn, Co-Owner/Radioactive Safety Officer of XS Sights. “This licensing allows us to meet our core business objectives to be THE first-choice supplier for sights.

Thank you to all our customers, vendors, and industry partners for the past 24 years! We are mindful of our past, but excited for the future and this giant leap forward towards our goal.

We look forward to providing more sight options in the future and increasing our US manufacturing capabilities. We are THE night sight company!”

For business inquiries, please reach out to our Business Development department at 888-744-4880 or tech@xsights.com.

For more information on XS Sights, visit 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.

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New From The CZ Custom Shop: The CZC A01-LD

Posted on Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Purpose-Driven Features for Semi-Auto Competition and Just Fun

Kansas City, KS (August 27, 2019) – Built from scratch at the CZ Custom Shop in Meza, Arizona, https://czcustom.com/ the new CZC A01-LD combines classic CZ 75 ergonomics with purpose-driven features, making this semi-auto ideal for competition and just plain shooting fun.

The CZC A01-LD is constructed around a hammer-forged, CNC-machined frame, complete with a massively heavy dust cover which kills both recoil and muzzle rise.

CZC A01-LD features a deep beavertail, undercut trigger guard, raised 25 LPI checkering and an internal magwell. To ensure that the trigger pull is always consistent, both the hammer and the sear are directly pinned in the frame.

In single action, the trigger pull on the CZC A01-LD snaps off at a clean 3.0- to 3.5-pounds, with a very short reset; the double action pulls weighs in at 8.0- to 8.5-pounds. The trigger itself is “borrowed” from the renowned CZ 85 Combat pistol.

The CZC A01-LD’s slide is CNC machined from 4140 bar stock, features front and rear serrations, a CZ Custom low-mount rear sight, and a fiber-optic front sight.

The icing on the cake is a 4.925-inch match-grade, bull barrel made from 416 stainless steel. Built for the higher capacity P-09/P-07/P-10 magazine platform, the A01-LD ships with two 19-round P-09 magazines.

CZC AO1-LD Specs

SKU: 91731
Caliber: 9MM Luger
Mag. Cap.: 19
Frame Material: Steel
Slide Finish: Blued
Grip: Aluminum
Overall Length: 8.6 In.
Barrel Length: 4.9 In.
Width: 1.47 Inch.
Weight: 51.2 Ounces
Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Low Mount Rear
Safety Elements: Ambi Manual
MSRP: $2,247.00

Since 1997, CZ-USA has given American shooters and hunters the best firearms the Czech Republic has to offer. In 2019, we completed yet another milestone by producing CZ firearms here in the United States at CZ-USA’s Kansas City, Kansas, facility. With our ever-increasing production capabilities stateside, CZ-USA will continue to improve, innovate, and add to the CZ-USA line-up of high-quality, affordable handguns, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors, plus custom-quality handguns from Dan Wesson.

For more information, please visit

WWW.CZ-USA.COM.

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FROM HSS: UAV IMSI CATCHER

Posted on Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

The UAV IMSI Catcher # CC4300U
TRACKING MOBILE PHONES + INTELLIGENCE
FROM ABOVE

Features:

Track mobile phones with remote
aerial IMSI / IMEI collection
Gather data upon thousands of
phones in minutes at fly-by speeds
Operation used for covert and discreet monitoring modes
Permits both real-time and post-
mission identity round up of
both:
– Targeted suspects
– Random phone traffic for
analytical processing and cross comparison
Configurable Tracking and
Intelligence Technologies
for Law Enforcement and
Government Users

The system functions as an “IMSI and ESN/IMEI Grabber”. Its User Interface was created for simple and intuitive operaon. Users simply power on the system to obtain immediate results while advanced users can access detailed parameter settings for custom
configurations.
The System’s radio module is a soware defined transceiver that is configurable to support operations on any conventional cellular band in the 400MHz – 3GHz frequency range with current protocol support for GSM, UMTS and LTE (expandable to CDMA).
It supports full neighbor cell surveys (mobile country, network, location area and cell identity code) with simple “tower cloning” capability. Target IMSI, ESN/IMEI, and wildcard values can be remotely downloaded or keyed into the system. Interrogation result logs with all observed values are remotely exfiltrated or stored on the smart phone controller for post mission analysis. All logged data is tagged with GPS and date/me stamps as well as GPS latitude and longitude coordinates.
The system’s small form factor makes it ideal for deployment on a drone for overhead collection missions in bad areas where the surveillance officer cannot gain access to.

FEATURES
• IMSI/IMEI/ESN Interrogator built into a drone for airborne target collection
• GSM, UMTS & LTE capable (expandable to CDMA via s/w upgrade)
• Simple configuration and operaon
• Smartphone based IMSI Catcher controller via Bluetooth or WiFi
• Automated/manual post mission data log exfiltration from Smartphone Controller via Network or WiFi
• High capacity registration throughput
• Small ruggedized form factor that can mount into a drone for up to 2,000 meter distances (environmental conditions permitting)
• Soware Defined Radio (SDR) architecture for future protocol upgrades

APPLICATIONS: The UAV IMSI Catcher is the ideal solution for gathering intelligence in areas that are difficult for surveillance officers to access. The small form factor permits use with multiple drone configurations. Flight times will vary based on configuration with the provided power supply or integration with external client‐provided DC power.
The system has a flexible and simple to use GUI for basic to advanced users seeking to conduct complex IMSI catching operations.

ABOUT HSS

HSS designs and builds advanced RF solutions for both Law Enforcement and Defense industries. For more information, demonstrations, or Reseller Opportunities, Contact Us.

Some of the technologies mentioned herein may be restricted to Government Agencies only, and are mentioned for informational purposes. Contact us for more information.

Legal Notice: This email is intended only as a proprietary notice and does not constitute and offer to sell surreptitious intercept devices or technologies. Such information or offer can only be made by an official HomeLand Security Strategies pro-forma invoice signed by an authorized agent of HSS and furthermore, in the United States, must be a Law Enforcement Agency or political subdivision of the United States Government; in compliance with the US code Title 18 Section 2512. Available to authorized agencies and their authorized vendors only.

Legal Notice: This email is intended only as a proprietary notice and does not constitute an offer to sell RF Jammer and or Bomb Jammer ™ systems – equipment. In addition, all Jamming devices in part or whole are strictly regulated by the US Department of State in accordance with the guidelines in the International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) per title 22, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 120-130 . Any such offer can only be made by an official HSS proforma invoice signed by an authorized agent of HSS conforming to US code Title 22, Parts 120 – 130…. Available to authorized agencies only.

You are receiving this message because you have inquired with one of our 4 web sites containing Law Enforcement systems at either GCOM Technologies or HSS or have specifically been referred to us. Please expect one to two messages per month with timely information about our technologies and applications. Should you choose not to receive future messages, please follow the iContact instructions below.

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CMMG Wants You to Know: Something is Coming 9-10-19

Posted on Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Christensen Arms® Introduces Bolt-Action Rifle Chassis

Posted on Tuesday, 27 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

GUNNISON, Utah – (August 26, 2019) New for fall, Christensen Arms has announced the Modern Precision Rifle Chassis. It is the company’s first bolt-action rifle chassis. The Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle Chassis is the same ultra-lightweight adjustable system found on the Modern Precision Rifle offered as an individual component. Built in the USA with aerospace grade aluminum and carbon fiber elements—the chassis delivers effortless form and function—all while weighing less than 3 and a half pounds.
“Ever since we launched the Modern Precision Rifle, an independent chassis has been one of the most common requests we receive,” said Jason Christensen, President of Christensen Arms. “We’re pleased to expand the platform.”
The system is shipped assembled and includes a custom free-floating carbon fiber handguard with M-Lok™. The platform also features an adjustable carbon fiber comb and length of pull. The folding buttstock reduces the length of the chassis by 9 inches, allowing for more convenient storage and transportation. The MAGNELOCK™ technology is designed for ease of use, with a smooth release button and a powerful magnet instead of a cumbersome clasp. The chassis also features a standard AR-style grip.
The Modern Precision Rifle Chassis is offered in both Black and Desert Brown anodized finishes for a retail price of $1,095. Options include a short-action model with a 14 or 17 inch handguard and a long-action model with a 17 inch handguard. The new product is currently available for purchase on the Christensen Arms webstore.

About Christensen Arms:
With almost 25 years of firearm experience focused on incorporating top-tier aerospace materials and processes into production—Christensen Arms manufactures some of the most lightweight, precise, and accurate firearms in the industry and around the globe. From the very first prototype to current models, the firearms have always been the product of American engineering and the best of American manufacturing.

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SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO8H Wins 2019 Golden Triggr for “Innovation in Optics”

Posted on Tuesday, 27 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 26, 2019) – SIG SAUER Inc., is pleased to announce theROMEO8H was awarded the 2019 Golden Triggr Award for “Innovation in Optics” at the recent TriggrCon Expo held July 24 – 27, 2019, in Bellevue, Washington.

The TriggrCon Expo showcased the newest, most innovative companies and products in the tactical firearms industry. Recipients of the Golden Triggr Awards are evaluated on the following criteria: 1) Concept and Design: innovation that addresses a need and becomes a basis for future innovation; 2) Finish: quality of materials and manufacturing design and, 3) End User: the innovation should provide a high value and benefit that exceeds the cost.

“For the second year in a row SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is honored to be recognized for innovation in optics in this forum by our peers at TriggrCon with our ROMEO8H red dot sight,” said Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “The ROMEO8H is a ruggedized MIL-SPEC rectangular red dot sight designed to deliver an exceptionally wide field-of-view for unmatched situational awareness and target acquisition.”

The ROMEO8H 1 x 38mm is a full-sized red dot sight designed for modern sporting rifles (MSR) and shotguns. Featuring Quad Ballistic Circle Dot reticle with ballistic holds will withstand the most severe conditions, and is ideal for rapid target acquisition in any environment with an exceptionally large 38mm field of view. The ROMEO8H features MOTAC™ power management, a rectangular viewing window, and will maintain zero under the most hostile temperature differentials.

ROMEO8H Specifications:

Height: 2.8in.
Length: 3.52in.
Width: 1.97in.
Field of View: 1.25in. x .91in.
Magnification: 1x
Illumination Settings: 10 Day / 2 Night Vision
Adjustment Increments: 0.5 MOA
Weight: 10.3 oz. / 292 g
Battery Life: 50,000+
Waterproofing: IPX-7 rated

MSRP: ($599.99)

The ROMEO8H is now available.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 100 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy – a world class, state-of-the-art, 140-acre training facility. SIG SAUER is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, and has more than 1,700 employees across eight locations, and is the largest member of a worldwide business group that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

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SOUCY DEFENSE AT DSEI 2019

Posted on Tuesday, 27 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Our Defense Division is exhibiting our Composite Rubber Track (CRT) system in the Canadian Pavilion – booth N4-140 at DSEI 2019 from September 10^th to 13^th.

We are showcasing our CRT technology on a Warrior vehicle kindly supplied by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL). The warrior family of vehicles is currently in service with the British Army and is one of its most capable vehicles. The vehicle displayed is a one-off prototype, developed by RBSL, as a Mortar or Armoured Battlegroup Support Vehicle. The Warrior Automotive Improvement Programme (WAIP) for the MOD and Private Venture work with Soucy Defense to fit Continuous Rubber Track (CRT), are just some of the initiatives on offer to enhance the performance and reduce through life costs of Warrior. Soucy’s CRT system consists of a continuously cased rubber band structure, reinforced with a range of composite materials and steel cord. It weighs up to 50% lighter than Steel track and offers a range of other benefits.

SOUCY Defense Division requested NPrime to conduct new vibrational testing to capture data on the harshness of vibration experienced within specific locations where munitions are stored, as well as the impact of vibration on on-board electronics. These test results, presented along side our trials data from the Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATDU), shows how fitting Soucy’s CRT to an Armoured Vehicle can provide a 40% reduction in mean vibration, less Ordinance Munition and Explosive (OME) propellent compaction which can increase ammunition life by up to 70%, as well as benefiting the platform electronics, the User and impacting on the total cost of ownership. Soucy are the only operationally proven rubber track provider for Armoured Fighting Vehicles.

Our defense Business Development (BD) teams will be on hand throughout DSEI at the Canadian Pavilion – Booth N4-140 to answer your questions about our CRT technology.

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Galco’s Fits For The New CZ P10F

Posted on Tuesday, 27 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

CORVUS BELT/IWB HOLSTER

V-HAWK IWB HOLSTER

TUCK-N-GO 2.0 STRONGSIDE/ CROSSDRAW IWB HOLSTER

CONCEALABLE BELT HOLSTER

Galco Gunleather is excited to introduce a wide range of extremely popular holster fits for the new CZ P10F:

Belt holsters including the popular Concealable™, Corvus™, Quick Slide™, TacSlide™ and Yaqui Slide.
IWB designs like the very popular KingTuk™ series, Paragon™, Stow-N-Go™, Summer Comfort™, Tuck-N-Go™ 2.0 and V-Hawk™.
Galco also offers women’s holster handbags, the versatile Underwraps™ belly band, day planners and ammo carriers for the P10F!

With holsters in every price range and multiple carry methods, Galco can help outfit owners of the P10F with the highest-quality American-made holsters and accessories. Visit Galco’s website today and see the complete line!

Galco International, LTD is the designer and manufacturer of the Galco Gunleather brand, the premier American-made line of superb-quality holsters, belts and accessories. Encompassing law enforcement, military, defensive and sporting use, the Galco Gunleather brand utilizes leather, 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.

Posted in Holsters | Tagged Corvus, CZ P10F, Galco Gunleather, Tuck-N-Go, v-hawk | Comments Off

THE 3300BK-1901 INFIDEL®, LIMITED QUANTITY REMAINING!

Posted on Monday, 26 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

RESCUE TACTICAL EVERYDAY CARRY SURVIVAL OUTDOOR HUNTING

3300BK-1901 INFIDEL®

Upgraded with a DLC coated CPM-S30V blade, and blacked out hardware, this exclusive Infidel® is designed for situations where stealth is key.
The incredibly smooth, rugged, and fast action mechanism is purely tactical, and has a cool factor that you must experience in order to appreciate.

GET YOURS

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Brownells New Products by Paul Levy Product Manager

Posted on Monday, 26 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Paul Levy has a pile of goodies for us, starting with three super items from Geissele Automatics. Their Super Configurable AR-15 Safety is ambidextrous, and you can easily swap the different-sized levers from one side to the other. The Super Duty AR-15 Trigger Guard has extra room for a gloved trigger finger and it’s contoured for a flush, “of a piece” fit with the receiver. The Super Duty Lower Parts Kit includes these two items and Geissele’s upgraded small parts for the rest of the lower receiver. EGW’s Ambidextrous 1911 Thumb Safety is fully machined – no MIM or casting! – with oversized, non-slip, easy-to-operate thumb pads. From E-Lander, Paul has a 20-round STEEL .308 AR magazine with a retro-look waffle pattern stamped on the exterior. Fits DPMS LR-308 pattern rifles, including your Brownells BRN-10™, where it’ll look awesome! If you need more mag capacity in your AR-15, try Schmeisser’s 60-round polymer magazine imported by ATI. Lastly, for our law enforcement (LEO) viewers, there’s RMA Armament’s Level III and Level IV Armor Plates in polymer and ceramic, respectively, for less weight without compromising protection. More Brownells videos: https://www.brownellsvideos.com

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New Product Release – Yaesu FT-65 Modular Radio Pouch

Posted on Monday, 26 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Yaesu FT-65
Modular Radio Pouch

Check it out!

CCS Industries | 559-786-8489 | info@spectergear.com |

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Steyr Arms USA Adds M-LOK Rail Systems to Its AUG Accessory Offerings

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

BESSEMER, Ala. (August 22, 2019) — As the exclusive U.S. distributor for Corvus Defensio, Steyr Arms USA is now offering two new ingenious aftermarket accessories to enhance a Steyr AUG from Corvus Defensio. The new M-LOK® Forward Accessory Rail and the A3 M-LOK Receiver Rail are currently in stock and available for purchase.

The Corvus Defensio M-LOK Forward Accessory Rail replaces the Vertical Fore-Grip on any AUG to provide ample mounting solutions for items such as aftermarket grips, bipods, laser sights and illumination devices. It incorporates a seven-slot Picatinny top rail and three M-LOK mounting positions on each side as well as at the bottom. The hard-anodized 7075-aluminum M-LOK Forward Accessory Rail weighs 2.1 ounces and has a suggested retail price of $159. Two accessory M-LOK-mounted Picatinny rails—a four-slot rail that can be mounted on either side and a 17-slot bottom rail—are also available for $34 and $49, respectively. Both accessory rails include the required hardened-steel mounting hardware.

The new A3 M-LOK Receiver Rail is a multi-function mounting system designed to replace the standard top rail on the original-style A3 receiver. At 14.76 inches in length, the 35-slot hard-anodized 7075-aluminum rail offers A3 owners the longest mounting system on the market for the attachment of optics, back-up iron sights, laser devices and other accessories. The A3 M-LOK Receiver Rail weighs 5.15 ounces and spans from 0.25 inches in front of the ejection port to a point over the barrel 1.5 inches beyond the forward edge of the gas block. It features two forward M-LOK slots on each side, QD-sling swivel attachment points on each side of the rail as well as an integrated barrel-rotation block. The A3 M-LOK Receiver Rail also provides an interface to direct-mount Trijicon® ACOG riflescopes via seven mounting holes after removing the Picatinny base. This rail’s suggested retail price is $199.

While the A3 M-LOK Receiver Rail is not compatible with the current AUG A3 M1, the similarly designed 23-slot M1 Receiver Rail is available for that rifle. Other Corvus Defensio AUG enhancement parts—the Anti-Rotation QD-Sling Attach, the Enhanced Release Button and the Case Deflector—are also available in the Steyr Arms USA Webstore.

About Steyr Arms

Established in 1864, Steyr Arms, GmbH, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles and precision sporting and tactical firearms are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr’s legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. Steyr Arms USA is the subsidiary headquarters in the U.S., and it is also the exclusive importer for Merkel firearms, Corvus Defensio parts, JAGDHUND and X JAGD apparel. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 2530 Morgan Rd., Bessemer, AL 35022; call (205) 417-8644; or visitwww.steyr-arms.com/us/.

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Federal’s New 224 Valkyrie Loads Stretch Long-Range Horizons

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 22, 2019 – Federal proudly announces two new flat-shooting Premium 224 Valkyrie loads that deliver precision accuracy at long ranges. Shipments of these Federal Premium 224 Valkyrie cartridges have been delivered to dealers.
In 2018, Federal transformed the MSR 15 platform and broke all boundaries of ballistic performance by introducing the 224 Valkyrie cartridge. Now, it’s giving hunters and shooters new loads that stretch the cartridge’s capabilities even farther: 80.5-grain Gold Medal Berger Hybrid and 78-grain Barnes Triple-Shock X.
Like all 224 Valkyrie offerings, the new loads provide extremely flat trajectories and match accuracy at extreme ranges. They offer significantly less wind drift and drop than other loads in their class, as well as less than half the recoil of cartridges with comparable ballistics.
“The 224 Valkyrie cartridge’s dramatically improved trajectories over all other MSR 15 cartridges, including the 22 Nosler, 223 Rem. and 6.5 Grendel—with less recoil of larger cartridges offering comparable ballistics, such as the 6.5 Creedmoor,” said Federal Centerfire Product Director Mike Holm. “And with the full array of high-performance projectiles available, it’s poised to deliver on virtually every shooter’s needs. For those looking for something new, different and better from their AR-15 platform, the 224 Valkyrie is it.”

Features
• New Berger Hybrid and Barnes TSX bullet offerings
• Least wind drift and drop in the category
• Significantly less recoil than other cartridges with comparable ballistics
• Better ballistic performance than any other MSR 15 cartridge
• Superb accuracy and extreme long-range performance in bolt-action rifles

Part No. / Description / MSRP
GM224VLKBH2 / 224 Valkyrie 80.5 grain Gold Medal Berger Hybrid / $32.95
P224VLKBTSX1 / 224 Valkyrie 78 grain Barnes TSX / $35.95
For more information on Federal ammunition, visit http://www.federalpremium.com.

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BLOWOUT: Zeiss Conquest V4 1-4×24 w/ ZQAR Reticle Is Now 60% Off!

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

V4 1-4×24 Blowout | www.eurooptic.com | 570-368-3920

CONQUEST V4 1-4X24

Compact and lightweight – the Conquest V4 1-4×24 with ZQAR reticle is a perfect choice for a brush gun or modern sporting rifle! Lens coatings and a generous eyebox allow you to see more with 90% light transmission and a wide field of view.

EXTERNAL ELEVATION TURRET
The Conquest V4 1-4×24 with ZQAR reticle features an external elevation turret with locking and Ballistic Stop functionality. Side positioned illumination controls allow for fast and intuitive adjustments as light conditions change.

ZQAR #62 Reticle
The illuminated ZQAR #64 reticle is ideal for close range hunting or any situation where fast target acquisition is important. The reticle features hash marks for elevation compensation out to 700 yards.

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Celebrate Your Labor Day Weekend Wearing a Big Horn Armory Big Bore Kit Tee

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Big Horn Armory is giving away 10 Big Bore Kit tee shirts for your end of summer Labor Day BBQ blow out!

Cody, Wyo. (August 2019) – Nothing says good-bye to summer better than gathering the family and friends around while cooking up some venison burgers and wild boar sausages during Labor Day weekend. Big Horn Armory is offering ten lucky winners the chance to sport a Big Horn Armory tee shirt to the festivities.

Here’s how to enter for your chance to show your passion for big bore guns and big boar hunting. Follow Big Horn Armory on Instagram and tag three friends in the comment section. You can double your odds of winning by following us on Facebook too. We’ll randomly pick 10 lucky winners from the entrants and notify them by direct message. The Big Horn Armory Big Bore Kit tee shirt giveaway starts on Friday, Aug. 23 and runs through Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. The winners will be contacted on Aug. 27 for their shipping information.

Remember to use the following hashtags for the giveaway to be considered a qualified entrant: #bigboar #bigbore #bighornarmory #bigborekit #labordayweekend.

For more on Big Horn Armory, visit www.bighornarmory.com

About Big Horn Armory:

Big Horn Armory was founded in 2008 with the expressed intention of designing a Browning-type lever-action gun chambered in 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum. The Big Horn Armory Model 89, made in America, closely follows the work of John Browning with refinements courtesy of modern metallurgy and machining capabilities. The first rifles began shipping in September of 2012 and since then, BHA has added to their big bore lineup with a Model 90 Carbine in 460 S&W, the Model 90A in 454 Casull, the Model 90B in .45 Colt, the Model 89A in 500 Linebaugh and the Model 89B in .475 Linebaugh. In 2017, Big Horn Armory took a departure from its lever-action series and developed the AR500 Auto Max, the most powerful short-range, semi-auto based on an AR .308 platform.

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Savage Launches Two New Scoped-Rifle Package Guns Chambered in 450 Bushmaster

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – August 22, 2019 – Savage is now chambering 450 Bushmaster in the popular 110 Apex Hunter XP and 110 Engage Hunter XP Package Rifles. The cartridge is legal in many previously shotgun slug-only areas and offers improved range, accuracy and power over other straight-walled rifle cartridges and sabots. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

Both of the new package rifles offer a tough, synthetic stock with enhanced ergonomics and adjustable length-of-pull, as well as the user-adjustable AccuTrigger and a 22-inch carbon steel barrel with a ported muzzle brake. The Apex Hunter XP comes with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40mm scope and a one-piece rail, while the Engage Hunter XP features a Bushnell Engage 3-9x40mm. Both scopes are mounted, bore-sighted and ready to shoot.

Features

450 Bushmaster enables hunters to shoot farther and more accurately than shotgun slugs
User-adjustable AccuTrigger
Ergonomic black synthetic stock with adjustable length-of-pull
22-inch matte black carbon steel barrel
Ported muzzle brake reduces felt recoil
Detachable box magazine
Two sling swivels
Drilled and tapped: Apex Hunter XP features a one-piece rail; Engage Hunter XP has two-piece bases
Includes mounted and bore-sighted scope

Part No. / Description / MSRP

57493 / 110 APEX HUNTER XP 450 BUSHMASTER 22-inch Barrel / $773

57494 / 110 ENGAGE HUNTER XP 450 BUSHMASTER 22-inch Barrel / $519

About Savage

Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts for more than 125 years, Savage is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and self-defense centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Their firearms are best known for accuracy and value. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovations, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.

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Galco Celebrates 50 Years Of American Craftsmanship

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

World-leading holster manufacturer Galco International, LTD is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. With dozens of patents and singular innovations, the Galco Gunleather™ brand has now remained at the forefront of concealed carry methods and gear for a half century.

Richard Gallagher, Galco’s founder and President, first established the company in Chicago in 1969. He comments, “It’s hard to believe fifty years have passed since those early days in Chicago: the late 1960s and 1970s, when we were still called The Famous Jackass Leather Company. Looking back, what I remember most is the tremendous sense of excitement, optimism, accomplishment and camaraderie we shared from the beginning.”

The Famous Jackass Leather Company originally popularized the horizontal shoulder system that came to be closely associated with Galco, as Gallagher renamed the company in 1980, just ahead of a move to Phoenix in 1983. Gallagher has fond memories of that shoulder system, since it was the rig’s appearance on television’s Miami Vice that rocketed Galco to fame. As Gallagher comments, “When I designed that first horizontal shoulder holster for a real police officer back in the early 1970s, I’d have never guessed a fictional vice cop would make it world famous!”

The horizontal shoulder system, later renamed the Miami Classic™, quickly became the flagship of a line that’s since diversified to include every type of concealed carry holster, concealed carry handbags for women, and a wide range of hunting and sporting accessories.

It all began with leather holsters, at the time the most common and accessible material for holster construction. Horsehide was a particular favorite in the early years because of its robust durability, Steerhide holsters have always been at the forefront of Galco’s product line with innovations like the forward-molded design of the famous Concealable™ belt holster in 1971.

In the early 2000s, Galco recognized a need for economical holsters that performed better than the floppy nylon rigs that once dominated the entry-level concealed carry market. Galco developed Premium Center Cut Steerhide™, a heavy-duty unmolded napped leather. This material gave birth to the Carry Lite™ line of high-performance yet modestly-priced holsters, which are now in use by literally hundreds of thousands of gun carriers.

Galco was one of the early pioneers of the use of Kydex® in the early 1980s, well before it came into vogue as a holster material in the 2000s. Building on that experience, Galco developed hybrid holsters like the KingTuk™ IWB series that fuse the best properties of Kydex holster pockets and comfortable leather backing plates. Galco remains on the cutting edge in both design and production of concealed carry holsters. Heavily incorporating both Kydex and injection-molded polymers, the current thermoplastic holster lines add to the leather and hybrid models.

Today, Galco continues to invest in its employees and facility in Phoenix, to remain the manufacturer of the finest holsters and shooting accessories in the world. Galco is truly, “For those who demand the best…and know the difference.”

For more information on Galco’s past and future, please visit GalcoGunleather.com.

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Pulsar partners with ExpertVoice to build a community of advocates

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar is thrilled to announce their new partnership with ExpertVoice, the world’s largest advocacy marketing platform powered by experts. This partnership will recognize, empower, and elevate the voices of hunting experts in order to provide them with the insider knowledge and experience to improve their recommendations.

ExpertVoice connects brands with a network of more than 1 million experts across more than 30 product categories. The platform gathers the most influential, trusted recommenders, increases and improves their recommendations, and put their recommendations to work on behalf of more than 500 of the world’s top brands to increase sales to consumers.

“We are pleased to partner with ExpertVoice. This partnership will allow us to extend our reach to more professionals and educate a great group of people in the industry about our products.” said Martina Benjamin, Influencer Marketing Specialist.

ExpertVoice has a community of more than 308,000 experts in the Hunting category. The experts will receive behind the scenes access to Pulsar and its products through original content distributed through the ExpertVoice platform. Pulsar is also providing the experts on ExpertVoice with a discount on products to allow for more of them to have hands-on experience. The firsthand product knowledge and access to hands-on experience will improve the strength and reach of recommendations experts make to consumers.

If you work in sporting goods retail or in the outdoor industry and are the type of person who gets asked for recommendations on what to buy, then you may qualify as an expert.

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up and affiliate – Sign up here and tell us about your job, hobbies and memberships to help ExpertVoice match you with the brands you’re passionate about.

2. Explore Your Brand Feed – Your customized brand feed lets you explore exclusive content, connect with our brand, and show off all the cool things you do.

3. Enjoy Your Perks – Learn about our brand and products, then use your exclusive discount to bring home your new favorite products, along with other benefits like new product previews, as well as exclusive brand and behind-the-scenes content.

About Pulsar

Every Pulsar device is designed, manufactured and tested to ensure demanding professionals receive the most reliable, most advanced thermal and digital night vision performance the industry has to offer. The result of Pulsar’s commitment to industry-leading excellence is consistent world-class quality, precision engineering, seamless device operation and cutting-edge proprietary software. Pulsar produces an array of advanced optical devices designed for law enforcement, security, home defense and hunting applications, including thermal imaging and digital night vision monoculars and riflescopes, night vision binoculars and goggles, rangefinders, IR flashlights and related accessories. To learn more about Pulsar, visit www.pulsarnv.com. For media requests related to Pulsar, please email mediarelations@pulsarnv.com or call 817-225-0310.

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GIMME A BREAK !

Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

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TGIF readers! You made it through another week and it’s now time to kick back and relax over the weekend. I now know what Noah felt like, this week has been non stop rain so I’m ready for a good shoot the shit. Remember that a shoot the shit is a social interaction in which everything and anything is open to discussion. Participants don’t need to know anything about the topics being discussed, they can also use uncensored profanity, insult anyone the wish or change the subject all together. Shoot the shits enhance social interaction skills and save you the $150+ per hour you’d have to pay individuals that studied psychology so they could understand themselves.

Man there is all kinds of stuff to shoot the shit about!

The Democrat Congress is on the “ban assault rifles” charade once more. I’ve reached the conclusion that Democrats legislate by anal extraction. Instead of confronting the reality that long guns, like the AR15s, account for about 1% of all gun homicides, they want to implement legislation to ban the most popular rifle in U.S. history. I love the “buy back” nonsense being discussed. What are they going to do, pay $100 for someone’s $5,000 AR15? That makes a lot of sense does it not? I’ll tell you what it does! It confirms that someone that stupid has no business being part of the legislative body of the most powerful country on the planet. In a category all of her own is Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Representative Ocasio-Cortez, who had to be genetically engineered to be utterly stupid – people with her level of I.Q. don’t just happen naturally – speaks out about the Electoral College. One of her many illuminating comments is the accusation that the Electoral College is racist. Now, this is the same Electoral College that handed Barrack Obama, America’s first African American President, a victory in 2008 with 365 Electoral Votes and 332 in the 2012. Now, this is even better!

She actually takes a drive through a desert area to show that this part of the country, which is a sparsely populated region, doesn’t need representation. She was trying to prove that the Electoral College should be abolished. Watch the video below. It’s hard to come up with civil discourse to adequately capture her level of ignorance. Amazing!

Now for a more interesting topic.

I often get e-mails from readers asking for information on specific things. One that comes up from time to time, usually from HK and Steyr owners, are on the Hensoldt-Wetzlar 10×42 ZF 500 and ZF 800 rifle scopes.

Both of these scopes were produced in 1995 as a special order from the United States. Hensoldt produced and shipped 500 units of each model; sold to an undisclosed customer. The ZF 500 is a 25mm tube with an overall length of 300.6mm (depending on the diopter setting). The ZF 500 is calibrated to the .308 Win round (which I believe to be the FGMM 168gr ). Hensoldt did something interesting with the elevation turret (see the picture below).

They calibrated the turret in meters and not MOA, so as shown above you’d be engaging a target at 300 meters. Do not confuse the markings with yards!

The ZF 500 is cammed from 100 meters to 500 meters with 50 meter increments. Elevation is adjustable in .25 MOA increments. The reticle is a USMC mil-dot

The windage adjustment is in .25 MOA increments and the turret cap is etched with the more traditional MOA increments Left or Right .

The ZF 800 is exactly like the ZF 500 with the following exceptions:

The optic is cammed from 100 meters to 800 meters
Elevation and wind adjustment increments are in .50 MOA per click.

I hope you enjoyed our shoot the shit. Have a great, and hopefully dry, weekend; as always, be safe and try to spend some quality time with your buds and/or family

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AeroVironment Donates 87 Quantix Drones and AV DSS Ecosystems to 35 U.S. University Agriculture Departments to Advance Drones in Farming

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

2019 University Collaboration Project advances academic research, applications and crop production practices

Quantix™ hybrid drone and the AeroVironment Decision Support System™ (AV DSS) deliver on-demand field intelligence to improve crop management for today’s growers

Drone and data analytics ecosystem to be used in a wide variety of precision agriculture research studies

University of Louisiana Monroe UAS major Stephanie Robinson holds the Quantix drone, donated by AeroVironment to the school’s Precision Agriculture and UAS Research Center. (Photo: The University of Louisiana, Monroe.)

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., August 21, 2019 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced its 2019 Quantix and AV DSS University Collaboration Project. The project’s focus is to advance academic research, applications and crop production practices to improve the future of farming through the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced data analytics.

Through the project, AeroVironment has donated 87 Quantix™ hybrid drone and AV DSS™ ecosystems to the agricultural departments of 35 universities throughout the U.S., including Purdue University, The Ohio State University, Cornell University, University of Louisiana-Monroe, University of Florida, University of Georgia, North Dakota State University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and many others.

Participating universities will employ AeroVironment’s Quantix hybrid drone and AV DSS data analytics platform in a variety of in-field trials, application usage studies and precision agriculture systems research covering areas such as crop nutrient and input management, artificial intelligence for detecting weeds, pests and diseases, and improved accuracy of crop yield prediction. Participating universities will share their hands-on experience, along with use-case insights that can improve in-field performance and advance the adoption of drone-based technologies for the agriculture industry.

“Working with the team at AeroVironment moved our drone-based agriculture research forward beyond what we could have done otherwise,” noted professor Quirine Ketterings, Cornell University Nutrient Management Spear Program. “Ultimately, our goal is to develop accurate corn yield predictions based on in-season nitrogen applications to achieve an optimal economic return for the producer.”

Featuring automated precision flight operation and an innovative VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) hybrid design, Quantix is purpose-built for crop scouting, and can survey up to 400 acres in just 45 minutes. During flight, integrated sensors capture high-resolution color and multispectral imagery via dual 18 megapixel cameras. On-board processing wirelessly transmits true color and NDVI imagery to the included operating tablet as soon as the drone lands, allowing growers to investigate issues while still in the field. For more detailed analysis, Quantix seamlessly integrates with AV DSS to perform advanced image processing and data analytics, including True Color, NDVI, GNDVI, canopy coverage, anomaly detection and more, providing users with deeper insights into plant emergence, vegetative health, inputs and resource management.

“AeroVironment’s donation of Quantix and AV DSS will enable participating universities to quickly and easily gain the on-demand field intelligence they need to advance multiple areas of agriculture research, while enhancing the understanding and application of drone-based technology,” said Rick Pedigo, vice president of business development at AeroVironment. “With on-demand access to high resolution imagery and advanced data analytics, we’re preparing the latest generation of farmers to employ drone technology, such as Quantix and AV DSS, throughout their farming practices, improving crop production and farming efficiencies for years to come.”

“Working with industry leaders such as AeroVironment allows our program to stay on the forefront of the UAS field. The donation of two drones to our program will allow us to provide outstanding hands-on experience to our students,” said Paul Karlowitz, director of operations, University of Louisiana Monroe’s Precision Agriculture and UAS Research Center.

Several participating universities will feature Quantix and AV DSS at upcoming agriculture and UAS learning events:

University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences – Agronomy Day, Aug. 22, 2019
Kansas State University – UAS Tech Forum, Aug. 21-22, 2019
Purdue University – NACAA Forum, Sept. 8-12, 2019
The Ohio State University – Farm Science Review, Sept. 17-19, 2019

For more information, or to purchase a Quantix and AV DSS product package visit: www.avdroneanalytics.com.

About AeroVironment, Inc.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides customers with more actionable intelligence so they can proceed with certainty. Based in California, 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.

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Christensen Arms® Awarded SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Contract

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

GUNNISON, Utah – (August 21, 2019) Christensen Arms has been awarded contract number 4400021290 by the State of South Carolina to produce a version of the Christensen Arms CA-15 G2 model firearm for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Under the contract, Christensen Arms will provide 410 semi-automatic rifles chambered in 223 WYLDE for the division.
“After a thorough evaluation and testing of many AR platform rifles, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has chosen the Christensen Arms CA due to its accuracy, reliability, and overall weight,” said SLED Chief Mark Keel. “This innovative equipment will update and standardize the agency’s rifle inventory for SLED’s law enforcement personnel.”
The Christensen Arms CA-15 G2 is a custom built AR-style rifle optimized for weight and accuracy by utilizing aerospace-grade composites in production. It features a matched receiver set with a contour-matching carbon fiber handguard, Black Nitride™ finished BCG, and a single stage match-grade trigger assembly. The retail model is offered with stainless steel or carbon fiber barrel options.
Visit the Christensen Arms website for more information.
“We’re looking forward to an excellent partnership,” said Jason Christensen, President of Christensen Arms. “The CA-15 G2 is a remarkable firearm and we’re very pleased that the men and women of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division have chosen to carry it.”

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SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Now Shipping OSCAR8 Spotting Scope

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 21, 2019) – SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is now shipping the OSCAR8™ HDX Variable Power Spotting Scope. With more power, magnification, and the latest advancements in technology the OSCAR8 is a premium, angled eyepiece 27–55×80 mm spotting scope, featuring the industry-innovating SIG SAUER HDX optical design, and built specifically for hunters and shooters that demand the best in all-weather performance and durability in the field.

“The introduction of the OSCAR8 is an exciting expansion to the SIG SAUER Electro-Optic’s line of spotting scopes, and is the perfect upgrade or addition to any hunter’s pack as they gear-up for the season,” began Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics, “The OSCAR8 combines our highest-powered magnification capabilities, with durability, versatility, and the latest advancements in glass, coatings and technology, resulting in a superior performance that can be counted on in the field.”

The OSCAR8 HDX Variable Power Spotting Scope combines extra-low dispersion glass with high light transmittance glass, a SCHMIDT-PECHAN prism, and fully multi-coated lenses to provide unmatched resolution, image contrast, color clarity, and image brightness. Also featuring Spectracoat™ anti-reflection lens coatings to reduce surface reflections across the entire visible spectrum for superior light transmission.

The OSCAR8 has an angled eyepiece and comes equipped with a rotating tripod collar for multiple viewing angles, a variable power eyepiece (can be locked into place or removed to accept other variable or fixed power eye-pieces), fast focus adjustment, and an ergonomic rubber armor for durability to accommodate setup and usage in any terrain or weather conditions.

OSCAR8 HDX Variable Spotting Scope Specifications:

Model/Magnification: 27-55x80mm
Exit Pupil: 2.96mm / 1.45mm
Objective Clear Aperture: 80mm
Length: 15.27in X 6.1in X 4in
Eye Relief: 17-16mm
Linear FOV FT at 1000 yards: 105-73ft.
Angular FOV: 2°-1.4°
Weight: 4.25lbs.
Waterproof level at 1 meter: 5 min. (when the eyepiece is attached)
MSRP: ($1,699.99)

The OSCAR8 is assembled in the USA, and is covered by the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics INFINITE Guarantee™ and Electronics Limited Warranty.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

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American Defense Mfg. Begins Delivery of Flik3 and Flik5 Magnifiers and Spek Red Dot

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

American Defense Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer in high quality, high performance firearms and accessory mounts, is pleased to announce that delivery of the Flik3 and Flik5 fixed power add-on magnifiers and Spek Micro Red Dot to dealers and wholesalers has begun.

ADM’s Flik3 and Flik5 fixed power magnifiers are high-performance, high-quality optics that offers a generous 2.6-inch and 2.5-inch eye relief respectively, adjustable diopter for precise focus, as well as a unique optic plate that provides additional eye relief solutions if needed. As with all ADM firearms and mounts, the Flik3 and Flik5 patent pending mounts are ambidextrous in design, allowing the user to configure the mount to flip away for left or right handed shooters. The optic can be mounted in a low position or the user can add either a 4mm or 8mm riser, both included, to properly position the magnifier to their favorite red dot or holographic set up. The standard mount includes ADM’s new titanium lever assembly that is 60% lighter than the standard ADM lever assembly, provides 2X stronger thread strength, and reduces movement related to extreme thermal temperatures by approximately 60%.

There are several factors that stand the Flik3 and Flik5 magnifiers apart from others. First, the Flik3 optic is only 3 inches in length and the Flik5 is only 3.74 inches. This is considerably shorter than other expensive, competitive add-on magnifiers. Second, the Flik3 and Flik5 include high-quality optics, flip mount, rubberized armor for added durability, more compatibility with a variety of red dots, and a limited lifetime warranty. Flik3 MSRP starts at $369 and Flik5 at $475.

The Spek Micro Red Dot offers an easy-to-see 2MOA aiming dot and is powered by a lithium AAA battery, included with the sight. The Spek offers rubberized push-button controls to manipulate the 10 day/3 NV brightness settings. Lastly, the Spek is offered in either low, co-witness, or lower-third co-witness in either an aluminum mount with titanium lever assembly or the new full titanium mount reducing mount weight by 45%. MSRP starts at $369. Full Titanium mount will be available in late October.

For more information on these and other American Defense products, please visit https://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/browse/category/adm-optics/ or call 262.780.9831.

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Mag-Ex2 Extended Magazines Restocked in 10mm, .45ACP, and 9mm

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Henry Repeating Arms Takes aim at NASCAR Xfinity Series Podium With Cole Custer and No. 00

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Henry Repeating Arms No. 00 Ford Mustang will be driven by Stewart-Haas Racing with Fred Biagi driver Cole Custer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series CTECH Manufacturing 180 at Road America on August 24, 2019.

BAYONNE, NJ – August 19, 2019 – Henry Repeating Arms, one of the leading rifle and shotgun manufacturers in the United States, has partnered with Stewart-Haas Racing with Fred Biagi (SHR) in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for a full-car sponsorship of the No. 00 Ford Mustang driven by Cole Custer in the CTECH Manufacturing 180. The race will take place at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI on August 24th and will be broadcast live by NBC Sports Network at 3:00 PM Eastern.

Custer, a 21-year-old professional driver from Ladera Ranch, California, has five wins and five poles so far this season, placing him into the NASCAR Playoffs for the third straight season. He has finished in the top-10 at both of his career Xfinity Series starts at Road America.

“Cole Custer is having a banner season and we can’t wait to see him behind the wheel of the Henry Ford Mustang at our home track,” said Anthony Imperato, president and owner of Henry Repeating Arms. “American-made Haas Automation CNC machines are a mainstay at both of our facilities in Bayonne, NJ and Rice Lake, WI, so this is a strong partnership of guns and gears that’s sure to put on a good show.”

Henry Repeating Arms produces centerfire rifles and shotguns at their 138,000 sq. ft. facility in Rice Lake WI, less than 300 miles from Road America.

“Road America is a true test of a driver’s skills and I’m very confident that my previous experiences at this track, my SHR team, and the Henry Repeating Arms Ford Mustang gives me a package for success at this year’s race,” Custer said.

About Henry Repeating Arms

Henry Repeating Arms is one of the leading rifle and shotgun manufacturers in the United States and a world leader in the lever action category. The company motto is “Made in America, or not made at all” and its firearms come with a lifetime guarantee backed by award-winning customer service. The company is also known for its charitable endeavors under its Guns For Great Causes program, which focuses on sick children, both individual cases and children’s hospitals, veteran and wounded veteran organizations, Second Amendment and wildlife conservation organizations. The company currently employs 535 people and has 250,000 square-feet of manufacturing space in its Rice Lake, Wisconsin and Bayonne, New Jersey facilities. The company is named in honor of Benjamin Tyler Henry who invented and patented the Henry rifle in 1860 – the first repeating rifle, the lever action rifle, which is America’s unique contribution to international firearms design and is one of the most legendary, respected and sought after rifles in the history of firearms. Visit Henry Repeating Arms on Facebook at facebook.com/HenryRepeating, and on Instagram @Henry_Rifles.

About Stewart-Haas Racing:

Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The Kannapolis, North Carolina-based organization fields four entries in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series – the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Kevin Harvick, the No. 10 Ford Mustang for Aric Almirola, the No. 14 Ford Mustang for Clint Bowyer and the No. 41 Ford Mustang for Daniel Suárez. The team also competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with two fulltime entries – the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Cole Custer and the No. 98 Ford Mustang for Chase Briscoe. For more information, please visit us online at StewartHaasRacing.com, on Facebook at Facebook.com/StewartHaasRacing, on Twitter @StewartHaasRcng and on Instagram @StewartHaasRacing.

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Federal Introduces Syntech PCC for the Heavy Demands of Pistol Caliber Carbine Competition Shooters

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 21, 2019 – Federal is excited to announce its new Syntech PCC 9mm Luger load, designed to meet the exhaustive demands of fast-paced Pistol Caliber Carbine competitions, with flawless function in carbine platforms. Shipments of Syntech PCC ammunition have been delivered to dealers.
The load’s velocity and accuracy are optimized for long gun-barrel lengths, with a bullet profile that provides excellent accuracy and reliable feeding in a variety of carbine platforms. Syntech PCC joins the Syntech Action Pistol offering as official ammunition of United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA).
Like all Syntech loads, Syntech PCC features the one-of-a-kind TSJ projectile, which uses a polymer jacket to eliminate metal fouling and drastically reduce damaging barrel heat and friction. The bullet style also minimizes splash-back on steel targets. Its exclusive Catalyst primer provides hot, reliable ignition without the use of lead.
“Syntech PCC is offered in 9mm Luger 130-grain is all about having a better shooting experience when shooting a pistol cartridge, historically speaking, through a rilfe platform,” said Federal Centerfire Product Director Mike Holm. “With Syntech, you naturally have it—more features of what all shooters want, and less of what you don’t.”

Features
• 9mm Luger load specifically designed for use in carbines
• Velocities optimized for longer barrels
• Bullet profile designed for reliable feeding in carbine platforms
• Catalyst high-performance lead-free primer
• Total Synthetic Jacket prevents metal fouling
• Drastically reduces barrel heat and friction
• Minimizes splash-back on hard targets

Part No. / Description / MSRP
AE9SJPC1 / 9mm Luger 130-grain Syntech PCC, 50-count, 1130 fps / $19.95
For more information on Federal ammunition, visit http://www.federalpremium.com.

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Winchester Repeating Arms Adds New 20 Gauge Models to the Super X4 Line

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 20, 2019— 20 gauge aficionados now have more options to select from with the introduction of several new Super X^® 4 models from Winchester Repeating Arms.

Since its introduction in 2017, the Super X4 has rapidly become a favorite among shotgunners, and the new 20 gauge models are sure to be welcome additions to the line. Available in seven Composite, Compact and wood stocked models, the 20 gauges offer reductions in weight and recoil compared to their 12 gauge counterparts, to make them more appealing to smaller shooters, those sensitive to recoil or those who just want a lighter gun in the field.

Like the 12 gauge, the Super X4 20 gauge is gas operated and powered by the proven Active Valve Gas System that combines reliability, low felt recoil and record-setting cycling speed. An oversize bolt handle and bolt release button are both easy to manipulate with cold or gloved fingers. Speed Loading is a feature unique to Super X4 20 gauge models, sending the first shell loaded into the magazine directly to the chamber when the bolt is open. Super X4 20 gauge models tip the scales at approximately 6 ¼ – 6 ¾ pounds, depending on the model. Trim dimensions contribute to the lightweight feel of these fast handling shotguns.

The 20 gauge models include: Super X4 and Super X4 Compact with a 24″, 26″ or 28″ barrel for a suggested retail of $939.99; Waterfowl Hunter with a 26″ or 28″ barrel and Waterfowl Hunter Compact with a 24″ or 26″ barrel for a suggested retail of $1,069.99; Universal Hunter with a 24″, 26″ or 28″ barrel and a suggested retail of $1,069.99; and Field with a 26″ or 28″ barrel and Field Compact with a 24″, 26″ or 28″ barrel for a suggested retail of $1,069.99.

Features:

Synthetic or walnut stock with improved ergonomics, rounded grip and textured gripping surfaces
Speed Loading
Back-Bored Technology
Invector-Plus Choke Tube System with full, modified and improved cylinder choke tubes
Chrome-plated chamber and bore
TRUGLO^® Long Bead fiber-optic front sight
Active Valve Gas System
Drop-out trigger group
Ambidextrous crossbolt safety
Larger bolt handle and bolt release button
Length of pull spacers included
Inflex Technology recoil pad

For more information on Winchester Firearms, visit winchesterguns.com.

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Umarex Airguns Participating in Ohio Event

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

FORT SMITH, AR (August 21st, 2019) – Umarex USA, innovator and marketer of a wide range of products for the outdoor sportsman, announced that it is sponsoring the 6th Annual Pyramyd Air Cup taking place at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio August 23-25, 2019.
Umarex Airguns will have a variety of airguns to shoot from its wide selection at its covered demo bay, which will be open to the public on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. During the three-day event spectators can also watch shooters from around the globe compete in three shooting disciplines—Benchrest, Field Target, and Gunslynger. Among the various airguns being utilized in these competitions will be the Umarex Gauntlet.
The Gauntlet quickly became a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle that many shooters have found easy to modify to fit their shooting disciplines. Custom parts makers such as Hajimoto Productions and Jefferson State Air Rifles are just two such providers whose parts are being utilized to enhance a Gauntlet’s performance during the Pyramyd Air Cup.
“We consider it an honor that custom parts makers find such value in the Umarex Gauntlet that they’ve dedicated countless hours in making an already great product just that much better,” said Justin “JB” Biddle, director of marketing at Umarex USA, Inc. “While a shooter can take a stock Gauntlet out of the box and legitimately go compete in a target shooting competition, the numerous mods available simply enhance its inherent accuracy.”
Spectators can expect to see several Umarex Gauntlets on the firing lines. One of which is a .25 caliber Gauntlet with modifications “under-the-hood” to enhance its participation in the Benchrest competition. On the outside it has a 24 cubic inch carbon fiber wrapped air bottle, the same one designated for the .50 caliber Umarex Hammer, and a higher output regulator to complement its beautifully custom decorated red and black stock.
UMAREX sporting airguns, optics, airsoft guns, high performance lights, and accessories are available at local and online sporting goods dealers and retail locations around the world. Click HERE to find the nearest dealer to you!

About Umarex USA
Umarex USA, Incorporated is one of North America’s fastest growing family-owned outdoor sport and recreation companies. Umarex USA innovates, develops and markets products under brands owned or licensed by its parent company, UMAREX GmbH & Co. KG. Such brands include Axeon® Optics, Beretta®, Browning®, Colt®, Elite Force® Airsoft, Exude™ Lights, GLOCK®, Heckler & Koch®, Hornady®, IWI®, Ruger®, RWS®, Smith & Wesson®, T4E™, UMAREX®, Walther® and others. For additional information regarding Umarex USA visit UmarexUSA.com.

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NAUMD Welcomes New Members

Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

The North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors is proud to announce two new members during the month of August, Body Armor Outlet and Sizer Technologies

NAUMD Body Armor Outlet

Omaha, Neb. (August 2019) – The North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) welcomed two new members to their growing association. Sizer Technology, a body measuring solution for the best fitting clothes and uniforms, and Body Armor Outlet and Body Armor Outlet, offering public safety professionals high quality body armor, tactical gear and uniforms at affordable prices.

“With our merger with the National Association of Police Equipment Distributors completed successfully, we can turn our attention to growing and strengthening our membership in advance of our 2020 Conference and Exhibition in Reston, Virginia,” Steve Zalkin, president of NAUMD said. “Companies will find added value to our larger, more diverse membership and greatly enhanced programs for next year. We are thrilled to have Body Armor Outlet and Sizer join us this month.”

Body Armor Outlet is a Salem, New Hampshire based supplier of uniforms and gear within the police, fire and EMS fields. Raymond Bellia, BAO founder, started the company in his college dorm room in 2006 and within six years opened his first storefront. Since then, BOA, a rising star in the NH business community serving police departments throughout New England, has focused on providing customers with purpose driven, time sensitive, lifesaving equipment, with an unwavering reliability. Joining the Public Safety Suppliers & Retailers division is part of BAO’s continued efforts to serve industry professionals and grow within the United States.

Sizer provides shoppers, businesses, corporations and agencies a proprietary and ground-breaking solution for body measurement technology. With the use of a mobile app (Windows, iOS and Android) , a self-scanning computer vision technology generates the customer’s body measurements through Sizer’s Measurement Calculation Engine (MCE). The resulting measurement algorithms allow Sizer to recommend the ideal size of a garment for each customer. Sizer offers three solutions; SizerMe, a personalized measuring and size recommendation tool for shoppers; SizerM2M, an advanced measurement solution allowing bespoke and made-to-measure clothing companies to facilitate online sales, and SizerPro, which meets the needs of the professional clothing industry for uniform fit.

NAUMD Sizer Tech

About North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD):

The NAUMD was founded in 1932. This association is a community for the uniform and image apparel industry. It is composed of manufacturers, distributors and associated companies that have a common bond in the future our industry. We exist to enable our members to create opportunities for a better future. We do this by connecting ideas and people in ways that provoke conversations and inspire innovation. The NAUMD is about building a community where strategic relationships are formed, problems are solved and meaningful information empowers a better future.www.naumd.com

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MANTIS SHOOTING PERFORMANCE SYSTEM INTRODUCES THE MANTIS X10

Posted on Wednesday, 21 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

I had the opportunity to review the original Mantis X performance shooting system that you can read here. Since January of 2018, the company has introduced a number of models that target specific shooter requirements.

X – for beginner to advanced handgun and rifle shooters.
X3 – NEW! For beginner to advanced handgun and rifle shooters.
X7 – NEW! For competitive shotgun shooters.
X10 Elite – NEW! For beginner to combat elite handgun, rifle, and shotgun shooters.

I have the opportunity to review the company’s X10 Elite training system. My initial assessment, stated succinctly – Mantis Tech will see another innovation award. The capabilities of their technology which supports pistol and long gun training, to include dry fire, live fire and a variety of scenarios is both comprehensive and brilliantly executed.

Read my upcoming review October 2019.

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New BCM 12.5" Upper Receiver Groups

Posted on Wednesday, 21 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

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Mossberg 500 mag tube accessory mount from Choate Machine and Tool

Posted on Wednesday, 21 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Night Manager Mossberg 500 Magazine Tube Accessory Mount Is Now Available.
Bald Knob, AR – Choate Machine and Tool, a leading designer, manufacturer and OEM supplier of rifle stocks, shotgun magazine extensions and firearms accessories, is now shipping the Night Manager Accessory Mount for Mossberg Model 500 shotguns. This sling and accessory mounting system has indexable Picatinny rail sections to add a light or laser as needed to the popular Mossberg 500. Test samples are available for qualified media.

The Night Manager Accessory Mount for the Mossberg 500 consists of a machined steel barrel nut/threaded adapter and an aluminum shroud. The aluminum shroud attaches to the adapter and is drilled and tapped along the bottom and sides for mounting Picatinny rail sections. Its unique design allows the shroud to rotate to orient the attached Picatinny rails where needed and then uses an AR-15 castle nut to lock it down in the desired location. By mounting accessories on a tube extension, it allows use of the full length of the shotgun’s forend, which often can be short on law enforcement models. It also prevents accidentally turning lights and lasers on or off while firing the shotgun due to recoil. The Night Manager also includes a sling mounting plate that can be installed to attach the sling on the right, left or bottom of the shotgun.

The Night Manager Accessory Mount for Mossberg shotguns is available for the model 500 and Maverick model 88. Two models are available, one for standard mag tube length guns that use 18.5” barrels, and a longer version for Mossberg 500s with standard magazine tubes and 20” or greater length barrels. The Night Manager Accessory Mount replaces the barrel retaining nut. Simply remove that barrel nut and replace with the Night Manager barrel nut, then install the aluminum shroud and lock down the desired accessory orientation with the AR style castle nut.

The Night Manager is also available for the Remington 870, 1100, 11-87, the H&R Pardner pumps and Hawk 982 as well as the Mossberg 590, 835, 5500 and the 9200. For these shotguns the Night Manager is also magazine tube extension and boosts shotshell capacity by +2 rounds.

The Night Manager Accessory Mount for Mossberg shotguns is now available with an MSRP of $97.77 and comes complete with everything needed to mount the extension and includes a 3-slot section of compatible Picatinny rail and fasteners.

About Choate Machine and Tool: Founded by Garth Choate in 1972 as a one-man tool and die shop, Choate Machine and Tool has been a leader in the firearms accessory business for over 40 years. Beginning with magazine tube extensions for Remington 870, 1100 and Browning A5 shotguns, Choate has been making OEM parts for firearms manufacturers such Smith & Wesson, Remington, Mossberg, Savage, H&K, Winchester, Anschutz, Marlin, Harrington & Richardson, Nighthawk, Ruger, Beretta, Springfield Armory and Kahr Arms since 1981. Choate Machine & Tool is still one of the largest manufactures of OEM parts for the firearms industry. Originally started in a 1200 square foot building, Choate Machine and tool now operates out of three separate factories, an Injection Molding plant, an Investment Casting plant and a Final Assembly plant with a total of 95000 square feet under roof.
Choate Machine and Tool products have a life time guarantee. Most orders will ship the day of the order or the next depending on when the order is placed. Full time gunsmiths are on staff to answer product questions. All Choate Machine and Tool parts are Made in the U.S.A.

For consumer and dealer inquiries about Night Manager or other Choate products:
Call Customer Service at (800) 972-6390

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Custom Turrets Now Available for All Styrka Rifle Scopes From Kenton Industries

Posted on Wednesday, 21 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Eagan, MN (August 20, 2019) Just in time for hunting seasons, Styrka Optics is excited to announce that Kenton Industries now offers custom, etched ballistic turrets for all Styrka S3, S5 and S7 series rifle scopes.

To order a custom ballistic turret for your Styrka rifle scope, access the Kenton Industries website athttp://kentonindustries.com/custom-turrets/styrka. There, you can choose the Styrka optic you own, and if you want an Elevation or Windage Turret (you can, of course, order both).

Then, you select the “Yardage Format” dial you want the turret calibrated to (Speed Dial, LR Hunter, Military), and input ballisticdata on your factory ammunition or handloads, scope height, and your rifle/scope’s zero range. You can also input the average temperature you expect during your hunt and the average elevation at which you will be hunting.

Kenton Industries will even provide a Custom Label for your turret, such as, “300 Win Mag 180gr Accubond 3050fps 2000ft 70F.”

Within three weeks (on average), you will receive a customized turret for your Styrka scope. Rush orders are available, too. Once your turret is installed, simply range the distance to your target, dial the turret to the corresponding yardage and shoot!

For the hunter using a Styrka scope, the main benefit of a custom turret is fast and easy target engagement by not having to calculate the addition or subtraction of elevation clicks from a chart.

Kenton Industries also offers Ballistic Strips for Styrka scopes. To have your own strips made for elevation and windage, you enter the same data points as you would for the custom turrets. But instead of replacing the whole turret, you receive strips with the same yardage format and calibration, and the strips attach over the turret’s original controls.

For Ballistic Strip details, visit: http://kentonindustries.com/ballistic-strip/styrke

“At SHOT Show 2019 we spoke with the staff at Kenton Industries, and they were eager to develop custom turrets and ballistic strips for all Styrka riflescopes,” said Brad Gross, Styrka’s national sales manager. “Kenton manufacturers the highest-quality turrets and strips for all major scope makers and their customer service are first-rate!”

Styrka optics are designed and made with the hunter in mind–and that means they are ready for the field! All optics are covered by the “Styrka Pride” warranty. If you ever have a problem, your Styrka optic will be fixed or replaced. Forever. Plus, once a year, you can send back your optics and the company will clean and tune it as needed, all on Styrka’s tab.

Launched in 2015, Styrka offers a dynamic line up of hunting scopes, binoculars, red dots and spotting scopes. The Styrka philosophy is simple but non-negotiable: make high quality optics at affordable prices; always tell your customers the truth about what optics can and can’t do; and, stand behind your products 100-percent, forever. Styrka Pride. Styrka Strong.

For more information, please visit

WWW.STYRKASTRONG.COM

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AeroVironment Receives $45 Million Raven B Unmanned Aircraft Systems Contract Award for U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Brigades

Posted on Tuesday, 20 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Contract award funded by U.S. Government fiscal year 2019 appropriations

Raven systems support U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Special Operations Command, National Guard and more than 25 defense forces around the globe

Raven lightweight small unmanned aircraft system is designed for rapid deployment to deliver real-time tactical situational awareness

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2019 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced it received a firm fixed-price contract award on July 25, 2019 valued at $45,190,881 for RQ-11B Raven® small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and initial spares packages. AeroVironment received the contract award from the United States Army for its Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB). Delivery is anticipated by January 2020.

The SFAB are specialized units with the core mission to conduct training, advising, assisting, enabling and accompanying operations with allied and partner nations.

“Raven is the most widely deployed small unmanned aircraft system in the United States Department of Defense’s fleet,” said Rick Pedigo, vice president, sales and business development for AeroVironment. “Our family of small unmanned aircraft systems supports all U.S. military services and more than 45 allied nations. Every day, AeroVironment small UAS provide the actionable intelligence our customers need to proceed with certainty.”

In a report published by the United States Army on July 24, 2019, Sgt. Jordan Aguiar, a cavalry scout assigned to Alpha Troop of the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, said the Raven is more agile and less detectable than larger and more costly unmanned aircraft. Soldiers use it to conduct battlefield reconnaissance and provide their units with a greater level of security. Sgt. Foluke Marsh added, “If you need to have eyes on a target, or eyes on a convoy to make sure everything is safe, it’s good to send out the Raven instead of risking someone getting hurt or killed.”

(Photo: Tech. Sgt. John Winn)

AeroVironment RQ-11B Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System designed for land-based operations (Photo: AeroVironment)

AeroVironment’s Raven is a fully man-portable, hand-launched small unmanned aircraft system designed for land-based operations. First adopted by the U.S. Army in 2005, Raven is now used by more than 25 countries across the globe. Weighing just over four pounds, with a wingspan of 4.5 feet and with a flying range of 10 kilometers, it is the most prolific small unmanned aircraft system deployed across the U.S. Department of Defense. The Raven system provides operators with real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, delivering color or infrared video and still imagery to its operator via a hand-held ground control unit and to remote viewing stations, and uses a GPS system for pre-programmed or manual navigation.

About AeroVironment Small UAS

The RQ-11B Raven®, RQ-12A Wasp® and RQ-20A/B Puma™ comprise AeroVironment’s Family of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Operating with a common ground control system (GCS), this Family of Systems provides increased capability to the warfighter that can give ground commanders the option of selecting the appropriate aircraft based on the type of mission to be performed. This increased capability has the potential to provide significant force protection and force multiplication benefits to small tactical units and security personnel. AeroVironment provides logistics services worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of operational readiness. AeroVironment has delivered thousands of new and replacement small unmanned air vehicles to customers within the United States and to more than 45 allied governments.

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RAFAEL IS PRESENTING NEXT GENERATION SOLUTIONS at MSPO 2019

Posted on Tuesday, 20 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 19, 2019 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating at MSPO 2019, Kielce, Poland September 3-6, and presenting an array of its flagship solutions for land and air applications.

With vast R&D, expertise and operational experience with aerial systems, RAFAEL will exhibit its advanced package for the future aircraft, for next generation capabilities and force multiplication, spanning from air-to-air missiles (PYTHON-5^TM and I-DERBY^TM), smart air-to-ground munition (SPICE^TM Family), advanced electro-optical pods for surveillance, reconnaissance (Reccelite XR^TM) and targeting (Litening^TM 5), SDR communication (BNET^TM), electronic warfare (LITESHIELD^TM, SKYSHIELD^TM) and more.

RAFAEL’s BNET SDR communication offers exceptional connectivity, enhancing the exchange of information on the battlefield. Providing simultaneous voice, data and video communication, BNET is a major breakthrough in capacity, scalability, low latency and more. RAFAEL’s BNET in combination with FIRE WAEVER^TM, a revolutionary fire management system, recently unveiled and demonstrated in a number of European countries, are RAFAEL’s solution for the digitization programs of modern land forces and armies.

RAFAEL is pitching its SPIKE Family of missiles to be integrated onto the Polish armed forces vehicles as part of its modernization program for vehicle mounted anti-tank capabilities, under a tender called “Tank Destroyer”. The SPIKE Family of 5th generation missiles is in service in 33 nations, with more than 30,000 missiles supplied and more than 45 different launch platforms integrated. It is one of the most commonly-used and mature ATGM systems in the world. SPIKE ER2 will be competing in the Polish Army program both a surface-to-surface vehicle-mounted standoff precision guided missile (PGM) and as rotary PGM for the upgraded MI24 and Sokol helicopters, as well as for the new Polish helicopters of choice.

In addition, Rafael is exhibiting the following systems:

· SPYDER™ Family ‒ Short and medium range air defense systems using the I-Derby and Python-5 missiles

· DRONE DOME™ – Drone Detection and Neutralization System. The Drone Dome System is an innovative end-to-end system designed to provide effective airspace defense against hostile drones (Micro and Nano UAVs) used by terrorists and criminals to perform aerial attacks, collect intelligence, and other intimidating activities.

Active Protection System (APS) for AFV’s:

· TROPHY™ FAMILY: Active Protection Suite for heavy, medium and light-weight Armored Fighting Vehicles. Trophy is the world’s only combat-proven APS, installed on Israel’s Merkava MkIV tanks and NAMER APC’s, recently purchased by the U.S Army for its Abrams MBT’s.

Intelligence:

· IMILITE™ – Multi-Source, Multi-Task Imagery Exploitation System that receives, processes and exploits multiple standalone imagery video and other intelligence data in a centralized and a unified manner.

Please visit Rafael at Hall E, stand E-44

For more information please contact Ishai David, international media manager, RAFAEL, at ishaid@rafael.co.il

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SIG SAUER Raises a Record-Setting $70,000 for the Honored American Veterans Afield Organization at Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Posted on Tuesday, 20 August, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 19, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the 4th Annual 2019 SIG SAUER Charity Golf Tournament raised $70,000 for the Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) organization held August 9, 2019 at Pease Golf Course in Newington, New Hampshire. In 2019 this annual event expanded to 192 golfers that contributed to the near doubling of the monies raised for the HAVA organization.

“For over a decade, the HAVA organization has been re-integrating disabled veterans and injured military into American life through outdoor activities and the shooting sports,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “For everyone at SIG SAUER it’s an honor to support this meaningful program, and contribute to continuing the services provided by HAVA that are making a difference in the lives of the men and women that fought to protect our freedoms.”

HAVA is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2007 by a group of executives from the hunting and shooting industry to help disabled veterans and injured active-duty military returning from war heal, and reintegrate back into everyday life through participation in outdoor activities. HAVA sponsors guided hunts, shooting events, and outdoor activities across the country hosting hundreds of veterans annually.

SIG SAUER is a longstanding supporter and sustaining sponsor of the HAVA organization. Annually, SIG SAUER participates in HAVA sponsored shooting and hunting events across the country benefiting hundreds of veterans, including the upcoming 7th Annual Rock Castle Family Day on September 14, 2019 at Rockcastle Shooting Sports Center in Park City, Kentucky.

To learn more about the HAVA organization visit honoredveterans.org

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

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