Brownells’ Product Manager Paul Levy takes you through new product offerings. Included in today’s overview is the DRD Tactical Paratus 6.5 Creedmoor, Raven Concealment Top Stop AR Upper Receiver Cover, Raven Concealment Perun Ambidextrous Holster, Raven Concealment Eidolon BSC Ambidextrous Appendix / Inside Waist holster, Raven Concealment Copia Pistol / Rifle Mag Rig, Torch Wear Suppressor Thermal Cover and Torch Wear Hot Bag.
For 2018 Streamlight introduced two new headlamps, the 200 lumen battery powered ENDURO® Pro with three modes of operation and a choice of green or red LEDs and the upgraded BANDIT®USB rechargeable; available in yellow or black with white LED, coyote with white/red or white/green LEDs. I’ll be given you all of the salient details in my upcoming review.
Newington, N.H. (July 12, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the Virginia State Police has officially selected the SIG SAUER P320 Pistol as their official duty sidearm. The Virginia State Police is comprised of three bureaus, with over 2,100 sworn personnel, providing exemplary service to the public, and other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“We are proud to earn the confidence of the Virginia State Police through their selection of the SIG SAUER P320 as their official duty pistol,” began Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Due to the modularity of the P320 the Virginia State Police now have the ability to easily customize their standard issue firearm for grip preference, without ever compromising the superior SIG SAUER accuracy, reliability, and safety features they have come to rely on.”
The P320 is a modular, striker-fired pistol available in full-size, carry, compact, and subcompact sizing. The serialized trigger group makes the P320 adaptable to multiple caliber, size, and grip options. The P320 is available in 9mm, .357SIG, 40S&W, and .45ACP, with a choice of contrast, or SIGLITE Night Sights. The intuitive 3-point takedown requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety, disconnect safety, and optional manual safety.
The Virginia State Police will begin instruction and training on their SIG SAUER P320 pistols and officially place them into service with the Virginia State Troopers as their official duty sidearm in 2019.
“It’s a tremendous honor for all of us here at SIG SAUER to be given the opportunity to provide the men and women of the Virginia State Police with this particular firearm. We look forward to continuing our relationship with this prestigious law enforcement agency and supporting their mission,” concluded Jankiewicz.
PGM Precision, a French manufacturer of exceptional precision rifles, 
conducted a customer satisfaction survey a few months ago. They have now released the results, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction. The company has been manufacturing sniper platforms for years and have a global reputation for extraordinary accuracy and reliability. I’ve shot the PGM 338 Lapua and you can accept every claim made about the rifle as accurate. Regrettably, you don’t see them at the U.S. trade shows, a point I raised when meeting with them in Paris. I was informed that French regulations prevent them from shipping the firearms to shows and conventions outside of the EU, if I understood the explanation accurately. The survey results follow…
(Greeley, PA) – Thompson Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun” and other iconic firearms throughout history, is happy to announce that the new Deluxe model Thompson in 9mm is now shipping to dealers and distributors.
Since 1915, the “Tommy Gun” has been manufactured in .45 ACP. Kahr Firearms Group brought innovation to life when they recently announced plans for the 9mm Thompson model T5-9L20. The 9mm version is an original design by Thompson Auto-Ordnance in-house engineers, using the original Thompson platform. After much anticipation, the 9mm Thompson is now shipping.
The 9mm model features all the classic details of John Thompson’s original. The frame and receiver are machined from a solid billet of aluminum, and the buttstock, grip and vertical fore grip are all made from American Walnut. The T5-9L20 is offered with one 20-round stick magazine. The finned barrel measures 16.5 inches and 18 inches with the compensator. It has an overall length of 41 inches and features a front blade sight and an open rear adjustable. The MSRP is $1364.
For more information about Kahr Firearms Group products visit www.kahr.com, www.magnumresearch.com, www.auto-ordnance.com or www.customdeserteagle.com.
Kahr Firearms Group, formed in 2012, includes Kahr Arms, Auto-Ordnance and Magnum Research. KFG Headquarters reside in Greeley, Pennsylvania. Kahr Arms produces small concealable handguns in .380, 9mm, .40 and .45ACP. Auto-Ordnance is the maker of the famous “Tommy Gun”, M1 Carbine and WW2 GI Model 1911. Magnum Research Inc., designer and producer of the world renowned Desert Eagle Pistol, Baby Eagle, MLR .22LR and .22Mag Rifles and BFR Revolvers. All three companies are proudly located in the USA.
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – July 11, 2018 – Savage’s new website satisfies serious shooters’ appetites for easy-to-access, in-depth information on the industry’s leading rifles and shotguns for hunting, competition and self-defense. The redesigned site is loaded with enriched content, product and action photos, and engaging videos—plus enhanced search functionality that makes it easy to quickly learn about extremely reliable, accurate and hard-hitting firearms that fit each visitor’s personal shooting needs.
The new website offers quick access to comprehensive details on each of Savage’s 580 SKUs, including 50 percent more specifications per model plus more photos and expanded descriptions of the features and benefits for each product.
“Our new, user-friendly website offers hunters and shooters more ways to find the model that is right for them,” said Savage Senior Marketing Manager Beth Shimanski. “This includes new family pages that introduce what’s new by product family, make it easy to keep up with the latest innovations and compare different models within each product family. You can also find a Savage dealer and purchase firearms directly from each model page.”
To help shooters care for and get the most from their firearms, the new site also features a beefed up ‘Expert Advice’ section with a storehouse of information on gun maintenance, hunting tactics, and shooting tips.
“You also get a chance to meet the expanded Team Savage ambassadors and learn their proudest shooting and hunting moments,” Shimanski continued. “And you can subscribe to the industry’s best e-newsletter for monthly updates on new products and other Savage news.”
Additional Features Include
• Informative and entertaining videos viewable from the home page, product pages, and within Savage’s performance page.
• Highlights from Savage’s social media channels, plus opportunities to join the conversation and be featured on the Savage website.
• Timeline on the “About Us” page that chronicles the iconic gunmaker’s rich history and commitment to creating dependable, accurate firearms.
Savage’s new site is also built for optimum viewing and navigation on all devices, ensuring a fast, seamless experience for all users.
To view the new site, go to www.savagearms.com.
Melville, NY (July 11, 2018) –Nikon introduces a new line of purpose-designed riflescopes just in time for the upcoming hunting season and summer shooting activities. The new PROSTAFF P3 line-up of scopes includes eight new models specifically designed for muzzleloaders, slug guns, predator hunting, crossbows and rimfires/air rifles.
The all-new Nikon riflescope family consists of platform-specific models bearing PROSTAFF P3 MUZZLELOADER, PROSTAFF P3 SHOTGUN, PROSTAFF P3 PREDATOR HUNTER, PROSTAFF P3 CROSSBOW and PROSTAFF P3 TARGET EFR names. Shared features throughout the line include bright, fully multicoated optics, crisp hand-turn reticle adjustments (1/4 MOA except for the CROSSBOW model’s 1 MOA graduations) and generous consistent eye relief. Other features common through the family include rugged, all-aluminum one-inch main body tubes, turret caps and eyepiece quick focus adjustment rings (with rubber insert). The zoom ring on variable power models is also aluminum.
Each of the PROSTAFF P3 hunting riflescope models integrate a specialized Nikon BDC reticle designed for the specific application at hand, including the BDC 300 muzzleloader reticle, BDC 200 slug gun reticle, BDC Predator reticle and BDC 60 crossbow reticle.
Each of the BDC reticles can be optimized for many ballistic aiming possibilities using virtually any load. These can be calculated with the use of either the Spot On Ballistic Match Technology app or website software—both free from Nikon.
The PROSTAFF P3 TARGET EFR (extended focus range) model utilizes Nikon’s Precision reticle, designed to draw the eye into the small dot at the reticle center for precise aiming at small air gun and rimfire targets. This specialty target model features an adjustable objective lens for parallax-free focusing from 10-yards to infinity.
All of the PROSTAFF P3 riflescopes reflect Nikon’s passion for optical performance, lasting quality and overall value and are backed by Nikon’s Lifetime Repair/Replacement NO FAULT POLICY. Suggested retail price for the PROSTAFF P3 specialty riflescope models ranges from $159.95 to $299.95.
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Newington, N.H. (July 10, 2018) – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce Match Elite pistol competition ammunition. Available in 147gr 9mm Luger, the soft-shooting, low-recoil Match Elite load features coated nickel cases and fast, clean-burning powder for exceptional performance and shootability in fast-paced competitions. Velocities will range from approximately 860 to 900 fps, depending on the type of pistol used. With a power factor between 126 and 132, these loads are legal for all USPSA competitions and the lower felt recoil allows competition shooters to stay on target, resulting in faster and more accurate shots.
“This is the most accurate competition load I have ever shot,” said Max Michel, Jr., Captain of Team SIG. “The SIG SAUER Match Elite consistently delivers groupings of less than two inches at 25 yards versus four inches on average with other ammunition, making it the ideal choice for professional and everyday shooters who want to improve their performance.”
“SIG SAUER always strives to improve upon existing products and the new Match Elite pistol competition ammunition is another example of this,” said Brad Criner, Senior Director, Brand Management and Business Development, SIG SAUER Ammunition. “This load was developed by SIG ammunition engineers, working very closely with Max Michel and Lena Miculek, to be the ultimate pistol competition load. The reduced charge weight delivers lower felt recoil, giving shooters an edge from a speed and accuracy standpoint.”
SIG SAUER Match Elite ammunition is only available online at sigsauer.com/store for $24.50 per box of 50 rounds. Cases of 10 boxes will also available.
All SIG SAUER Match Elite Ammunition is manufactured by SIG SAUER at its state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the same exacting standards as the company’s premium pistols and rifles. For more information, visit sigsauer.com/ammunition.
SMYRNA, GA. – July 10, 2018 GLOCK, Inc., the leading global manufacturer of pistols, today announced landmark sales of the G19X, the company’s commercial version of the pistol it developed for the U.S. Army MHS pistol solicitation. In less than six months since the release of the G19X to the commercial market, GLOCK has delivered over 100,000 pistols.
GLOCK introduced the G19X to the commercial market at the end of January 2018 at SHOT Show, the industry’s annual tradeshow. As seen through the receipt of notable awards such as Best New Handgun and Best Overall Shooting Sports new item at various distributor shows, the G19X reinforces the company’s reputation for unmatched performance, dependability, and production expertise.
“The Glock 19X has helped reinvigorate the polymer pistol market. Its demand and popularity has exceeded our expectations” said Flint Virgets, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lipsey’s, the nation’s leading wholesale firearms distributor.
The GLOCK 19X combines the best features of two of the company’s most-popular and most trusted field-tested platforms (G17/19 Gen5), the full size frame and the compact slide, creating the ideal pistol for all conditions and all situations. This, coupled with GLOCK’s long history of engineering pistols which deliver reliability and endurance, instills the necessary confidence to any shooter.
“By combining the standards of high-level performance and reliability with distinctive design enhancements, this pistol offers proven results and delivers maximum efficiency” says GLOCK VP Josh Dorsey. “These shipping numbers not only validate the earned trust our customers put in GLOCK, but also, demonstrate GLOCK’s proven manufacturing and surface treatment capabilities ensuring the company can deliver pistols in the quality and quantity that our customers demand.”
As sales of the G19X continue to climb, the company continues to lead the way in performance and reliability.
ANOKA, Minnesota – July 9, 2018 – Federal Ammunition’s new enhanced mobile app is a powerful tool to help hunters and shooters streamline and maximize all facets of the shooting experience.
“Technology drives everything at Federal Ammunition,” said Federal Senior Digital Marketing Manager Angie Sullivan. “This all-new app brings a range of advanced tools to one convenient place and allows you to access them even while offline.”
Compatible with Apple and Android smartphones and tablets, the new ballistics app features updated ballistic calculator data and the ability to save ballistics, plus updated ammo recommendations and a fresh, new, user-friendly design.
“With the new Federal Ammunition app, hunters and shooters can quickly and easily determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load, and save the data for future reference,” Sullivan continued. “Plus, the app allows you to identify which ammunition to use in a variety of shooting situations, locate your closest Federal dealer and find a nearby shooting range where you can enjoy all the benefits of Federal’s industry leading products.”
The ballistics app also offers detailed information on the components and technology that set Federal Premium products apart from other ammunition.
Consumers can get the app through the iTunes Store or Google Play.
For more information about Federal Ammunition and the new ballistics app, go to www.federalpremium.com.
Morphix Technologies® will be displaying its TraceX® Explosive Detection Kit and Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at Booth #113 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, July 11 – 12, 2018.
Virginia Beach, Va. (July 2018) – Morphix Technologies®, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, will be exhibiting at Warrior® Expo East, July 11 – 12, 2018 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Morphix Technologies will be exhibiting its TraceX® Explosive Detection Kit and its Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at Booth #133.
“We exhibited earlier this year at Warrior Expo West and are happy to be back at Warrior Expo East. These are great events that bring together end users, program managers and procurement specialists in one place. We are looking forward to exhibiting what the TraceX and Chameleon detection devices can do to help our warfighters and First Responders complete their missions,” commented Kimberly Pricenski, vice president of sales and marketing for Morphix Technologies.
TraceX Explosive Detection Kit
The TraceX Explosive Detection Kit is an affordable and easy-to-use product that aids in the detection of major explosive material threats and their precursors in a single test without exposing the kit to contamination or the user to dangerous chemicals. It was developed by Morphix Technologies under contract from the U.S. Department of Defense and meets their demanding requirements. It is small enough to fit in a cargo pocket, lightweight and rugged. Each kit comes in its own disposable protective plastic case, so the handler will be ready to use it when needed and is shelf stable for 24 months. With a single swab, the TraceX Explosive Detection Kit detects all the major families of explosive materials and their precursors.
Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband
The Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband is an easy-to-use, inexpensive, wearable, reusable armband that can hold up to 10 cassettes, each of which detects a particular toxic chemical and changes color upon detection. One color indicates the absence of toxic gas. When two colors appear in the window, the user knows it is time to take action. Designed for use in the arctic, tropical and desert conditions, the Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband can even be immersed in water. Morphix Technologies has prioritized its product development based on the advice of the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies, so the Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband cassettes are available for many of the high-risk Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) identified by the U.S. government. It has also been approved by the U.S.
SAFETY Act of the Department of Homeland Security as an anti-terrorist technology.
Warrior Expo East is designed specifically for government and defense organizations. It is far more than a simple trade show – it’s the defense industry’s one-stop-shop for industry networking, customized training and product demonstrations. The Expo attracts 300+ industry suppliers and more than 3,000 vetted attendees, including active duty military, federal, state and local government agencies, law enforcement, first responders, qualified defense or government contractors and exhibiting partner suppliers or manufacturers.
If you’d like to receive more information on the Chameleon or TraceX, please contact Morphix Technologies toll-free at 800-808-2234 or locally at 757-431-2260. You can also email sales@morphtec.com.
Visit the website at www.morphtec.com to learn more
MONROVIA, Calif., July 9, 2018 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced that on April 10, 2018 the United States Army selected the Company and six other suppliers for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) sustainment under a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The seven awardees will compete for LRRS and MRM UAS, Tactical Open Architecture Controller system and spare and repair parts procurement task orders over the duration of the contract. The maximum value of the contract is $248 million over five years.
“The Army and AeroVironment remain committed to supporting the soldier closest to the fight with UAS solutions proven secure, effective and dependable around the world,” said Kirk Flittie, vice president and general manager of AeroVironment’s UAS business segment. “The IDIQ contract assures that American soldiers can continue to rely on AeroVironment’s combat-proven solutions to deliver the actionable intelligence they need to proceed with certainty.”
AeroVironment won the first competitive award for the Army’s small UAS program of record on a sole-source basis in 2005, and won the renewal of that contract with four other suppliers in 2012. AeroVironment is the designer and manufacturer of the RQ-11B Raven® and RQ-20A and B Puma™ UAS, which constitute the vast majority of the Army’s existing fleet of Small UAS. The AeroVironment Raven, the most widely deployed defense unmanned aircraft system in the world today, is a lightweight solution designed for rapid deployment and high mobility for military applications requiring low-altitude surveillance and reconnaissance intelligence.
The AeroVironment Puma is a small unmanned aircraft system designed for land-based and maritime operations. Capable of landing in water or on the ground, the all-environment Puma, with its Mantis i45 sensor suite, empowers the operator with extended flight time and a level of imaging capability never before available in the small UAS class.
About AeroVironment Small UAS
RQ-11B Raven®, RQ-12 Wasp® and RQ-20A 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 offers a smaller vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) system, the Snipe VTOL™ for support of individual squads and platoon surveillance. AeroVironment provides logistics services worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of operational readiness and provides mission services for customers requiring only the information its small UAS produce. AeroVironment has delivered thousands of new and replacement small unmanned air vehicles to customers within the United States and to more than 40 allied governments.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition and related industries, tonight expressed its strong support for President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to become an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
“We are pleased to lend our support to President Trump’s nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and urge the Senate to approve his nomination before the next term begins on the first Monday in October,” said Lawrence Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “We are confident that Judge Kavanaugh will serve our nation with distinction as an Associate Justice of our nation’s highest court and that he will make decisions that will serve to protect the Second Amendment and other Constitutionally guaranteed rights of law-abiding Americans.”
About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
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Military.com reported on the U.S. Army’s new physical fitness test. Here’s what Uncle Sam’s Green Machine wants you to do if you want to be on the team:
All events must be completed in 50 minutes or less, so there is mandated rest and a maximum time for each event. Each soldier gets two minutes’ rest between each of the first five events and five minutes of rest before the two-mile run.
“The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, on behalf of PM Soldier Weapons, intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source contract to Sig Sauer pursuant to the authority of title 10 United States Code (U.S.C) Section 2304 ( c ) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1- only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This contemplated sole source contract is for is for the purchase and delivery of the commercially available various Sig Sauer Systems (firearms), namely the SP2022, MPX, and the MCX along with silencers and associated accessories to include magazines and spare parts. The contemplated effort will be a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order to be completed once the kits are delivered 14 days after award. Sig Sauer was the only company identified through market research that could provide the necessary various Sig Sauer Systems (firearms), namely the SP2022, MPX, and the MCX along with silencers and associated accessories to include magazines and spare parts which met the Government’s requirements for a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS). The acquisition of production items from sources other than Sig Sauer will not meet schedule requirements. Sig Sauer was the only company identified through market research that could provide the necessary various Sig Sauer Systems (firearms), namely the SP2022, MPX, and the MCX along with silencers and associated accessories to include magazines and spare parts which met the Government’s requirements for a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and meets the specifications identified in the sources sought notice posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). The U.S. Government anticipates award of one single purchase order as a result of this solicitation. Please note this notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP). However, any responsible source who believes to be capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The anticipated award date for this action is planned for 4QFY18.”
Due: 8/2/18
- Solicitation Number: W15QKN-18-R-0097
- Contract Number(s) : None listed
- Additional Info Link :None listed
- Set-Aside : No Set-Aside Used
Note: Title 10 Funding is SOF Link to notice: https://govtribe.com/project/sig-sauer-weapons-accessories-and-parts-1
ANOKA, Minnesota – July 6, 2018 – Federal Ammunition’s new website makes it faster and easier to choose the right loads, learn about industry-leading products and the technology behind them and find the best deals on ammo. Our redesigned site with enriched content, action photos and engaging videos will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the world of hunting and shooting sports.
For starters, visitors can easily access detailed product information and load selection advice on the world’s top ammunition for big game, varmints, waterfowl, upland game, wild turkeys, personal defense, target shooting and competition. For customers’ convenience, special promotions are now integrated into product pages, and the “Where to Buy” feature lists locations of the nearest Federal retailers.
“But that’s only the beginning of what the new, user-friendly website offers hunters and shooters,” said Federal Senior Director of Marketing Jason Nash. “The new web site signifies our longstanding commitment to quality, as well as educating and informing our consumers of our broad product lines. Leading the charge is our bold new Federal logo which signals a stronger, more focused and authentic branding approach.”
Users will experience quick access to comprehensive details on each of Federal’s outstanding offerings. Find the right product using enhanced filters to multi-select from caliber/gauge, bullet style, use, product family, bullet weight, shell type; Enhanced search functionality helping you easily find products and articles; Updated “Ammo Recommendation” feature includes new products such as 224 Valkyrie; and more.
“The site allows visitors to experience the world of shooting and learn from the pros in 50 ‘Premium Moments’ stories featuring interviews with country music stars, YouTube influencers and champion shooters,” Nash continued. “You can also subscribe to the industry’s best e-newsletter and get monthly updates on new products and news; view highlights from social media posts from Federal’s vast network of fans; learn about new products like the award-winning, industry-changing 224 Valkyrie and Heavyweight TSS; and perfectly dial in your shooting with data powered by the ‘Premium Ballistics Engine.’”
Additional Features Include:
• Dynamic Federal Ballistics Calculator helps users quickly determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load and save data for an unlimited number of loads, including previously saved loads from the former site.
• Extended “Reloading” section which includes component products and rifle and handgun reloading data that lets users choose their cartridge and filter by attributes such as bullet weight and powder type to find the exact recipe for producing the desired performance.
• Lifestyle videos including stories on brand ambassadors, hunting, shooting sports, advocacy, conservation, education and mentoring.
• Upgraded user engagement including access to Frequently Asked Questions section, ability to read reviews, rate Federal products and share opinions, experiences, images and videos.
• Highlights from Federal’s social media channels, plus opportunities to join the conversation and be featured on the Federal website.
Federal’s new site is also built for optimum viewing and navigation on all devices, ensuring a fast, seamless experience for all users.
To view the new site, go to www.federalpremium.com.
Big bore gun designer and manufacturer Big Horn Armory donates Model 89 in 500 S&W and first prototype to the NRA’s legendary collection of firearms.
Cody, Wyo. (July 2018) – Big Horn Armory, makers of big-bore firearms, is proud to announce the donation of their first working prototype for the popular Model 89 lever-action, two tool room prototype receivers in different states of completion, along with a production model in 500 S&W bearing the prized serial number of BHA0001 to the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia.
“We are honored to provide the NRA’s National Firearms Museum with Big Horn Armory’s first prototype of our big bore Model 89, the first production model and several receivers,” Greg Buchel, president and founder of Big Horn Armory, said. “Needless to say, the NRA’s collection is beyond priceless and a very important part of our American heritage. To be included in the NRA gallery and have our story told is the epitome of what America means to us; to have the opportunities to create and grow a business, and to wholly enjoy our 2nd Amendment freedoms.”
The NRA’s National Firearms Museum is located at their Fairfax, Virginia headquarters, where visitors can view over 3,000 firearms in 15 galleries comprised of 85 exhibit cases. The museum covers 700 years of firearms history in galleries that portray the period of time and history in which they were developed. From the first colonies to today, where innovation and the latest technologies are still producing American made firearms are proudly on public display.
BHA, a company of experienced firearms industry experts and avid big game hunters, was formed to develop a Browning-type, lever-action gun chambered in the 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum. In 2012, BHA successfully rolled out the only big bore lever-action specifically designed for the 500 S&W cartridge.
Every Model 89 demonstrates BHA’s commitment to combining American ingenuity with craftsmanship. Using the latest in CNC technology, the Model 89 in both carbine and rifle configurations are manufactured with 17-4 stainless steel and hardened to provide exceptional and consistent downrange performance and in-the-field reliability. Attention to detail and pride in the fit and finish is apparent in every rifle from the select and beautifully figured American black walnut stocks and forends to the large, hunter-friendly, curved lever for ease of operation, even when wearing gloves.
Big Horn Armory Model 89 Specifications:
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Model 89 Carbine
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Model 89 Rifle
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500 Smith & Wesson
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500 Smith & Wesson
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Rate of Twist:
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1 in 24
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1 in 24
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18 inches
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22 inches
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Crown:
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Recessed
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Recessed
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American Black Walnut, Laminate
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American Black Walnut, Laminate
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Checkering:
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20 lpi
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20 lpi
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17-4 Stainless Steel
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17-4 Stainless Steel
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Matte SS/Hunter Black SS/Color Case Hardened
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Matte SS/Hunter Black SS/ Color Case Hardened
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Synthetic Satin
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Synthetic Satin
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1 inch
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1 inch
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Integral Front, Stud Rear
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37 inches
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41 inches
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$2,699.00 base price, options available
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(Greeley, PA) – Kahr Firearms Group, a leader in innovative firearms design and manufacturing, is proud to offer their product collaboration with John “TIG” Tiegen as Limited Edition TIG Series Matched Sets.
Earlier this year, John “TIG” Tiegen and Kahr Firearms Group teamed up to offer special edition TIG Series firearms. Now, Kahr Firearms Group is offering a limited number of these special edition firearms as a Matched Set TIG Package. Each package will include a TIG Tommy Gun and a TIG Kahr ST9 Pistol at a special package price. There are only 300 sets available, and will be numbered 500-799 of the 1000 of each firearm made. Engravings on each firearm will include its number in the series, the TIG logo, TIG’s signature and the Beyond the Battlefield logo. Each gun comes with a certificate of authenticity. The TIG Tommy Gun and TIG Kahr ST9 Pistol will be drop shipped to the dealer directly from the factory. Contact your local firearms dealer to order. MSRP for the Matched Set TIG Package is $2085.
The TIG Tommy Gun, T1-TIGSE, is chambered in .45 ACP, has a 16.5″ barrel length, Finned (with compensator 18″) and has an overall length of 41″. It has a Walnut fixed stock, vertical foregrip and a 20-round stick magazine. The TIG Kahr ST9, ST9093TIG, is chambered in 9mm, has a 4″ barrel and an overall length of 6.5″. It has a Kryptek® Typhon Polymer Frame and Blackened Stainless Steel Slide and comes with two 8-round magazines.
Portions of the proceeds from the sale of each firearm will be donated to the Beyond the Battlefield (BTB) Foundation by Kahr Firearms Group. Beyond the Battlefield is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that John “TIG” Tiegen and his wife Margaret founded in 2017. Its mission is to provide support for wounded veterans as they face the many challenges encountered during rehabilitation, the healing process and reintegration into everyday life.
For more information about Kahr Firearms Group products, visit www.kahr.com, www.magnumresearch.com, www.auto-ordnance.com or www.customdeserteagle.com.
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Jump into action with the all-new Firefield Edge Carbine 2-Piece M-LOK Rail system (FF34057). Designed for hunters, target and tactical shooters, along with combat simulators to boost their game with self-confidence, from gun enthusiast to novice shooters.
The Edge Carbine 2-Piece Rail merges perfectly with your standard AR with a front sight post, making it robust enough to handle nearly every accessory! Crafted from heavy-duty aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, this rail is rugged while weighing in at a mere 6.0 oz.
The Edge Carbine 2-piece rail is designed for easy installation using virtually no tools!
The SVS 1-6x optic is a true 1x optic with a 34mm tube, second focal plane 2MOA daylight visible red dot, MIL scale reticle, and capped zeroing knobs for both windage and elevation with 2/10 MIL adjustments and a built in throw lever. The second focal plane red dot intensity can be adjusted via a 10-position rheostat, with the lower 3 settings being night vision compatible. The MIL Scale reticle features a set of simple crosshairs with 2 full MILs left and right, as well as 1, 2, 4, and 6 MILS below the center on the vertical axis.
MSRP: $1,299.00
$1,499.00 Optic/ZRO Delta Mount Combo
In February of this year, we had the opportunity to review for our readers a product designed by Mantis Tech, an Illinois based small company. The company’s Mantis X Shooting Performance System was innovative and in fact unique on its approach to evaluating and enhancing marksmanship. Well, great ideas don’t go unnoticed and at this year’s Eurosatory, Paris, Belgium-based Fabrique National Herstel (FNH) introduced their version of a similar approach which they market as the FN Expert. The major difference between the two systems is that the FN Expert uses optical alignment to asses POA / POI differences. M.S.R.P. $3,863
FN Expert was designed and developed by FN’s Noptel subsidiary. Like the Mantis X Shooting Performance System, FN’s Expert pairs with a smart device running software that analyzes muzzle movement before, during and after the trigger pull to identify breathing, sighting and trigger pull; grading each through a color coded plot. That analysis is available to both trainer and trainee so that corrective action is taken where necessary.
The following FN videos illustrate its function.
Morphix Technologies® will be displaying its TraceX® Explosive Detection Kit and Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at Booth # 237 in Louisville, Kentucky, July 9 – 12, 2018.
Virginia Beach, Va. (July 2018) – Morphix Technologies®, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, will be exhibiting at the 2018 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, July 9 – 12, 2018 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. Morphix Technologies will be exhibiting its TraceX® Explosive Detection Kit and its Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband at Booth #237.
“Sadly, large events, like sporting exhibitions, are now potential targets for chemical or bomb attacks. These events could have catastrophic results, given the large, centralized population affected and the limited number of exits. The National Sports Safety and Security Conference Exhibition attracts individuals who represent or support professional sport leagues, intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics, marathon/endurance events and commercial sport and entertainment facilities, and these people and their facilities can benefit from the use of our products. For example, the continual monitoring of the air with the Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband can help law enforcement respond quickly, should an attack take place. We look forward to speaking with these decision makers and demonstrating the benefits of our products to them,” commented Kimberly Pricenski, vice president of sales and marketing for Morphix Technologies.
TraceX Explosive Detection Kit
The TraceX Explosive Detection Kit is an affordable and easy-to-use product that aids in the detection of major explosive material threats and their precursors in a single test without exposing the kit to contamination or the user to dangerous chemicals. It was developed by Morphix Technologies under contract from the U.S. Department of Defense and meets their demanding requirements. It is small enough to fit in a cargo pocket, lightweight and rugged. Each kit comes in its own disposable protective plastic case, so the handler will be ready to use it when needed and is shelf stable for 24 months. With a single swab, the TraceX Explosive Detection Kit detects all the major families of explosive materials and their precursors.
Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband
The Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband is an easy-to-use, inexpensive, wearable, reusable armband that can hold up to 10 cassettes, each of which detects a particular toxic chemical and changes color upon detection. One color indicates the absence of toxic gas. When two colors appear in the window, the user knows it is time to take action. Designed for use in the arctic, tropical and desert conditions, the Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband can even be immersed in water. Morphix Technologies has prioritized its product development based on the advice of the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies, so the Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband cassettes are available for many of the high-risk Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) identified by the U.S. government. It has also been approved by the U.S. SAFETY Act of the Department of Homeland Security as an anti-terrorist technology.
The ninth annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition will feature as its theme for 2018 “Enhancing Situational Awareness in the Sports Safety and Security Industry.” The gathering of top professionals in the field will provide a wholesome environment dedicated to security/safety technologies, products, services and education for safeguarding the assets and spectators the industry is charged to protect. The target audience includes security directors and operators, facility and stadium managers, event planners/operators, law enforcement personnel, emergency managers, fire/hazmat, emergency medical/health services, athletic administrators and governmental representatives.
If you’d like to receive more information on the Chameleon or TraceX, please contact Morphix Technologies toll-free at 800-808-2234 or locally at 757-431-2260. You can also email sales@morphtec.com.
Visit the website at www.morphtec.com
MONROVIA, Calif., July 3, 2018 – What does a company do when its trailblazing and diverse innovations for nearly half a century have redefined how the world drives and flies? When its many technological “firsts” include the first practical electric car, flying the Nano Hummingbird drone, record-setting, solar-powered aircraft flights in near space, and reshaping the battlefield with portable, hand-held, tactical drones and loitering munitions?
It takes on another world.
At a briefing held Wednesday at New York City’s NASDAQ Marketsite, AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) revealed its critical role in collaborating with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA/JPL) in Pasadena, Calif. to build the drone helicopter recently selected by NASA/JPL’s Mars Exploration Program, and displayed a model of the Mars Helicopter, which is planned to fly on Mars in less than three years.
“AeroVironment’s deep, rich and diverse history of innovation combined with our experience with near-space aircraft like Pathfinder and Helios make us uniquely suited to collaborate with NASA and JPL on this historic, interplanetary venture,” said AeroVironment President and Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi.
Flying at nearly 100,000 feet on Earth is much like flying on the surface of Mars – same air density – so AeroVironment used airfoil design principles and simulation tools the technology company learned from record high-altitude flights and incorporated them into the Mars helicopter design.
“The Mars Helicopter effort also benefits from the ultra-lightweight and ultra-high-precision methods integral to our nano projects that have been developed in our MacCready Works laboratory, where we’ve assembled a dedicated team of the industry’s brightest and most experienced thinkers to solve some of today’s greatest technological challenges,” Nawabi said.
AeroVironment first developed subscale Mars helicopter prototypes to test and demonstrate the feasibility of lift in the thin Martian atmosphere. Then in May 2016, AeroVironment delivered to NASA/JPL a Mars Helicopter rotor and landing gear prototype that was integrated with a JPL-developed controller and demonstrated free flight in a simulated Mars atmosphere, proving that it is possible to fly on the Red Planet. Next, AeroVironment delivered major helicopter subsystems in the fall of 2017 for integration into Mars-representative engineering development models. JPL built two Engineering Development Model Mars Helicopters, integrating the AeroVironment rotor, landing gear, fuselage shell and solar panel substrate together with JPL-developed fuselage composed of flight avionics, onboard power, telecom, flight control and sensors into two models.
One of the development models was used for flight demonstration in JPL’s large 25-foot space simulator, and the other for environmental testing, including thermal tests to ensure the vehicle can endure the frigid Mars nights, and vibration tests to make sure it is rugged enough to survive launch. Both vehicles passed the rigorous tests, paving the way for the development and fabrication of the final, Mars-bound version.
AeroVironment is currently building the flight versions of their subsystems which will be integrated with other subsystems into the vehicle that JPL is building. The plan is for JPL to then install the finished Mars Helicopter into the Mars 2020 rover for its ride to a Martian landing site, still to be determined.
The Mars Helicopter project is led by NASA JPL with team members across JPL, AeroVironment, NASA Ames and NASA Langley. The AeroVironment team has worked closely with NASA rotorcraft experts at the NASA Ames and Langley research centers and with JPL electrical, mechanical, materials, vehicle flight controls, and systems engineers. AeroVironment’s contributions to the first Mars drone include design and development of the helicopter’s airframe and major subsystems, including its rotor, rotor blades, hub and control mechanism hardware. The company also developed and built high-efficiency, lightweight propulsion motors, power electronics, landing gear, load-bearing structures, and the thermal enclosure for NASA/JPL’s avionics, sensors, and software systems
The press briefing featured high-impact visuals and models of many of AeroVironment’s innovations, including the Snipe™ nano drone – the latest tactical UAS innovation from AeroVironment that provides today’s defenders with critical information whenever and wherever it is needed – and the Switchblade® Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System (LMAMS). AeroVironment recently received Switchblade orders from the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines Corps through Urgent Needs Statements.
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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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We want to wish you a great 4th of July Holiday. Eat in excess, drink in moderation and be safe!
While at Eurosatory, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Harry Schlemmer, Hensoldt, and Dr. Peter Bossdorf of Mittler Report Verlang GmbH at a meeting arranged by Carina Siegmund, Hensoldt, Communications Manager.
The presentation, arranged by executives of Hensoldt marketing, focused on Hensoldt’s total C4ISR solutions for the modern battlefield. The company’s Sensor House motto “Detect and Protect” was superbly represented by a series of technical solutions consisting of Radar, IFF and Data Link; EW and Situational Awareness; and Optronics.
The presentation also included the official launch of a book, “Seeing an Invisible World”, written by Dr. Schlemmer and published by Mittler Report Verlang GmbH.
I’ve had the opportunity to read the book, an experience that I’ll summarize by identifying its targeted audience as technically oriented readers. Although a technical work, the author has avoided a rigorous mathematical treatise; instead, focusing on the evolution of thermal imaging tracing its beginnings to the 17th century.
“Seeing an Invisible World” is thorough, factual and extremely well researched by a scientist who’s been integral to Hensoldt technical innovations. I strongly recommend that you add it to your existing library.
The pocket-sized, folding .22LR with serial number #01776 will be given away on July 11th. The custom Cerakote finish resembling our Nation’s flag is by Mad Pig Customs.
Asheville, N.C. (July 2018) – In honor of our Nation’s birthday on July 4th, Trailblazer® Firearms, makers of the smallest folding .22LR pistol, are giving away a custom Cerakoted LifeCard®. Collaborating with Mad Pig Customs, a full service Cerakote application facility, the offered LifeCard .22 LR single-action, folding pistol, no bigger than a credit card, sports a patriotic faded flag motif. This special LifeCard has serial number #01776 engraved on it, making it highly collectible.
“This is Trailblazer Firearms’ way of saying thank you to our Country and for the opportunities it gives entrepreneurs like myself to realize our dreams,” Aaron Voigt, founder and president of Trailblazer Firearms explained.
The contest runs from now until July 11, 2018. Enter at Trailblazer Firearms for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind pistol. Simply click on the page, “Like Us” on Facebook and enter your email address. Entrants will receive an additional entry for each friend they refer through their shared link.
*Entrants must be 21 + years of age and a citizen of the United States. Due to handgun regulations, the contest is not valid for residents of California, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
For more information on Trailblazer Firearms, visit www.trailblazerfirearms.com
“XpellerGear” also provides protection against radio-controlled bombs.
Munich/Paris, 7 June 2018 – At Eurosatory, the international defense and security
exhibition in Paris, the sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT will be showcasing for the first
time a portable version of its counter-UAV system Xpeller, called “XpellerGear”, which also
can be used to provide protection against radio remote-controlled bombs, so-called RCIEDs
(= radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices).
The new configuration combines a radio detector with a jammer. As soon as the radio
detector acquires a signal evidently controlling a UAV, the jammer can override this signal,
thus severing the connection between the UAV and its operator. A smart detection algorithm
with integrated signature database guarantees highly precise detection of all UAV-relevant
signals and extremely short response times.
The modular Xpeller product family includes various sensors such as radar systems,
cameras and radio frequency detectors as well as direction finders and jammers. Xpeller
uses sensors to detect and identify a drone and assess its threat potential at ranges from a
few hundred meters up to several kilometers. This enables the operator to take timely action
against a possible threat. The modular Xpeller system concept allows customized solutions
to be created by combining individual devices from the product family depending on
customer requirements and the local conditions. This means that the customer can select
from a building set made up of radar, radio frequency and optical components together with
various countermeasures. HENSOLDT can provide advice and support by analyzing the
weaknesses, for example, in order to help the customer compile an individual security
concept.
About HENSOLDT
HENSOLDT is a pioneer of technology and innovation in the area of defense and security
electronics. The company, headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich, is a market leader in
civilian and military sensor solutions, developing new products to counter a wide variety of
threats based on disruptive concepts in such fields as big data, robotics and cyber security.
With a workforce of some 4,300 employees, HENSOLDT generates revenues of more than
€1 billion per year.
http://www.hensoldt.net
Former Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security SAS becomes HENSOLDT France SAS
Munich/Paris, 27 April 2018 – HENSOLDT completed yesterday the acquisition of Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security SAS, a France-based company which offers highly secure data link solutions and a range of IFF (identification friend or foe) products.
HENSOLDT had been formed from the sale of Airbus Group’s defense electronics business to the leading global private equity firm KKR. While the sale of the Germany-based activities was finalized in February 2017 with Airbus maintaining a temporary 25.1% minority stake until the full separation of the sites, the sale of the France-based activities followed a different regulatory and site separation process leading to the closing achieved on 26 April 2018.
The new HENSOLDT France SAS based in Plaisir, close to Paris (see photo), generates
revenues of approximately € 20 Million per year with a workforce of 60 people. It is led by
Philippe Guibourg, President of HENSOLDT France SAS.
The acquisition allows HENSOLDT, a leading independent provider in defense electronics, to establish a footprint in France and to expand its line of products in the domains of IFF
(interrogators, cryptographic computers, test equipment) and high rate data link solutions,
dedicated to missiles or to airborne mission systems (mission aircraft, helicopters, UAVs).
About Hensoldt
Hensoldt is a global pioneer of technology and innovation in the area of defense and security electronics. Headquartered in Munich, the company is a market leader in civilian and military sensor solutions, developing new products to counter evolving threats based on disruptive concepts in such fields as big data, robotics and cyber security. With a workforce of some 4,300 employees, Hensoldt generates revenues of more than 1 billion euros per year.
http://www.hensoldt.net
Consumer safety is our first priority. Please contact us immediately to facilitate the replacement of your .308/SR-25 10 Round Magazines at our factory at no charge to our customers. Recalled Risers will not be returned.
DO NOT use your .308/SR-25 10 Round Magazines unless it has been assembled with the new replacement riser! Any unintended discharge has the potential for causing injury or death.
Load your magazine with .308 cartridges of the until the magazine can no longer accept any additional cartridges. Remove each cartridge contained in the magazine and count the total number of cartridges that were capable of fitting within the magazine. If that number exceeds 10, the magazine is subject to this recall. Alternatively, if your .308/SR-25 10 ROUND MAGAZINES contains a black riser (depicted below left), then your magazine is subject to this recall.
REPLACING YOUR AFFECTED PRODUCT
If you own a magazine that is subject to this recall, Sentry Products Group will provide a replacement magazine configured with the replacement riser (depicted below right) and ship it to you at no additional cost.
Contact us immediately! We will ask for your Name, Address, Telephone Number, Number of Magazines, and provide to you an RMA # for return and tracking purposes. Once you have been provided an RMA #, you will need to remove the riser from your affected product, and send the affected riser to:SENTRY Products Group, LLC, 2929 S. Cole Road, Boise ID 83709. Please discard the remaining components of the affected magazine. Upon receipt, Sentry will return a new replacement magazine.
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One of my objectives while at this year’s EUROSATORY was to spend some time with nondomestic small arms manufacturers. My first stop took me to the Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa). The PGZ is a Polish conglomerate made up of 60 companies dedicated to being a one stop shop for modern defense solutions. The representative was kind enough to spend quite a bit of time with me, and in talking with him you could feel the sense of national pride – always a good indication.
All of the company’s shoulder fired weapons are available in two varieties, NATO compliant and the more common Eastern European 7.62 x 39 chamberings. Build quality and ergonomics were excellent as well.
Their newest carbine originally designated the Modular Firearm System (MSBS) 5.56, renamed GROT C in 2017, is a joint project of “Łucznik” Arms Factory in Radom and the Military University of Technology. The company produces 11 variants. This modern military system covers an entire family of weapons based on a single MSBS design. The line is composed of 6 classical versions (standard rifle, rifle with grenade launcher, mini-rifle, machine gun, sharpshooter rifle and rifle for the Representative Battalion of the Polish Army) and 5 bullpup variants (standard rifle, rifle with grenade launcher, mini-rifle, machine gun and sharpshooter rifle).
All in all, an impressive offering from PGZ of very high quality small arms. As of this writing, it’s my understanding that the GROT C carbine will have a commercial variant which should be announced at SHOT SHOW 2019.
Above is PGZ’s Alex rifle, a sniper platform featuring a bullpup design and chambered in 338 Lapua Magnum – detachable magazine, smooth action with an equally good trigger.
Melville NY (June 28, 2018) – With a century of optics-building technology at its back, Nikon announces its most advanced, highly engineered MONARCH binocular is now available in a compact form. The new MONARCH HG 30mm series follows in the footsteps of its award-winning* 42mm siblings and provides nearly identical performance specifications in a smaller size and nearly 8-ounce reduction in weight.
For The Best Images, You Need the Best Glass
Extraordinary optical performance is key to the new MONARCH HG 30mm binocular. The optical system of the MONARCH HG is engineered around its ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass with high-quality multilayer coating applied to all lenses and prisms. Dielectric high-reflective multilayer coating is applied to the binoculars’ roof prisms, achieving a bright view of up to 92% or higher light transmittance, and natural color fidelity. To assure long-term optical acuity, scratch-resistant coatings protect the MONARCH HG objective and eyepiece lenses.
Field Flattener Lens System Keeps Everything Sharp and Clear
Nikon’s Field Flattener Lens System works in conjunction with MONARCH HG 30mm’s extraordinarily wide field of view—8.3° and 6.9° respectively in the 8×30 and 10×30 models—to provide a sharp, clear view to the lens periphery. This specification matches the FOV of the 42mm models of the same magnification.
Compact & Lightweight for Increased Agility
The new 8×30 and 10×30 MONARCH HG are built with a body made from magnesium alloy, providing optimum strength, impact resiliency and weight reduction. Tipping the scales at just under 16 ounces each, the binoculars’ slim body profile is further enhanced with rubberized panels to provide a sure grip in any conditions. A high quality neoprene neck strap provides increased comfort and further reduces neck strain during long days in the field.
Built To Perform In The Toughest Conditions
Nikon shields MONARCH HG’s interior lenses from fogging with an extreme waterproof rating that assures fogproof integrity even at altitudes equivalent to 16,000 feet. For total versatility, the MONARCH HG 30mm binoculars include both integral flip-down rubber objective lens covers and rubber objective trim rings that can be interchanged at the user’s discretion.
No Fault Lifetime Repair/Replacement
MONARCH HG binoculars are not only built for all-terrain ruggedness and all-conditions integrity, Nikon’s No-Fault Repair/Replacement Policy also protects them for life. The 8×30 and 10×30 models include a semi-hard case to protect binocular during travel or storage.
Introduced in the 1940s for the U.S. Military, the .30 Carbine Rifle Ammunition remains a good choice for hunting and self-defense.
Anniston, Ala. (June 2018) – Creedmoor Sports, the leader in precision rifle equipment and gear, is proud to introduce a new caliber to its rifle ammunition line with the availability of its Creedmoor .30 Carbine 110 Gr Rifle Ammunition. Made right here in the United States of America in Anniston, Alabama, Creedmoor’s .30 Carbine Rifle Ammunition combines Starline Brass with Hornady 110 gr FMJ bullets. It is available in 50 count boxes for $37.50. Buy five or more for $35.62 each.
The .30 Carbine is a cartridge used in the M1 Carbine introduced in the 1940s. Used by the U.S. Military in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, the .30 Carbine became very popular among civilian hunters and shooters. The popularity of the M1 Carbine for collecting, sporting and reenactments has resulted in continued civilian popularity of the cartridge. M1 Carbine Matches began in the 1950s and in 2006, they were reintroduced as part of the National Matches and CMP Travel Games.
Creedmoor .30 Carbine 110 Gr Rifle Ammunition Specifications:
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2,000
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977
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100
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626
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Mix or match any 10 boxes of Creedmoor Ammunition and receive free ground shipping in addition to Creedmoor’s low factory-direct pricing. Free ground shipping is valid on Creedmoor Ammunition only for the contiguous states only.
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WELCOME TO THE 1ST ANNUAL PRECISION RIFLE EXPO
SEPTEMBER 15 – 16, 2018
The 1st Annual Precision Rifle Expo has been announced and will be held September 15 – 16, 2018 at the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, Georgia. The event is specifically designed to introduce novice shooters and precision rifle enthusiasts with top manufacturers and precision rifle instructors and competitors to share their love of this highly addictive and fast-growing shooting sport.
Attendees of the event will be able to meet industry representatives, get hands-on product experience and attend a large variety of long-range seminars (normally valued at very high costs) for an — entry fee of only $25 per attendee. Seminars will cover such topics as Precision Handloading, Wind Reading, Position Building, Competition Preparedness, Long Range Precision Shooting Intro and the Fundamentals of Marksmanship.
Exhibitor space is limited to 36 for this event to allow attendees the opportunity to develop personal relationships with the leading industry brands in the long-range rifle market. Exhibitors will offer product information on categories such as optics, actions, barrels, reloading, steel targets, ear and eye protection, bags and support equipment, rifle builders and manufacturers, stocks and chassis, suppressors and the latest in electronics. Exhibitor space is available in a fully enclosed, air-conditioned. Exhibitors will be able to sell merchandise, conduct range demonstrations and provide instruction to attendees regarding information relevant to the brand. Several live fire ranges will be used for various shooting opportunities including suppressed-only, precision rimfire, 1000 yard and even a one-mile target engagement.
The Arena Training Facility is located approximately 2 hours from the Hartsfield Airport in Atlanta, Georgia and is centrally located in the Southeastern US. The facility boasts a unique configuration of multiple medium to long-distance ranges (out to 2,300 yards), multiple climate-controlled classrooms, a main building and a clubhouse (available first come -first served for exhibitors), all located on 2,300 acres. The Arena Training Facility is a premier long-distance shooting facility.
In support of the 1st Precision Rifle Expo, RECOIL Magazine is committed to covering the event, both prior to the actual Expo through their online presence and with a follow up feature article in RECOIL Magazine. Sniper’s Hide’s Frank Galli will be promoting the event on Sniper’s Hide and will also be on-site offering long distance precision instruction. The Precision Rifle Blog will highlight the Expo to its large and loyal following of long range precision shooters and offer tremendous exposure for exhibiting participants. The Precision Rifle Expo has launched a Facebook Page providing Expo information and promotion and will highlight each of the exhibiting manufacturers at the Expo. Laura Burgess Marketing will manage the public relations for the event and will keep media publications and online entities apprised of the event.
STAY CONNECTED AT THE PRECISION RIFLE EXPO FACEBOOK PAGE
EXHIBITOR & ATTENDEE INFO:
Precision Rifle Expo Contact: Ryan Castle 912-344-1607 / Phil Cashin 770-401-3572 / Brandon Zielinski 920-664-3098 / Mark Kuczka 770-364-7607
ARENA TRAINING FACILITY, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
It’s Friday and the weekend is upon us; sadly it looks like my BBQ is going to get rained out but better some rain than a draught I always say. Glad you guys made it through the week, hopefully without consulting a practitioner of the behavioral sciences. Always remember that these individuals elected the field of study so they could understand themselves. Should extraterrestrial civilizations decide to visit earth they too would find them to be utterly inept. Between practitioners who prescribe neuroleptics turning some of these poor bastards into serial killers and those that think you’re in denial, your best option is to shoot the shit and preserve your cognitive skills. So lets talk about free trade and protectionism.
The media is hopeless, I honestly don’t know what is happening with our press but someone needs to take their iPhones away and cancel their Facebook accounts to force them into research and objectivity. Free Trade is an academic concept that simply does not exist, and, of course, you know that academics have never stayed up at night trying to figure out how to meet an upcoming payroll. The concept of free trade looks good on paper or when discussing their academic credentials over truffles.
Free trade is the unhampered flow of goods and services across borders. Canadian businesses, for example, would be allowed to sell Canadian products freely in the U.S. market and U.S. products would be allowed access to the Canadian market. Under this model, companies compete for market share, with market share going to those companies accepted by local consumers; it is by definition pure competition. This is generally a good thing resulting in superior products and lower prices for all consumers involved. However, free trade does not exist in practical application, much like communist theory of thesis and antithesis. Why? There are a number of reasons.
Governments rely on local industries to employ citizens, generate tax revenues and some industries are strategic to national security. Imagine, just for one moment, that due to moronic trade policy, U.S. steel, semiconductor, petrochemical and energy sectors are eliminated under the auspices of free trade. This means that global suppliers, by controlling exports and or prices, could readily influence U.S. foreign policy. The foundation of our military is our industrial base so a deterioration of our industry would have a deleterious effect on our national security.
In 2017 the U.S. trade deficit grew to $568.4 billion, these are revenues leaving the country and flowing to foreign suppliers; therefore, unavailable to U.S. businesses in the form of revenues. The loss in revenues constrict U.S. businesses, employment and economic output as expressed in GDP estimates. So, when you hear the media call the Trump administration protectionist, take into account that virtually all of the G20 countries are too protectionists, for reasons I mentioned earlier.
Fixing the problem requires that our trading partners grant U.S. companies equal access to their markets, without impediments, provided products are not hazardous to its citizens or threaten sovereign national security. To date, this has not happened; a fact supported by the increasing year over year trade deficit. China is a whole different issue, take this to the bank!
China’s industry is a branch of the Chinese military establishment . They have attacked the U.S. economy with industrial espionage, invest in U.S. companies to acquire technology, manipulated their labor force along with its currency. China is a threat to the UK, France, Germany and the industrialized world as a whole, and the gloves need to come off globally. We need to rethink how global markets deal with China.
I for one, will get behind what this administration is trying to do and avoid Chinese products or their surrogates’. I encourage you to do the same for the long term health of the country. I won’t even get into some of the quality issues.
So, the next time you hear some imbecil in the media, or government, refer to the administration’s trade policies as protectionist, ask them for a list of countries that allow unrestricted access to their markets.
Have a great weekend, but be safe and spend some quality time with your buds and family.
Netherland based PHOTONIS introduced the CNOD digital imaging Night Observation Device; developed in conjunction with Rochester Precision Optics. The CNOD can be handheld or weapon mounted to provide seamless day to night all digital (no imaging intensifier tube) imaging.
CNOD uses the Lynx CMOS engine operating in a spectral range of 500nm-1080nm. The device is powered by two CR123A batteries providing 4 hours of continuous use. Detection range is greater than 750 meters and recognition range is greater than 200 meters. The CNOD ships with a 14 Gb non-swappable SD card to store images and video. It is also iP68 compliant and has been shock tested to 338 Lapua Magnum.
I was thoroughly impressed by the CNOD’s imaging. Clarity and resolution were excellent and coming in at a mere 540grams – batteries included. Some great technology from PHOTONIS.
PHOTONIS has facilities in France, Netherlands and Frisco, Texas.
For more information visit www.photonis.com
Melville, NY (June 27, 2018) – Nikon today announced the launch of black.nikonsportoptics.com, an all-new interactive microsite developed for its flagship BLACK precision long-range optics line.
The new microsite engages visitors through 360° views, video and other interactive means while exploring the new BLACK FX1000 Match-Ready FFP optic and BLACK RANGEX 4K laser rangefinder.
Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of Nikon sports and recreational optics, world-renowned Nikon 35mm cameras, digital cameras, speedlights and accessories, Nikkor lenses and electronic imaging products.
For more information on Nikon’s full line of Riflescopes, Reflex/Red Dot Sights, Binoculars, Rangefinder Binocular, Fieldscopes, and Laser Rangefinders, please contact:
Nikon Sport Optics, 1300 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747-3064
or call 1-800-645-6687
Knife Owners Will Have a New Federal Protection While Traveling Under Legislation Advocated For By the American Knife & Tool Institute
Cody, WY, June 27, 2018 – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI), a nonprofit trade association representing the entire knife community, announced that the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation passed S. 1092, the Interstate Transport Act (ITA), a bill to further protect law-abiding knife owners.
Throughout the 2017-2018 legislative session, AKTI has had numerous successes in easing burdensome restrictions on knife owners throughout the nation, including a repeal of the automatic knife prohibition in Colorado and Michigan. In addition, AKTI has continued its work to protect lawful knife owners traveling through the current patchwork of state and local knife laws with the introduction of the Interstate Transport Act.
The organization has worked closely with legislators and staff in the United States Congress to advance its signature federal legislation, which is led by Senators Mike Enzi, R-WY, and Ron Wyden, D-OR, and currently has eight additional bipartisan co-sponsors. These co-sponsors include: Senators Steve Daines, R-MT, Martin Heinrich, D-NM, James Risch, R-ID, Joe Manchin, D-WV, Jeff Merkley, D-OR, Mike Crapo, R-ID, Tom Udall, D-NM, and Tammy Baldwin, D-WI.
Under current United States code, lawful gun owners are allowed to transport firearms that are legal in both a traveler’s state of origin and state of destination, even if they will pass through jurisdictions that would not permit the firearms, provided they are properly stored and in accordance with all federal restrictions. This protection was created in 1986, when Congress passed the Firearms Owners Protection Act (FOPA). Prior to this legislation, gun owners had no way to legally travel with their firearms through states and localities that had more stringent laws. This law empowers firearm owners to travel more freely, while not restricting states’ ability to regulate the firearms that are carried within their borders.
Senator Mike Enzi
However, no such federal protection exists for knife owners wishing to transport knives to and from states in which they are legal, but through jurisdictions with varying requirements. The Interstate Transport Act would create a federal protection for knife owners, allowing legal interstate travel with knives, provided the knives are transported to and from states where the law allows possession of said knives, and they are transported in locked containers.
“In Wyoming, we understand that knives are an essential tool for folks, whether they are for hunting, ranching or for everyday use,” Enzi said. “I am glad the committee passed this legislation, which would allow law-abiding knife owners to finally be able to travel across the country without fear of breaking the law. I am hopeful that the Senate will act quickly to pass this common-sense legislation.”
Senator Ron Wyden
“Our bipartisan bill recognizes that law-abiding knife owners shouldn’t risk going to jail for traveling between two places where it’s legal to have knives,” Wyden said. “I’m glad the Commerce Committee has taken this important step toward respecting state laws and restoring some common sense to our nation’s laws regarding knife ownership.”
The Interstate Transport Act is a continuation of AKTI’s efforts in the US Congress since 2013. Over that time, AKTI has heard repeatedly from knife owners who have questions about the confusing and varying laws in locations they are visiting or through which they are planning to travel. Since AKTI’s goal is to ensure that law-abiding citizens have knowledge and confidence in their ability to carry the tools they use in their daily lives, we got to work.
“Since we were formed in 1998, AKTI has worked to systematically address what we saw as outdated, confusing, and unfair laws both in the states, and at the federal level,” said CJ Buck, AKTI President and CEO of Buck Knives, Inc. “Our goal is common sense knife reform, and in recent years we have had success fighting for changes in multiple states, to the benefit of the consumer. We’re extremely encouraged to see the Senate Commerce Committee pass the Interstate Transport Act, and we are highly optimistic that the Senate will soon pass the legislation and send it to the House for their approval. We are proud to be working with a bipartisan group of legislators who share our commitment to common sense solutions, and we look forward to passing this important reform into law. We thank Senators Enzi and Wyden for their hard work on the Interstate Transport Act, and look forward to working with them to get it across the finish line.”
For more information, visit www.AKTI.org.
About AKTI
The American Knife & Tool Institute is the non-profit advocacy organization for the knife industry and all knife owners. Its mission is to ensure that Americans will always be able to make, buy, sell, own, carry and use knives and edged tools. Formed in 1998, AKTI is dedicated to educating, promoting and providing relevant and accurate information about knives and edged tools as important tools in daily American life. For more information, visit AKTI.org
One of the more interesting technologies exhibited at EUROSATORY 2018, is a product offering from French designer STARNAV. The RAPACE system is far more than a bore sighting tool as explained by Anthony Candelot one of the company’s engineers.
It’s not often practical or even desirable to confirm zero or zero to a specified range using live fire. Doing so takes time and usually translates to expending a large amount of ammunition. The RAPACE system employs some sophisticated technology to mitigate those consideration.
RAPACE provides two functions:
RAPACE is very simple to use:
1- Position the weapon on RAPACE and insert the light cartridge.
2 – inform the software about the weapon’s intended use.
Start the measurement, takes about 20 seconds. The result of the analysis is concretized by the display of a virtual reticle on the screen.
4 – Align the reticle of the optic on the virtual reticle.
5 – End of the procedure. The weapon is set.
Moreover, you can use the system across different platforms and different users; essentially saving the calibration profile for the specific weapon / ammunition combination and assigned individual.
