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Crosman Corporation Announces Formation of Velocity Outdoor

Monday, August 6th, 2018

Name change reflects company’s diverse and leading outdoor product portfolio and growth prospects.

Bloomfield, NY August 6, 2018 — Crosman Corporation, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI), today announced that its board of directors has approved its holding company’s new name: Velocity Outdoor. The new corporate identity better reflects the diverse portfolio of brands currently under the Crosman Corporation umbrella and highlights the company’s strengths in the hunting, shooting and outdoor markets.

The name change does not impact any of the market-leading consumer brands, among them Crosman and Benjamin Airguns, CenterPoint Archery and Optics, LaserMax, Copperhead, and GameFace Airsoft. Velocity Outdoor will encompass these historic brands, which are known for innovation, performance, quality, and value.

“Our company’s roots have been in the airgun category for more than 90 years, and it will continue to represent an important core of our business,” said Bob Beckwith, Chief Executive Officer. “We have also seen significant growth in our CenterPoint Archery brand and recently acquired the LaserMax commercial business. The Velocity Outdoor name will be a strong corporate umbrella to represent a diverse product portfolio and position us for future growth in the outdoor sporting goods market.”

Product branding and packaging will not change, and our various branded websites will remain the primary consumer-facing e-commerce and customer service websites for the near term. Corporate information will be available at www.velocity-outdoor.com.

The Vault Dweller’s Official Cookbook

Sunday, August 5th, 2018

If you’ve every played Fallout, and figured you really wanted to eat those hundreds-years-old deviled eggs, or have some molerat bits, then this is the cookbook for you. Granted, these dishes won’t be irradiated, and there probably isn’t a recipe for Blotafly roast, but I’m personally eager to see what takes the place of Deathclaw in this recipe book.

This is a pre-order item, and is supposed to release October 23rd, the day of the great war.

https://gear.bethesda.net/products/fallout-the-vault-dwellers-official-cookbook

Zero Foxtrot – Rough Necks T-Shirt

Saturday, August 4th, 2018

Zero Foxtrot’s Rough Necks t-shirt is a clear omage to the 1997 sci-fi film, Starship Troopers, sharing a name (but very little else) with the 1959 Robert A. Heinlein novel. The shirt is a premium polycotton blend, made in the USA, and it comes with a free decal.

Available in sizes SM – 3XL.

www.zerofoxtrot.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/rough-necks

All New Seasons Of Air Warriors And Might Planes Return To Smithsonian Channel

Friday, August 3rd, 2018

RETURN TO THE SKIES AND JOIN THE MISSIONS OF STATE-OF-THE-ART AIRCRAFT

ALL NEW SEASONS OF AIR WARRIORS AND MIGHTY PLANES RETURN TO SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL

World War II’s most legendary fighter. The world’s first “invisible” plane. The Swiss Army knife of military aircraft. These are just some of the world’s most iconic planes – past and present – that have pushed the boundaries of aviation, gravity, and warfare.

AIR WARRIORS returns to Smithsonian Channel with an all new season, showcasing the F6F Hellcat, F-22 Raptor and much more. The season premiere examines the rise, fall and rebirth of the legendary AC-130, a massive gunship that brings unparalleled cover for troops on the ground and sheer force to enemy skies, day and night.

Watch Air Warriors: AC-130 Sneak Peek HERE
AIR WARRIORS season six premieres Sunday, August 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Enjoy a first-class seat aboard the world’s most magnificent flying machines with MIGHTY PLANES. Explore amazing aircraft and meet the men and women around the world who build, maintain, and fly them. The season four premiere, C-2A Greyhound, details one of the strongest most dependable transport Greyhounds of all time. This lifeline for the U.S. Navy transports high-priority cargo such as critical aircraft parts, passengers, and even the mail. But, it takes a very skilled pilot to land this massive plane on busy, rolling flight decks. Discover the training that goes into becoming such a pilot as we follow four students pushing themselves to the limit to join this elite group.

Watch/upload Mighty Planes: C-2A Greyhound Sneak Peek HERE
MIGHTY PLANES season four premieres Sunday, August 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Virginia Holds Its First SASP State Match

Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

(Cedarburg, WI) – The Commonwealth of Virginia held its first SASP State Match on June 26th. The match was hosted by the NRA Headquarters Range and attended by the two Virginia teams as well as a team from North Carolina. In addition to the match, attendees were able to sample the fantastic cuisine at the NRA Headquarters Cafeteria, receive guided tours of the National Firearms Museum and even shop at the NRA Gift Shop with a special SASP discount. A highlight for many in attendance was the opportunity to meet the newly elected NRA President Oliver North who stopped by to wish the 23 competitors well and welcome all to the NRA.

In rimfire pistol, the Gaston Young Guns from Gaston County, NC took first place eking out the win by just 0.61 seconds but nonetheless an impressive accomplishment for a team that primarily shoots rifle. Team LoCo Motion of Purcellville took second place with the Winchester Izaak Walton League Blue Ridge Bullets coming in 3rd. At the individual level, Adam Jardines of Team LoCo Motion took first place with Dalton Bridges and Gavin Rainey of Gaston Young Guns taking 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Senior Division. Ethan Jardines of Team LoCo Motion took 1st place in the Intermediate Division followed by Alex Kolosowsky of Gaston Young Guns in 2nd and Maccoy Gilkison of WIWL Blue Ridge Bullets taking 3rd.

Due to time constraints, mini matches were held for both rifle optics and iron sights. The teams would like to thank Kelvin Walton the SASP Director of Development for his assistance with the match.

Are you or your company interested in being part of or supporting the largest competitive youth shooting program in the world? Then contact Rick Leach, SASP National Director at rleach@sssfonline.com or check out our 2018 Media Guide at: sssfonline.org/about-sssf/advertise-us.

About the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is 501(c)(3) public charity responsible for all aspects of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across the United States. SCTP and SASP are youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and to demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive life skills.

For more information about SSSF, visit www.sssfonline.org.

GAMING COMMUNITY FRONT TOWARDS GAMER FINDS NEW HOME WITH MILITARY MEDIA BRAND WE ARE THE MIGHTY

Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

Los Angeles, CA — August 1, 2018 — Military media and entertainment brand We Are The Mighty (WATM) announced today its plans to host gaming brand Front Towards Gamer (FTG), a community founded to support military veteran nonprofit Operation Supply Drop (OSD). Through a partnership with OSD, FTG content will live exclusively on www.wearethemighty.com and its social media platforms including guides, reviews, videos and articles.

“This partnership with We Are The Mighty gives our passionate content creators the opportunity to leverage WATM’s large and engaged audience and represent the ever-growing community of veteran gamers,” said Glenn Banton, CEO of OSD.

“We are excited to welcome Front Towards Gamer fans to WATM. It’s no secret that active duty and veterans love gaming,” said Mark Harper, President and Chief Marketing Officer for WATM.

According to a joint WATM-Maru/Matchbox survey in 2017 of over 1,700 active and retired military servicemen and women, gaming is an essential part of military culture. 73% own a gaming console, well above the 54% of the non-military population. 30% plan to purchase a new gaming console in the next year, nearly double the 17% of non-military.

“Hosting the trusted FTG brand on our platform is a great way for us to forge a deeper connection with our audience and expand our offerings to better serve our community,” added Harper.

We Are The Mighty will provide a platform for the popular content created by FTG as well as feature WATM curated gaming content that will enhance the pastime of today’s service members. In addition, WATM will continue to champion many of the events and programs hosted by OSD and their partners, such as 8-Bit Salute (their annual gaming marathon fundraiser on Twitch and Mixer) and Games to Grunts (the online platform providing no-cost games to military service-members and veterans).

Visit WeAreTheMighty.com/Gaming for more premium FTG and WATM content and join our growing community of like-minded enthusiasts.