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CrossBreed Holsters Endorses New Recycling Product

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Republic, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Top quality holster manufacturer CrossBreed Holsters, LLC is proud to endorse Line Cycle Fishing, LLC.

Ryan Kneedler of Springfield, MO developed the concept behind Line Cycle Fishing because of his passion for the sport of fishing.

Line Cycle Fishing offers a product that attaches to any boat where fishermen can discard used or extra monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided fishing line. Once filled, the used fishing line is sent to Missouri Plastics, exclusive partner of Line Cycle Fishing, where the line gets recycled and reused to make brand new products.

The purpose behind this concept is to protect and preserve the waterways where fishermen enjoy their sport. Fish, mammals, birds and reptiles are all in danger of becoming tangled in the strong, nearly invisible fishing line discarded into the waterways. Line Cycle Fishing wants to eliminate that danger. By recycling used fishing line, fishermen are keeping the line from polluting these habitats and posing danger to the wildlife found there.

“CrossBreed is founded on solid moral and business principles,” says Mark Craighead, President of CrossBreed.

“So naturally, when we recognize the effort of someone striking out on their own, and also trying to do the right thing, we lend our support. My friend Ryan has an idea for a great product; he’s starting his own business, and he’s doing it to make a difference. We are glad to stand behind him.”

Line Cycle Fishing offers online ordering for their 100% USA made recycling product. For more information visit www.linecyclefishing.com.

To learn more about CrossBreed products, visit www.crossbreedholsters.com.

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ATK Receives $58.7 Million Award for Continued Production of 20mm PGU Ammunition
U.S. Government Awards Third Option on ATK Contract for 20mm Tactical and Training Ammunition.
Order Reinforces ATK’s Position as a Preferred Provider of Medium-Caliber Munitions.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn --(Ammoland.com)-ATK (NYSE: ATK) has received an order valued at more than $58.7 million from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Direct Fire Munitions Branch, Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC), Rock Island, Ill., to produce multiple variants of 20mm PGU-series ammunition.

This is the third order under a contract originally signed in September 2008. If all options are exercised, ATK’s contract is expected to exceed $170 million by 2013.

ATK will produce PGU-27A/B Target Practice (TP), PGU-30A/B Target Practice-Tracer (TP-T), PGU-28A/B Semi-Armor Piercing High Explosive Incendiary (SAPHEI) ammunition, a PGU-28A/B SAPHEI and PGU-30A/B TP-T linked configuration, and a PGU-27A/B TP and PGU-30A/B TP-T linked configuration. These cartridges are used on the U.S. Air Force’s F-15 and F-16, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps F-18, and the U.S. Marine Corps Cobra AH-1 helicopter.

ATK’s suite of 20mm ammunition provides cost-effective, ballistically-matched training rounds for improved warfighter performance, as well as tactical rounds that offer the accuracy, lethality and penetration capabilities necessary to effectively defeat today’s threats.

“We are proud of the role our medium-caliber munitions play in maintaining military readiness,” said Dan Olson, Vice President and General Manager, ATK Integrated Weapon Systems. “ATK is a preferred provider of medium-caliber ammunition solutions and we are committed to providing the broadest offering of highest quality ammunition to U.S. and allied forces worldwide.”

ATK’s Mesa, Arizona-based Integrated Weapon Systems Division was awarded the contract and will produce the ammunition at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo. Delivery of the options rounds will begin in 2012.

ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

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