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ATK Awarded Five-Year FBI Ammunition Contract Valued at $95 Million
ATK 5.56 Caliber Ammunition Products Fulfill Duty and Training Requirements of the FBI.

ATK 5.56 Caliber Ammunition Products Fulfill FBI Duty and Training Requirements

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn --(Ammoland.com)- ATK (NYSE: ATK) announced today that it has received a contract from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 5.56 caliber duty and training ammunition.

The contract is a five-year, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a maximum value of $95 million. ATK will produce the mission-specific ammunition at its facility in Anoka, Minnesota.

ATK used its core capability of ammunition technology development to create a customized solution to meet the needs of the FBI. The duty load is based on Federal Premium’s 62-grain Tactical Bonded projectile, which excels at barrier penetration, while the training ammunition features 55-grain and 50-grain bullet options ideal for the needs of the Bureau.

Production of the duty round was tailored to the specifications of the FBI and is already underway. Deliveries are expected to begin by the end of 2010.

“This contract is the result of a focused effort to expand our business in an important strategic market,” said Ron Johnson, President of ATK’s Security and Sporting group.

“Our core ammunition technology provides the ideal platform for meeting this important customer need.”

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with operations in 24 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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Rock River Arms PDS Pistol
Piston Driven System.

Rock River Arms PDS Pistol

Rock River Arms

Colona, IL --(Ammoland.com)- Rock River Arms has the reputation for producing top quality AR15s.

What sets Rock River Arms apart from the competition is their versatility to produce and innovate weapons to such rigorous specifications.

The Rock River Arms PDS Pistol is the first of a new generation of firearms employing Rock River Arms’ patent-pending Piston Driven System (PDS).

Utilizing a purpose-designed bolt carrier, an adjustable gas piston and an over-the-barrel spring and guide rod arrangement, the Rock River Arms PDS is able to completely eliminate the traditional recoil system associated with AR-style firearms, making for an extremely versatile weapon platform. The design of the upper receiver and guide rod base prevents gas blow-by to the back of the receiver.

The two position adjustable regulator is conveniently positioned on the right side of the regulator housing.

The New PDS Pistol has a full length top mounting rail from the rear of the receiver to the regulator housing, allowing flexible placement of numerous optics, lights, lasers and other accessories. The folding ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles may be used independently or in unison to charge the RRA PDS Pistol. The RRA PDS Pistol features a MS1913 rail on the rear receiver adaptor as well as an MS1913 rail on the regulator housing which allows sling or weapons mounting capabilities. The handguard features an integral Operator Safety Flange to help prevent support-hand movement/slippage towards the muzzle.

The RRA PDS Pistol Specifications:

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO Chamber for 5.56mm & .223 cal.
• Upper: Proprietary, with Extended Top Rail
• Charging Handle: Proprietary Ambidextrous Non-Reciprocating
• Barrel: 8” Chrome Moly, 1:9 twist
• Muzzel Device: PDS-MD/ ½-28 thread
• Trigger: Single Stage
• Pistol Grip: Hogue Rubber Pistol Grip
• Handguard: Injection molded with Operator Safety Flange
• Front Sling. Light Mangment: MS1913 Rail on Regulatory Housing
• Rear Sling Mnt: MS1913 Rail on Rear Receiver Adapter
• Weight: 5 pounds
• Over All Length: 17.5”
• Includes: 1 – magazine, Owners Manual, Warranty

Rock River Arms

For more information on the complete line of Rock River Arms products, contact: Rock River Arms, 1042
Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL 61241 Phone: (309) 792.5780 Fax: (309) 792.5781 www.rockriverarms.com.

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