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Atlanta S.W.A.T. Procures Dead Air Armament Suppressors

Dead Air Armament, the silent suppressor company distributed through BPI Outdoors, announced that the Dead Air 7.62 Sandman-L suppressors are part of a contract for Bergara rifles ordered by the Atlanta Police Department S.W.A.T. Unit.

April 16, 2015
Atlanta S.W.A.T. Procures Dead Air Armament Suppressors

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Dead Air Armament, the silent suppressor company distributed through BPI Outdoors, announced that the Dead Air 7.62 Sandman-L suppressors are part of a contract for Bergara rifles ordered by the Atlanta Police Department S.W.A.T. Unit. Working closely with the Atlanta S.W.A.T. team for several months, Bergara has created a customized rifle based upon its "Heavy Tactical" model, which will feature the Dead Air Sandman-L suppressor. Bergara is also a division of BPI.

The 7.62 Sandman-L suppressor ('L' stands for 'long') is constructed from Stellite, a non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant cobalt alloy consisting of complex carbides developed specifically for performance in hostile environments. Measuring only 8.9 inches in length, the Sandman-L offers a true sound reduction of 31dB, according to the company. The suppressor also integrates the Dead Air QD (quick disconnect) system for fool-proof, quick, one-handed mounting. The baffles form a solid welded core with a detachable front cap and an integrated flash hider. The Sandman-L is finished with a nitride muzzle device and Cerakote body.

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Sandman-L Specifications for the Atlanta S.W.A.T. Bergara Rifles:

Length: 8.9 inches

Weight: 21.8 ounces

Diameter: 1.5 inches

Rating: .308 (up to .300 Win Mag)

For more information about Dead Air Armament and their line of suppressors, visit www.deadairsilencers.com or join the conversation on Facebook or YouTube.

About Dead Air Armament

Dead Air Armament is a division of Sound Moderation Technologies, a North Carolina company designing, patenting, and marketing sound suppressor systems for civilian sportsmen, law enforcement, security, and the military. Dead Air products are manufactured and sold through BPI Outdoors.

About Bergara USA

Bergara USA, headquartered in Duluth, Ga., combines the world-class rifle barrels manufactured in Bergara, Spain, with the high-tech design, materials, and functionality in high demand by hunters, target shooters, and professionals in the American Market. www.bergarausa.com

About BPI Outdoors

BPI Outdoors is a Georgia-based outdoor company and parent to many brands in the shooting and hunting industry, including CVA, PowerBelt Bullets, Quake Industries, DuraSight Scope Mounts, Bergara Barrels and now Dead Air Armament. BPI utilizes channel and direct sales relationship with virtually all major sporting goods wholesalers, buying groups, specialty retail chains, and mass merchants. BPI manages a sales force of over 100 representatives located throughout North America.

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