RUAG Ammotec to Present Complete Ammunition Solutions at 2019 SOFIC with RUAG SWISS P and GECO Brands

Tampa, FL — Ammotec USA, Inc. will showcase new and popular ammunition at the 2019 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), a conference for the Special Forces community to interact with industry representatives and collaborate on delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities for operators. RUAG will display products from GECO® and Swiss P in training and duty categories, including the Swiss P Special Sniper and GECO Super Matrix. Attendees are encouraged to stop by booth 1144 from May 21-23 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida during exhibition hours to see the latest RUAG has to offer.

“It’s an honor to welcome the military and law enforcement community to our hometown of Tampa for 2019 SOFIC,” said RUAG Ammotec USA General Manager and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Lemke. “Our Special Forces have extremely unique needs when it comes to ammunition technology and performance. And at RUAG Ammotec, we aim to meet and exceed those demands by developing high-performance, sophisticated standard infantry as well as special applications small arms ammunition. Whether for training or duty, we’re proud to equip both armed forces and law enforcement worldwide.”

Swiss P

RUAG Swiss P ammunition offers mission-specific and training ammunition for all small caliber needs. From .223 to .50, Swiss P has everything from ball to incendiary. Swiss P has strict quality control and holds its ammunition to extremely tight tolerances to ensure the best performance on the battlefield or the range. The world’s top Snipers choose Swiss P for this reason and the product line’s proven reputation. Tight groups and no failures is guaranteed. Attendees can learn more at SOFIC or log on to ruagswissp.com.

GECO Super Matrix

The entire line of GECO Super Matrix frangible for pistols, shotguns and rifles retains the same point of impact and the same perceived recoil and muzzle flash as standard duty rounds. Shooters who use GECO Super Matrix will find unparalleled performance in terms of recoil, gun function and on target performance. The safest frangible ammunition available is also the most range and environment friendly. By micro-pulverizing into a fine powder upon impact, GECO Super Matrix fangible bullets, buckshot and slugs will not harm steel targets or other valuable range equipment. By eliminating back splatter, 100% bullet containment in indoor ranges is guaranteed.

SOFIC provides educational sessions, demonstrations, interaction with exhibitors, and many networking opportunities during the event. SOFIC is the single most important opportunity for developing, nurturing, and exercising the growing network across industry, government, academia, and international partners. By leveraging the depth, breadth, and diversity of this network, the SOF community can boost its velocity, multiply its iterations and increase the variety of capabilities to meet the changing demands of its operators.

More information on RUAG Ammotec USA is available at https://www.RUAG.com/en/about-RUAG/organisation/divisions/RUAG-ammotec.

RUAG develops and markets internationally sought-after technology applications in the fields of aerospace, security and defence for use on land, in the air and in space. 57% of RUAG's products and services are destined for the civil market and 43% for the military market. The Group is headquartered in Bern (Switzerland). It has production sites in Switzerland and in 13 other countries in Europe, the USA and Asia-Pacific. Around 8700 employees – of whom 430 are trainees – represent 48 nationalities and generate sales of some CHF 1.86 billion.

Based in Tampa, Florida, RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc. is a division of Europe’s leading manufacturer of small arms ammunition and OEM components, RUAG Ammotec GmbH. RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc. brings Swiss, German, Swedish and Hungarian hi-tech offerings to the U.S. marketplace and leverages European offerings known for precision, reliability and innovation. All of this is combined with disruptive U.S. components and technologies, know-how, sales and marketing insights and strategic partnerships. The result is world-class small arms ammunition solutions for use by sports shooters, hunters, law enforcers and warfighters in the U.S. and abroad. RUAG Ammotec markets commercial product offerings under the Norma, GECO, Swiss P and Inceptor brands.