Dan Green Joins Tomahawk Performance to Lead Advanced R&D

February 16, 2026
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In a move that's got the firearms innovation world buzzing, Tomahawk Performance just snagged Dan Green, the ex-VP of Design from Arc'teryx, to helm their Advanced Research & Development. Announced from Nashville on February 16, 2026, this isn't some lateral hire—it's a strategic power play. Arc'teryx isn't just any outdoor brand; they're the gold standard for cutting-edge materials, ergonomic wizardry, and gear that withstands the harshest environments, from alpine assaults to urban ops. Green, with his track record of turning high-performance fabrics into game-changing apparel, now turns his gaze to Tomahawk's domain: next-gen shooting accessories, suppressors, and tactical kit that could redefine reliability under fire. For the 2A community, this screams acceleration in the arms race against anti-gun narratives and import restrictions. Tomahawk's already pushing boundaries with their lightweight, ultra-durable suppressors and modular platforms—think tools that make suppressed shooting as quiet and efficient as a whisper in a library. Green's infusion of Arc'teryx-level R&D muscle means we're likely talking proprietary composites that shrug off extreme heat, self-cleaning mechanisms inspired by nature's toughest designs, or even integrated smart fabrics for holsters and slings that adapt to body movement without printing. This isn't fluff; it's a direct counter to ATF red tape and foreign supply chain vulnerabilities, positioning American-made gear to dominate. Imagine suppressors that last 10x longer or apparel-integrated optics mounts—implications for precision shooters, hunters, and home defenders are massive. The ripple effects? Expect Tomahawk to leapfrog competitors like SilencerCo or Dead Air, pulling in talent from apparel-tech realms to solve firearms' Achilles' heels: weight, heat, and wear. For pro-2A patriots, it's validation that innovation thrives in freedom's marketplace, not bureaucratic chokeholds. Keep eyes on Nashville; Green's first projects could drop by SHOT Show 2027, arming us with tech that doesn't just perform—it evolves. This is how we stay ahead.

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In a move that’s got the firearms innovation world buzzing, Tomahawk Performance just snagged Dan Green, the ex-VP of Design from Arc’teryx, to helm their Advanced Research & Development. Announced from Nashville on February 16, 2026, this isn’t some lateral hire—it’s a strategic power play. Arc’teryx isn’t just any outdoor brand; they’re the gold standard for cutting-edge materials, ergonomic wizardry, and gear that withstands the harshest environments, from alpine assaults to urban ops. Green, with his track record of turning high-performance fabrics into game-changing apparel, now turns his gaze to Tomahawk’s domain: next-gen shooting accessories, suppressors, and tactical kit that could redefine reliability under fire.

For the 2A community, this screams acceleration in the arms race against anti-gun narratives and import restrictions. Tomahawk’s already pushing boundaries with their lightweight, ultra-durable suppressors and modular platforms—think tools that make suppressed shooting as quiet and efficient as a whisper in a library. Green’s infusion of Arc’teryx-level R&D muscle means we’re likely talking proprietary composites that shrug off extreme heat, self-cleaning mechanisms inspired by nature’s toughest designs, or even integrated smart fabrics for holsters and slings that adapt to body movement without printing. This isn’t fluff; it’s a direct counter to ATF red tape and foreign supply chain vulnerabilities, positioning American-made gear to dominate. Imagine suppressors that last 10x longer or apparel-integrated optics mounts—implications for precision shooters, hunters, and home defenders are massive.

The ripple effects? Expect Tomahawk to leapfrog competitors like SilencerCo or Dead Air, pulling in talent from apparel-tech realms to solve firearms’ Achilles’ heels: weight, heat, and wear. For pro-2A patriots, it’s validation that innovation thrives in freedom’s marketplace, not bureaucratic chokeholds. Keep eyes on Nashville; Green’s first projects could drop by SHOT Show 2027, arming us with tech that doesn’t just perform—it evolves. This is how we stay ahead.

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