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German Precision Optics (GPO) Introduces New RANGETRACKER 2000 Rangefinder

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

RICHMOND, Va. (March 7, 2024) — German Precision Optics expands its RANGEETRACKER™ line by introducing the new RANGETRACKER 2000. This new compact, lightweight, one-handed rangefinder allows the hunter to accurately range its target to 2000 yards with one of the fastest laser rangefinding systems on the market.

The GPO RANGETRACKER 2000 handheld rangefinder incorporates crystal clear optics that allow absolute aiming options and modern electronic technology, wrapped into a small, durable, multi-use rangefinding tool. It will work perfectly for extended-range hunting opportunities with its 2000-yard distance and close-up at 6 yards for the archer.

Enhancing the performance of the RANGETRACKER product line is its new OLED red-illuminated display readout. This illuminated display has multiple brightness settings that can be set so the readout is visible in the lowest light condition or turned off for a black LCD readout on sunny days.

Like the popular GPO RANGETRACKER 1800 that was introduced in 2021, the new RANGETRACKER 2000 includes a high-transmission optical system coated with GPO’s proprietary GPObright™ lens coatings, both line of sight and True-range™ adjusted angle distance readings, a Hyperscan™ feature that provides three readings per second and Targetseeker™ technology that offers “best” and “last” laser hits.

The RANGETRACKER 2000 has an MSRP price of $499.99. As is the case with all GPO offerings, our exceptional rangefinders are backed by our unmatched Spectacular Lifetime Warranty™. These outstanding products are accessible through GPO USA dealers across the nation or conveniently online at www.gpo-usa.com, where you will also find a comprehensive selection of our high-quality riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, laser rangefinders, accessories, and more. For further details on this product line, contact GPO at 1-844-MY-BINOS (692-4667) or visit www.gpo-usa.com.

Advancing Co-Witness Capabilities: IWI Introduces Its Latest Offering – The Micro Folding Battle Sight (MFBS)

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

The MFBS delivers high durability, saves space on the rail, and presents an especially comfortable operating experience

28 February 2024: IWI – Israel Weapon Industries – a member of the SK Group (founded by Mr. Samy Katsav), and a global leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for military, police, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities around the world, has unveiled its new Micro Folding Battle Sight.

IWI’s MFBS represents a unique design which addresses the challenge of combining co witness back up iron sights with higher reflex sights alongside various accessories on the picatinny rail. It is specifically developed to conserve the valuable space on the rail without compromising the availability of back-up sights, thus ensuring weapon reliability and functionality whenever needed and under any environmental conditions.

The micro folding back up sight offers exceptional co-witness capabilities while taking up minimal space on any picatinny rail. The MFBS sights can be lifted and folded when needed, in line with operational needs, and have a narrow profile in relation to the width of the picatinny rail. They can be adapted to a range of high reflex sights and accompanying tall means, with a low cross section in the folded position. As such, the sights do not interfere with the other means placed on the weapon.  

Designed to seamlessly complement most well-known sights on the market, the new compact sight folds backwards, ensuring maximum rail space without hindering the use of the AR charging handle.

The Micro Folding Battle Sights offer ultimate versatility. They can be adjusted with a simple tool, which makes field modifications easy, and are offered with or without tritium inserts. The front sight is offered in a narrow profile for sights without tritium inserts. The rear sight is designed with a quick modification between small and large apertures. The MFBS are designed for the field and meet both NATO and MIL-STD drop tests.

Ronen Hamudot, Executive VP Marketing and Sales of the SK Group said: “IWI developed the MFBS after identifying the need for detachable, durable sights, that arose from the field.  Introducing the MFBS to the market represents our commitment to clients to provide comprehensive solutions, and to expanding our offering”.

Thermal by FLIR Powers New Ruggedized Mobile Phone and Assisted Reality Wearable Solution – on Display at Mobile World Congress

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

New Devices featuring FLIR Lepton Fill Mobile Device Market Gap and Open New Opportunities with an Intrinsically Safe Wearable

Goleta, Calif., and Barcelona, Spain – Feb. 21, 2024 – Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is showcasing two new Thermal by FLIR products with collaborators Blackview and RealWear at Mobile World Congress (MWC). The new rugged BL9000 Pro 5G mobile phone from Blackview and the new RealWear Navigator™ Z1 assisted-reality wearable feature the FLIR Lepton® 3.5 thermal micro camera module.

Ruggedized Mobile Handset from Blackview

The new Blackview BL9000 Pro features MyFLIR® Pro, the most advanced user application in the market. The upgraded app empowers BL9000 Pro users with the patented image processing capability, VividIR™, along with advanced features including temperature alerts, isotherms, and MSX® intensity adjustment to view thermal images in greater detail. The BL9000 Pro can also interface with the Teledyne FLIR Mobile SDK for Android OS, allowing for approved third party apps and enterprise software integration.

“This is the only handset on the market with the latest Android 14, FLIR Lepton 3.5, 5G connectivity, and MyFLIR Pro advanced thermal ecosystem offerings, making it the ultimate smartphone device for getting the job done in harsh environments,” said David Xu, founder, general manager, and CEO, Blackview. “We are proud to launch an enhanced, ruggedized handset that provides a masterful blend of practicality and innovation in technology and design.”

Assisted Reality Wearable from RealWear

RealWear’s Navigator Z1 hands-free headset is the first intrinsically safe assisted-reality thermal product built for oil and gas professionals in production environments. The Z1 allows for hands-free communication and two-way data sharing that revolutionizes knowledge sharing while tackling operational inefficiencies and mitigating safety risks. RealWear’s hardware and software, enabled by the power of the FLIR Lepton 3.5, provide streamlined workflows in the most hazardous of environments.

Comprehensive Support for Thermal Advancement

“It is always impressive to see the new ways that our innovative Thermal by FLIR collaborators integrate our camera modules and use our experience to develop cutting-edge, high-value products to industry and consumers,” said Mike Walters, vice president, uncooled thermal imaging camera cores, Teledyne FLIR.

Thermal by FLIR program collaborators benefit from more than four decades of dedicated thermal industry expertise, gaining assistance across every stage of product exploration from development to marketing. For additional information on the Thermal by FLIR program, visit www.flir.com/oem/thermal-by-flir.

To see the new Thermal by FLIR partner innovations at Mobile World Congress, visit the Teledyne FLIR stand in Hall 7, number 7B6, February 26 – February 29, 2024.

Tracer Tactical – Night Vision Head Harness

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

Tracer Tactical’s Night Vision Head Harness is currently available for pre-order.

It’s a lightweight stand alone harness which allows you to wear your NODa without the bulk and weight of a helmet. These are great for recce missions and hunting. It spreads the weight of the device via wide straps that run over the top of and around the user’s head. Additional comfort is provided via the frontal closed-cell foam behind the Tegris plate used to hold the shroud and offer rigidity. Finally, there is a battery pack strap and chinstrap.

Made in the USA and offered in a variety of colors and patterns.

tracer-tactical.com/collections/frontpage/products/night-vision-head-harness-bundle-pre-order-1

Please note, a shroud is NOT included in this bundle.

Vortex Introduces the Defender-ST Micro Red Dot

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

The all-purpose red dot for recreational tactical shooters,
law enforcement, and hunters.

BARNEVELD, Wis. – Struggling to find a red dot that works great on all your guns? Vortex® hears you. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the new Defender-ST™. It’s the new all-purpose micro red dot designed for everything–from your handgun to your shotgun, paired up with a carbine, or piggybacked on your AR’s LPVO. 

Whether running drills at the range or meeting the demands of duty use, the Defender-ST™ is ready when and wherever you are. Rugged and reliable? It’s a given. Large sight window? Absolutely. Motion-activation and a dot with adjustable brightness deliver superior target acquisition, adaptability in all lighting conditions, and faster follow-up shots. Other design benefits include: 

• 7075 ALUMINUM SIGHT HOUSING for added strength and corrosion resistance

• LARGE ASPHERICAL LENS for distortion-free sight picture and truer colors

• ADVANCED SHOCKSHIELD™ POLYMER INSERT to protect against hard, daily abuse

• FAST-RACK™ TEXTURED FRONT FACE that adds grip for racking slide

• ADJUSTABLE BRIGHTNESS for customizable illumination settings

• 10-MINUTE AUTO-SHUTOFF to preserve battery life

• MOTION ACTIVATED for instant readiness when you need it

• DELTAPOINT® PRO FOOTPRINT for versatile mounting on pistols, ARs, and shotguns

• 3 or 6 MOA red dot reticles available

Experience what shooters mean when they discuss the ideal, all-round red dot. With the Defender-ST™ (MSRP: $469.99/MAP: $329.99), you’re not just range-ready, but armored for the toughness and adaptability your world demands.

Want a closer look? Watch this product overview video for a deeper dive into the rugged, versatile Defender-ST™ designed for handguns, ARs, and shotguns.

To see more from Vortex®, visit VortexOptics.com.

New EDC Accessories for ROSE by SIG SAUER Product Line

Sunday, February 11th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 9, 2024) – On Valentine’s Day, SIG SAUER will introduce two Everyday Carry (EDC) accessories for the ROSE by SIG SAUER™ product line – the ROSE ROMEO-X red dot sight and the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC handheld flashlight.

“The optic and flashlight are exciting accessory additions to the ROSE family because they introduce new skills and encourage growth for our community to continue their journey,” began Lena Miculek, Team SIG professional shooter.  “The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot is the easiest upgrade to improve all aspects of shooting and takes minutes to install.”

The ROSE ROMEO-X red-dot sight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold button cover, fiber optics, and engraving.  The sight is designed to fit micro-compact pistols with P365 and Shield™ RMSc footprints, including the ROSE by SIG SAUER 9mm and 380 pistols, is crafted from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, and features machined anti-reflection grooves on shooter facing surfaces, distortion-free aspheric glass, with a patent-pending Beryllium Copper flexure-arm adjustment system.  The ROSE ROMEO-X Series incorporates a high-efficiency point source red LED emitter with 2 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle reticle, side independent brightness adjustment buttons, 15 brightness settings including night vision settings, and a side-mounted CR1632 battery compartment with a threaded battery cap so the optic does not need to be removed from the pistol for battery changes.  Additionally, the ROSE ROMEO-X offers a low deck height for standard-height iron sight co-witness, has a minimum continuous runtime of 20,000 hours at medium brightness setting and utilizes MOTAC™ (Motion Activated Illumination), MAGNETAC™ (Magnetic Activation), and D.A.R.C™ (Dark Adaptive Reticles & Coatings) technologies.

ROSE ROMEO-X Compact Specs:

Clear Aperture Diameter: 24mm

Reticle: 2MOA Dot / 32 MOA Circle

Lens Type: Asphere

Illumination Settings: 15 ( 12 Day / 3NV)

Overall Length: 1.62 inches

Overall Width: .94 inches

Overall Height: 1.23 inch

Mounting Footprint: 365 and SHIELD™ RMSc

Weight (w/o battery): 1.0 ounce

Battery: CR1632

MSRP: $559.99

View the product page on sigsauer.com.

“The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC is awesome for anyone getting into EDC because it’s so bright and the extra rechargeable battery makes it so you are never left in the dark,” continued Miculek. 

The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold anodized tailcap, bezel ring, and laser engraved flashlight body.  With 1,350 Lumens and 33,000 Candela, the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC offers up to 1 hour of runtime powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and is optimized to fit comfortably in pockets, pouches, purses, or packs with a deep carry pocket clip to compliment your ROSE by SIG SAUER pistol or as the start to your journey with ROSE.  The flashlight includes two rechargeable batteries (one for use, and one to keep topped off for a hot swap) and a USB-C charging cable.

ROSE FOXTROT-EDC Specs:

Peak Lumens: 1,350

Peak Candela: 33,000

Overall Length: 4.12 inches

Overall Width: 1.18 inches

Overall Height: 1.18 inches

Material: Aluminum

Activation: Momentary or latching push button

Battery Type: 18350 High-Capacity Rechargeable Battery

Runtime: Up to 1 Hour

Waterproof Rating: IPX-7

MSRP: $169.99

View the product page on sigsauer.com.

The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot and ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight will be available on sigsauer.com on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th.

XS Introduces New Sights for S&W and Colt Revolvers and CZ P10 OR Pistol

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas (February 6, 2024) – XS® Sights is pleased to offer new sights for Smith & Wesson and Colt revolvers and the CZ P10 OR pistol.

Minimalist for S&W K-Frame and L-Frame Revolvers

Minimalist night sights are now available for S&W K-Frame and L-Frame revolvers. Featuring a self-illuminating tritium with Orange or Green Glow Dot front sight and serrated, anti-glare, non-tritium rear sight, this sight set is designed to be as minimalistic as possible while driving focus to the front sight. The dual-illuminated front sight has a self-luminous tritium vile surrounded by XS’ proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot that absorbs ambient light to glow in low light. The pairing ensures the front sight will glow brightly in low light and contrast well against the blacked-out rear in bright light conditions. This sight also has a rear sight ledge for one-handed racking of the slide.

Standard Dot Tritium for Colt Revolvers

Tritium Standard Dot night sights are now available for Colt Cobra and King Cobra revolvers. Designed to enhance your everyday carry gun, the unique dual illuminated front sight is available with a Green or Orange Glow Dot and has a convex shape which maximizes light absorption and intensifies the brightness. This new sight offers a superior upgrade over the factory brass sight.

R3D 2.0 for CZ P10 OR

The new R3D 2.0 is now available for the CZ P10 OR Pistol with both standard height and suppressor height options available. These second-generation tritium self-defense sights are brighter, stronger, and even easier to install than the original R3D models. Featuring a notch and post design with two rear tritium dots and a high-contrast, Orange or Green dual-illuminated Glow Dot front sight, the R3D 2.0 is designed to improve speed and accuracy in any light. The self-luminous tritium vile glows in low or no light for 12 years and is surrounded by XS’ proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot making the front sight brighter than the two rear tritium dots. Combined with the wide notch rear sight, it provides more visible indexing for increased precision and accuracy. The rear sight ledge facilitates one-handed racking of the slide.

Improved features include:

• Bigger and brighter rear tritium dots.

• PVC rings surround the rear tritium dots for a more defined edge to improve sight picture and differentiate the front and rear sight.

• EasyPress features eliminate the need for filing and hammering and reduce the force needed for installation by up to 50%.

• BlackNitride finish with double the corrosion resistance of the original black oxide surface treatment for increased durability.

All XS sights are backed by a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. The company also offers a 12-year warranty on all tritium products and a limited lifetime warranty on all other products. For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

ZeroTech Optics Unveils the Revolutionary Aspherical H.A.L.O Enclosed Reflex Sight – A Game Changer in Fast Shooting Optics

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

ZeroTech Optics is excited to announce the much-anticipated launch of its cutting-edge reflex sight launched at Shot Show 2024, the H.A.L.O (Heavy duty Aspherical Lens Optic) TRAE28. This state-of-the-art Optic is set to redefine standards in reflex sights, combining unparalleled durability with extraordinary performance.

Key Specifications of the H.A.L.O TRAE28:

• Magnification: 1x

• Objective Lens: 28mm x 20mm

• Footprint: RMSc

• Reticle: 3 MOA Red Dot

• Material: 7075 Aluminum

• Brightness Settings: 10 Adjustable (including 2 NV settings)

• Durability: Shockproof, Waterproof, and Fog Proof

• Auto Sleep/Auto ON: Motion Sensor

• Illumination Control: Buttons +/- with lock feature

• Battery: CR2032 – Top Loading

• Battery Life: 50,000 Hours (Mid setting)

• Turret Index Value: 1.5 MOA/Click

• Adjustment Range: 80 MOA for Windage/Elevation

• Eye Relief & FOV: Unlimited

• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated

• Operational Temperature Range: -20°c to +70°c

• Dimensions & Weight: L: 44mm, H: 33.2mm; Approx. 78 Grams (Battery Included)

Redefining Durability and Performance:

The H.A.L.O reflex sight is engineered to withstand the toughest shooting conditions. Its robust construction ensures it is shockproof, waterproof, and fog proof, making it reliable in any environment. The top-loading CR2032 battery design is a significant enhancement, allowing for battery replacement without the need to remove the entire sight, thus maintaining zero.

Advanced Features for Precision Shooting:

Featuring a 3 MOA Red Dot reticle with 10 adjustable brightness settings, including two night vision settings, the H.A.L.O offers superior visibility in various lighting conditions. The auto sleep and auto-on (shake awake) functionality, powered by a motion sensor, conserves battery life while ensuring the sight is ready when needed.

The optic’s unlimited eye relief and field of view, coupled with a multi-coated lens, provide a clear and broad visual field, essential for rapid target acquisition and situational awareness. The turret’s precise 1.5 MOA per click adjustment enables accurate windage and elevation tuning.

A Game Changer in the Field:

“The H.A.L.O reflex sight is a culmination of our commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Chris Watkins, CEO & Founder at ZeroTech Optics. “We’ve pushed the boundaries of technology to offer shooters an optic that not only withstands extreme conditions but also enhances their shooting experience with its unmatched accuracy and reliability.”

Availability:

The H.A.L.O TRAE28 reflex sight will soon be available for purchase through authorized ZeroTech Optics dealers and on the company’s website. For more information, visit www.zerotechoptics.com.