Safran Optics 1 will be exhibiting at SHOT Show next week, and will be unveiling a new product. Visit them at Booth 31108 to see the next generation of clip-on thermal technology.
Archive for January, 2023
Safran Optics 1 to Launch New Product at SHOT Show
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023Unity Tactical Launches New Line of Modular Electronic Switches
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023BROUSSARD, LA. (Jan. 10, 2023) – UNITY™ Tactical, a leading innovation and design company for the tactical community, announced today the launch of its newest line of modular electronic switches: AXON™. The AXON line launches with a dual button option – AXON – and a single button option – AXON SL.
AXON allows lights and lasers to fire from individual buttons with versions available for popular issued devices. With one 45-degree angled button and one flat button, its unique design provides tactile differentiation between the two buttons to eliminate confusion in dark, cold and high-stress situations. At only 2.70 inches in length, AXON has the smallest footprint of any dual button switch on the market, taking up less space on the M1913 or M-LOK® rail.
AXON’s light (angled) button features a switch that allows for both momentary and constant activation, while the laser button features a momentary-only button that supports the laser’s double-click-for-constant-on feature. Standard AXON models feature each button firing devices independently. SYNC models fire the laser independently, while the light button will fire both light and laser simultaneously. NGAL variants operate in a SYNC capacity but offer a visible override feature for light and laser.
“AXON is the direct result of customer feedback,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “It brings a technically advanced and ergonomically correct solution within a two-button, hard-mounted switch – all in a smaller footprint, giving the end user utmost efficiency in space and capability.”
AXON SL is the even smaller, single button switch in the AXON family. Like AXON’s light button, its 45-degree angled button face provides an ergonomically correct activation angle, making it easy to index under stress, while wearing PPE or facing extreme environmental conditions.
The mechanical switch design allows weapon light models to fire in both momentary and constant-on modes in a familiar click tailcap design. Laser versions utilize a momentary only switch to facilitate use with the native double tap for constant feature found in most common lasers on the market. Dual lead variants are SYNC, firing both light and laser simultaneously.
“We constantly seek to innovate and improve the functionality and durability of our products,” said Trent Zimmer, founder and president of UNITY Tactical. “With each iteration, we aim to make our solutions smaller and more capable. The AXON line of switches is the future of modular electronic switch technology and we’re proud of the additional abilities it provides end users.”
AXON is available in standard (SureFire®/Crane Laser) and SYNC (SureFire/Crane Laser, SureFire/DBAL and SureFire/NGAL) variants in black and FDE for attachment to M1913 and M-LOK rails. It retails between $154.00 and $299.00 depending on the model and is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers and on UNITYtactical.com.
AXON SL is available in single lead (SureFire, Crane Laser and NGAL) and dual lead (SureFire/Crane Laser and SureFire/NGAL) variants in black and FDE for attachment to M1913 rails. It retails between $114.00 and $275.00 depending on the model. AXON SL is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers, with orders shipping starting Feb. 20. It will be available for sale on UNITYtactical.com starting March 1.
AXON and AXON SL will be both be on display at the UNITY Tactical booth #61503 at SHOT Show at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from Jan. 17-20, 2023.
FN Unveils the FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
“There has been significant interest from FN owners in pistols chambered in big bore calibers over the last several years,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. “We are excited to announce the release of the FN 510 Tactical and 545 Tactical pistols, chambered in 10mm and.45 ACP, that advance our flagship striker-fired line of pistols and complement our FNX-45 Tactical and FN 509 Tactical.”
Chambered in two of the most popular personal defense calibers, 10mm and .45 ACP, the FN 510 Tactical and 545 Tactical pistols offer industry-first capacities in an overall package not much bigger than the FN 509. At just 1.45 inches wide and just 6 inches tall with the standard magazine, these powerful defensive pistols pack serious performance into a full-sized package that can still be concealed and comfortable to shoot.
“We pioneered the Tactical feature set in the FNX-45 and FN 509 Tactical pistols, introducing the industry’s first pistol that shipped from the factory with a threaded barrel, optics mount and extended capacity, and until now, the FNX-45 Tactical had the highest capacity of any .45 ACP pistol available from the factory,” said Chris Johnson, Senior Product Manager, Pistols, for FN America, LLC. “This expansion into new, big bore calibers has been a longtime in the making and we are excited to offer these pistols with this unprecedented capacity – 18+1 in the FN 545 Tactical and 22+1 in the FN 510 Tactical – along with the features our customers seek in an FN Tactical pistol.”
The signature styling and ergonomics of the FN 509 family of pistols like the enhanced grip texturing, interchangeable backstraps and slide serrations enable superior control to manage the recoil of these powerful cartridges. Weighing in at just over 30 ounces, these heavy-duty defensive pistols efficiently tame the recoil of both 10mm Auto and .45 ACP. The double-action only pistols produce a crisp pull weighing in at approximately 6 pounds. Effective recoil management and crisp, repeatable trigger allow users to stack rounds on target.
Equipped with FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics Mounting System™ that is compatible with every major optics footprint, consumers have the ability to direct-mount nearly any optic in minutes with the included hardware. The tritium inserts of the suppressor-height night sights co-witness with mounted optics, offering a viable back-up sighting option in the event of optic failure.
The 4.7-inch barrels are cold hammer-forged and threaded with 0.578″x28 thread pitch, making them compatible with a vast majority of available muzzle devices. The barrel also features a recessed target crown to protect the rifling and maintain accuracy. The serrated sight wings that sit atop the slide protect the rear iron sights from shifting should the pistol be dropped or jarred, and act as a slide racking surface.
These powerhouse pistols are available in both black and flat dark earth (FDE) and ship with one 15-round magazine and one extended magazine – 22+1 for the FN 510 Tactical and 18+1 for the FN 545 Tactical. They ship with a premium soft-sided ballistic case that provides ample storage space for the pistol, spare magazines and other accessories.
Specifications:
FN 510 Tactical
FN 545 Tactical
Caliber
10mm Auto
.45 ACP
Operation
DAO, Striker-Fired
DAO, Striker-Fired
Weight
32 oz.
31 oz.
Barrel Length
4.71 in.
4.71 in.
Overall Length
8.3 in.
8.3 in
Twist Rate
1:16 in. RH
1:16 in. RH
Height
6 in.
6 in.
Width
1.45 in.
1.45 in.
Trigger Pull
4.5 – 6.7 lbs.
4.5 – 6.7 lbs.
Sights
Suppressor-height Trijicon 3-Dot Night Sights
Suppressor-height Trijicon 3-Dot Night Sights
Learn more about the FN 510 Tactical, 545 Tactical and other FN products at fnamerica.com or see them in person at the FN Booth (11860) during the 2023 NSSF SHOT Show, held January 17-20, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Protecto Wrap Company Announces Protecto Wrap Defense Group, Launch of Charge Adhesive Tape
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023Denver, CO.
The Protecto Wrap Company is pleased to announce the formation of the Protecto Wrap Defense Group. Protecto Wrap Defense Group was formed to develop and supply new and innovative products to the Defense and Law Enforcement communities both in the US and abroad. Since 1952, Protecto Wrap has been an industry leader in manufacturing building products to the US and worldwide. Protecto Wrap is based in Denver, CO.
At the request of the Defense Industry and Law Enforcement, Protecto Wrap Defense Group developed and is supplying, a 100% made in the USA, CAT (Charge Adhesive Tape). CAT is a double-sided sticky tape, that forms an instant durable bond between the charge and various surfaces commonly found across the Breaching Community. CAT was derived from an industry need to supply a reliable product that is cost effective and adheres to multiple surfaces, i.e., firehose, steel, aluminum, wood/OSB, fiberglass, glass, and masonry brick/block surfaces and most importantly available and in stock. CAT can withstand temperature extremes from minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit (-42 degrees Celsius) and up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius). CAT even held a full-size concrete cinder block to a door during a 5-hour test.
CAT is available in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12-inch-wide rolls, 50 feet long with each roll being shrink wrapped at the factory prior to shipping. Production CAT will ship with black release liner on both sides and be available to order January 1, 2023.
Preparing the explosive for breaching by removing the release liner of the double-sided adhesive CAT tape.
In October, Protecto Wrap Defense Group attended the Tactical Energetic Entry Systems (T.E.E.S.), 20th Annual International Breachers Symposium in Southaven, MS where PWDG featured Charge Adhesive Tape and samples to all attending Breachers from around the world. CAT was also used by all Breaching Teams participating in the T.E.E.S. range day demonstration.
Securing the encapsulated explosive with the double-sided adhesive CAT tape to the door.
Come visit us this year at SHOT Show booth #40630 located within Venetian Expo Level 1.
For product questions please contact:
rob@protectowrapdefensegroup.com
james@protectowrapdefensegroup.com
Protecto Wrap Charge Adhesive Tape will be exclusively distributed through Bushido Tactical, any dealer inquiries, or military/LE quotes can be emailed to:
US Army Units Hone Skills Together at Defense Nuclear Weapons School
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Units from the U.S. military’s premier all hazards command trained together during a radiological course at the Defense Nuclear Weapons School on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Soldiers from the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command’s 1st Area Medical Laboratory and Nuclear Disablement Teams both participated in the Applied Radiological Response Techniques Level 2 course.
The five-day course is designed to apply radiological hazard theories and develop applied radiological problem-solving methods.
“Approximately 20 percent of the course is conducted in detector laboratories while the remaining course time is dedicated to hands-on radiological experiences and the interpretation of survey data,” said Capt. David D. Manzanares, a Nuclear Medical Science Officer from Nuclear Disablement Team 1. Originally from Miami, Manzanares has been in the U.S. Army for 18 years and served overseas in Baumholder, Germany.
NDTs contribute to the nation’s strategic deterrence by staying ready to exploit and disable nuclear and radiological weapons of mass destruction infrastructure and components to deny near-term capability to adversaries and facilitate WMD elimination operations. The U.S. Army has three NDTs — the NDT 1 “Manhattan,” NDT 2 “Iron Maiden” and NDT 3 “Vandals.”
The 1st AML identifies and evaluates health hazards through unique medical laboratory analyses and rapid health hazard assessments of nuclear, biological, chemical, endemic disease, occupational and environmental health threats. The one-of-a-kind medical laboratory is based on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
Together with the 1st AML and three NDTs, the 20th CBRNE Command is home to 75 percent of the active-duty Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) specialists, as well as five Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordination Teams.
Headquartered on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, the 20th CBRNE Command has units on 19 bases in 16 states that take on the world’s most dangerous hazards in support of joint, interagency and allied operations around the world.
Tracing its roots to the Manhattan Project, the Defense Nuclear Weapons School provides training on radiological and nuclear weapons, incident command and response and CBRNE modeling for the U.S. Department of Defense and other Federal, state and local agencies.
The school is accredited by the American Council on Education, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the State of New Mexico.
Col. Matthew J. Grieser, the commander of the 1st Area Medical Laboratory, and his senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Jackie S. Mims, visited the Soldiers during the course.
Grieser is a native of Mulino, Oregon, who has deployed to Afghanistan four times and Iraq five times. He has also served in Haiti, Panama and New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
“The skills gained from this course will make us even more effective,” said Grieser. “It takes teamwork to tackle the kinds of challenges that we confront and we have many great partners, including the professionals at the Defense Nuclear Weapons School.”
By Walter Ham
Armasight To Showcase 6 New Thermal Imaging Products At SHOT Show 2023
Monday, January 9th, 2023Northbrook IL – Trailblazer in Thermal Imaging and Night Vision products Armasight is pleased to showcase six new thermal imaging products at SHOT Show 2023. The following product will be on display in the Third Bull & Co booth #72349 in the Caesars Forum.
New products on display
Contractor 640 – The Contractor 640 Thermal Weapon Sight is the new flagship product for Armasight. The Contractor 640 is built on Armasight’s proprietary Iron Wolf™ 1.1 technology platform, and utilizes the ArmaCORE™ 640 12 micron thermal core. It combines extensive detection capabilities and a rich, detailed picture with onboard image processing, wireless communication interface, GPS, and internal memory. The Contractor Thermal Weapon Sight comes in three versions – 2.3-9.2x35mm, 3-12x50mm, and 4.8-19.2x75mm, and offers a premium-component build that is noticeably more compact and lighter weight than conventional thermal scopes.
Collector 640 – An extraordinarily compact 1-4x Thermal Imaging Weapon Sight built on Iron Wolf 1.1, with outstanding image quality, simple 3-button controls, and video recording, perfect for small caliber rifles, air guns, and crossbows.
Collector 320 Mini – Extremely compact 1.5-6x Thermal Imaging Weapon Sight with a high value to performance ratio. The Collector 320 Mini is lightweight, and boasts exceptional 320 image quality, simple 3-button controls, video recording – perfect for small caliber rifles, air guns, and crossbows.
Sidekick 640 – The Sidekick 640 is a thermal imaging mini-monocular that is set to be the smallest fully multi-functional 12 micron 640 thermal imaging monocular on the market. The Sidekick boasts a smooth 60 Hz refresh rate providing a clear picture, outstanding visual acuity based on Armasight proprietary digital signal processing, and high-contrast and definition 1024×768 OLED (not FLCOS). It can be used as a handheld mini-monocular or headset/helmet mounted mini-goggle for hands-free operation.
Sidekick 320 – Similar to the Sidekick 640, the Sidekick 320 provides users with a very high value to performance ratio with the 12 micron 320 core. With an optional battery extender, the Armasight Sidekick Mini is compatible with CR123A and 16650 batteries providing users 4 hours of operating time. The Sidekick 320 weighs only 208 grams / 7.3 ounces, making it the lightest helmet-mountable thermal monocular widely available, making it an excellent option to be bridge mounted with one of Armasight’s PVS-14.
Jockey 640 – The Jockey 640 is a compact thermal imaging clip-on system that easily mounts in front of an existing day scope with no rezeroing required, and offers one-shot co-sighting allowing for digital zoom of up to 4x. Ideal for use with 1-4/6x daytime scopes, it will work with 99% of the daytime scopes with less than 5x lower range of magnification. This compact and lightweight optic provides outstanding image quality, latest cutting edge microbolometer technology and simple 3-buttons controls, video / image recording, targeting small caliber, air gun and crossbow users.
Jockey 320 – The Jockey 320 utilizes ArmaCORE™ 320 to provide a high-value compact thermal imaging clip-on system. The Jockey easily mounts in front of an existing day scope with no rezeroing required, and offers one-shot co-sighting allowing for digital zoom of up to 4x. Ideal for use with 1-4/6x daytime scopes, it will work with 99% of the daytime scopes with less than 5x lower range of magnification. This compact and lightweight optic provides outstanding image quality, latest cutting edge microbolometer technology and simple 3-buttons controls, video / image recording, targeting small caliber, air gun and crossbow users.
Magpul Launches DAKA Hard Case
Monday, January 9th, 2023How about a hard case made in USA by Magpul? I don’t know about you, but I’m in.
They’ve addressed the issues you’ve had with other cases in the market: easy to use closures, free standing, and recessed lock housings.
Plus, it integrates Magpul’s new DAKA GRID Organizer. Coming in three sizes: 35″, 44″, and 53″.
magpul.com/gear/daka-organization/hard-cases
Rosco Manufacturing to Exhibit New Products at the 2023 SHOT Show
Monday, January 9th, 2023Rosco Manufacturing LLC, an American manufacturer of high-quality pistol & rifle gun barrels is proud to announce that they will be showcasing their Bloodline barrels, Purebred barrels, their assortment of Glock pistol barrels, and their new K9 series of rifle barrels at the 45th annual 2023 SHOT Show® (January 17th-20st at The Venetian Expo Level 2 in Las Vegas, NV).
Be sure to stop by and see their popular Bloodline and Purebred barrels, they will be on display for folks to see and ask questions. Rosco will also have new products to include their K9 11.5” Duffy barrel, their K9 13.95” Greenline Tactical barrel, their new phosphate and chrome BCG, and a new barrel line being released in 2023.
Distributors and Dealers are welcomed to pass by booth #14453 to see their new products and meet their sales & marketing team. In addition to the new barrels, Rosco is holding a weeklong black multi-cam giveaway including a black multi-cam Purebred Sauce Pack, black multi-cam Cloud Rein, black multi-cam vehicle panel from Greyman Tactical, and more.
