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NEXTORCH Introduces the TA30C Tactical Flashlight

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Cleveland, TN – (July 10th, 2023) – NEXTORCH Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of illumination tools and specialized equipment for law enforcement, first responder, tactical, and outdoor applications, is proud to announce the TA30C Tactical Flashlight with patented one-step-strobe technology. The TA30C Tactical Flashlight is an excellent choice for any personal defense situation. It utilizes a patented one-step, variable frequency strobe switch for immediate and intuitive operation in a home or self-defense situation.

The state-of-the-art TA30C offers incredibly high performance in a compact package. A powerful 1600 lumen high mode can be activated with a half press of the tail switch which allows for easy searching and instant identification of potential threats, while a full press activates the strobe to instantly disorient and suppress an intruder or attacker. This high-output flashlight can cast its powerful beam up to 328 yards. A rotational magnetic mode dial offers smooth and reliable operation that outperforms and outlasts ordinary mechanical switches. The TA30C comes equipped with a detachable clip allowing for comfortable, hands-free everyday carry. A convenient LED tail cap status indicator gives you battery life at a glance. It comes standard with one 18650 Li-ion battery, and can also be used with two traditional CR123A Li-ion batteries.

This professional, robust illumination tool is crafted from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum. Its impact-resistant, coated tempered glass lens is surrounded by a grey titanium strike bezel imbedded with nano-ceramic beads with a strength second only to diamond. Engineered and built to survive in the harshest environments, the TA30C is also an excellent choice for hunting, fishing and camping, or as a trusty illumination companion for everyday adventures.  

Features:

– Intuitive dual function tail cap switch

– Magnetic rotary switch

– Nano-ceramic glass breaker

– USB-C direct recharge 18650 battery

– IPX8 rated, waterproof to 6.5 ft.

MSRP: $98.99

Optional available accessories:

– Quick-draw holsters for convenient carry solution

– Specially designed FR-1 tactical finger ring for quick access and additional hand positioning options

NEXTORCH is a manufacturer of professional portable lighting products for law enforcement, hunting, tactical, outdoor & everyday carry. Their designers have real-world experience and are guided by the pursuit of solving real-world problems. They do so by continuously improving their products through rigorous testing in their state-of-the art R&D and testing labs, and by participating in law enforcement training and outdoor survival courses to receive real-world feedback from their testers. Each product is tested in the most demanding conditions on earth so they know every product that carries the NEXTORCH name is up to whatever you can throw at it.

If you’re looking to add NEXTORCH’s innovative and industry-leading products to your sales portfolio, please visit www.nextorch.com/pages/company-profile for information on how to become a dealer.

To learn more about the TA30C Tactical Flashlight and the complete product offerings from NEXTORCH, please visit: www.nextorch.com  or follow them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram 

Sneak Peek – Emissary Development Alternator

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Emissary Development’s Alternator addresses some of the shortcomings of using two illumination and/or laser aiming devices at the same time.

The design of the Alternator is simply a housing that clamps over two existing Unity Modbutton Lite switches. It has its own actuation surface that sits above the switches and features three pads that use different textures and their own unique angle to make it easier to differentiate each pad from another.

The forward and rearward pads fire off the switch directly underneath them but the middle pad will activate both switches simultaneously.

It also features a fully fenced off body that helps prevent accidental activation of the switches.

They plan to offer two different versions, a “standard fence” and a “raised fence” variant.

The standard fence has the activation buttons flush with the surrounding protective barrier (designed to prevent unwanted activation) of the housing. This will be the most comfortable and lowest profile version.

The raised fence, as it’s name implies, has a slightly raised protective barrier for those looking for a bit more added insurance against the possibility of unwanted activation of the buttons. Keep in mind this model stands slightly taller on the rail that the standard model.

Both versions are designed to prevent AD/NDs so while there really isn’t a massive difference between them they wanted to offer options that the end user can select which model fits their needs best.

emissarydevelopment.com

Thyrm Switchback

Monday, July 10th, 2023

I’ve found that once in awhile it’s good to reintroduce older products to the SSD readership as there are constantly new readers coming on board.

The Switchback is a flashlight accessory which screws a retention ring into place between the body and tail cap. It has become a mainstay of the Thyrm line and expanded over time to five different models which will fit most popular handheld lights.

• The now defunct SwitchBack Large was the original SwitchBack Large, compatible with many 1-inch diameter lights.

SwitchBack Large 2.0 is the newest version of the Large SwitchBack, compatible with even more 1-inch diameter lights and with several improved features.

SwitchBack DF is an extra-large flashlight ring that is compatible with Surefire Dual Fuel handheld lights and Pelican 7600 flashlights.

SwitchBack HOG is an extra-extra-large flashlight ring that is compatible with the Modlite HOG handheld light.

SwitchBack S Backup is a smaller flashlight ring that is compatible with most Surefire “EDC” and legacy Backup lights.

Many appreciate the versatility the SwitchBack adds to handheld lights by aiding retention, but the most common criticism I hear is from people who have never actually tried one.

They either rely soley on a weapon mounted light, which means they’ve got to expose their pistol and point it at things they might not want to point a weapon at, or they see others use a modified shooting grip with the flashlight and declare that they don’t shoot that way.

Got it. I don’t either. But I do like to know that I’m not going to accidentally drop my light while I’m using it.

For those of you who do shoot that way, SwitchBack makes it much easier to establish and maintain a solid grip on your light.

Check the SwitchBack out and get 10% off by visiting thyrm.com/soldier-systems.

OR Summer Show 23 – Nite Ize RH1 PowerSwitch Rechargeable Headlamp

Monday, June 19th, 2023

Night Ize has launched two new headlamp models, the 600 Lumen RH1 with IPX4 water resistance and the 700 Lumen RH2 with IPX7 waterproofness.

The PowerSwitch dual-power source runs on the included rechargeable lithium ion battery or 3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).

Features of the RH1:

600 lumens

6 modes (plus lockout) including spot (low, high, blast) and flood (low, high, red)

Headlamp turns on in low mode for easy eye adaptation

Blast mode combines high spot and high flood beams

Red mode illuminates while preserving night vision; red mode is activated by pressing and holding flood button for 2 seconds

Battery-saving lockout mode prevents accidental activation in a pack or pocket; lockout mode is activated/deactivated by pressing and holding either button for 5 seconds

Textured dual-button design allows independent operation of spot and flood modes

Comfortable, high-quality adjustable strap is removable and reflective

Headlamp body tilts 90 degrees for easy beam adjustment

Removable battery pack recharges in approximately 3.5 hrs. using micro USB cable (not included); indicator light turns from red to green when fully charged

Lightweight body weighs only 82 g (2.89 oz.)

Water resistant (IPX4) and impact resistant (drop-tested up to 1 m)

ADS Federal Range Day 23 – Streamlight Introduces MLOK Mounts

Friday, June 9th, 2023

Streamlight has introduced MLOK adapter mounts for their PROTAC lights.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at ADS Federal Range Day by contacting ADS, Inc.

ADS Federal Range Day 23 – Steiner Helmet Mounted Beacon

Friday, June 9th, 2023

This is the Steiner Optics Helmet Mounted Beacon. It’s lightweight (114.5 g or 4.0 oz) and detectable by U.S. and NATO sensors.

It relies on a single CR123A offering:
WHITE LIGHT >4 HOURS
SWIR >4 HOURS
NIR >4 HOURS

WAVELENGTH
NIR (880 nm)
SWIR (1550 nm)

OUTPUT POWER
White Light 400 lumens
NIR 600 mW
SWIR 400 mW

DETECTABLE RANGE
10+ km (6+ miles)

Units and agencies can procure products seen at ADS Federal Range Day by contacting ADS, Inc.

OTIS Defense – Individual Deployment Kit

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

Once offered by Gerber, the Individual Deployment Kit is now an OTIS Defense product.

It’s a great kit, especially for mounted personnel, combing a MOLLE compatible sheath with individual compartments for a Gerber Safety Strap Cutter, Streamlight Sidewinder flashlight, Gerber MP 600 multi-tool, and eFECT weapon cleaning tool. Although originally a Gerber item, the eFECT tool is currently in transition to being manufactured by OTIS Defense.

otistec.com/military-le-weapons-cleaning

Rampart Range Day 23 – BCB Illumination Markers

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023

BCB International brought something so new it doesn’t even have a product name yet.

These illumination markers are meant as an alternative to disposable Chemlights. Available in Green, Red, Blue, White and IR, they can be turned on and off as needed and run for 36 hours. They’ve been tested down to -25 Deg C and the rep says you can get them wet.

This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart.