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UNITY Tactical Expands AXON Line with Three-Button Switch

Monday, February 24th, 2025

AXON™ XL brings dedicated visible laser override capability

UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, unveiled the third product in its line of AXON™ switches – the three-button AXON XL – at Enforce Tac 2025.

Developed as part of a SOF requirement, AXON XL brings additional functionality to the industry-leading AXON family. A third button provides users with a dedicated visible laser override capability for the NGAL (LA-23/PEQ) laser. The forward two buttons feature the same tactile differentiation as AXON, while a prominent wall separates the flat (pill-shaped) center pad from the rear (round dome) button.

“We constantly seek to innovate and expand the capability of our product lines,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “AXON XL is the direct result of customer feedback, bringing together a technically advanced and ergonomically correct solution in the same or smaller footprint as many two-button switches on the market, giving the end user utmost efficiency in space and capability.”

There are three non-restrictive versions of AXON XL. The angled button on one supports momentary and constant light activation. On the second, the angled button operates in a SYNC capacity, firing both white light and visible laser despite what mode the NGAL is physically set to (vis override). Also operating in SYNC, the angled button on the third version simultaneously fires white light and the laser in the mode the NGAL is physically set to (mode select). The front angled button supports both momentary and constant activation on SYNC variants as well.

The center and rear buttons fire in the same way across all three commercial variants. The center button fires the laser in the mode the NGAL is physically set to (mode select). The rear button fires the visible laser despite what mode the NGAL is physically set to (vis override). Both the center and rear buttons offer momentary-only and laser double-click-for-constant-on control.

AXON XL is only available for UNITY’s LINK™ USB-C System with GASCAP™, and NGAL (LA-23) lasers with versions for other next-generation / visible-override-capable devices available in the future.

At only 3.7 inches (9.4 centimeters) in length, AXON XL is1.03 inches shorter than UNITY’s first-ever two-button TAPS™ switch that launched in 2014 and has since been discontinued.

M1913 Rail Clamps include three pass-throughs for zip ties, with an M-LOK® Mounting Kit sold separately.

AXON XL is available in black and FDE and retails at $349. It is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers, with orders starting to ship on or before March 7, 2025. AXON XL is on display at the UNITY Tactical stand #7-329 at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg, Germany from Feb. 24-26, 2025.

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Streamlight Introduces New Colors for Wedge EDC Series

Monday, February 10th, 2025

Wedge® Flashlights Now Available in Orange and Lime Green; Wedge® XT Adds Silver

EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 4, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, has introduced vibrant new colors to its popular USB-C rechargeable Wedge® series of everyday carry (EDC) flashlights. The original Wedge® now comes in Orange and Lime Green, and the Wedge® XT is now available in a Silver finish. The new options are designed to offer greater personalization while providing the same compact design and exceptional performance that outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, auto and industrial technicians, and consumer users rely on.

“As the Wedge series grows in popularity, we’ve expanded the color options to meet user demand for lights that stand out while maintaining the rugged durability and high-performance features Streamlight is known for,” said Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight Chief Revenue Officer. “These new colors allow for greater individuality and ease of identification when using these trusted EDC lighting tools.”

The slim, USB-C rechargeable Wedge provides 300 lumens in constant-on mode and a 1,000-lumen THRO® (Temporarily Heightened Regulated Output) mode for a 35-second burst of high intensity light. Its intuitive rotating thumb switch allows for easy one-handed operation, and the light features a rugged anodized aluminum body with a textured grip. Compact and portable, the Wedge measures 5.46 inches long, weighs just 3.3 ounces, and is IPX7-rated for waterproof operation. The Wedge also comes in Black, Coyote, Red, Blue, and Purple.

The Wedge XT delivers 500 lumens on high for two hours and features a tactical push-button tail switch for momentary or constant-on use. Its compact size, at 4.25 inches long and weighing 2.62 ounces, makes it ideal for clean pocket carry. The light includes a Five-Tap® lockout feature to prevent accidental activation and is IPX7-rated for waterproof performance. The Wedge XT also comes in Black and Coyote.

All Wedge Series lights include a USB-C charge cord and a convenient pocket lanyard.

The new Wedge in Orange and Lime Green has an MSRP of $173.49, while the MSRP for the Wedge XT in Silver is $159.65. All models come with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

www.streamlight.com

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NEXTORCH P91 Dual Switch Flashlight with 5000 Lumens

Sunday, February 9th, 2025

Cleveland, TN – (January 31st, 2025) – NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, is proud to announce the P91 Dual Switch Flashlight with 5000 Lumens.The new P91 delivers a staggering 5,000 lumens of dominating output with an intuitive dual-switch interface. This powerful flashlight is for those who demand superior performance.

The NEXTORCH P91 Dual Switch Flashlight is a high-performance lighting tool designed to meet the demanding needs of law enforcement, security personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts. This flashlight delivers an impressive 5,000 lumens of intense illumination, ensuring that you are equipped with powerful lighting when faced with critical situations. The P91 combines advanced technology with rugged construction to provide reliability and adaptability for a variety of professional applications, from tactical operations to emergency response scenarios.

The P91 has a nano-ceramic strike bezel and concealed USB-C charging port that maintains the light’s tactical profile. A dual-switch interface and a one-step-strobe back switch put both momentary activation and mode selection exactly where you need them, giving you instant access to both momentary engagement and full power. With five distinct output levels and a dedicated strobe, this platform adapts to any scenario. The side switch allows users to cycle through five precisely-calibrated output levels, while the tactical tail switch provides immediate access to strobe or momentary activation.

The NEXTORCH P91 utilizes an aerospace-grade aluminum housing with a hard-anodized finish providing excellent resistance to abrasion, corrosion and impact proof up to 6.5 feet. It’s IPX7 waterproof rating makes the P91 submersible to depths of up to 3 feet, ensuring reliable performance in rain, snow, or even while submerged in water. Powered by a high-capacity 21700 4800mAh Li-ion battery, the P91 offers an outstanding runtime of up to 60 hours on its lowest mode. The P91 casts its powerful beam of light up to 328 yards, providing the perfect illumination for any situation. At just 5.8 oz. (without battery), this flashlight maintains a perfect balance while providing maximum performance without adding unnecessary bulk.

Technical specifications:

– Maximum output: 5000 lumens – Battery: rechargeable Li-ion (included)

– Beam distance: 328 yards – Runtime: Up to 60 hours (lowest mode)

– Battery: rechargeable Li-ion (included) – Dimensions: 6.3” L x 1.4” W x 1.1 Dia.

MSRP: $119.99 – Weight: 5.8 oz. (without battery)

To learn more about the complete product offerings from NEXTORCH, please visit www.nextorch.com

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Streamlight ProTac HL-X Selected by FBI as Tactical Flashlight

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Tactical Express, LLC Partners with Streamlight to Provide Light Under Multi-Year Contract

EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 4, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that its distribution partner, Tactical Express, LLC, a provider of gear for federal law enforcement agencies, has been selected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to supply the Streamlight ProTac® HL-X tactical light to its agents as part of a five-year contract. Delivering up to 1,000 lumens, the light features multi-fuel capability with USB rechargeable or disposable battery options.

Under the terms of the five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) (Award #15F06724A0001329, SKU 95313), the tactical light was chosen as the new agent-issued tactical handheld light for students of the Firearms Training Unit, Training Division of the FBI Academy and is also available for purchase across all other FBI divisions. Tactical Express began deliveries of the light to the FBI in November.

“Streamlight and Tactical Express are very pleased to have been selected for this contract and partnership with the the FBI,” said Matthew J. Baker, Director of Streamlight’s Military/Federal/Government sales division. “Having already shipped thousands of these high-performance lights to U.S. military police and security forces through commercial buys and using National Stock Number 6230-01626-6796 awards, we’re proud to now also provide the ProTac HL-X to new FBI agents and other personnel using this BPA.”

The ProTac HL-X flashlight, built for durability and a sure grip, is available as a complete rechargeable system that can use either a proprietary Streamlight®SL-B26® protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery or two easily sourced CR123A disposable batteries. This multi-fuel capability offers convenient and cost-effective charging options, making it ideal for agent use in remote locations and for long-term operations such as crime scene processing or low-light training.

Offering three modes, the ProTac HL-X uses a high-power LED to deliver 1,000 lumens, 27,100 candela, a 330-meter beam distance and a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes on high when using the SL-B26 battery; with CR123 batteries, the run time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. On low, the ProTac HL-X provides an extended 23 hours of run time, 65 lumens and 1,600 candela over an 80-meter beam distance; with CR123 batteries, the run time is 20 hours. The light’s high-intensity strobe runs for 3.25 continuous hours with the SL-B26 rechargeable battery, and 2.50 hours with lithium batteries.

The light’s tactical tail switch permits easy, one-handed operation with firearms in room clearing, building search and target identification at a distance situations. Measuring just 5.43 inches in length, it is easily concealed under a uniform or other attire.

The light is fabricated from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish, and comes packaged with a removable pocket clip and holster.

www.streamlight.com

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Sneak Peek – SIG Machine Gun Optic & Weapons Attached Ranging Platform

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

During a recent Global Defense Demo Day in Las Vegas, SIG SAUER unveiled several new technologies. In this article, I’m going to give you a Quick Look at the Machine Gun Optic and Weapons Attached Ranging Platform, both of which continue to be under development by SIG Electro Optics.

The prototype MGO features a disturbed reticle and uses the same technology as the ROMEO9T so there’s no forward light leakage.

Consider the MGO a technology demonstration at this point, so the final form factor will likely change significantly. Screen intensity is adjustable and the sight is powered by 2x CR123A batteries, but definitive run times haven’t yet been established.

There are no mechanical adjustments and you can establish as many zeroes as you’d like, but most will just resort to barrel A and barrel B.

The MGO is fed distance to target data for the disturbed reticle via the WARP (Weapons Attached Ranging Platform) which is also a prototype. You can see it mounted piggy back on the MGO. There is currently a Bluetooth remote switch under development which activates the laser.

The WARP lasers are 1550nm (mil only) with 905nm for a proposed civilian variant. WARP is powered by a single CR123C battery.

Both the MGO and WARP remain under development and won’t be available for sale until at least until next year.

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Streamlight Launches High-Candela Model of ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Rechargeable Weapon Light Has Nearly Five Times the Candela Output of Previous Model

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 29, 2024 – Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, launched the ProTac® 2.0 Rail Mount HP (high performance) light which delivers up to 2,000 lumens of blinding white light and 85,000 candela for illuminating targets at a distance, nearly five times the candela output of the original ProTac® 2.0 Rail Mount. The new weapon light is powered by a Streamlight SL-B50® battery pack that charges via an integrated USB-C port.

The light uses a rugged, integrated rail clamp that easily and securely attaches to weapons with a MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail, M-LOK®, or M-LOK compatible rail systems. It has a multi-function push-button tail switch for momentary or constant on operation and three selectable user programs. An optional remote switch is available in momentary only and momentary/latching versions. Both the push-button tactical and remote pressure switches allow for one-handed operation of the momentary, variable intensity, or strobe modes.

“The new ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount HP is an exceptional light, because it is not only high-lumen, but also features a high-candela beam for long-range lighting needs,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “Whether lighting up the end of a dark alley or outdoor path, or using it to conduct search and rescue operations or other maneuvers under low-light conditions, it’s a powerful tactical tool for law enforcement professionals, military personnel, and outdoor users alike.”

Featuring the latest in LED technology, the ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount HP offers three settings – high, low, and strobe. On High, it provides 2,000 lumens, 85,000 candela and a beam distance of 583 meters. On Low, it delivers 250 lumens, 11,500 candela and a 214-meter beam distance. Run times range from 2.5 hours on high to 11 hours on low; in strobe mode, it runs for 4.5 hours. The light also features a TEN-TAP® programmable switch that allows for user selection of the light’s three different operating programs: high/strobe (factory default), high only, or low/high.

The ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount HP uses an SL-B50 Streamlight protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack, accessed by the light’s sliding sleeve. The battery is keyed to ensure proper alignment of the charging port, and features LED status lights to indicate charge status, including red for charging and green for fully charged. An integrated safety circuit protects the battery from accidental overcharge or discharge.

Fabricated from 6000 series machined aluminum with a Type II MIL-Spec black anodized finish, the light features a glass lens with anti-reflective coating that is gasket sealed. It measures 6.30 inches in length and weighs 9.06 ounces with an included Streamlight SL-B50 rechargeable battery.

The new light is IP67-rated for dust-tight and waterproof operation to 1 meter for 30 minutes. It features an impact-resistant construction and is also 2-meter impact resistance tested.

The ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount HP has an MSRP that ranges from $251.00 to $305.00 depending on the configuration and comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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SureFire’s XC3 Pistol Light

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Announced at last week’s SHOT Show, the new XC3 is a great combination of duty and concealed carry capability.

It generates 550 lumens and 7,200 candela of white light output with a Hybrid beam pattern that clearly illuminates the main object of interest while providing substantial spill light to help you remain aware of your surroundings.

The XC3 securely attaches to Universal or Picatinny accessory rails in a form factor compatible with numerous commercially available holsters already on the market. Fueled by a front-loading, readily available 123A lithium battery, it offers long runtime and easy battery changes without removing the weaponlight from the firearm. Like all SureFire handgun lights, the XC3 is designed with intuitive, ambidextrous switching that provides a positive tactile feel for unmatched control in momentary- or constant-on mode.

www.surefire.com/xc3-weaponlight

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SHOT Show 25 – SureFire’s Ballistic Shield Light

Monday, January 27th, 2025

The Ballistic Shield Light from SureFire features a Hybrid beam pattern that provides excellent throw for medium-to-long distance identification while ensuring ample surround light for situational awareness.

Powered by either a single 18650 rechargeable battery or two 123A batteries, the Ballistic Shield Light offers the following performance:

– With one 18650 battery: 1,500 lumens, 32,000 candela, and a runtime of 2.5 hours

– With two 123A batteries: 1,100 lumens, 23,000 candela, and a runtime of 1.5 hours

It weighs just 1.24 lbs and features a sleek bezel diameter of 1.7 inches, ensuring a compact and lightweight design that integrates seamlessly with ballistic shields without compromising mobility.

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