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SureFire Scout Lights Now Authorized for USAF Use

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

We just found out from Quantico Tactical that the SureFire Scout Light is now authorized for use with USAF weapons. For years, the only authorized weapon light for rifles and carbines was the Insight M3X. These SureFire Scout Light Kits are authorized for use on ALL M4/M4A1s throughout the Air Force, not just Security Forces and are a unit purchase. I’m told told pricing is very competitive for the SureFire light and a unit can get the aluminum light and remote switch for less than the incumbent light. This is big news for Airmen, regardless of command. I know EOY is right around the corner, but this is something worth looking at.

The most recent USAF Small Arms and Light Weapons (SA/LW) Accessories List (Dated 15 April 2016) authorizes the below two configurations of the battle-proven Surefire Scout Light for use on all M4/M4A1s throughout the entire US Air Force.

M600 KIT 01 Consists of a Surefire M600V Scout Light coupled with a DS-SR07D-IT tailcap/remote switch. This combination gives you 350 Lumens of Visible Light and 120mW of IR illumination in a 7.2 ounce rugged hardcoat anodized package. The tailcap/tapeswitch controls both your Scout Light and PEQ-15. Additional feature include momentary or constant on via the rail-grabber waterproof switch, clock on/off on the tailcap and a system disable feature. Mounts directly to a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail and uses two CR123A batteries.

M600 KIT 02 consists of a Surefire M600U coupled with a UE07 tape switch. For those whose mission requires only visible light, this combination gives you 600 lumens of visible, focused light, a 7” remote tape switch and Surefire’s rugged durability. Mounts directly to a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail and uses two CR123A batteries.

Both configurations are available on Quantico Tactical’s GSA schedule, or for those who wish to use MILSTRIP/MIPRs via Quantico’s Defense Logstics Agency TLS Contract for Special Operational Equipment.

Quantico is running an introductory special GSA price of $399.25 for KIT 01 (Visible and IR) and $250.26 for KIT 01 (Visible).

For more information, download the flyer or e-mail GovtOps@QuanticoTactical.com

www.quanticotactical.com/USAF

Tags: Quantico Tactical, Surefire
Posted in Advertiser, Air Force, Contracts, Lights | 21 Comments »

InForce – New Gen2 Weapon Mounted Lights Introduced

Tuesday, September 13th, 2016

Emissive Energy debuts four new Gen2 units in its WML and WMLx White and White/Infrared Series

North Kingstown, RI – Emissive Energy Corporation, an industry leader in weapon mounted lighting products, debuts today the next generation of the WML and WMLx product lines. The new products continue to be lightweight and powerful as discovered with the original WML and WMLx Series, but with several new upgrades.

Extensively tested for performance, durability and reliability, customers won’t find a more dependable light on the market today. Incredibly powerful yet compact in size, the Gen2 WML and WMLx Series integrates with MIL-STD-1913/NAR rail and features a new reinforced polymer body which offers higher-impact resistance and durability. Patented heat dissipating vents provide improved LED thermal management and an ergonomic, contoured non-slip switch makes for easy on/off. There are three operating modes: constant, momentary and strobe (strobe is easily disabled) and the new products are waterproof up to 66 feet.

“With the new enhancements, all four Gen2 products offer brighter lumens and an all-inclusive rail clamping design that integrates seamlessly, providing simple, fast, mounting with no need for additional tools. The easy-to-operate lockout system ensures the light isn’t turned on until the operator is ready,” says Matthew S. Wolfe, Vice President of Emissive Energy Corporation. “We continually explore new ways to provide high-quality products and our new Gen2 products are no exception.“

The WML White and WML White/IR products offer many functional enhancements including:

Increased lumens from 200 to 400, at just 3 ounces

High efficiency emitter provides up to 1.5 hours of runtime in white mode, or 4 hours in infrared mode from a single 123A Lithium battery

Concentrated, high-intensity beam fills the field of view for close to mid-range target identification

Re-engineered cam lever and lockout bale with constant tension to maximize ease of switching between white or infrared mode (IR model only) and full function/momentary mode (white model only)

The WMLx White and WMLx White/IR models offer many functional enhancements including:

Increased lumens from 500 to 800 (White version) and from 400 to 700 (IR version), at just 4 ounces

High efficiency emitter provides up to 2 hours of runtime in white mode, or 4 hours in infrared mode from two 123A Lithium battery

Concentrated spot and far-reaching, high-intensity beam provides significant light for situational awareness and long-distance target identification

Re-engineered cam lever and lockout bale with constant tension to maximize ease of switching between white or infrared mode (IR model only) and full function/momentary mode (white model only)

www.inforce-mil.com

Tags: Emissive Energy/Inforce, Inforce
Posted in Lights, Press Release | 16 Comments »

SureFire To Introduce FirePak At CTIA Super Mobility 2016

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

SureFire introduces a new product and enters a new market.

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s most innovative illumination tools, will be unveiling its one-of-a-kind FirePak™ smart phone illumination tool at CTIA Super Mobility 2016, the largest mobile event in America and the best place for everything wireless. The all-new FirePak™ gives you the ability to shoot vibrant, high-definition video with your smart phone in low-light situations, something never before possible. This versatile device can be activated remotely via a Bluetooth app and generate multiple useful output levels—up to an incredible 1,500 lumens of light—for navigating at night, emergency preparedness, and more. FirePak can also be used to recharge your smartphone’s battery and even be used separately as a handheld illumination tool.

SureFire CTIA Booth —To demonstrate the revolutionary FirePak™, SureFire will be hosting an interactive booth at the show, where visitors can don various props and take an awesome 360° slow-motion selfie-video with the help of the FirePak™. Each day, the first 50 participants who take a 360° selfie will also receive a free SureFire phone case and be entered in our daily giveaway contest for the best videos shot at the booth and posted to Instagram! The first-and-second-place winning entries will receive a free FirePak™ and phone case, while the third-place winner will receive a SureFire SideKick®.

To check out the new FirePak—as well as other SureFire products—and to shoot a selfie video with FirePak and enter the video contest, be sure to visit SureFire’s booth # 956. Learn more here: www.surefire.com/firepak

Tags: Surefire
Posted in Advertiser, Lights, Press Release | 15 Comments »

PK Design Labs – PL2 Pocket Burner

Monday, August 29th, 2016

Paul Kim is at it again. This is his new PL2, a single AAA compact light with high output. Called the Pocket Burner, it uses a Cree LED to deliver over 110 lumens for 1.2 hours on the High setting, or 12 lumens for 12.4 hours on Low.

For more info, visit www.pkdesignlab.com.

Tags: Paul Kim, PK Design Lab
Posted in Design, Lights | 8 Comments »

New SureFire Brand Video

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

We thought you might enjoy this.

www.SureFire.com

Tags: Surefire
Posted in Advertiser, Lights, Suppressors | 23 Comments »

Stuff I Like – Petzl e+LITE

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

Petzl’s e+LITE is a very simple headlamp. It’s both inexpensive and compact with a built-in, retractable cable which is used as a headstrap. It’s also extremely lightweight at just 27 grams. It features a convenient rotary switch which is easy to manipulate and can swap between white and red lights. Becuase of the size and weight I keep one in my range kit, one in my backpack and one in my travel pack. Even better, the light uses a CR2032 battery which will store up to 10 years.

Details:
-Ultracompact, ultra-light (less than 5 cm long and only 27 g) emergency headlamp to always have with you
-Always ready to use, can be stored with batteries (lithium CR 2032) for 10 years
-Bright white lighting (26 lumens up to 29 meters) allows you to move around easily in the dark
-For emergency situations, the red LED allows you to be seen from a distance (300 meters for 30 hours)
-Locking on/off switch designed to prevent accidental operation
-Resists extreme temperatures: -30° C to +60° C
-Waterproof to -1 meter for 30 minutes (IP 67)

It’s for sale all over then place so poke around for the best price.

www.petzl.com/US/EN/Sport/CLASSIC-headlamps/ePLUSLITE

Tags: Petzl
Posted in Lights | 8 Comments »

SureFire Field Notes – Bill Blowers Of Tap-Rack Tactical

Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

SureFire Field Notes is a multi-segment informational video series with tips and techniques from subject matter experts of all backgrounds. In this episode, Bill Blowers of Tap-Rack Tactical discusses the advantages of night vision in Law Enforcement.

Bill Blowers has been a police officer for over 20 years, prior to that he was in the US Army for six years. Bill is currently a Sergeant for a Municipal Agency in Washington State. He is assigned to his agencies training unit and is also a team leader on a large and active regional SWAT team. He has been assigned to SWAT since 1995 and has held positions such as Sniper, Ballistic Shield Carrier, Entry Team Member, and Assistant Team Leader. He has planned, or participated in, over 1000 missions and has in excess of 5000 documented training hours. Bill holds instructor certifications in a variety of topics and is the primary instructor in ALL Tap-Rack courses.

www.tap-rack.com
www.surefire.com

Tags: Surefire, Tap-Rack Tactical
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SureFire Launches New Weaponlight With Auto–Adjusting Intellibeam Technology!

Monday, August 15th, 2016

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, has launched their new M600IB Intellibeam ™ ScoutLight®. The revolutionary M600IB utilizes SureFire’s proprietary IntelliBeam™ Technology—an intelligent sensor and microprocessor-based system that continuously evaluates the environment where the beam is aimed—to automatically adjust the light output to the optimal level, anywhere between 100 and 600 lumens. So you always get just the right amount of light for the taskat hand, based on your surroundings! Inside, in close quarters, you get less light, to eliminate light splashing back into your eyes. Outside, or with longer distances, you get maximum output.

Find out more about this game-changing WeaponLight at SureFire.com.

Tags: Surefire
Posted in Advertiser, Lights, Press Release | 8 Comments »