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Petzl – Tactikka+ And STRIX Headlamps Now Available With Berry Compliant Headbands

Friday, June 12th, 2015

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E89AHB D Tactikka + desert

As was originally revealed at the 2014 SHOT Show, Petzl is now starting to offer the Tactikka+ and STRIX headlamps with Berry complaint headbands. This allows the DOD to buy the lamps through their TLS contract bids and TLS approved dealers; previously, the headlamps had to be purchased by the DOD without headbands.

Currently, the Tactikka Black and Desert models are available with Berry compliant headbands. The STRIX Black will be available starting June 19th, and the STRIX Desert will be available starting July 3rd. These straps are designed to work with the Tactikka RGB & + models, and the STRIX VL & IR models.

www.petzl.com

Gearward – Watch Flashlight

Monday, June 1st, 2015

Watch light watches

The Watch Flashlight is the latest product from Gearward. It consists of a Photon II Pro LED light with a modified attachment clip designed to attach to a watchband, and two sets of mini & micro ranger bands for added retention. The intent behind the Watch Flashlight is to offer users a hands-free EDC light with the benefits of a headlamp in a compact package.

Specs:

4.5 Lumen light with 18 hour runtime
IPX-7 Waterproof (swim and shower safe)
Universal mount attaches securely to all types of watches
Keeps both hands free for working, similar to a headlamp

watch flashlight lock pick

Watch Flashlight is Made in the USA.

gearward.com/collections/frontpage/products/watch-flashlight

Princeton Tec Helmet Mount

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

Princeton Tec Helmet Mount 1

Princeton Tec has developed a solution for their lights which helps to alleviate “rail estate” issues on ballistic helmets such as those from Team Wendy, Ops-Core, and Crye. The Princeton Tec Helmet Mount is a simple-yet-effective nylon piece which is placed behind the helmet rail, and allows users to relocate their lights above the rail, freeing up space for other accessories.

Princeton Tec Helmet Mount 2

The Princeton Tec Helmet Mount will be sold as an accessory kit with the Switch and Charge mounts included. If you’re attending SOFIC, you can check the new mount out at the Princeton Tec booth.

www.princetontec.com

Vickers Tactical – BCM KeyMod White Light Mounts

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

In this video, Larry Vickers goes over BCM’s KeyMod White Light Mounts, as well as gives tips for setting up a home defense carbine with a white light.

www.bravocompanyusa.com

vickerstactical.com

OWLTAC A1T ENDURE Flashlight On Kickstarter

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

A1T-Endure-440x412

OWLTAC is a flashlight company that has started a Kickstarter campaign for what they claim is the first dual independent, selective battery powered flashlight, the A1T Endure. The A1T features an aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum body with type III hard anodizing, concealed o-rings, a belt clip, and lanyard holes. It is IPX5 certified, and drop rated to 1m.

Specs sheet

The most unique feature of the A1T is its dual-battery operation. Powered by two CR123A batteries, the A1T only draws from one battery at a time, allowing the user to switch to the second battery when needed via a toggle switch; this feature has been compared to an independent backup battery on an aircraft system The A1T outputs 200 lumens for 1 hour on a single CR123A on the max setting, and 16 hours on the 20 lumens low setting; the above image represents the run time with two batteries.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/451008586/owltac-a1t-endure-flashlight-with-selective-batter

Impact Weapon Components Selling Elzetta Mini-CQB Modular Weapon Light

Monday, May 4th, 2015

A211A2 on M-LOK

Impact Weapon Components is now selling the Elzetta Mini-CQB Modular Weapon Light. The Mini-CQB was developed by Elzetta in collaboration with IWC, and features a 375 lumen output in a compact package powered by a single CR123 battery, as well as a unique mounting platform that’s compatible with both KeyMod and M-LOK.

www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/mini-cqb-weaponlight-by-elzetta-and-iwc

Steiner Optics – Mk7 Battle Light

Monday, May 4th, 2015

I ran across something really cool during last week’s Warrior West in San Diego.  Steiner’s 350 lumen Mk7 Battle Light is designed to screw into the magazine tube of a shotgun replacing the factory spring cap.  Activation buttons are on either side.

  

Available for Remongton 870/1100/1187, Mossberg 500, Benelli M4/Nova, and Beretta 1301.

www.steiner-optics.com

Elzetta – Mini-CQB Modular Weapon Light

Friday, May 1st, 2015

A211A2 on M-LOK

Elzetta Design has announced the new Mini-CQB Modular Weapon Lights are now shipping. The Mini-CQB delivers a 375 lumen neutral-tint white light using a single CR123A battery. It is available with any of six tailcaps: rotary, click, Alpha high/low, high/strobe, or tape switch with 5″ or 12″ cable.

A212A1 on rail

Additionally, the Mini-CQB is also available with three ambidextrous attachment mechanisms; Picatinny, KeyMod/M-LOK, and MOE handguards. The KeyMod/M-LOK system utilizes paatent-pending reversible nuts which allows for installation on both mounting platforms. Made in the USA.

www.elzetta.com