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ZeroTech Optics Unveils the Revolutionary Aspherical H.A.L.O Enclosed Reflex Sight – A Game Changer in Fast Shooting Optics

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

ZeroTech Optics is excited to announce the much-anticipated launch of its cutting-edge reflex sight launched at Shot Show 2024, the H.A.L.O (Heavy duty Aspherical Lens Optic) TRAE28. This state-of-the-art Optic is set to redefine standards in reflex sights, combining unparalleled durability with extraordinary performance.

Key Specifications of the H.A.L.O TRAE28:

• Magnification: 1x

• Objective Lens: 28mm x 20mm

• Footprint: RMSc

• Reticle: 3 MOA Red Dot

• Material: 7075 Aluminum

• Brightness Settings: 10 Adjustable (including 2 NV settings)

• Durability: Shockproof, Waterproof, and Fog Proof

• Auto Sleep/Auto ON: Motion Sensor

• Illumination Control: Buttons +/- with lock feature

• Battery: CR2032 – Top Loading

• Battery Life: 50,000 Hours (Mid setting)

• Turret Index Value: 1.5 MOA/Click

• Adjustment Range: 80 MOA for Windage/Elevation

• Eye Relief & FOV: Unlimited

• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated

• Operational Temperature Range: -20°c to +70°c

• Dimensions & Weight: L: 44mm, H: 33.2mm; Approx. 78 Grams (Battery Included)

Redefining Durability and Performance:

The H.A.L.O reflex sight is engineered to withstand the toughest shooting conditions. Its robust construction ensures it is shockproof, waterproof, and fog proof, making it reliable in any environment. The top-loading CR2032 battery design is a significant enhancement, allowing for battery replacement without the need to remove the entire sight, thus maintaining zero.

Advanced Features for Precision Shooting:

Featuring a 3 MOA Red Dot reticle with 10 adjustable brightness settings, including two night vision settings, the H.A.L.O offers superior visibility in various lighting conditions. The auto sleep and auto-on (shake awake) functionality, powered by a motion sensor, conserves battery life while ensuring the sight is ready when needed.

The optic’s unlimited eye relief and field of view, coupled with a multi-coated lens, provide a clear and broad visual field, essential for rapid target acquisition and situational awareness. The turret’s precise 1.5 MOA per click adjustment enables accurate windage and elevation tuning.

A Game Changer in the Field:

“The H.A.L.O reflex sight is a culmination of our commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Chris Watkins, CEO & Founder at ZeroTech Optics. “We’ve pushed the boundaries of technology to offer shooters an optic that not only withstands extreme conditions but also enhances their shooting experience with its unmatched accuracy and reliability.”

Availability:

The H.A.L.O TRAE28 reflex sight will soon be available for purchase through authorized ZeroTech Optics dealers and on the company’s website. For more information, visit www.zerotechoptics.com.

Reptilia – MG-Plate for GLOCK 43 and SIG ROMEOZERO Elite

Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

Exciting news for Glock 43 and Sig ROMEOZero Elite users! We are thrilled to introduce an exclusive contract over-run of our G-Plate, specifically designed to enhance your shooting experience without the need for any slide modifications.

WHY THE G-PLATE

Our G-Plate enables the seamless mounting of the Sig ROMEOZero ELITE optic atop your Glock 43, creating an optimal setup for low visibility environments. This unique product replaces the rear sight, fitting perfectly into the Glock slide’s dovetail. What’s more, it features an integrated “front” sight post that works in tandem with the ROMEO Zero ELITE’s rear backup sight, ensuring you always have fixed/backup sights when needed.

KEY FEATURES

•Precision machined from billet 17-4 Stainless Steel for unparalleled durability.

•Finished with FNC (Nitride) for the ultimate in corrosion resistance.

•Weighs just 24 grams, adding minimal weight to your setup.

•Includes a nylok patched Stainless Steel set screw for enhanced security.

•Compatible with other Glock models thanks to the universal dovetail cut profile.

Proudly made in the USA, guaranteeing top-quality craftsmanship.

reptiliacorp.com

Unity Tactical Unveils Integrated Magnifier at SHOT Show 2024

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

New FAST™ FTC 4X is the first integrated magnifier on the market

UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, unveiled the market’s first integrated 4X magnifier at SHOT Show 2024. The FAST™ FTC 4X brings the magnifier up to the established FAST height of a 2.26″ optical centerline from the rail. Integrating the mount with the optic shaves weight, increases strength and ensures streamlined functionality with no occlusion of the primary optic when stowed.

“Since launching our FAST line in 2019 we’ve aimed to expand the optic compatibility of our mounts so that discerning professionals and enthusiasts alike can benefit from an ergonomically correct heads-up posture,” said Mike Roth, vice president of business development.

Designed for use with a red dot optic mounted at the same height, the FAST FTC 4X provides ultimate picture clarity, utilizing the dot in the primary optic as the aiming reticle. This allows the shooter to quickly shift between non-magnified (stowed) and magnified (deployed). The magnifier can be mounted on multiple weapons platforms behind a red dot sight or used as a hand-held monocular.

The optical glass provides a clear and durable sighting solution while UNITY’s FTC (flip-to-center) technology allows for easy stowage when not in use. The magnifier has a field of view at 100 yards of 30.1 feet or 9.2 meters. Eye relief is 2.6 inches or 67 mm.

“We’ve built an optic of exceptional quality that comes standard with our industry-leading FTC technology, which reduces size, weight and cost by eliminating the need to purchase a separate optic and mount,” said Trent Zimmer, founder and president of UNITY Tactical. “This brings even more options to the customers of our FAST line. The FAST FTC 4X expands capability within the traditional 3x footprint all the while providing near-zero occlusion when paired with FAST height optics.”

The FAST FTC 4X will come standard in black with a FAST QD Lever and will be available for purchase in 2024. It is on display for the first time at the UNITY Tactical booth #61503 in the law enforcement ballrooms at SHOT Show 2024 now through Friday.

Phokus Research to Release New Version of their Popular Hoplite NVG Accessory

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

San Diego, CA- Phokus Research, known for its life-saving innovations and logistics, is releasing an updated version of their Hoplite NVG Accessory that features an innovative Aperture Wheel. The new Aperture Wheel quickly changes the aperture of your Night Vision Goggles (NVG’s) for improved clarity while also eliminating the need to refocus your objective lens. 

The Hoplite Gen 2’s Aperture Wheel allows the operator to quickly change the aperture size from 18 inches to infinity, which greatly improves the visual acuity from 20/200 to 20/20. The Hoplite Gen 2 is specifically designed to replace your NVG’s existing dust cover and sacrificial lens to protect your front objective from scratches and other expensive damage. This helps eliminate any downtime and operational failures. The Hoplite Gen 2 fits on most NVG’s and requires minimal effort to install. The Hoplite Gen 2 is made in the U.S.A. from lightweight and durable materials. 

At Phokus, our mission for over 15 years has been to serve America and its allies with innovative, high-quality solutions. We are dedicated to excellence in three core segments: Products, Logistics, and Integrations. For further insights into Phokus Research, please visit www.phokusresearch.com.

TNVC Displaying at the 2024 SHOT Show, Booth 62211 New Products Including NV / Thermal Fusion, New Housings, and More

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada—As a supplier of industry leading Night Vision, Thermal, and Visual Augmentation and Headborne Systems solutions to Law Enforcement, Military, and Consumer markets alike since 2005, TNVC is excited to be displaying once again at the NSSF SHOT Show at the Sand Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada located at Booth 62211 on the first floor of the Venetian in the Galileo Ballroom.

As always, Tactical Night Vision Company will have several of the newest and most advanced products on display, including the Ops-Core RAILINK power and data management and peripheral integration system, fully integrated with L3Harris’s BNVD-F Fused Binocular system which not only combines traditional image intensified night vision with L3Harris’s unmatched high performance Unfilmed White Phosphor image tubes with an LWIR thermal channel for increased detection and situational awareness, but is also provides a navigational Heads-Up Display (HUD) along with TAK integration capabilities while adding less than 22 ounces, less than the operational weight of many legacy I2-only NVGs, to the integrated headborne system.


L3Harris BNVD-F and Ops-Core RAILINK, pictured with the Pixels on Target VooDoo-S miniature thermal aiming system

TNVC will also be providing updates on the TAD Thermal Augmentation Device, announced at the 2023 SHOT Show in conjunction with Optics 1—a miniature Clip-On Thermal Imager (COTI) system that can turn almost any existing I2 night vision goggle into a night vision / thermal fusion device and offering similar capabilities to the Optics 1 AN/PAS-29B ECOTI, but oriented towards the commercial and law enforcement markets and projected to release for sale later this year.

Additionally, TNVC will have several new Night Vision Goggle housings on display, including the new Nocturn Industries Manticore-Ruggedized and ACTinBlack DTNVS-MG (Manual Gain), both featuring manually adjustable gain control and paring beautifully with the L3Harris “SuperGain” Unfilmed White Phosphor image tubes, introduced to the market by TNVC in 2022, featuring High Gain values of 100,000-120,000 fL/fc compared to ~65,000 fL/fc normally found on standard image intensifiers, providing the user with more information and brighter image, allowing them to extend their operational envelopes even further in the darkest conditions.

On display will also be AB Night Visions new RVM-14 monocular and dual bridge system as well as Wilcox Industries’ new upgraded version of the venerable G24 helmet mount, the G24P, featuring a 22.5o secondary “Passive” tilt position, allowing the user to more easily look under or through their NVGs in mixed lighting conditions.


The next generation of headborne systems

Other new products will include new thermal sights from Pixels on Target as well as some new systems and accessory / peripheral management solutions as well as some other advanced technology solutions that you will just have to stop by to see.  

So please come by if you’re attending the NSSF SHOT Show, Booth 62211 on Level 1 of the Venetian / Sands in the Galileo Ballroom, and be sure to ask about the 2024 SHOT Show Special Edition patch!

Founded in 2005, Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) is a Veteran-Owned small business which specializes in providing industry-leading visual augmentation systems, modified-COTS solutions, and systems integration as well as training, education, and life-cycle support to government and commercial customers alike.

For all inquiries please contact: marketing@tnvc.com

Pixels on Target Delivers VooDoo-MX and VooDoo-R to the Market

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

Pixels on Target LLC has brought two highly innovative thermal sights, the VooDoo-MX and the VooDoo-R, to the market.

These two systems were officially launched at SHOT Show 2023 and are now in full-rate production. Both products were developed around military requirements for increased accuracy and precision in target acquisition, identification, and engagement.

VooDoo-MX is a multi-mission uncooled thermal imaging sight designed and optimized for medium and long-range caliber weapons as a true in-line clip-on weapon sight for Sniper, MDR, and Crew-Served weapon platforms. VooDoo-MX provides end users with extended detection, recognition, and identification ranges, yielding combat-effective observation and engagement of targets at 1600 meters and beyond.

VooDoo-MX is built and fielded to support M240, M249, .338NM, M2HB/50 Cal, and Mk-19 variants. The integration of the Laser Range Finder (LRF) and Applied Ballistics Solver allows the end user to configure, store, and assign number weapon configuration withing the device and make/save changes as needed. VooDoo-MX provides superior performance on crew-served weapons.

VooDoo-R (Reconnaissance) is the first of its kind – a compact multi-mission uncooled thermal observation device with one-handed operation that fits into a double-mag pouch. VooDoo-R weighs less than 1.5 lbs. including integrated laser range finder. Ideal for recon and surveillance operations, with detection range of over 2000 meters (human targets).

VooDoo-R communicates with other devices to provide range and other target information. The integrated LRF can range targets at 2,500 meters (Typical), 5000 meters (Maximum).

VooDoo-MX and VooDoo-R is one of the 3 new products being launched by Pixels on Target. End user organizations will be available to test these systems at Pixels on Target’s Range Day 2024, which is not open to the public.

The VooDoo Family of Thermal Sights are Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) items that are simultaneously available to, Military, Law Enforcement, Security, and Precision Shooting customers. The VooDoo Family of Sights will be on display at the SHOT Show in Booth # 30103 with our distribution partner Noble, and at Booth # 6503 with TNVC.

Spuhr AB Introduces RD/RDF Series

Friday, January 19th, 2024

Löddeköpinge, Sweden (January 19, 2024) – Spuhr i Dalby AB (Spuhr®) is introducing the RD™/RDF™ Series of red dot mounts at the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

Mr. Ulf Nilsson, CEO, says, “The RD and RDF series was a customer-prompted project, where a European military unit requested a mounting solution for the Aimpoint® Micro™ T-2 and the Aimpoint® 3XMag-1™ – but with a weight constraint not previously achieved by any manufacturer. We [Spuhr®] rose to the challenge and won the contract.”

The RDF series features a lightweight mount with a two-position removable magnifier yoke. The yoke is locked into the mount but can be removed completely with a simple push of a button. This patented solution provides a minimum of weight – just a mere 189 grams/6.7 oz for the mount with the magnifier yoke.

The RDF series also allow an optional Picatinny rail (SKU A-0229) to be attached to the front of the mount, for the attachment of an illuminator, as well as an optional rear iron sight.

The first model in the RDF series is the RDF-20225K, which has an optical height over rail of 57 mm/2.25” (as indicated by the model number). The RDF-20225K will be followed by the RDF-20291K, which will have a height of 74 mm/2.91”.

In addition to the RDF series, Spuhr® is also launching the RD series of lightweight red dot mounts without the magnifier yoke. Available heights are 39 mm/1.53”, 42 mm/1.65”, 49 mm/1.93”, 57 mm/2.25”, and 74 mm/2.91”. The 57 mm and 74 mm height RD mounts are also compatible with the optional Picatinny illuminator rail.

As always, quality has been a priority, where the mount does not feature any sharp while featuring the same high quality black anodizing known from all Spuhr products.

www.spuhr.biz

SIONYX Announces Rugged Low-Light IP Surveillance Camera

Friday, January 19th, 2024

An innovative imaging solution that advances remote and covert surveillance technology

BEVERLY, Mass. (Jan. 18, 2024) – Leading the forefront of silicon-based photonics innovation for nearly two decades, SIONYX is redefining the landscape of low-light imaging solutions. SIONYX is a key collaborator with both the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and law enforcement and has played a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge night vision solutions to our Armed Forces – most notably for the Army’s Augmented Reality Goggle Program, IVAS.

SIONYX technology now takes a leap forward with the unveiling of NightScan, a rugged IP surveillance camera with groundbreaking performance. NightScan is designed for remote, covert, and 24/7 surveillance in the most challenging and harsh environments. SIONYX’s commitment to advancing camera technology underscores its dedication to empowering defense and security operations with this state-of-the-art capability.

Harnessing the power of SIONYX’s proprietary XQE-1350/1351 CMOS sensor technology, NightScan introduces advanced features that facilitate networked video capture in remote environments, both day and night. Tailored to meet the needs of top law enforcement and military agencies, this innovative camera is a compelling alternative to existing surveillance capabilities in tactical environments. It also serves as a solution for monitoring critical infrastructure and commercial properties when the lights go out. Its versatile design ensures enhanced functionality, making it an invaluable asset for a range of security applications.

NightScan Key Features:

? Remote Operation:

? Remote-controlled and capable of recording.

? Can connect via ethernet to IP networks with Power over Ethernet (PoE) or local battery

for sustained operation.

? Fully integrated with military radios for wireless video feeds.

? Covert:

? Designed with minimal aesthetic, the camera is compact and crafted for undetectability in critical areas.

? Features Motion Detect (video and I/O) for user alerts.

? Surveillance in Noon-Day Sundown to Moonless Starlight:

? Provides low-light imaging without the need for near-infrared light illumination.

? Includes integrated auto features that enable the camera to be used in a variety of lighting

conditions – even when the environment appears completely black to the human eye.

? Available in full-color or monochrome versions, delivering 720p HD resolution.

? Rugged and Versatile:

? Can be left unattended for extended time periods, reliably functioning in challenging

terrains and harsh conditions.

? Features versatile mounting options for connection to various platforms, including ATVs,

UAVs, UGVs, etc.

? IP67-rated with full environmental certifications (shock, vibration, EMI, thermal, etc.).

“The introduction of the NightScan camera redefines how operators strategically survey in the field and operate in extreme low-light conditions,” said Martin Pralle, PhD, Vice President of Business Development at SIONYX. “We take immense pride in supporting the U.S. DOD and law enforcement, and are excited to play a pivotal role in advancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities for our Armed Forces and beyond.”

The NightScan camera, set to be available for order in Spring 2024, will be showcased at SHOT Show in January 2024. For further details about SIONYX, click here.