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Nightforce Optics Welcomes Glenn Lass to the MIL-GOV-LE Division

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

What a great addition to the team at Nightforce Optics. I’ve known Glenn Lass for several years and he is a rockstar.


Nightforce® Optics is proud to welcome Glenn Lass as Program Manager with the MIL-GOV-LE Division.

Glenn will assist in continuing the growth of the military, government and law enforcement markets by providing weapon optic solutions to those professionals. His focus will be on developing new programs to meet current and future requirements for warfighters and security professionals around the globe. Recently with Badger Ordnance, Glenn comes with 10 years of professional experience in military/government product development and sales.

“Glenn is a natural fit for our growing team,” commented Tod Litt, MIL-GOV-LE Business Development Manager. “We have known and worked alongside Glenn for several years as an industry colleague, and have found him to be the logical addition to our organization that brings the necessary experience and end-user relationships that are critical to our growth.”

With Glenn’s professional experience of working with the warfighter directly, he demonstrates what Nightforce sees as a very important part of our everyday business; the ability to understand specific needs to further develop and deliver the right products to the military, government and law-enforcement professional.

Nightforce is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and products, including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories. We are known for our rugged high-precision engineered designs that are capable of holding up to punishing conditions. Based in Orofino, Idaho, Nightforce has established a benchmark for high-quality, high-performance products that have accompanied soldiers into battle, world champion shooters to the winner’s podium, and helped hunters take a trophy of a lifetime.

www.nightforceoptics.com

Scalarworks – Low Drag Mount For Trijicon RMR

Monday, November 7th, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SCALARWORKS LAUNCHES WORLD’S LIGHTEST QUICK-DETACH Trijicon RMR MOUNT

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EASTON, PA – November 1st, 2016 – Scalarworks, manufacturer of high-performance firearms accessories, is pleased to introduce the Low Drag Mount™ for Trijicon RMR sights; the lightest quick-detach Trijicon RMR mount in existence – weighing only 1.27oz, including sight screws.

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The LDM/RMR is a lightweight, low-profile, quick-detach optic mount that is compatible with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails and Trijicon RMR red dot sights. Full product specs and details can be found here: https://scalarworks.com/optic-mounts/ldm-rmr/

Like all Scalarworks Low Drag Mounts™; the LDM/RMR has a monolithic base made of high-strength 7075-T6 Aluminum, and features our proprietary recoil-proof notched thumbscrew with ball detent. It also has the same precision telescoping clamp as our popular Aimpoint Micro, Aimpoint CompM4, and Trijicon MRO mounts, which ensures a repeatable zero with each installation.

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The LDM/RMR paired with a Trijicon RM06 weighs less than 2.5oz, making it the lightest Quick-Detach Red Dot sight package in existence. The LDM/RMR is proudly made in the USA, and is available in both Absolute and Lower-Third Co-Witness height variants. Both have a retail price of $149.

To learn more about this and other Scalarworks optic mounts and bundles; please visit scalarworks.com

TNVC Reintroduces The PVS-14 SLR Camera Adapter

Thursday, October 27th, 2016

After a very long absence in the industry TNVC tells us they are happy to bring these back. The PVS-14 SLR Camera Adapter allows you to place any NVG with a PVS-14 Eye Piece Assembly and Retaining Ring on a DSLR or SLR Camera. It provides a 46mm ring for a step ring that will fit your camera lens. Step rings are available at camera supply stores and websites.

tnvc.com/shop/slr-camera-lens-adapter-for-pvs-14

ASU Awarded Patent for Ultra-Compact Night Vision Video Camera

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

‘Capture the Night’ with ASU’s Newly Patented Compact Night-Vision Video Camera

(BOISE, IDAHO– October 24th, 2016) Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) was awarded their first patent on the EcliptusTM night vision camera system that allows users to finally capture the night in full HD video.


The newly patented Ecliptus™ offers the functionality of the GoPro® HERO4 camera with the benefit of military-tested night vision light intensification. This new technology is a portable and user-friendly way to capture and stream video in extremely low-light scenarios.

“The Ecliptus™ is already being used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force for documentation, after-action reports, and even professional-quality video production,” said ASU CEO Mike Atwood. The portable size and convenience lends itself to applications in law enforcement, security, and defense as well research, recreation, and media production.”


The Ecliptus offers a 40-degree field of view, weighs less than one pound, is integrated with the GoPro® Hero 4 and captures images at 12 megapixels with a burst mode at 30 frames per second. It captures night vision images utilizing a military grade AN/PVS-14 objective lens, records in ultra-high definition (4X HD), and stores these images using a 16 GB SD card. Images and video can also be viewed in real time using WiFi enabled smart devices. The camera modes can be controlled using the GoPro® button controls and from mobile devices with the GoPro app.

“This patent is a major accomplishment for ASU,” said ASU President Jim Winkel. “ASU has been known for years as a night vision global leader providing equipment for aviation and ground-based operators. This patent heralds ASU’s emergence as a night vision manufacturer. Our growing capabilities enable us to listen to our customers need and design customized products that satisfy their mission-critical requirements. Each night men and women around the world conduct demanding, lifesaving missions. Through continued investment in new product, we will continue to enable those who serve and protect to complete their mission and return home safely. That is why we do what we do at ASU.”

Earlier this year, GoPro® invited ASU to be one of only a handful of companies to participate in their developers program; a program spear-headed by GoPro to support companies developing products that integrate with GoPro® technologies. ASU was selected to participate in the program because of the night vision capabilities that the Ecliptus brings to existing GoPro technology and its utilization to aid others in their mission to serve and protect.

“Obtaining the patent for the Ecliptus is something that inspires our entire company,” said ASU Chief Technology Officer Dr. Joseph Estrera. “The Ecliptus is a great product, but it is just the beginning of our new product development activities. We will continue our research and development efforts to invent and innovate products that enable others to serve and protect their communities.”

For additional information about the Ecliptus visit www.ecliptusnv.com

DEP USA Shipping Enhanced AN/PVS-14 Housings Including New Hyper MUM

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

Recently, DEP USA ran a multi-part series on their new replacement AN/PVS-14 monocular housings, the Hyper14™ /Vyper14™ in 7075 aluminum and polymer respectively. Now, there is an addition, the Hyper MUM™ and DEP is shipping all of the chassis variants this month, to include the new Hyper MUM™.

In addition to the aluminum exoskeletons, the patented internal dampening sleeve mitigates recoil on some of the most abusive bullet dispensers and drop shock from slippery fingered users. The re-designed surfaces allow for significant increases in modularity, scalability and overall ruggedization to include submersion beyond typical EO devices.

The base chassis system can be purchased via DEP distribution along with the other accessories, such as interface shoes, objective lens upgrade kit (shown in titanium/polymer) and other enhancements. The Hyper MUM™ chassis now allows open source modularity (outside of the manufacturer) for various evolutions buy industry and users, a concept pervasive in the industry but largely excluding EO.

All the legacy MUM components are still compatible (minus included upgrade screws), such as the battery compartment, optics and issue support accessories. If you have a legacy MUM and want upgrades or the options of PVS-14 style capabilities such as a USGI 3X magnifier, dual bridge use, or general ruggedization the Hyper MUM™ options supports these capabilities significantly.

Several chassis improvements over the legacy plastic component include full/uninterrupted internal threads, custom image tube fit, shock dampening, tighter overall tolerances, custom fit sealing gasket, and fully heli-coiled interface junctures.

Hyper MUM™ chassis increases the legacy plastic device weight some 27g, about the half the weight of a NATO 5.56 round.

The beta chassis seen here took over 100 blows with a roofing hammer in an (unsuccessful) attempt to sheer the weapon shoe. It was also shot with a .22LR standard load at 10’ to no effect. The chassis protects and supports the costly image tube, and this is what it does well.

The Hyper MUM™ allows use of the PVS-14 style after-market collar style weapons mounts, and other open source interface products.

Email DEP USA for information on distributors.

Did You Know Maven Custom Engraves Binos?

Sunday, October 23rd, 2016

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Aimpoint – 3X-C Magnifier Now Available

Friday, October 21st, 2016

The new Aimpoint 3X-C Magnifier, which debuted at SHOT Show is now shipping to dealers.

Developed for the civilian end user, the 3X-C can be used in conjunction with all Aimpoint sights for long-range aiming or observation. Additionally, a variable (-2 to +2) dioptric setting allows this magnifier to be adapted to the individual shooter’s eye.

The 3X-C can also be used as a handheld 3X monocular. Aimpoint magnifiers utilize the red dot in Aimpoint sights as the aiming reticle, eliminating the need for re-zeroing when shifting between non-magnified and magnified aiming.
The 3X-C is encased in a shock absorbing protective rubber cover that also creates an ideal ergonomic grip. Internal optical adjustments make aligning the magnifier and sight quick and easy.

MSRP: $307.00

Look for the Magnifier from these great dealers:
LaRue
Strohman
Telluric Group
G&R Tactical
Clyde Armory
Green Top Sporting Goods
Brownells
Aim Surplus
Birmingham Pistol Club

The other magnifiers released during SHOT are coming soon.

The Aimpoint 6x Magnifier Is Coming

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016

This image at AUSA from Aimpoint claims that the 6x magnifier is coming but I’ve got a feeling it’s really only just breathing hard.