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Brownells to Distribute the Shield CQS and SIS Red Sights in the United States

Saturday, January 16th, 2016

Dorset, England — January 14, 2016 – Shield Sights announced today that Brownells has included the Shield CQS and SIS Red Dot Sights for US distribution. The Shield Sights products are available immediately and will be featured at SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

“This is a positive step forward for our International sales and more importantly Shield supporting the US shooting industry” said James White, marketing director at Shield. “This is a testament to the quality and functionality of the Shield product line.”

The CQS and SIS Red Dot Sights have been created with the military standards that were requested and recognized by the UK MOD and proven in our CQB model. These robust features along with many added features are now available in CQS and SIS Red Dot Sights and made available to every shooter in the US.

“Shield Sights prides themselves on innovation and will continue to bring new products to market like the Shield CQS and Red Dot Sights,” said James White. “With these innovations, we feel confident that our partners at Brownells will continue to add us to their product line throughout 2016.”

Shield Sights has been at the fore front of Red Dot design and functionality for the past 20 years and the SIS is the latest product offering. The SIS has been designed by listening to customers and gaining real-world application feedback from Special Forces, Law Enforcement, Competition shooters, and Military users across the world. The SIS features including 3 x Automatic brightness levels, 12 x manual levels and 4 Reticule options.

The SIS and CQS both come packaged with a variable triple height polymer picatinny mount allowing the user to determine the most comfortable height set-up.

Shield Sights can be purchased at Brownells.

For more information on Shield Sights please visit – www.shieldsights.com

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Global Defense Initiatives to Unveil New Line of Mounts at 2016 SHOT Show

Saturday, January 16th, 2016

Manufacturer to Showcase Trijicon MRO™ Compatible Mount

Temecula, CA – Global Defense Initiatives (GDI), manufacturers of mount interface devices for use with optical, laser aiming, illumination, night vision and thermal imaging systems, will be unveiling their latest line of optic mounts at the 2016 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV; featuring the line of Trijicon MRO™ Compatible Mounts, the MSM-Series.

The new MSM-Series of mounts were designed specifically to work with the Trijicon MRO™, a sealed miniature reflex sight intended for use on rifles, carbines and shotguns to provide fast target acquisition. Named Guns & Ammo’s, Optic of the Year, the MRO’s large aperture and tapered light path maximizes the viewing area, allows for better situational awareness and fast target engagement – especially from non-standard shooting positions.

GDI worked extensively to ensure the new MSM-Series of mounts, which include: the MS6-OSM™ (Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Sight Mount) and MS5-OSM™ (Absolute Co-Witness Sight Mount) for Gas Impingement Systems; MS3-OSM™ (Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Sight Mount) for HK Type Gas Piston Systems; and the MS1-OSM™ (Low Profile Mounting). Each mount offers a distinct capability to shooters of all capacities.

GDI’s ruggedized mounts are designed to improve accuracy and marksmanship in the harshest field use and environmental settings. In serving those who serve, GDI has earned a reputation in the defense community by building optic mounts that exceed military specifications through their precision engineering, manufacturing, and quality craftsmanship standards. As GDI is now offering these combat proven products to all shooting sports enthusiasts, the MSM-Series of mounts can be used and appreciated by shooters in all arenas.

“We at GDI, approach every new product as a personal mission, to develop a solution to shooters that would not only improve the functionality and reliability of the optical sight mount, but optimize its capability to increase accuracy,” stated GDI Founder and CEO, Marco Gonzalez. “The development of the MSM-Series was a no-brainer, as Trijicon has not only positioned itself as a company with integrity and reliable products, but a shared work ethic and drive to produce something even the most elite of warriors trust.”

Today, the focus of GDI is to provide the shooting industry as a whole with mounting solutions that not only meet the respective needs of the military and law enforcement operational communities, but to include shooting sports enthusiasts within the recreational, hunting, and competition areas.

NEW Product Release: Available May 2016

MS5-OSM™ (Optical Sight Mount)

Absolute Co-Witness Sight Mount for Trijicon MRO

Weapon System Compatibility: M4 / AR Type Weapon Platforms

Rail Compatibility: M1913 Picatinny & NATO STANAG 4694

P/N: MS5M

Performance Specs:

Retains Zero under extensive live fire usage while subjected to harsh mechanical stresses.

Value: .01 MOA [Lab & Live Fire]

Returns to Zero following repeated removal-remount cycles during extensive live fire usage.

Value: .01 MOA [Lab Tested] < .20 MOA [Live Fire]

Adjustable to Out-of-Spec / Worn M1913 Picatinny Rails

Auto-Locking Quick Detach™ (ALQD™) Lever System

Non-Abrading / Gouging Picatinny Rail Lockdown Feature

Future MSM Series Releases:

MS6-OSM™ (Optical Sight Mount)

Description: Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Sight Mount for Trijicon MRO

Weapon System Compatibility: M4 / AR Type Weapon Platforms

Rail Compatibility: M1913 Picatinny & NATO STANAG 4694

P/N: MS6M

MS3-OSM™ (Optical Sight Mount)

Description: Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Sight Mount for Trijicon MRO

Weapon System Compatibility: HK 416 Type Gas Piston Uppers

Rail Compatibility: M1913 Picatinny & NATO STANAG 4694

P/N: MS3M

MS1-OSM™ (Optical Sight Mount)

Description: Sight Mount for Trijicon MRO

Weapon System Compatibility: Low Height Above Bore Compatible (AK, Shotgun, PS90, Pistol, etc.)

Rail Compatibility: M1913 Picatinny & NATO STANAG 4694

P/N: MS1M

www.gdiengineering.com

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BAE Systems – TracIR Software Available Now for IR Systems

Friday, January 15th, 2016

Last year, BAE Systems announced the TracIR software solution which integrates their OASYS line of IR sensors with Wilcox Industries‘ RAPTAR-S to provide the marksman with range to target, windage and elevation, 100 yard zero, and a ballistically-solved hold over. Now this “disturbed reticle” technology is ready for order. The TracIR software is not only available as an option for new systems, but can applied as an upgrade existing devices. It’s as simple as using the data cable which is also,used to connect the RAPTAR-S to the OASYS line of IR sights. This means a affordable, seamless transition for current customers. With this implementation, BAE Systems has lived up to their goal of making TracIR easy to find, buy, and use.

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EOTech Refund Update

Friday, January 15th, 2016

We got an update from a reader on the status of his EOTech refund. In fact, several readers have received the same email. Many have complained that L-3 Communications has remained mum after they returned their sights so this is a good sign. He says that he shipped his optic back to EOTech on December 9th. However, we still have no reports of anyone actually receiving a refund but please notice that the email says “check” which denotes an actual refund and not a gift certificate or store credit as many have claimed online.

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Badger Ordnance Cat’s Eye

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

This is the Badger Ordnance Cats Eye seen in the M134 video. It is a dual purpose lens cap and anti-reflection device for the Leupold M151 Spotting Scope.

In the closed position the Cats Eye lens cap protects the objective lens and mitigates visual signature detection. In the open position it allows full use of the spotting scope in all power ranges, while still offering a drastically reduced visual signature.

www.badgerordnance.com

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IR Defense Launches New Mini-Thermal Sight at SHOT Show 2016

Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

Auburn, CA- IR Defense has designed the REAP-IR a new mini thermal sight that will be launched at SHOT Show 2016. The REAP-IR features the 640×480 resolution 12um micron LWIR thermal core of their IR Hunter Mark III with the compact size and weight of the IR Patrol. The unique combination of features makes the REAP-IR ideal for Special Operations, Tactical Teams and border security as well as hunters.

The REAP-IR features a 12° field-of-view with the 2.5x magnification and 20x digital magnification. When combined with the 12um micron LWIR thermal core and digital OLED display make for outstanding image quality. An integrated stadiametric range finder on the REAP-IR allows you to quickly determine distance to your targets. An additional feature is the 60hz fast frame rate that is extremely helpful when leading a shot or for fast moving targets.

Other features include multiple reticle save locations that allows the REAP-IR to be moved between different weapons without the need of sighting in every time. An easy to use digital read out allows the operator to quickly make any changes and choose different options. The read out also displays the current reticle positions for ballistic calculations and sighting in. Operators have the choice of five different reticle patterns and polarity options to best fit their needs and preferences. An easy to use thumb stick makes operating the mini thermal sight simple even in dark conditions and a flip-up lens cap protects the lens when not being used. The mini thermal sight can be used as a stand-alone system or in front of your day optics for added versatility. Mini D-Loc Picatinny Rail mount and battery extender are included with the system and an optional video output cable is available. The mini thermal sight weighs 20.8 ounces (590 g) and is 6.6 inches long and constructed to Mil-Spec standards. As with all IR Defense products the REAP-IR is designed, manufactured and, built in the US. For more information on the REAP-IR or any other IR Defense product stop by the US Night Vision booth #20105 or visit www.irdefense.com.

IR Defense has the leading line up of thermal weapon sights and thermal monoculars that are designed to meet the demands of the warfighter. Every system is assembled with the utmost care and precision to ensure you get a fully qualified device that you can trust your life to.

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Un-Filmed White Phosphor Gen3 Night Vision Available From TNVC

Saturday, January 9th, 2016

Un-Filmed White Phosphor Gen3 Night Vision is now available in TNV/PVS-14 and TNV/Sentinel NVG’s. L-3 Un-Filmed White Phosphor tubes are currently in use by SOF units for their increased clarity, 15-20% more light transmission, and increased performance in lower light conditions. These same exact tubes are now available at TNVC.

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New First Focal Plane SHV 4-14 x 50 F1 from Nightforce

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

Nightforce has announced their first SHV riflescope built with first focal plane reticle technology, the SHV 4-14 x 50 F1. This is the latest addition to the company’s popular SHV line, winner of two consecutive Outdoor Life Editor’s Choice awards.

The new riflescope features intelligent reticles with illumination that turns off between each of 11 brightness settings, allowing the user to pre-select an illumination level appropriate for lighting conditions, turn it off to preserve battery power, then restore it instantly with a one-click rotation of the dial. This prevents having to cycle through multiple brightness settings, which takes time and can affect the shooter’s night vision. The proprietary Nightforce MOAR and MIL-R reticles are offered.

The SHV 4-14 x 50 includes side parallax adjustment, and offers windage/elevation adjustments in .25 MOA or .1 Mil-Radian increments. It has an exposed elevation turret with Nightforce ZeroSet, which provides the user with a positive return to their zero point regardless of how many elevation adjustments have been made. The windage adjustment is capped for protection, but the cap can be removed and the windage adjustment used fully exposed. The SHV 4-14 x 50 allows 90 MOA of elevation adjustment and 70 MOA windage within its 30mm tube.

“Our SHV line has been extremely popular with shooters who demand affordable performance,” said Sean Murphy, marketing project manager, “and the new 4-14x F1 model continues to deliver. Fewer options and a simpler configuration allow us to offer SHV models at extremely competitive prices. We created the new 4-14 x 50 F1 to answer customer requests for SHV quality and affordability with the unique benefits of first focal plane reticle placement.”

The Nightforce SHV™ 4-14 x 50 F1 will retail for $1290 in the US market. For more information call 208.476.9814 or visit www.NightforceOptics.com.

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