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Caveat Emptor – Leupold Counterfeit Warning

Monday, July 29th, 2013

Leupold put out a warning detailing a recent surge of counterfeit Mark 4 and Prismatic riflescopes. The scopes’ apparent origin is the People’s Republic of China, and bear many of the marks and trade dress of current Leupold & Stevens riflescopes. If a scope seems suspect, the serial number can be called in to 1-800-LEUPOLD to confirm its authenticity. The counterfeit scopes can also be identified by several characteristics not found on authentic Leupold scopes, as seen in the images below.

Counterfeit Mark 4

Counterfeit Prismatic

leupold.com/resources/counterfeit-warning/

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Tenebraex Weapon Sight Polarizer

Monday, July 29th, 2013

We mentioned this a year ago but I’d say that it’s worth bringing up again.

The Tenebraex Weapon Sight Polarizer offers a practical solution to the issue of glare when using a weapon mounted scope. Unlike other polarizer filters that mount to the front of a scope, potentially shifting the point of impact, the Weapon Sight polarizer uses a rotating polarizer that mounts to the rear of the scope. Additionally, the Polarizer can also be quickly and securely flipped up and out of the way when not needed. Constructed from Santoprene which combines the strength of plastic with the flexibility of rubber, it weighs only 1.3 oz. It incurs a modest scope length increase of .82″.

Two models exist, the LSU and STZ, allowing for mounting on a variety of scopes from the following manufacturers: Leupold, Schmidt & Bender, Unertl Tactical, Kahles, Springfield Armory, Zeiss, Trijicon, and Nightforce.

The Tenebraex Weapon Sight Polarizer is available from ustacticalsupply.com/weaponsightpolarizer

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TNVC University – Episode 7

Saturday, July 27th, 2013

In this week’s episode of TNVC University, Eric and Chip go over several helmets options.

www.TNVC.com

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Combat Optics Tool from Patriot Products AZ

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

While many carry a multitool on their person or have access to a full tool kit while at the range, no one has developed a specialized tool for use with Optics, until now. Lt Col Freddie Blish (USMC, Ret) developed the Combat Optic Tool which is manufactured by Patriot Products AZ. You might know Freddie from his time with Aimpoint or Larue Tactical, so you can be sure that he knows his way around optics.

According to TNVC, it has four immediately identifiable functions: Rounded Flathead Driver, Aimpoint Micro Series Adjuster, LaRue Tactical Tension Nut Wrench, and Bottle Opener (seen below).

tnvc.com/shop/combat-optic-tool

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If You’ve Got To Use An M203

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

This is the Aimpoint T1 sight mount for the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher manufactured by Spuhr AB..

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TNVC University – Episode 6

Saturday, July 20th, 2013

There are limitations when mounting a PVS-14 to a rifle. Chip discusses those limitations in this week’s episode.

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TNVC University – Episode 5

Saturday, July 13th, 2013

In this week’s episode, Kyle talks about several options for mounting a PVS-14 to a rifle.

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Warrior Expo – BE Meyers

Friday, July 12th, 2013

BE Meyers is the new exclusive domestic distributor for the Mil Systems Group TriRail Light Bracket which extends a standard Mk 93 cradle, offering forward of the turret shield mil-std 1913 mounting of optics and illuminators.