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Nocorium Vinyl Night Vision Camouflage Wraps Available Now from TNVC!

Thursday, January 7th, 2021

January 07, 2021 Redlands, CA

TNVC is proud to announce that we are a full distributor for Nocorium vinyl Night Vision wraps—wraps are in-stock and ready to ship now, and available for the TNV and NGI PVS-14s, RNVGs, and DTNVGs in Multicam, Coyote (Tan 498), Ranger Green, M81 Woodland, Multicam Black, Multicam Arid, and Multicam Tropic!

Additional colorways and device patterns coming soon, to include the AN/PVS-31A USSOCOM BNVD, L3Harris BNVD1531, and TNV/DTNVS!

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Nocorium™ is a non-permanent, automotive grade adhesive-backed vinyl wrap carefully designed and precision cut to customize the appearance of your Night Vision Device. Nocorium NVG Wraps™ are essentially a second skin for Night Vision Goggles that provides an additional layer of protection from minor scuffs and scratches, while also allowing the device to better blend-in to your surroundings.

Nocorium™ is easy to peel off the backing. It is easy to apply. And when you want to change it up, it is easy to remove when the time comes. Residual adhesive residue on the housing will be minimal (if present at all) even after years of being applied. The revolutionary dual system adhesive backing allows the material to be installed while providing some slideability and repositionability of the pieces. This ensures every piece properly conforms to complex surfaces with an optimal fit. Once the desired position and shaping has been achieved, pressing the wrap material firmly into the device’s surface breaks open microscopic acrylic adhesive particles that form the real adhesive bond to the surface and will continue to strengthen over the following 24 hours. When applied correctly, the end result is a clean and bubble free surface appearance that remains in place until the user chooses to remove it.

Most Night Vision Devices are typically all black in external appearance, and while they may not stand out much when observed in visible light, that black exterior has a high contrast visual signature when seen under infrared. The NVG Wraps™ are non-reflective as they have a matte finish overlaminate. When viewed under both passive and active IR light, the highly effective Nocorium™ material blends-in about the same as regular multicam fabric. In fact, the material has a much lower visual signature under IR when compared to the black polymer and black anodized components of the device itself. Nocorium™ not only looks good, it also has beneficial function as IR camouflage.

Areas of operations can change: You might be in an urban environment one day but then a woodland or arid or snowy environment in the near future. The need to blend in continues. A paint job, be it Cerakote or rattle can paint can be quite an aesthetic commitment and labor-intensive to remove. In comparison, Nocorium NVG Wraps™ allow you to change the surface appearance of your Night Vision Device as often as you like or even revert back to its all black original appearance with no clean up needed. Nocorium NVG Wraps™ are available in a wide range of colors. Multicam options are exclusively licensed from Crye Precision®. Solid Color options are carefully calibrated to match common color tones used for accessories in those color families.

Nocorium NVG Wraps™ are an excellent solution to changing the appearance of your Night Vision Device and the diverse range of colors and camouflage patterns available gives you lots of options.

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Optics 1 ECOTI Now Shipping Exclusively from TNVC!

Wednesday, January 6th, 2021

January 06, 2021 Redlands, CA

TNVC is proud to announce that we are now shipping the first pre-orders of the Optics 1 ECOTI. Previously restricted to government sales, TNVC was able to secure exclusive commercial distribution rights late last year and finally make this next-generation technology available to all customers. Our staff is working diligently to get caught up and get all pre-orders out after a much needed break for the holidays.

The Optics 1 ECOTI next generation thermal clip-on technology is available now for order exclusively from TNVC for $8,399.00, with the full complement of accessories to be available later on this year—get yours today!

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DeltaPoint Micro from Leupold Optics

Monday, January 4th, 2021

Leupold has officially released the DeltaPoint Micro, their new minimalistic red dot sight for pistols.

For shooters who need a red dot sight for their personal carry pistol, the DeltaPoint Micro is a rugged reflex sight that delivers rapid target acquisition, increased accuracy, and legendary Leupold performance in a sleek, low-profile design.

It’s a direct replacement for the factory rear sight. While I’m not overly enthused by the form factor, I do appreciate the technology. Leupold has placed a red dot about as close to the bore axis as possible. I imagine this means you’ll have to get used to it, if you decide to replace a more traditional RDS. But if this is your first use of an RDS, transitioning from traditional sights should be a bit easier as the dot is essentially where you normally find your rear sight. It’s also in direct alignment with the front sight.

Offering 8 power settings, the 3MOA dot is fully enclosed and is powered by a CR 1632 battery. The sight incorporates Motion Sensing Technology for power management and is waterproof rated at IPX7.

Although readily accessible for battery swaps, that battery case looks like it will take some getting used to. Perhaps an updated version will come out with a conformal, internal battery making the whole package a bit more sleek.

Initially, the DeltaPoint Micro is offered to fit either any non-MOS Glock or Smith & Wesson M&P models.

It should be right around $400 street price.

www.leupold.com/product-series/deltapoint-micro

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Powerful Example: IVAS Program Uses Middle Tier and Other Transaction Authorities

Sunday, January 3rd, 2021

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program office employed critical thinking and innovative practices in the strategy, planning and execution of IVAS–an acquisition program designed to give our Soldiers, Marines and Special Operators a decisive advantage in close-combat capability. The program team leveraged the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, Middle Tier of Acquisition Pathway/Rapid Prototyping Path as highlighted in DoDI 5000.80, as well as Other Transaction Authorities to contract with Microsoft and other traditional and non-traditional vendors. Additionally, they involved Soldiers in the design and test process (“Soldier-Centered Design”), collaborated with key stakeholders and industry as one team (the “right team”), and effectively identified, managed and drove down risk as development and testing progressed.

Click here to watch the video.

IVAS is a low-profile, ruggedized Heads-Up Display (HUD) with a body borne computer pack, Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB), squad radio, and integrated thermal and low light sensors that provides the Close Combat Force a single platform to fight, rehearse, and train. The IVAS suite of capabilities leverages tactical mixed reality to enable planning, networked information sharing via Tactical Cloud Package (TCP) and Cloud Services, and an augmented reality Synthetic Training Environment (STE) and Squad immersive Virtual Trainer (SiVT) that enables the Warfighter to fight ‘25 bloodless battles’ before engaging the enemy. IVAS integrates next generation situational awareness tools and high-resolution simulations to deliver a single platform that improves Soldier sensing, decision making, target acquisition, and target engagement. These capabilities will provide the increased lethality, mobility, and situational awareness necessary to achieve overmatch against our current and future adversaries.

Team IVAS is on target to begin production in March 2021, with first unit equipped in September 2021, accelerating the development process by more than four years compared to traditional acquisition processes.

Written by Tony Romano, DAU

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Riton Optics Announces Eric Hickman as Brand Manager

Tuesday, December 29th, 2020

Tucson, AZ (29 December 2020)- Riton Optics is pleased to announce Eric Hickman as the new Brand Manager for Riton Optics. Within this position, Hickman is focusing on marketing programs, such as the ProStaff, brand ambassador and influencer programs, as well as the industry relations.

Hickman commented, “I am truly blessed to have this opportunity to work in an industry that I am really passionate about. To be able to do so with Riton Optics is just icing on the cake. The commitment to customer service and delivery of a quality product that is value driven was immediately evident. Furthermore, to do so right in my hometown of Tucson is a perfect fit for me!”

Hickman came to Riton Optics with 21 years of law enforcement experience having just retired as a Sergeant from the Tucson Police Department. In that time, he served in a variety of assignments to include S.W.A.T. and grenadier with Mobile Field Force bringing skills that translate into the optics industry. He also grew up hunting and shooting with his father from a very young age. He is a Tucson native and received a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Arizona.

According to Calley Carpenter, Director of Marketing for Riton Optics, “Beyond Eric’s passion and experience with shooting and optics, he has a great ability to connect with people and effectively manage relationships.”

With the addition of staff and a recent expansion, Riton Optics is continuing to push the market.

www.ritonoptics.com

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Bubble Level for Spuhr Optic Mounts from Flatline Ops

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020

Flatline Ops have released a new bubble level specificially made for Spuhr mounts, the TANGO SM ACCU/LEVEL. It can be swing out of the eay when not needed, aids in the correction of “cant error,” and offers micro fine-adjustment after installation.

Specs:
Mounting: SPUHR® mount adaptive
Profile: Ultra-low profile
Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum
Finish: Mil spec Type III Black Hard Anodized
Hardware: Stainless Steel
Level: High Visibility Fluorescent** green fluid

flatlineops.com/products/levels/tango-sm

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Aimpoint – Occluded Aiming

Thursday, December 17th, 2020

Did you know you can shoot with the lens caps closed on an Aimpoint sight? It’s called occluded aiming.

In fact, the earliest dot sights didn’t have front lenses. The Singlepoint Occluded Eye Gunsight used by US Special Forces on the Son Tay Raid 50 years ago uses this same concept.

By looking at the target with both eyes open and one looking into the Singlepoint, a 16 MOA dot is superimposed on the target.

Unpowered, a cover at the objective end of the optic protects the fiber optics filament that gathers light to form the dot.

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TNVC Stocking Stuffer Sale and New Product: NVG Pouch, Padded Expandable (NVG-PPE)

Monday, December 14th, 2020

Need last-minute gift ideas for a Tactical Timmy that has it all?

TNVC has got stocking stuffers available, including brand new eGift Cards, as well as the release of a brand new Night Vision storage and travel pouch, the TNVC NVG-PPE (Pouch, Padded Expandable)!

tnvc.com/shop/category/stocking-stuffer-sale

Give the gift of night vision with an e-Gift Card from TNVC, available in $250, $500, and $1,000 denominations, and get extra rewards! Get $10 extra with the purchase of a $250 gift card, an extra $25 with the purchase of a $500 gift card, and an extra $50 with each $1,000 gift card!

We’re also offering:

$10 off all TNVC Mohawks!

4D Deluxe and Standard Combat Liners!

Unity Tactical SPARKs – $15.00 each!

Along with the brand new TNVC NVG Pouch, Padded Expandable (NVG-PPE) AVAILABLE NOW IN RANGER GREEN – $65.00 (Multicam available Q1 2021)

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The TNVC NVG-PPE is a new solution to an old problem–a modern, practical, and useful update to the classic green “lunch sack” NVG Carrying Case, and designed in-house at TNVC.

One of the most common yet baffling accessories usually included with night vision devices is green soft case, issued by the thousands with USGI AN/PVS-14s and often provided with many night vision systems. While the “lunch sack” undoubtedly does in fact do its job of carrying night vision devices, it doesn’t really do much to protect the device or keep the contents of the case and basic issue items (BII) organized–as a storage, shipping, and carrying case, it leaves a great deal to be desired, causing many users to seek alternative solutions.

In our continuing efforts to improve not only existing products, but their accessories, we decided to take another look at the NVG carrying case and re-design it from the ground up. In examining other solutions and alternatives on the market, we found that carrying cases and pouches tended to come in either one of two main categories:

– Hard-sided cases of varying quality that were primarily designed for shipping and administrative storage, but were often far larger than they had to be and not very useful in the field

– Too small and/or overtly specific in and that they either only fit a single device or type of device, but none of the common accessories or BII that some users might want to keep with their NVGs, or that would only support one specific application/method of carry

Moreover, in many cases, NVG-specific storage and carrying solutions tended to be surprisingly expensive for what they are.

The TNVC NVG Pouch, Padded Expandable was designed to not only be a useful OEM carrying case solution for shipping and storage of TNV NVG systems, but also to an adaptable and practical NVG pouch that could realistically be used in the field by a wide range of end-users with a wide variety of units, accessories, and configurations at a lower cost than many other NVG-specific case/carrying options.

The TNVC NVG-PPE has multiple zipper-secured compartments with multiple ways to access them, allowing you to not only securely carry and transport your single or dual tube night vision device, but any accessories you might need as well. The main pocket can support a dual tube night vision device with an ECOTI, or even dual PVS-14s and a FLIR Breach, while the secondary compartment can hold ancillary equipment and can be accessed either from the main compartment or from the outside.

The NVG-PPE also has a large Velcro loop panel on the lid, allowing ID/Callsign patches or placards to be placed on the pouch to identify individual pouches, as well as a rapid closure/compression/cinch strap with a Fastex buckle

The secondary compartment is also expandable with zippered 4-way stretch Tweave material, allowing you to securely carry small accessories such as spare batteries, cleaning supplies, etc., with the compartment collapsed, or larger items such as mounts, external battery packs, or any other equipment that you may want to keep with your night vision device when expanded. The soft-sided pouch is also sized so that it can be carried inside of a helmet for extra protection and to keep your gear together.

While we do not recommend attaching the TNVC NVG-PPE to individually worn first or second-line load-carrying gear, the NVG-PPE also has PALS webbing and is supplied with MALICE clips that offer a wide variety of options for mounting the pouch to MOLLE platforms like seat cover panels, range bags, or packs.

The TNVC NVG-PPE pouch isn’t designed to be the be-all, end-all of night vision cases, but rather to be a value-added alternative to some of the more useless alternatives that come with many night vision devices—even if you don’t use it for your night vision, it’s a highly adaptable general purpose pouch that gives you a lot of options for different mission essential gear that provides some protection for the contents, but is not overly bulky or difficult to transport.

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