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Meprolight to Exhibit at TACCOM Canada

Thursday, September 5th, 2019

Meprolight will display its newest products for the North American market at the second annual Tactical and Competitive Shooting Sports (TACCOM) show to be held in September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Or Akiva, Israel (September 2019) – Meprolight®, a world leader in a variety of optic solutions from electro-optics sights, thermal sights and devices, self-illuminated sights, and innovative pistol sights, will be exhibiting at TACCOM Canada, a premier event for the tactical and competitive shooting sports community. Meprolight will share its booth with IWI, that will display its newly released Masada pistol, and other innovative firearms. TACCOM Canada will be held Sept. 6 – 8, 2019 at The International Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The largest firearms show in Canada, it features over 450 exhibitors in 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space and a series of Shooter Development Seminars featuring some of the top names in the competitive shooting sports, international military and security fields.

Meprolight USA will be showcasing a variety of their newest products at booth #337. Unveiled at the 2019 SHOT Show, the MEPRO FORESIGHT, the first-of-its-kind augmented weapon sight capable of projecting essential tactical data right on the transparent optical lens in real-time. Utilizing Bluetooth interface to connect with the FORESIGHT’s mobile app for Android or iPhone, the user can store up to 10 zeroing firearms profiles or user profiles, so the sight can be removed and replaced without ever having to re-zero. It also has access to a large database of reticles for tactical scenarios and to receive firmware updates and new features, as they are released to market.

The MEPRO RDS PRO V.2 electro-optical red-dot sight is the latest generation featuring an optimized combination, more brightness positions (16 brightness levels compare to four brightness levels in its predecessor), and supports both red and green aiming patterns and multiple selections of aiming patterns all through a large crystal clear, transparent display window.

The MEPRO MicroRDS, is a small, rugged, energy efficient, electro-optical red dot sight designed for handguns, shotguns, and rifles with a large display window and a clearly defined red-dot for fast target acquisition with both eyes open. The MicroRDS Kit includes a patent-pending dovetail adapter with a quick detach mechanism that allows mounting and dismounting the MicroRDS on the gun with a click of a finger. The adapter includes high-quality Meprolight Night Sights that allow accurate and fast shooting under any lighting conditions when the MicroRDS Optic is removed. Meprolight will unveil its Picatinny QD rail for the MicroRDS series at TACCOM along with, their new Optics-Ready-Guns QD rail plate for GLOCK, Smith & Wesson M&P pistols and the new IWI Masada pistol.

Besides Meprolight’s innovative optics, on display will also be their FT Bullseye for the IWI Masada pistol (and other pistol models). It is similar to an optical sight, but in a small, low profile with an aim point in the form of an illuminated dot and circle bullseye. The Fiber-optic and Tritium Bullseye allows for fast and intuitive target acquisition day or night, and doesn’t need a battery or any switches to be powered on. Also available for the Masada pistols (and other popular brands) are Meprolight’s self-illuminated HVS night sights using new day and night bright dot technology that allows users to reference three solid dots, identical in appearance and location under all light conditions.

Stay current with Meprolight USA at www.meprolight.com.

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SAFRAN Optics 1 STERNA

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019

STERNA is a non-magnetic based target acquisition system. STERNA offers Plug and Play capability for SAFRAN Optics 1 handheld surveillance/reconnaissance equipment, like the HRTV previously featured here. In fact, swapping payloads only takes five seconds.

Because it is non-magnetic, it will not be disturbed if used right by a heavy armored vehicle and will operate in a hardened concrete environment, such as indoors in heavy urban terrain.

Based on known or surveyed reference points, the system achieves consistently an accuracy of better than 1 mil 1) at any latitude. If reference points are not usable, the STERNA will use its internal gyroscope to determine the True north. That accuracy is typically of 2mil, up to ~ 60°, and typically 3 mil at 65°.

Using reference points gives a typical TLE95 2) of less than 6 m at 1.3 km. That makes STERNA a CAT-I capable system at that range – with all Vectronix payloads.

Thanks to its integrated gyroscope, STERNA provides True North capability, even in GPS denied environments and once it finds North, STERNA will display the figure of merit of its accuracy at one sigma.

STERNA also includes a “Dangerous Distance” function to protect the operator and avoid friendly fire.

STERNA operational mode supports missions lasting for up to 72 hours with its internal batteries. It can be used on most common Tripods with use of a Tripod Adaptor and weighs in at below 3 kg.

STERNA has been fielded by the US Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force along with other international military units.

www.optics1.com/north

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SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO8H Wins 2019 Golden Triggr for “Innovation in Optics”

Thursday, August 29th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 26, 2019) – SIG SAUER Inc., is pleased to announce the ROMEO8H was awarded the 2019 Golden Triggr Award for “Innovation in Optics” at the recent TriggrCon Expo held July 24 – 27, 2019, in Bellevue, Washington.

The TriggrCon Expo showcased the newest, most innovative companies and products in the tactical firearms industry. Recipients of the Golden Triggr Awards are evaluated on the following criteria: 1) Concept and Design: innovation that addresses a need and becomes a basis for future innovation; 2) Finish: quality of materials and manufacturing design and, 3) End User: the innovation should provide a high value and benefit that exceeds the cost.

“For the second year in a row SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is honored to be recognized for innovation in optics in this forum by our peers at TriggrCon with our ROMEO8H red dot sight,” said Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “The ROMEO8H is a ruggedized MIL-SPEC rectangular red dot sight designed to deliver an exceptionally wide field-of-view for unmatched situational awareness and target acquisition.”

The ROMEO8H 1 x 38mm is a full-sized red dot sight designed for modern sporting rifles (MSR) and shotguns. Featuring Quad Ballistic Circle Dot reticle with ballistic holds will withstand the most severe conditions, and is ideal for rapid target acquisition in any environment with an exceptionally large 38mm field of view. The ROMEO8H features MOTAC™ power management, a rectangular viewing window, and will maintain zero under the most hostile temperature differentials.

ROMEO8H Specifications:
Height: 2.8in.
Length:  3.52in.
Width:  1.97in.
Field of View: 1.25in. x .91in.
Magnification:  1x
Illumination Settings: 10 Day / 2 Night Vision
Adjustment  Increments: 0.5 MOA
Weight: 10.3 oz. / 292 g
Battery Life: 50,000+
Waterproofing:  IPX-7 rated

MSRP: ($599.99)

The ROMEO8H is now available.

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Springer Precision – Sig M17/X-Compact/X-Five LEGION RMR Mount With Dovetail

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

We are starting to see more and more accessories for the SIG P320 series of pistols like this RMR Mount with Dovetail Adapter Plate from Springer Precision.

It’s a one-piece aluminum sight base for mounting a Trijicon RMR to the Sig Sauer P320 M17 pistol. This version includes a rear dovetail so you can co-witness with SIGLITE Supressor Night Sights. Mount is designed and tested around the use of the SIGLITE Supressor Night Sights but does not include them.

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XS Sights Announces Tritium License and Expanded Industry Capabilities

Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

Fort Worth, TX (August 27, 2019) – XS® Sights is excited to announce it is now installing tritium in its own night sights and offering this service to other OEM partners within the industry. Coupled with its patent-pending Ember glow technology, XS offers the brightest night sights on the market.

Tritium installation services are available for customer-provided parts or turnkey solutions with multiple tritium options available to meet product design goals. XS is committed to maintaining a large inventory of tritium, significantly reducing lead time and inventory carrying costs to its customers.

XS offers an expanded array of manufacturing capabilities including rapid prototyping, MIM, additive manufacturing, glow technology enhancements, and automated quality control systems. XS has an on-site CNC machine shop to offer partners fast production runs with value engineering design assistance. All parts manufactured with the XS Sights logo are covered by a 10-year, no-questions-asked warranty program.

“Obtaining our licensing has been a substantial two-year project for our team,” said Kellie Brunn, Co-Owner/Radioactive Safety Officer of XS Sights. “This licensing allows us to meet our core business objectives to be THE first-choice supplier for sights.

Thank you to all our customers, vendors, and industry partners for the past 24 years! We are mindful of our past, but excited for the future and this giant leap forward towards our goal.

We look forward to providing more sight options in the future and increasing our US manufacturing capabilities. We are THE night sight company!”

For business inquiries, please reach out to our Business Development department at 888-744-4880 or tech@xsights.com.

For more information on XS Sights, visit xssights.com.

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GSCI Advanced Photonics – QUADRO-VS

Monday, August 26th, 2019

Toronto, Canada – GSCI Advanced Photonics,

Over 27 years ago, GSCI Advanced Photonis designed its first night vision device to aid professional users in their low light missions.

Since then, GSCI engineers have kept innovating. And today, GSCI Advanced Photonics’ night vision, thermal imaging, and fusion thermal devices are some of the most distinctive on the market, offering end users an expanded feature set and higher reliability than any other on the market.

Drawing attention to the latest development – QUADRO-VS, a system using GSCI’s renowned patented fusion technology, designed for professional end-users Worldwide, who need 100% detection and recognition capabilities at all times. The device consists of a cross-platform mobile fusion system for ground vehicles, unmanned aircraft, guard towers and other applications where safety is at stake and uncompromised detection is a must.

“GSCI has taken a few extra steps in the fusion technology development with the QUADRO-VS”, said Isaac B., M.Sc., one of GSCI’s Engineers “The device allows disengaging vehicle headlights, to avoid unwanted attention and to reduce the risk of exposure, yet maintaining the user’s ability to safely operate the said vehicle, with the QUADRO-VS’s ability to detect and recognize objects and/or people with real-time and delay-free transmission of the fused image”.

The unit is ruggedly built, light-weight at less than 350 grams, and offers easy installation and both vertical and horizontal positions, it is also equipped with several unparalleled features:

• Five Operation Modes: Thermal, Day, Night, Day-Fusion, and Night-Fusion for a variety of lighting and environmental conditions;

• Super wide Field of View offering excellent Situation Awareness;

• An Anti-Ambush Aid for Hostile Environments – helping users to neutralize possible threats in advance – with the wide Field Of View, only 7 QUADRO-VS systems installed around a perimeter create panoramic 360° view, allowing true, real time continuous perimeter observation and detection for tactical purposes.

• Remote In-Vehicle Operation; and

• A Fully-Passive Undetectable System – does not emit any light, heat, laser or any other type of radiation.

GSCI Advanced Photonics is an ITAR-free leading developer and manufacturer of high-end professional electro-optical systems, and its patented fusion technology is already considered a top-tier within the industry. As with all other systems, QUADRO-VS is backed by a 7 year warranty.

QUADRO-VS is available to be exported worldwide. For more details, contact gsci@gsci1.com, call +1 905-850-0990 or visit GSCI Advanced Photonics at DSEI, Booth N3-502.

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Primary Arms Optics Score Gold With National Tactical Officers Association

Friday, August 23rd, 2019

6 Primary Arms Optics were Submitted for Review by NTOA

All 6 Optics Passed Rigorous Testing in the Field by NTOA’s Tactical Officers

2 Received Gold Rating (Highest Possible)

3 Received Silver Rating (Second Highest)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Following rigorous field testing, the National Tactical Officers Association has awarded Primary Arms with multiple Gold-tier ratings, representing the highest scores possible.

“The success of Primary Arms Optics achieving NTOA’s high ratings was the result of a team’s collaboration. Years of research, developing, testing, and quality control has been paid off. Primary Arms would like to thank the NTOA for the recognition and recommendation as well as our loyal customers for years of following and support,” said Joyce Banda, Primary Arms Optic’s Managing Director. “This accomplishment comes as Primary Arms continues to expand its Law Enforcement offerings. With support for T&E, product demo days, and trade-ups, Primary Arms is eager to get these high-performance optics into the hands of officers for further field use.”

The NTOA’s Member Tested and Recommended Program (MTRP) is a leading source for Law Enforcement groups in evaluating the practical use of products for tactical application. Started in 2003, the MTRP evaluates products across at least 6 of 13 different major criteria: design, performance, ease of use, size, quality, durability, storage, versatility, convenience, LE applicability, comfort, ease of maintenance, and accuracy. Products submitted to the MTRP are specially tested in the field by NTOA members, proving their performance with real world use. To pass, products must at least average a 3 out of 5 across all criteria. If a product passes with a 4-4.49 average, it earns a Silver logo, while 4.5-5 average ratings are distinguished with a Gold logo.

Primary Arms Optics submitted 6 different optics and all 6 passed the NTOA’s exacting standards. Two of the optics achieved the highest possible rating, distinguishing them with a coveted Gold logo. These optics include the Platinum Series™ 1-8×24 FFP Rifle Scope with Illuminated ACSS Griffin™ MOA (MPN: 610086) and the Silver Series 1-6×24 FFP Rifle Scope with Illuminated ACSS Raptor (MPN: 610005). In addition, three optics were awarded a Silver logo for exceptional performance. These optics include Silver Series™ 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope Gen III with Illuminated ACSS® (MPN: 610017), the Silver Series Advanced Push Button Microdot Red Dot (MPN: 810001), and the Silver Series Compact 1×20 Prism Scope with ACSS Cyclops™ (MPN: 710001).

For more information on Primary Arms, visit the company website at www.primaryarms.com.

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SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Now Shipping OSCAR8 Spotting Scope

Wednesday, August 21st, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 21, 2019) – SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is now shipping the OSCAR8™ HDX Variable Power Spotting Scope. With more power, magnification, and the latest advancements in technology the OSCAR8 is a premium, angled eyepiece 27–55×80 mm spotting scope, featuring the industry-innovating SIG SAUER HDX optical design, and built specifically for hunters and shooters that demand the best in all-weather performance and durability in the field.

“The introduction of the OSCAR8 is an exciting expansion to the SIG SAUER Electro-Optic’s line of spotting scopes, and is the perfect upgrade or addition to any hunter’s pack as they gear-up for the season,” began Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics, “The OSCAR8 combines our highest-powered magnification capabilities, with durability, versatility, and the latest advancements in glass, coatings and technology, resulting in a superior performance that can be counted on in the field.”

The OSCAR8 HDX Variable Power Spotting Scope combines extra-low dispersion glass with high light transmittance glass, a SCHMIDT-PECHAN prism, and fully multi-coated lenses to provide unmatched resolution, image contrast, color clarity, and image brightness. Also featuring Spectracoat™ anti-reflection lens coatings to reduce surface reflections across the entire visible spectrum for superior light transmission.

The OSCAR8 has an angled eyepiece and comes equipped with a rotating tripod collar for multiple viewing angles, a variable power eyepiece (can be locked into place or removed to accept other variable or fixed power eye-pieces), fast focus adjustment, and an ergonomic rubber armor for durability to accommodate setup and usage in any terrain or weather conditions.

OSCAR8 HDX Variable Spotting Scope Specifications:
Model/Magnification: 27-55x80mm
Exit Pupil: 2.96mm / 1.45mm
Objective Clear Aperture: 80mm
Length: 15.27in X 6.1in X 4in
Eye Relief: 17-16mm
Linear FOV FT at 1000 yards: 105-73ft.
Angular FOV: 2°-1.4°
Weight: 4.25lbs.
Waterproof level at 1 meter: 5 min. (when the eyepiece is attached)

MSRP: ($1,699.99)

The OSCAR8 is assembled in the USA, and is covered by the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics INFINITE Guarantee™ and Electronics Limited Warranty.

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