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SHOT Show – Crimson Trace

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

Crimson Trace’s LiNQ laser light is a weapon light and laser combo designed specifically for use with AR-15 pattern rifles. It consists of two components, the LiNQ Grip and LiNQ Module . The LiNQ Grip is constructed of waterproof polymer, and features an instinctive activation button on the front which allows users to wirelessly activate the Module, which is capable of producing a Green Laser and a 300 lumen LED white light. Users can choose between four modes of activation:

– Laser + Light
– Laser Only
– Light Only
– Laser + Light Strobe

The LiNQ features a battery life of 2 hours of continuous use; the grip is powered by a single CR2 battery, while the module is powered by a single CR123 battery.

www.crimsontrace.com

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SHOT Show – FirstSpear VAS Soft Harness

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

FirstSpear has introduced a Soft Harness for Visual Augmentation Systems (NVGs). It features an adjustable chinstrap with Team Wendy’s dial at the rear as well as a Wilcox shroud.

I really like the padding at the brown and the skull cap for the rear of the head to keep it in place.

www.first-spear.com

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New Picatinny IZLID Mount from BE Meyers

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

This is BE Meyers’ new offset mount for the IZLID Ultra and 200P lasers. This one is in the white, but it gives you a good perspective of how close it gets to the rail to make it less of a snag hazard. The 200P and Izlid Ultra are amazing for long range shooting at night. The 200P at 200mw is a nice compact package that will illuminate to around 800 meters and the Ultra at 1K mw will push that laser out even farther. Great option for long range sniping with all the .300 win mags and .338 lapua’s out there.

BE Meyers is at booth #20361.

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Precision Aiming Laser from LMT Defense Now Shipping

Tuesday, January 19th, 2016

MILAN, ILLINOIS – January 18, 2016 – LMT Defense is pleased to announce they are now shipping the Precision Aiming Laser (PAL™) in infrared, the company’s first product from their new Electro-Optic Division. The PAL infrared laser was initially developed for broad military customer adoption and has the cleanest and tightest laser beam on the market and uses the least amount of power. The PAL IR can be seen at the 2016 NSSF SHOT Show in booth #20249.
Designed as a carbine length laser device at 400M, the laser offers almost no diffusion and therefore is only visible to those close to the start or end of the beam. Made of space age aluminum the body of the laser is smaller and lighter than other lasers, while offering a more rugged and stronger body design. The latest generation of lasers also has a waterproof depth up to 30M below water, the deepest of any laser on the market.

The PAL has five settings, including; off, low remote, low, high remote and high. This enables a user to choose a lower setting or high setting in both constant on or on remote tether. The PAL includes the best signal connection on the market and is free float 360 degrees to reduce any hang hazards or entanglements.

LMT Defense will also be launching a commercial version of the same laser that has a lower power setting as required by federal law, and will be adding models in both red visible and green visible later in the year. The PAL with this lower setting makes the laser ITAR safe as well as commercially viable. The commercial variant still has the same space age aluminum body design and clean laser beam image. The laser also has the same tether and touch pad for remote operation.

The LMT PAL 5 (5mW) exclusively for LE/Military users will retail for $699.00. The LMT PAL 1 (1mW) for commercial customers will retail for $549.00.

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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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Crimson Trace Debuts New Products at SHOT Show

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

(Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace will be presenting more new and innovative products at the upcoming Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the products in booth 16731 at the Show is the wireless LiNQ™ AR/MSR replaceable grip with its partner remote module that displays a bright LED light and aiming laser sight. Other new showcase products by the industry’s leading firearms accessories manufacturer will include: the compact and lightweight Laserguard Pro®, several 1911 Lasergrips®, and the ShockStop® System in the LG-350 Lasergrips for Smith & Wesson’s J-Frame revolver.

“Consumers and dealers have come to expect innovative, reliable and functional products from Crimson Trace,” noted Lane Tobiassen, Crimson Trace President and CEO. “This year we’re very excited to announce LiNQ, a wireless light / laser control system for long guns that eliminates clumsy wires, tape switches and foregrip buttons to activate tactical lights and lasers. Our engineers spent more than five years perfecting this game-changing platform, which will form the basis for an entirely new product category.” LiNQ features a green laser sight and 300-Lumen LED white light.

Another new product, the Laserguard Pro, combines a bright 150-Lumen LED white light and red Crimson Trace laser in an affordable, compact, easy-to-operate and lightweight unit. This new unit, the LL-801, fits onto Smith & Wesson M&P Shield pistol’s trigger guard. Removal of the existing revolver grip and installation of the replacement Crimson Trace Lasergrip is easy to complete.
Visitors to the Crimson Trace booth (# 16371) on the show floor can also see and inspect the new aluminum and ivory-colored G10 Lasergrips for the popular 1911 handgun. Other 1911 focused products, along with company staff, will be in the booth to discuss the more than 200 products spanning nearly a dozen platform lines. An interactive booth area will permit a LiNQ experience opportunity.
Crimson Trace is widely recognized as the nation’s leading brand of laser sight systems and tactical lights for firearms. All Crimson Trace products can be easily installed without requiring modification of the firearm. Full details on products, and the company, can be obtained by visiting www.crimsontrace.com or by calling 800-442-2406

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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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The Naviator

Tuesday, December 29th, 2015

Funded by a $618,000 Office of Naval Research grant, this quad copter is the invention of a team from Rutgers University’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The Naviator works in both air and underwater.

According to team lead Professor Javier Diez, they’ve got two issues to work on. First off, like many subsurface systems, comms is an issue. The Naviator currently requires a float antenna so they are looking at systems such as sound impulses. Additionally, they are working to accommodate payloads like cameras and sonar.

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