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Light The Night With Crimson Trace

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

(Wilsonville, OR)— In case you have not noticed lately, nights have become very long. It’s dark when you leave for work and very dark when you return home. In darkness is often where danger lurks, so be prepared to survive. Light the night.

Anyone can light up the night with various Crimson Trace products. For more than two decades, the Wilsonville, Oregon based manufacturer of laser sights and firearm lighting systems has been helping gun owners everywhere take control of the darkness. Numerous Crimson Trace innovations help light the nights.

The leader of the lights could be Crimson Trace’s Rail Master Pro products. These laser sights (red or green laser diodes) and bright light combos are packed with features, including: Instant Activation, Tap-on/Tap-off, a battery saving 5 minute auto shut off sensor if inactive, and a powerful 100-Lumen LED white light. Modes of operation are: laser and light, laser only, light only and laser with strobe light. Rail Master Pros easily and quickly attach onto pistols, rifles and shotguns with M-1913 Picatinny and Weaver-type accessory rails. More details on the CMR-205 (red) and CMR-204 (green) Rail Master Pros are at www.crimsontrace.com.

Crimson Trace also offers the Rail Master as a lighting option. The CMR-202 is a 100-Lumen LED light unit that can be set to momentary, strobe and constant-on lighting. This unit is also available with a C-Tan exterior coating. Like all Rail Master products, the units can attach to a wide assortment of rails on long guns and handguns.

Anyone owning a popular 1911 compact or full-size pistol can obtain the LTG-701 to illuminate the darkness. This Lightguard packs a 130-Lumen LED white light and powers up with Crimson Trace’s patented Instinctive Activation. A similar unit, with a 100-Lumen LED white light, is the LTG-736 Lightguard that fits nearly two dozen Glock Gen-4 and Third Generation pistols. A similar Lightguard, the LTG-760, is designed for precision fit onto a Smith & Wesson M&P full-size pistol. Some of these units can be installed on pistols equipped with Lasergrips laser sights.

Anyone with a full-size Springfield Armory XD and XD(M) pistol will find that the Lightguard LTG-746 is a perfect fit onto those pistols’ trigger guard. Another lighting innovation is the Crimson XChange Technology that permits changing from a light to a laser—or back—on a Ruger LC9S pistol.

Last, but not least, are the military style Modular Vertical Foregrips from Crimson Trace. The MVF-515s are offered with either red or green sighting lasers that are partnered with powerful 200-Lumen LED white lights. Side buttons permit operation with Instinctive Activation.

Want to be better prepared to light the night? Take a look at the useful information on the more than 200 Crimson Trace laser sights at www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace leads the laser sighting market in products—and product categories.

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TNVC – NVG Adapter For GoPro HERO Cameras

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

TNVC has announced an NVG Adapter for GoPRO Hero Cameras. The device attaches any HERO model camera (although it is optimized for the HERO4 Black and Sliver and HERO3/HERO3+) to a Night Vision Device with a PVS-14 Eyepiece Assembly. A translucent amber beam-splitter attaches to the rear of the goggle, bouncing the night vision image 90° into a perpendicular-mounted GoPro HERO camera, while allowing the user to see through the eyepiece normally.

Check out the video below to see footage captured using the NVG GoPRO HERO Adapter.

TNVC is now accepting Pre-Orders with units shipping early January.

tnvc.com/shop/nvg-adapter-for-gopro-hero-cameras

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Milipol 2015: New 3D Capability For Camero’s XAVER400 Through-Wall Imaging System

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

The new capability enables differentiation between people and other moving objects; gives clearer understanding of people’s positions behind the wall

Milipol 2015, November 17-20, Paris, France, Hall 5, Aisle D, Stand 123

November 12, 2015 – Camero Tech – a world leader and pioneer in the development and marketing of radar-based through-wall systems – will demonstrate the new 3D capability for its XAVER400 Through-Wall Imaging System at the upcoming Milipol 2015 exhibition. The new capability enables differentiating between people and other moving objects, and gives a clearer understanding of people’s positions through the wall.

According to Camero’s CEO, Amir Beeri, “The addition of the 3D capability to the XAVER400 adds more tools and information for the commander in the field to use in making decisions regarding whether or not to enter a room or a building. Incorrect decisions can be very dangerous, and every additional piece of information in the hands of the commander reduces the chance of casualties.”

The XAVER400 is a compact, lightweight and durable personal device optimized for the speed of tactical urban operations for military, law enforcement, and search and rescue users. It delivers critical real-time information on the number of people and their location behind walls. It also provides information regarding room dimensions and major infrastructure elements.

Mr. Beeri continued, “This is the most popular system of its type, used by dozens of armies and Special Forces units around the world. The system has been used in operations across the globe, and has received high praise for its life-saving capabilities.”

In addition to the XAVER400, Camero will also present the XAVER100 ultra-portable, handheld presence-of-life detector, the XAVER800 portable, high-performance imaging system, and the new version of the XAVER NET, a ruggedized wireless portable command and control communication platform.

www.camero-tech.com

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Crimson Trace Conquers The Darkness

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

(Wilsonville, OR) — It’s an annual fall occurrence—nights are growing longer—and those periods will seem much longer beginning on November 1 when Daylight Saving Time ends. Most folks don’t enjoy darkness. Criminal elements, however, like the darkness so they can surprise—or get the jump on—victims. Crimson Trace urges gun and home owners to make plans now—and prepare for the darkness. The company offers numerous product lines to help ensure being better prepared.

First, most Crimson Trace products incorporate the company’s patented Instinctive Activation where holding a firearm naturally permits instant operation. There’s no fumbling around in the dark for switches when a second means life –or death. Plus, nearly all Crimson Trace products have master on and off switches so the laser can be turned off to save battery if the owner wishes. Finding the perfect holster for a firearm equipped with a Crimson Trace laser sight has never been easier, thanks to the 2,000-plus holsters featured on www.holsterresourceguide.com.

While Crimson Trace now offers more than two dozen laser sights with green diodes, it’s a fact that red laser sights continue to rule the darkness. Looking for a reason to buy a red laser sight for a firearm? There are many reasons.

Red laser sights are normally more affordable and are available to fit more firearm models (Crimson Trace offers nearly 200 red laser sight products). Thanks to action on television shows and in the movies, criminals know a red laser means the one holding the firearm has taken an additional step to be prepared against threats. There are numerous police documents and homeowner statements that indicate the presence of a red laser sight mounted on a firearm defused a tense or deadly situation.

Want to be better prepared for the pending darkness? Take a look at the useful information on www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace leads the market in products—and product categories. The Oregon-based company has laser sight and light products spanning across seven categories, including: Lasergrips, Laserguards, Lightguards, Rail Masters, Master Series, Modular Vertical Foregrips, and Defender Series. Gun buyers will find recent innovations like the Crimson Xchange Technology that fits perfectly on a Ruger LC9S-XT pistol. Xchange Technology permits installation of a light or laser—and switching to the other with ease.

The pending growing darkness just became a little brighter—and less dreaded.

Full details on the many Crimson Trace products, the company’s Free Batteries for Life program, and the location of the more than 2,500 Crimson Trace certified dealers across America—can be found at www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace laser sights and lights help Americans from coast to coast to defend themselves, their families, their homes— and their country. Many Crimson Trace products are carried and used by military soldiers and law enforcement officers around the globe. Crimson Trace is a proudly American company. Call 800-442-2406 for additional details or to place an order.

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AUSA – Laser Technology Inc

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

This is the TruPulse Tactical Laser Range Finder from Laser Technology Inc.

Fully programmable, the TruPulse allows the user to program up to five different cartridges, either on the device or via software and a data cable. Additionally, the TruPulse incorporates an onboard barometric sensor and thermometer. Additionally, the user can program wind calls into the device to compute holds. The TruPulse has 7x magnification with 110 yd FOV at 1000 yards. Using a 905 nm infrared pulse laser, it offers a measurement range of 10-2500 yards with a maximum compensated range of 1400 yards. It also commutes tilt.

www.lasertech.com

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SilencerCo – SWR – Radius ‘How To’ Video

Sunday, October 11th, 2015

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Inteliscope Integrates Seek Thermal Into PRO+ Model

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

Inteliscope Integrates Seek Thermal Resulting in a $500 Thermal-Night-Scope

Inteliscope introduces the Inteliscope PRO+ with Seek Mounting Kit for the Seek CompactXR Thermal Imaging Camera and is integrating the Seek software with the free Inteliscope app for an economical smartphone night-scope functionality.

SANDPOINT, Idaho, October 7, 2015 – Inteliscope LLC today announced it will launch the Inteliscope PRO+ rifle mount with Seek Mounting Kit for the Seek CompactXR Thermal Imaging Camera and is integrating the Seek software into the Inteliscope app for Android and Apple phones.

Using the Seek Thermal Software Development Kit (SDK), Inteliscope is integrating their software to allow the shooter to quickly switch from daytime to nighttime use, still have the rifle sighted in, and have full use of the Inteliscope reticles and heads-up information. The application is relevant to varmint hunting, personal protection, law enforcement, and military use; providing quality, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) night-scope capability to any rifle for a fraction of the cost of stand-alone units.

“The Inteliscope PRO+ in combination with the Seek XR Thermal Imaging Camera begins a new chapter in the way we use technology on firearms and we think our customers are going to love it,” said Jason Giddings, Inteliscope’s CEO. “We can’t wait for people to start using the Seek thermal imaging technology to provide an affordable night-scope capability to enhance their shooting experience.”

This bundle of products will allow any shooter in possession of a smartphone to have a night vision-capable firearm for less than $500—making thermal night-scopes affordable for more shooters. This product is available now for pre-sale purchase at www.inteliscopes.com.

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DSTL – Future Soldier Vision

Tuesday, September 29th, 2015

At DSEI we got to take a look at the Future Soldier Vision, the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s conceptual vision of what the Soldier will look like in 2024.

Head Sub-System

Soldiers will have enhanced multi-spectral sensors enabled by modular integration, to provide mission-tailored systems at significantly reduced weight. Sensors will be capable of fusing their feeds and being shared between soldiers, providing collaborative targeting and engagement capabilities. For example this network capability will enable small unmanned aircraft systems to provide commanders with enhanced battlefield surveillance and target acquisition.

– Integrated sensors
– Integrated power supply
– Hearing protection system
– Respirator/mandible connector

Torso Sub-System

Soldiers will be able to tailor their protection according to the mission requirement, balancing protection with agility to provide optimal survivability. Future systems will consist of tiered, modular protection providing enhanced capability, without increasing weight. Design and integration with other elements of the soldier system will ensure legacy and future compatibility.

– Hard body armor
– Ratchet adjusting system
– Integrated connectors
– Asymmetric design
– Quick release cord
– Flexible shoulder pads
– Integrated power supply
– Integrated load carrying

Wearable Communications Concept

The advent of a body sensor network will provide real-time reporting of soldier health. Sensors embedded in the helmet, clothing, and smartwatch will monitor physical health and performance. Wirelessly linked to the soldier processing system, the availability of this data will allow the commander to make informed decisions during combat. If the soldier is seriously injured, information will enable medics to act faster during the ‘golden hour’ following trauma.

– Biometric data
– Push to talk
– Screen graphic
– Screen protection
– Accessing functionality

Smart Glasses Concept

The presentation of real-time data will enable greater clarity and quality of information throughout the operational system.

– Heads up display with augmented reality presentation
– Bone conducting headphones
– Integrated camera
– Power and data connection

Personal Role Computer Concept

Commanders and troops will be provided with information across a set of connected devices covering visual, acoustic, and tactile interfaces to access voice, data, video, and historical information. The information architecture will ensure commonality of data, with each device determining the appropriate means of presentation. Navigation system will incorporate simultaneous localization and mapping technology and be capable of operating in a global positioning system-denied environment.

– Screen protection
– Screen graphic
– USB protection
– Push to talk
– Camera
– Assembly

Weapon Concept

Individual weapons will have improved ergonomics, with effects spanning combinations of lethal and non-lethal capabilities. The ability to seamlessly provide targeting information between soldiers and their units will allow collaborative engagement to become commonplace. The increase in timeliness and accuracy of multiple weapon systems will result in a more effective fighting force.