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Crimson Trace Grows Green Laser Options

Friday, February 12th, 2016

(Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace, the world’s leader in establishing laser sights as standard equipment on all concealed-carry and personal defense firearms, continues to expand its green laser sights category. In fact, the Wilsonville, Oregon based manufacturer now offers more green laser sights than all of its competitors—combined.

The recent release of Crimson Trace’s Lasergrips® LG-350G with the advanced ShockStop™—designed for Smith & Wesson’s J-frame revolvers—brought the number of Crimson Trace green laser sight products to more than two dozen. And more green laser sights will be released by the company in the months ahead to meet growing consumer demands and customer requests.

Crimson Trace’s new LiNQ®—the world’s first wireless laser and white light system—utilizes a green laser sight along with a bright 300-Lumen LED white light. This product is designed for use on AR/MSR rifles and long guns. Other green products to consider for long guns include the Rail Master Pro® (CMR-204) and Rail Master® (CMR-206). The Rail Master CMR-206 is a compact, lightweight and very bright green laser sight designed for attachment on Weaver and Picatinny rails on handguns and long guns. Yet another option that will provide a green laser sight, along with a white light, is the rugged MVF-515G.

Crimson Trace also recently released the Laserguard® LG-489G (green) that is designed to fit the poplar Smith &Wesson M&P Shield pistol. This product is now offered with a Blade-Tech holster at a savings to the customer. The LG-489G green laser is activated by Crimson Trace’s patented Instinctive Activation™ via a pressure touch pad located under the trigger guard.

Crimson Trace also offers the Laserguard® LG-469G—a green laser sight engineered for Springfield Armory’s XD-S pistol. Another green laser product, the Laserguard LG-443G, is created for a precision fit onto Glock’s popular Model 42/43 pistols. Both of those products are also available with Blade Tech holsters as a pre-assembled package from Crimson Trace

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B.E. Meyers Awarded Sole Source Contract by USMC for Ocular Interruption System

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

February 10, 2016 (Redmond, WA) – Marine Corps Systems Command has selected B.E. Meyers & Co. as their sole source for the Ocular Interruption Program. The GLARE® RECOIL employs a dazzling laser to hail and warn potential threats while implementing escalation of force procedures. Commanders have a single, non-lethal hail and warning capable device to use across the range of Marine Corp military operations.

The GLARE® RECOIL represents the culmination of a decade of technological development used to create the safest and most effective ocular interruption laser in the world. The GLARE® RECOIL features pioneering EyeSafe® technology with the latest advancements in automatic power control.

The GLARE® RECOIL uses a 250mW maximum output power source, while its safety control design establishes the laser safety classification as a 2M laser system by using a Laser Range Finder (LRF), Near Field Detector (NFD), and 3-axis Gyroscope. This approach to laser safety in an ocular interruption device is unique to the B.E. Meyers design. The green beam is always effectively regulated by SmartRange™ technology and eye safety is sustained through controlling the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) on target.

“We set out to develop a system to provide a distinct tactical advantage for today’s Marine.” stated B.E. Meyers President Matt Meyers. “The GLARE® RECOIL system does just that by offering a weapons-mounted or hand-held dazzling laser that can be employed during Escalation of Force (EoF) situations. Tactical decisions have strategic consequences, which is why integrating green laser hail and warning capability into both land and maritime based EOF measures is critical for safe, effective response at all ranges”.

B.E. Meyers has made multiple successful deliveries to MARCORSYSCOM on an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total budget of $49MM. In September 2015, B.E. Meyers became the sole source awardee for MARCORSYSCOM’s Ocular Interruption Program, contract number M67854-14-D-1040.

www.bemeyers.com

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SHOT Show – Unifire/BAE Systems/Ace Electronics

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

Developed by Ace Electronics, this battery box was developed as a remote power source for OASYS IR Sensor customers who can’t access CR123As. Instead, it accepts 4 lithium or alkaline AA batteries and not only can be used in lieu of the 123s but will also extend the life of an OASYS optic by about 4.5 hours. Tye battery paxk mounts to a Mil Std 1913 rail and is waterproof.

Available through Unifire and other authorized dealers.

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SHOT Show – MOHOC

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

It’s been a while since we last posted anything on the MOHOC Elite Ops Camera, and while nothing has changed with the camera itself, there are two new updates worth covering. First, it’ll be available for general purchase very soon; we were told approximately within a week after SHOT. Until now, sales have generally been restricted to Military and Law Enforcement. The second announcement is MOHOC is working on developing a line of accessories for the Elite Ops Camera.

This is the Flat Surface Mount. This mount not only accounts for the curvature of the MOHOC camera, providing a flat surface for the camera to sit on, but it also features a 1/4″ thread and two mounting sockets on the bottom.

This mount mates with any accessories which utilize a 1/4″ screw, such as the generic miniature tripod seen below:

MOHOC also developed a KeyMod compatible attachment system which mates with the mounting sockets on the flat mount, allowing for users to attach the Elite Ops Camera to their weapon.

MOHOC also developed this GoPro mount-compatible adapter, due to the wide availability GoPro accessories on the market, and their wide adoption.

What you see below is a Dog mount for the MOHOC, which is worn like a collar and positions the the camera right between the dog’s ears.

Below is a shoulder strap adapter, which attaches to a shoulder strap on a pack or armor carrier.

Finally, MOHOC has developed a nylon carrying case for the Elite Ops Camera.

Additionally, MOHOC has been working on an accessory door which features cut outs for the HDMI and USB ports inside the Elite Ops Camera.

www.mohoc.com

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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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