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BAE Systems – TracIR Software Available Now for IR Systems

Friday, January 15th, 2016

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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.

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.

Crimson Trace booth at shows

“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

IR Defense Launches New Mini-Thermal Sight at SHOT Show 2016

Tuesday, January 12th, 2016

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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.

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.  

Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount For Seek Thermal’s CompactXR Camera Now Shipping

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015

Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount For Seek Thermal’s CompactXR Camera Now Shipping
Product showcases the first integration of Seek’s CompactXR thermal image camera into a night vision scope at a price point of less than $500

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SANDPOINT, Idaho, December 21, 2015 – Inteliscope LLC today announced it is now shipping the patented Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount for Seek Thermal’s award-winning CompactXR thermal imaging camera. Inteliscope is the first company to integrate the Compact XR into a night vision scope at a price point of $497.

“With a highly successful pre-sale campaign for the Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount for Seek’s CompactXR, we could not be more pleased to bring this product to market,” said Jason Giddings, Inteliscope’s CEO. “This product is such a great example of how Inteliscope is tapping into the latest technologies to help our customer base perform better and be safer in the field.”

“We are excited to see new innovations through the use of our products and SDK starting with Inteliscope’s mounting kit,” said Tracy Benson, VP of Global Marketing for Seek Thermal. “The idea that the Inteliscope team could quickly make an accessory suitable for their customers leveraging the same smartphone CompactXR device and Seekware SDK at affordable prices is remarkable.”  

The $497 Inteliscope PRO+ Rifle Mount bundle provides a quality night vision experience for a fraction of the cost of stand-alone units. The Inteliscope PRO+ mounts any smartphone to the shooters rifle and the Seek XR is integrated into the PRO+ mount using a snap-in bracket with a short extending cable to the phone, providing firm support to improve accuracy and eliminate issues with high recoil. Seek’s CompactXR can detect temperatures from -40° up to 626° Fahrenheit, with the ability to detect heat up to 1,800 feet away.

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GeoBallistics – Precision Shooting Wind Meter

Sunday, December 20th, 2015

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GeoBallistics’ Precision Shooting Wind Meter is a plug-in wind meter for smartphones or tablets, designed for use with the BallisticsARC mobile app. When plugged into the audio jack of the device, it actively measures local wind velocity, with direction measured by the device compass. It is capable of detecting winds from 2 to 125 mph, with an accuracy of +/- 0.5%. The Precision Shooting Wind Meter requires no separate batteries to operate, and comes with a hard case for storage.

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Light The Night With Crimson Trace

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

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(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 Rail Master Pro on a S&W pistol

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.

TNVC – NVG Adapter For GoPro HERO Cameras

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

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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.

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