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RAPTAR Added To GSA

Thursday, August 8th, 2013

Wilcox Industries and Potomac River Group’s RAPTAR (Rapid Targeting and Ranging Module) is now available through PRG’s GSA contract, GS-07F-5489R. The RAPTAR is a combination IR Laser/IR Illuminator/Visible Red Laser/Laser Range Finder weapons mountable device developed from requirements by SOF and military snipers. It incorporates all of a shooter’s ranging and targeting devices into a single unit, saving real estate on the host weapon platform and reducing weight while requiring only one CR123 battery.

To request a GSA quote, visit PRG’s website at www.prgdefense.com/

Tags: Potomac River Group, Wilcox Industries
Posted in Optics, Sensors | 1 Comment »

Rampart International Corp Partners With NavELite

Thursday, August 8th, 2013

Rampart International Corp, the premier distributor of all things military in Canada, has partnered with NavElite to sell their line of high-performance backlit compasses and accessories.

Shown here is the NavELite WaterBlock compass. It’s capable of functioning submerged up to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes without damaging the compass or its electrical components. Other products by NavELite include the Trekker compass, NavELite batteries, accessory bag, and loaded case.

shop.rampartcorp.com/category_s/1983.htm

www.navelite.com/

Tags: NavElite, Rampart International Corp
Posted in Sensors | 1 Comment »

MATBOCK Tree-GO IZLID Pouch Now Available From BE Meyers

Monday, June 10th, 2013

It’s funny sometimes how things happen. A few weeks ago the guys at BE Meyers asked us if they could borrow our AN/PVS-14 from Adams Industries. Little did we know it was to make this video.

Specifically designed for JTACs by JTACs to carry B.E. Meyers & Co IZLID 1000 or Ultra, the MATBOCK Tree-GO IZLID Pouch is a great way to carry your IZLID yet place it right into action. Offered in two different styles: VELCRO (Integrated with cummerbund on plate carrier) or MOLLE. Sold with retention or without. With Retention = IZLID Pouch with RT4 Gear Keeper.

Now they are available as options for purchasers of the IZLID directly from BE Meyers.

Tags: Adams Industries, BE Meyers and Company, MATBOCK LLC
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SOFIC – Paradigm SRP

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

We’ve mentioned the TALON gyro-stabilized marksman platform from Paradigm SRP in the past.

Now, they’ve added a control board as well as a 2000m laser range finder. The control board offers picture in picture and you can really see how we’ll it stabilizes the weapon. Amazing considering the weapon is actually only held to the TALON via a Bobro QD mount along the underside of the hand guard.

paradigmsrp.com

Tags: Paradigm SRP
Posted in Sensors, weapons | 2 Comments »

SOFIC – Darley Defense

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Darley Defense showed us their Stinger UAV. Manufactured in house, it has already been adopted by several fire agencies across the country.

Weighing in at less than 5 lbs, is manufactured from carbon fiber and incorporates either a Go Pro or FLIR camera. It boasts a range of up to 2 miles and a 30 minute flight duration. The kit comes with a control unit with video monitor but it can be connected to multiple other devices as well.

www.Darley.com

Tags: Darley Defense
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SureFire Sonic Defenders

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

I’m a big fan of SureFire’s Sonic Defenders and use them anytime I don’t require full over the ear protection. The secret patented Hocks Noise Braker filter that allows sounds, at safe levels, to pass through into the ear canal, while potentially harmful noises (above 85dB) are reduced. If you aren’t familiar with these ear plugs they are molded from a hypoallergenic polymer for left and right ears and are also sized for proper fit. They also feature a stopper which can be closed, offering a 24dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR).

To learn more visit www.adsinc.com/blog/products/surefire-sonic-defenders.

Tags: ADS Inc, Surefire
Posted in ADS, Sensors | 9 Comments »

Darley GRF Expo – Tactical Support Equipment Waterproof K-9 Camera

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

TSE specializes in technical surveillance and specialized communications applications. They have developed a waterproof (IP 67 water and dust proof) camera system for K-9 use. In addition to its waterproof features, the extreme lowlight black and white wireless camera also offers IR sensing and illumination as well as excellent range (~300m in addition to 3 reinforced concrete walls with steel hatch doors). The system boasts a 2.5 hour run time and the camera mast is spring loaded so that it will not break off if the dog runs into an obstacle. The mast can also be stowed for rest periods and transport. The receiver unit incorporates a 2.5″ screen and can be wrist or chest mounted.

www.tserecon.com

Tags: Darley Defense, Tactical Support Equipment
Posted in Comms, K9, Sensors | 1 Comment »

Harris Situational Awareness Video Receiver

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

Analog and ROVER format friendly, the Situational Awareness Video Receiver (SAVR) from Harris is a portable, handheld ISR video receiver. It gives you access to over 95% of fielded downlinks from manned and unmanned secure air assets. In addition to acting as a stand-alone, handheld video receiver, the SAVR is compatible with other Harris multiband radios such as the AN/PRC-152A and the AN/PRC-117G. The 7800T can also inject streaming video into a tactical network. Additionally, it offers the JTRS compliant SCA 2.2 operating environment that keeps track emerging digital data link (DDL) and encryption standards through software-only upgrades. Planned upgrades include digital waveforms, streaming MPEG-4/H.264 over RNDIS USB Video, metadata output in CoT format and other useful visual augmentation of video feeds.