I was invited to see something in the back room of the Q booth and saw this. I had to share it.
Archive for the ‘SHOT Show’ Category
SHOT Show 25 – Boom Box
Monday, January 27th, 2025SHOT Show 25 – SureFire’s Ballistic Shield Light
Monday, January 27th, 2025The Ballistic Shield Light from SureFire features a Hybrid beam pattern that provides excellent throw for medium-to-long distance identification while ensuring ample surround light for situational awareness.
Powered by either a single 18650 rechargeable battery or two 123A batteries, the Ballistic Shield Light offers the following performance:
– With one 18650 battery: 1,500 lumens, 32,000 candela, and a runtime of 2.5 hours
– With two 123A batteries: 1,100 lumens, 23,000 candela, and a runtime of 1.5 hours
It weighs just 1.24 lbs and features a sleek bezel diameter of 1.7 inches, ensuring a compact and lightweight design that integrates seamlessly with ballistic shields without compromising mobility.
SHOT Show 25 – Spiritus Systems LV-120
Monday, January 27th, 2025
The much anticipated LV-120 plate carrier debuted last week during SHOT Show.
The carrier itself is made from XPAC and integrates articulating shoulder straps.
Reactive one size cummerbund is stretchy with plenty of adjustment inside the carrier. It’s also rigid and made from Curv with the ability to integrate FirstSpear Tubes.
Inside, you’ll find padding and ventilation!
The LV-120 will be offered in MultiCam, Coyote, Ranger Green, and Black.
Coming early Q2 from www.spiritussystems.com.
SureFire ICAR 6ARC Preproduction Carbine
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
This is the SureFire Intermediate Combat Assault Rifle in 6 ARC we previewed before SHOT Show. It was displayed in the Magpul booth at the show to showcase the new PMAG 25 ICAR GEN M3 Window. There are quite a few little changes from the prototype gun I fired in late November.
Development of this firearm has led to quite a few new capabilities which will begin to influence the SureFire line, like this new muzzle device.
My SHOT Show Apology
Saturday, January 25th, 2025This year for SHOT Show I scheduled entirely too many meetings, including breakfasts and dinners (and travel time) to properly cover the show. It takes free time to sit down and create posts and I just didn’t have it this year. Consequently, you’ll see articles in what I saw next week, right here on SSD.
SHOT Show 25 – Helinox Chairs in Tigerstripe!
Friday, January 24th, 2025
Coming in the next few weeks, look for the line of Helinox folding chairs in Tigerstripe from your favorite retails or from helinox.com.
SHOT Show 25 – Berry Compliant M-PACT Gloves from Mechanix Wear
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
The Berry Compliant M-PACT glove from Mechanix Wear is the same glove you known and rely on, but Made in USA with US materials.
Features:
– G-Form SmartFlex advanced padding technology that stiffens, absorbs, and redistributes the energy from an impact minimizing potential injuries.
– Quick-drying and breathable mesh keeps hands cool and comfortable.
– Digitally textured goat skin leather palm infused with a moisture management technology, reducing absorption of water and sweat while staying soft and form fitting.
– Touch screen compatible index finger and thumb.
– Ergonomically designed and vibration reducing palm patch.
– Molded silicone wrist strap for secure fit.
– Carabiner loop for storage and drying.
Available in Coyote, sizes Small – XLarge.
www.mechanix.com/us-en/taa-gloves/GVMP-B72
SHOT Show 25 – Hoplite NVG Protection and Focusing Device in FDE
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
You’ve been asking for it and Phokus Research Group has delivered. The Hoplite NVG Protection and Focusing Device is now available in FDE. Same great features of lens protection and instant focus to 18″
www.phokusresearch.com/collections/hoplite
