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Steiner Optics – Close Quarters Thermal

October 3rd, 2020

The Close Quarters Thermal from Steiner Optics has been out there for about a year now.

It is a long-wave infrared sensor in the 8-14 ?m range. What makes it different, is that it combines the 320 x 240 pixels, 12 micron sensor, with a red dot reticle overlay.

It runs in three thermal modes: outline, patrol and full.

The CQT features a selectable reticle 2.5 MOA red dot.

It uses two CR-123A batteries which runs the thermal for up to eight hours and the red dot for over 1000 hours.

Sounds great, but there are a couple of limiting factors. It runs just under $10,000, weighs about a pound, and has an effective range of only about 12 yards. Remember, it’s a CQB sight.

www.steiner-optics.com/imaging-systems/cqt

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The Anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu

October 3rd, 2020

Everyday marks an anniversary of a significant event in American military history, but today stands out among them.

On this date in 1993, US service members were engaged in what is now known as the Battle of Mogadishu. A joint organization was formed named ” TF Ranger” to deploy to Mogadishu, Somalia in support of a UN-led humanitarian mission. Already having conducted operations for some time, on 3 October they raided the city’s Olympic Hotel in order to capture key leaders of the Aidid Militia.

Unfortunately, during the exfil portion of the raid, a battle ensued which claimed the lives of 18 Americans and wounded another 73. Additionally, CW3 Michael Durant was captured by the Aideed militia. Fortunately, Durant was later repatriated and went on to retire from the 160th.

Of the men killed that day, two would be awarded the Medal of Honor, Delta Operators Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart, for their selfless efforts to protect Durant after his aircraft, callsign Super 64, was shot down.

If you are unfamiliar with the events, one of the best accounts of the battle is contained in the book, “Blackhawk Down” by author Mark Bowden. Much of the information was serialized prior to the book’s publication in the Philadelphia Enquirer. Later this was made into a movie bearing the same name.

Please take a moment to remember these men and their sacrifice.

Additionally, the 75th Ranger Regiment was created on this day in 1984, with the stand up of its 3rd Battalion. Thirty-five years later, the Ranger Regiment boasts boasts five battalions of some of the most elite warriors on the face of our planet.

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Viridian Debuts New E-Series Laser Sight for Taurus TX 22

October 2nd, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – October 2, 2020 – Viridian Weapon Technologies is proud to announce the arrival of the E-Series Laser Sight for the Taurus TX™ 22.. The new red laser sight will add versatility and speed to the TX 22, Taurus’s in-demand semiautomatic rimfire.

Viridian is one of the largest independent providers of weapon-mounted technology and the leader in equipping gun-specific products for the top firearms brands. The Taurus TX 22 E-Series Laser Sight will add a new dimension to the popular plinking platform and will offer a dynamic stand-in for those who want to train with a semiautomatic without the increasing expense of centerfire ammunition.

“Taurus makes exceptional firearms,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “We are proud to work with Taurus’s product development team to offer Taurus customers lasers tailormade for their guns. With its performance trigger and exceptional ergonomics, the TX 22 offers shooters a tremendous amount of potential, and this new laser will add even more to the platform.”

Viridian’s E-Series line is purpose built for everyday carry and home defense and is equally useful on the range. The E-Series Laser Sights easily mount to the trigger guard and rail of the TX 22, and feature an ambidextrous on/off button that is readily accessible with the trigger finger. Each laser has a 5-minute auto shut off to help preserve battery life.

For information about the Taurus TX 22 and the E-Series Laser, visit ViridianWeaponTech.com.

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Atlanta Arms wins at the 2020 World Speed Shooting Championships

October 2nd, 2020

[ Covington, Georgia — October 1, 2020 ] Atlanta Arms is proud to announce several prestigious wins with our ammunition at the 2020 World Speed Shooting Championships.

In addition to setting multiple world records, first and only to shoot under 60 seconds with a pistol, KC Eusebio claimed First Place Overall, First Place Open Champion, First Place Carry Optics Champion, and First Place .22 Rimfire. KC uses Atlanta Arms 9mm 100 Grain Elite Steel Challenge, a round developed by some of the best shooters in the game.

“The World Speed Shooting Championships has always been important to me. I started competing at the match at the age of nine and fell in love. I was able to take home my 7th World Speed Shooting title in open and it’s one of the best feelings to achieve such a coveted title. In addition to the overall win, I had the honor to take first place in Carry Optics and .22 rimfire pistol.

It’s truly a pleasure to press your trigger and feel a minimal amount of recoil generated by this specialty load. I honestly, could not have done this without Atlanta Arms. They have been the backbone of my shooting career for close to two decades and the QA/QC never ceases to amaze me. I consider myself fortunate to be part of such a great family.”
– KC Eusebio

KC’s next match will be the USPSA Carry Optics and Open Nationals in Frostproof, Florida on October 18-25, 2020.

Learn more about KC Eusebio at kceusebio.net

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Helion 2 XP50 Thermal Monocular from Pulsar NV

October 2nd, 2020

The Helion 2 XP50 Thermal Monocular is a powerful addition to Pulsar’s line of products. With an enhanced NETD <40mK thermal sensor, the XP50 can detect an adult-sized object in total darkness or adverse weather conditions up to 2,000 yards away, which is a 900-yard improvement from the Helion 1. With Picture-in-Picture mode on a spotless 640×480 AMOLED display, the Helion 2 XP50 is ideal for law enforcement, hog and varmint hunters and security professionals.

Features:
-Full color 640×480 AMOLED display
-Enhanced thermal sensor up to 2,000 yards
-8 color palettes
-Built-in recorder and camera
-Wi-Fi connectivity
-Up to 8 hours operation time on single charge
-16 GB memory
-Operates from -25C to 50C
-IPX7 waterproof rating
-Rechargeable IPS7 battery

pulsarnv.com

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S.W.O.R.D. Defense Announces Piston Upper Receiver Group – Enhanced Release

October 2nd, 2020

New Upper Receiver, Superior Performance for our Warfighters

Sparks, NV — S.W.O.R.D. International’s Defense division has announced immediate availability of the Piston Upper Receiver Group-Enhanced (PURG-E). The PURG-E, which is designed to address problems identified by warfighters with current weapon systems and the M855A1 round. The PURG-E integrates with Mil-Spec lower receivers and was engineered and manufactured to provide a cleaner, highly reliable, and extremely durable operating system.

“The M855A1 has a number of characteristics in its design that make it an effective tool for the warfighter, some of those characteristics such as the increase in chamber pressure and cartridge design make it a liability for existing DoD weapon systems. We designed our PURG-E upper to solve these accuracy, reliability, and durability issues. The PURG-E upper converts existing MIL-Spec lowers to the right system for the M855A1 cartridge. The PURG-E also allows for use of the readily available cartridges such as M855, Mk-262 MOD1, and COTS ammo.”
-Jeremy Elrod, President

New Upper for New Ammo

Created in response to direct feedback from those who have worked in the field, the PURG-E reduces fouling, gas blow-back, identified after adopting new M855A1 ammunition. The PURG-E is an upgrade to the M-4 Carbine, redesigned yet compatible with current issued M-4 Mil-Spec lowers having semi-only or select-fire systems.

Enhanced Features

PURG-E features are centered on the rotating bolt, which is built with added material and radius where it counts most. Other improvements include:

• A driving band ride surface and lubrication groove to minimize the flex seen with a standard ring style bolt configuration.

• A newly designed, incredibly durable ultra-lightweight bolt carrier that substantially reduces unlocking and recoil impulse.

• Enhanced materials used in carrier, bolt, and operating system to increase strength and reliability.

• Proprietary enhanced gas piston system to allow for use of traditional rounds and M855A1

These enhancements make the PURG-E a far more effective tool in the hands of warfighters while maintaining the tried and true proprietary, self-regulating, short-stroke gas piston system.

Specifications

Weight: 4.2 lbs

Overall Length: 23.5”- 25.5”

Height: 7 ¾? Rear sight to bottom of pistol grip

Barrel Length: 12.5”-16” Cold Hammer Forged

Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO (M855A1)

Mode of Fire: Safe, Semi-Automatic, Fully Automatic

Feed Mechanism: Magazine 10/20/30/60 Round

Operating System: Short stroke gas piston and pushrod system Rated action spring (Included) Hydraulic recoil damper (Included)

Coatings: Bolt/Extractor Titanium Nitride, MPI tested Carrier Black Nitride

For more information visit sworddefense.com/purge.

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Nightstick Launches LGL-Series Dedicated Long-Gun Lighting Kits

October 2nd, 2020

New high-performance weapon lights for rifles, carbines, and shotguns with MIL-STD-1913 rails

Wylie, Texas – October 2020 – Nightstick, a global manufacturer of innovative, professional lighting products introduced their new series of dedicated long gun weapon lights with LGL-150, LGL-160, and LGL-170 models. These new high-power long-gun lighting options represent the pinnacle of performance in close combat/defense illumination technology for rifles, carbines, and shotguns with MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rails.

Model LGL-150 features a compact body running on a single CR123 battery producing 450-lumens of crisp downrange lighting for two hours, illuminating objects and threats up to 220 meters (721 feet) away. Weighing in at only 4.2 ounces and made of 6061-T6 aluminum with a black hard-anodized satin finish, the LGL-150 is IP-X7 rated waterproof. Sharing the same rugged construction and waterproof rating, the LGL-160 Full-Size Long Gun Light Kit more than doubles the output to 1,100 lumens and 22,541 candela. With a longer 300-meter beam from two included CR123 batteries, the LGL-160 provides powerful downrange light for two hours. The all-in Nightstick LGL-170 Rechargeable Long Gun Light Kit generates a daylight-like whopping 1,500 lumens and 23,148 candela for an hour and a half and boasts a 304-meter beam distance. The fully equipped LGL-170 model comes with two 18650 li-ion batteries and a USB charger for hot-swapping convenience, with the multi-fuel flexibility to run optionally on two CR123 batteries.

“Our LGL Series is engineered to be as flexible as they are powerful, giving both law enforcement and gun owners alike multiple mounting and activation options up to a segment-leading 1,500 lumens,” says Russell Hoppe, Director of Marketing. “We designed these LGL-Series kits for both tactical and self-defense situations where intuitive activation and reliable performance are paramount.”

Each weapon light kit includes both a standard and 45-degree offset rail mount with thumbscrews, tail cap, and 6-inch remote pressure switches, RPS rail mount, and Nightstick’s own proprietary NS-WM1 wire-management clamp to eliminate snags. To learn more, please visit www.nightstick.com.

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