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TERRAPIN X by Safran Vectronix

January 16th, 2019

Leveraging the world’s premier laser rangefinding and precision northfinding from Safran Vectronix, Safran Optics 1 is pleased to announce the new, commercially available, TERRAPIN X.

The Class I eye-safe TERRAPIN X offers ranging up to 3280+yd/3000+m. Objects to be ranged are easily viewed through 8x magnification combined with a 28mm front objective lens for maximum light intake and resolution.

Additionally, it features a Built-in Digital Magnetic Compass as well as a unique algorithm to calculate various distances, like the height of a building, or between two objects.

Output is via Bluetooth to a smartphone mobile app or KESTREL® ballistic solvers supporting LiNK protocol or other products.

The housing is made from rubberized and reinforced RYTON® plastics that provide solid protection from water, dust and accidental drops.

While TERRAPIN X is a commercial off the shelf product intended for the consumer market, it’s low cost and availability also make it very attractive for law enforcement and military.

If you’d like to receive a demonstration of the TERRAPIN X at SHOT Show 2019, visit the Safran Optics 1 Booth #30306 at any time. Or, visit the Kestrel Booth #3246 during scheduled demo times:

? Tuesday, January 22
• 0900 – 1000
• 1700 – 1730

? Wednesday, January 23 & Thursday January 24
• 0900 – 1000
• 1600-1700

? Friday, January 25
• 0900 – 1000

If you’d like to request a meeting in the Safran Optics 1 Venetian hospitality suite, email: SHOT2019@optics1.com.

For all in inquiries within the United States, please contact Safran Optics 1 by phone: 603-296-0469, or email: sales@optics1.com.

www.terrapin-x.com

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Samson Manufacturing to Supply Israeli Defense Forces with Flip-up, Backup Iron Sights

January 16th, 2019

KEENE, NH – Samson Manufacturing announced today that they have been chosen to supply the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with their flip-up, backup iron sights (BUIS) for IDF M4 Carbines.

Working closely with the IDF, the Samson sights passed rigorous environmental and field testing prior to being assigned IDF Part Number 2888-88124. Significant quantities of this rugged and dependable sight have been in IDF field trials for almost a year.

These sights differ slightly from Samson’s standard offerings, featuring a slotted mounting screw and modified picatinny clamp. Also, per IDF specifications, the A2-style aperture is mounted such that the small aperture presents when the sight is deployed.

Samson COO Tim Mulverhill confirmed the announcement, “We are extremely pleased to have been chosen to support the IDF with our back-up sights. The IDF operational tempo and physical environment is notoriously hard on small arms equipment. The Israelis thoroughly test their field gear accordingly, and I am pleased to say that Samson sights have met the challenge.”

All work will be completed at Samson’s facility in Keene, New Hampshire. Samson will be adding this IDF version to their regular product offerings as IDF 2888-88124. Interested customers can review the IDF Sight and other Samson products at SHOT Show, booth 20327, in Las Vegas from January 22-25, 2019.

For further information please go to www.samson-mfg.com or email esales@samson-mfg.com

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XS Sights Introduces Next Generation Big Dot Shotgun Beads for Home Defense

January 16th, 2019

Fort Worth, TX (January 14, 2019) – XS® Sights is pleased to introduce its newest Big Dot® Shotgun Beads for home defense in tritium and non-tritium models. These next generation sights for shotguns incorporate the company’s leading-edge glow technology to make them the brightest sights in any lighting conditions.

XS Big Dot Tritium shotgun sights are available in two versions – on a pedestal mount for Remington shotguns or in a plain-barrel model that fits Mossberg shotguns. Both are available in Optic Yellow™ or Optic Orange™. The patent-pending glow dot on this front sight absorbs light and glows in low light levels before it is dark enough to see the tritium. A true advantage for any home-defense shotgun.

The new non-tritium Ember™ Big Dot Shotgun Beads are also available in both Remington and plain barrel models in Optic Yellow or Optic Orange. XS Sights’ proprietary glow technology gives the non-tritium Ember Big Dot a significant performance advantage over fiber optic sights or brass beads in low light conditions, and its large size helps with faster target acquisition.

“The size and brightness of our new XS Big Dot Shotgun Beads allow the user to index the muzzle much faster, and this is critical in high-stress home defense situations when every second counts,” said Zack Kinsley, Marketing Manager for XS Sights. “We incorporated our proprietary glow technology into these Big Dot Shotgun Beads to transform them into the brightest sights in any lighting condition.”

Optic Yellow is the best option for low light and has the brightest glow intensity. Optic Orange is the best for bright light settings and offers high glow intensity.

Retail Pricing:

Big Dot Tritium Remington Shotgun, Bead on Pedestal (Optic Yellow or Orange) $66.00

Big Dot Tritium Shotgun, Bead on Plain Barrel (Optic Yellow or Orange) $66.00

Big Dot Ember Remington Shotgun, Bead on Pedestal (Optic Yellow or Orange) $39.00

Big Dot Ember, Bead on Plain Barrel (Optic Yellow or Orange) $39.00

The new XS Big Dot Shotgun Beads are backed by a 10-year, No-Questions-Asked Warranty.

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

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MDT Announces the Acquisition of CKYE-POD

January 16th, 2019

Everson WA – January 11th, 2019 – Modular Driven Technologies is proud to announce their acquisition of the CKYE-POD bipod from Ckye Thomas, owner of 406 Bullets. The CKYE-POD bipod system joins MDT’s growing suite of products optimized for precision rifle competition.

The CKYE-POD comes packed with a host of features, including pan and tilt functionality. Multi-positional legs attach to an assembly which allows both side to side and front to back adjustment. The CKYE-POD is made of 6061 and 7075 aluminum, weighs 1 pound, 4.9 ounces, and features an integrated barricade stop. Mounts are available for both Picatinny and ARCA rails and adjust at the push of a button. With 170 degrees of cant, 360 degrees of pan, multiple height adjustments, and a simple push button configuration, the CKYE-POD is the most versatile and modular bipod currently on the market.

For more information about the Ckye Pod see mdttac.com/mdt-cyke-pod

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Magpul – DAKA Window Pouches

January 15th, 2019

Offered in three sizes and three colors, Magpul has announced windowed versions of DAKA pouches.

www.magpul.com/apparel-gear/gear/daka

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The After SHOT Show Networking Party

January 15th, 2019

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S&S Precision – Ten Days of Clarity

January 15th, 2019

S&S Precision is about halfway through revealing, day-by-day, their new Plate Frame Modular at www.plateframemodular.com.

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Visit Propel at the SHOT Show Supplier’s Showcase

January 15th, 2019

Propel LLC is exhibiting at the Supplier Showcase. They are an amazing small business, focusing on:

• Electrically enabled yarns and connections
• E-textile material components
• Stitchless engineering (a complete tool kit for materials design and materials)
• 3-D textile design and manufacturing

They have also developed a great insulated boot for flyer’s.

See them in booth #1232 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, January 21–22, 2019 during SHOT Show, Palazzo Ballroom, 5th Floor, Venetian Hotel Meeting Rooms in Las Vegas.

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