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Crimson Trace Receives PNDC Recognition

Sunday, November 15th, 2015

(Wilsonville, OR)— The Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC) recently recognized Crimson Trace with a prestigious 10-year Membership Award. The honor was bestowed during the Coalition’s annual awards banquet held in Oregon.

“Crimson Trace is honored to receive this recognition for its support of the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition,” stated Lewis Danielson, Crimson Trace Founder and Chairman of the Board. “Our employees are proud to help and support the many men and women who work in the defense industry to protect America.” Crimson Trace manufacturers several laser sighting products available to the US Defense Department and NATO Allies around the world.

During the past decade, Crimson Trace has supported the PNDC by hosting on-site tours at the company manufacturing facility in Wilsonville, Oregon, sponsoring several annual range day activities, and participating in other defense industry related events.

The PNDC also celebrated 10 years as an organization during the banquet and awarded several honors. The organization has more than 150 member organizations, represents companies across Oregon and Washington, and is an association of Northwest defense and security industry businesses. PNDC focuses on strengthening members’ business growth, the region’s economy, and America’s security through training, one-on-one counseling, business-to-business networking and advocacy. Member businesses create goods and services ranging from helicopter repairs to providing bomb-proof curtains to US embassies. In addition to Crimson Trace’s Department of Defense supplied laser sighting systems, local PNDC member companies also manufacture: knives, optics, scope mounts, thermal imaging systems, gun parts, footwear, tracking devices and other products to be used around the globe in defense and security services

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Crimson Trace Conquers The Darkness

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

(Wilsonville, OR) — It’s an annual fall occurrence—nights are growing longer—and those periods will seem much longer beginning on November 1 when Daylight Saving Time ends. Most folks don’t enjoy darkness. Criminal elements, however, like the darkness so they can surprise—or get the jump on—victims. Crimson Trace urges gun and home owners to make plans now—and prepare for the darkness. The company offers numerous product lines to help ensure being better prepared.

First, most Crimson Trace products incorporate the company’s patented Instinctive Activation where holding a firearm naturally permits instant operation. There’s no fumbling around in the dark for switches when a second means life –or death. Plus, nearly all Crimson Trace products have master on and off switches so the laser can be turned off to save battery if the owner wishes. Finding the perfect holster for a firearm equipped with a Crimson Trace laser sight has never been easier, thanks to the 2,000-plus holsters featured on www.holsterresourceguide.com.

While Crimson Trace now offers more than two dozen laser sights with green diodes, it’s a fact that red laser sights continue to rule the darkness. Looking for a reason to buy a red laser sight for a firearm? There are many reasons.

Red laser sights are normally more affordable and are available to fit more firearm models (Crimson Trace offers nearly 200 red laser sight products). Thanks to action on television shows and in the movies, criminals know a red laser means the one holding the firearm has taken an additional step to be prepared against threats. There are numerous police documents and homeowner statements that indicate the presence of a red laser sight mounted on a firearm defused a tense or deadly situation.

Want to be better prepared for the pending darkness? Take a look at the useful information on www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace leads the market in products—and product categories. The Oregon-based company has laser sight and light products spanning across seven categories, including: Lasergrips, Laserguards, Lightguards, Rail Masters, Master Series, Modular Vertical Foregrips, and Defender Series. Gun buyers will find recent innovations like the Crimson Xchange Technology that fits perfectly on a Ruger LC9S-XT pistol. Xchange Technology permits installation of a light or laser—and switching to the other with ease.

The pending growing darkness just became a little brighter—and less dreaded.

Full details on the many Crimson Trace products, the company’s Free Batteries for Life program, and the location of the more than 2,500 Crimson Trace certified dealers across America—can be found at www.crimsontrace.com. Crimson Trace laser sights and lights help Americans from coast to coast to defend themselves, their families, their homes— and their country. Many Crimson Trace products are carried and used by military soldiers and law enforcement officers around the globe. Crimson Trace is a proudly American company. Call 800-442-2406 for additional details or to place an order.

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Crimson Trace Aids Aging America

Thursday, September 24th, 2015

(Wilsonville, OR)— According to the US Census Bureau report, An Aging Nation: The Older Population in the United States, there were 43 million Americans age 65 or older across America in 2012—the year the numbers were generated. That older age group is dramatically growing, according to the same report. Along with aging comes a common problem—failing eyesight.

Older Crimson Trace customers regularly report having difficulty seeing the rear sight, front sight, and target (three focal planes) required as a normal sight picture when shooting a firearm. Those same gun owning customers report that the bright red or green dot generated from a Crimson Trace laser sight—and visible on the target—renews their confidence.

“The Crimson Trace Customer Service Center receives phone calls on a daily basis from older citizens who have trouble aiming because of diminished eyesight—a common factor in aging,” reports Nate Hoke, Crimson Trace Director of Customer Service. “Those same customers enthusiastically report their Crimson Trace laser sights make all the difference in improving their accuracy—and restoring confidence—by being so easy to see on the target.” The brilliant Crimson Trace red and green laser dots are highly visible on the target—one focal plane—by any shooter who has the company’s laser sights installed and activated.

Older Americans who want to check their vision can consider this resource as a starting point: www.zeiss.com/vision-care/en_us/better-vision/better-vision-with-zeiss/zeiss-online-vision-screening-check. Having laser sights installed on a firearm offers many advantages, and the bright projected laser dot is easy to see in darkness, low light conditions and other times.

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Crimson Trace – 5 Steps To Selection Guide

Wednesday, August 12th, 2015

Crimson Trace put together 5 steps to selecting an appropriate laser sight for a firearm.

(Wilsonville, OR) — When it comes to selecting the right laser sight for a firearm, Crimson Trace recognizes that gun owners sometimes have questions. To answer those questions, and to guide with product selection, the Wilsonville, Oregon based company offers these five easy-to-follow steps for selecting the perfect laser sight for any firearm:

1) What firearm will be fitted with the sight? Crimson Trace’s website (www.crimsontrace.com) lists the many leading firearm manufacturers that the company makes specific fitted laser sights for, ranging from Beretta to Walther, plus 1911s, MSR/AR rifles and any firearm with an accessory rail. Additional details on the website list specific firearm models.

2) What products will match the gun’s uses? Crimson Trace offers the firearms industry’s largest selection of laser sight categories including: Lasergrips, Laserguards, Lightguards, Rail Masters and Rail Master Pros, Modular Vertical Forearms (MVFs) and Defender Series. These add up to nearly 200 products to fit thousands of firearms. Customers can take several routes to customization of, or equipping, their firearm with laser sights and powerful LED white lights.

3) Green or Red laser? Both colors offer advantages. Red laser sights are normally more affordable and use less battery power. Green laser sights are more visible in ambient lighting conditions. Crimson Trace offers a wide selection of red and green laser sights, and several models, such as the Laserguard LG-443 for Glocks, are available in red and green. Crimson Trace offers more green laser sights than all other competitors combined.

4) Where can I buy, or see, Crimson Trace products? In addition to viewing the product on the company’s website, there are more than 2,500 Crimson Trace dealers across America. The informative website also has a DEALER locator feature to help find nearby dealers. A large number of dealers have gun ranges where buyers can test Crimson Trace laser sight products installed on the firearm.

5) What about a holster? In the event adding a Crimson Trace product changes the outline of the firearm, there are many sources of holsters to fit the firearm with the product installed. Those holsters can be ordered on the company’s website or purchased direct from manufacturers including: BLACKHAWK!, Blade-Tech, CrossBreed, DeSantis, Galco, Mitch Rosen, Tactical Tailor, and others. Retail prices range up to $75. Crimson Trace works with those holster manufacturers during product design, and when a new laser sight is offered for sale—there’s a holster for that!

For more than two decades, Crimson Trace has provided America’s gun owners, and military units and law enforcement officers around the globe, with the world’s largest selection of award-winning laser sight and tactical light products. The company is widely recognized as America’s foremost leader in establishing laser sighting systems as standard equipment on concealed-carry and personal defense firearms. All Crimson Trace products are Proudly American. Full details are at www.crimsontrace.com or available by calling 800-442-2406.

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Crimson Trace Announces Crimson XChange For Ruger LC9s-Pro

Wednesday, July 15th, 2015

Crimson XChange Technology™ Offers Ruger LC9s-Pro Laser or Light Options

(Wilsonville, OR) — Crimson Trace, America’s leader in advancing laser sighting systems to standard equipment on concealed-carry and personal defense firearms, launches another industry leading innovation—the new Crimson XChange Technology™. Exclusively for Ruger, and more than 3 years in the making with US Patents issued, CXT delivers an interchangeable laser or light system for the LC9s-Pro. XChange Technology provides a from-the-factory appearance and form-fit, while also permitting the user to easily change from laser to light, quickly, easily and intuitively. All without “losing zero.”

“As the exclusive on-board choice for all Ruger personal protection firearms, we’re very proud to be launching this truly innovative technology with them”, said Kent Thomas, Crimson Trace Director of Marketing. “We’ve spent several years concepting and perfecting this system we feel significantly increases the user experience with laser sighting and illumination systems. Lastly, it reaffirms Crimson Trace as the industry leader for innovation, technology and growing the market for personal protection, and we’re looking forward to sharing even more innovations with the market very soon.”

This Ruger exclusive pistol package is shipped with the base and either CXT Red laser sight or 100 Lumen CXT Light pre-installed onto the LC9s-Pro frame. Via a simple push pin, the XChange Technology permits easily removing the laser sight from the pistol and then installing a light unit instead—or the reverse. Each unit is engaged by Crimson Trace’s Instinctive Activation™, assuring the user has the most preferred, accepted and trusted activation method in the industry. Battery life for the laser is 4 hours of continuous use, and the Light Module can be disengaged with a master on/off switch to conserve battery usage of the powerful LED, which is 2 hours.

These packages are immediately available exclusively through TALO Distributors and shopruger.com.

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Sneak Peak – Crimson Trace Green Laserguard For Springfield XD-S

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015

Coming Soon: Crimson Trace Green Laserguard For Springfield XD-S

(Wilsonville, OR)– Crimson Trace, the widely recognized world leader in elevating laser sighting systems to standard equipment on concealed-carry and personal defense firearms, will soon release the company’s newest GREEN diode Laserguard—the LG-469G. This newest product in the comprehensive Laserguard line is designed to fit Springfield Armory’s XD-S pistol with a “compact, sleek, from the factory” appearance.

Among the many features of the new compact and lightweight LG-469G Laserguard are: Instinctive Activation, a master on/off switch, windage and elevation adjustment screws and a brilliant Crimson Trace green laser diode powered by a 1/3N 3V lithium battery.

The LG-469G attaches along the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol’s trigger guard and onto the rail slots on the forward section of the frame. The green LG-469G Laserguard carries an affordable $299 Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price.The unit will also be offered as a special package with a fitted pocket holster and an MSRP of $309.

Gun owners wanting more green laser sight options can also consider the Rail Master Pro—CMR-204—as a laser and light upgrade. This award winning combo is a durable compact unit that provides four modes, including green laser only and light only—or a combination of laser and solid light or laser and flashing bright LED light. The green laser CMR-204 is designed for installation on most firearms having Weaver-style or Picatinny rails and has an MSRP of $379.

Numerous models of these green and red laser sight systems power up with Crimson Trace’s proprietary Instinctive Activation and feature a master on/off switch in case the owner wishes to not engage the laser. More details are at www.crimsontrace.com.

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Crimson Trace Offers Education For Gun Owners

Monday, May 11th, 2015

(Wilsonville, OR)– Crimson Trace, the industry leader in elevating laser sighting systems to standard equipment on concealed carry and personal defense firearms, now offers gun owners several avenues to education for those firearm uses. First-time gun buyers and female gun owners often are the leading groups seeking more information about firearms and shooting skills improvement.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “First-Time Gun Buyers” report, one of the most important factors behind a first gun purchase is preparing for home- and self-defense. That NSSF report also indicates that “prior to purchasing a first gun, most (buyers) have had some form of instruction, formal or informal. After the purchase, approximately two?thirds of first?time gun buyers obtained some form of training for their gun.” Gun stores and other facilities across America report that concealed carry certification courses continue to be very popular and most classes are full.

A question that arises in many training courses these days is, “What about lasers?” Crimson Trace offers answers.

The first is a series of FREE instructional videos on the Crimson Trace website, under “Training with Laser Sights.” These videos cover: Muzzle Awareness, Sight Picture, Trigger Control and Expert Advice on Training from a wide range of industry experts regarding lasers. These videos are also being used by National Rifle Association instructors from coast to coast. Visit www.crimsontrace.com to preview the videos.

If you want to simply learn more about improving shooting skills and concealed carry practices on your own, consider obtaining Crimson Trace’s informative DVD “The Laser’s Edge.” These DVDs are available FREE at more than 2,500 Crimson Trace dealers nationwide. You can also obtain a copy and view segments at www.crimsontrace.com. More than a half million copies of the educational and action-packed DVD have been distributed to date. Topics on this DVD include: Target Visibility, Accuracy on the Move, Training with Lasers and others.

More details on lasers and firearms are at www.crimsontrace.com in the SUPPORT section and on the FAQ webpage. These FAQs cover topics ranging from how far is a laser visible to details on batteries and sighting in a laser on a firearm. Anyone with questions should call the Crimson Trace Customer Service Center at 800-442-2406.

Crimson Trace has a campaign underway that encourages everyone to consider, “have I done everything in my power to defend myself and what’s mine?” The rallying words are: In Condition Crimson™, We Stand. More details are available at www.conditioncrimson.com. All Crimson Trace products are Proudly American.

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Crimson Trace Offers Two GLOCK 43 Laserguards

Friday, April 10th, 2015

(Wilsonville, OR) — Crimson Trace, the recognized world leader in elevating laser sighting systems to standard equipment status on concealed-carry and personal defense firearms, announces two laser sights for GLOCK’s new Model 43 semi-auto pistol. The Laserguard®–LG-443 (red) and LG-443G (green)—laser sights serve double duty by fitting onto GLOCK’s Model 42 and 43 pistols. The new compact and thin profile GLOCK 43 pistol is designed for self-defense concealment while being chambered in 9mm. To keep the concealed carry characteristics, Crimson Trace’s Laserguard LG-443 and LG-443G laser sights will add little to the pistol’s overall size, profile or total weight.

The Laserguard LG-443 and LG-443G offer many accuracy and target acquisition advantages for those who have them installed on their firearms. The Laserguard LG-443 models feature: Crimson Trace’s proprietary Instinctive Activation®, adjustments for windage and elevation, and easy installation onto the firearm’s existing trigger guard without requiring any gunsmithing. The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for the LG-443 (red) is $229 and for LG-443G (green) is $299.

Crimson Trace makes a wide range of products designed to help make GLOCK pistols better defensive firearms. Overall, Crimson Trace offers 17 laser sights and light models that fit onto more than 20 different GLOCK pistols. Also available is the bright LED white Lightguard®—the LTG-736—that will fit onto 20 GLOCK Models.

Crimson Trace has more than two decades of laser sight product design, manufacturing and service to the shooting sports industry and to firearms owners around the globe. Based in Wilsonville, Oregon, the company’s goal is to make laser sighting systems standard equipment on every personal protection firearm in the United States. All Crimson Trace products are Proudly American. Full details are at www.crimsontrace.com or by calling 800-442-2406.

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