FOG HORN _ Posts
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Category Archives: Laser Based Technologies
Review: Laserlyte Plinking Cans Are A Great Way To Augment Your Laser Training Experience.
There’s no substitute for live fire training but if you’re not incorporating laser training in your plan, you’re missing the boat. I had a chance to check out several Laserlyte training tools and was thoroughly impressed. They are safe, effective … Continue reading
LaserLyte’s Plinking Cans There’s No Excuse For Not Training
Repetition is the mother of learning, and training is essential for skill development and maintenance. Current market conditions make live fire training costly so people have had to cut back. Regrettably, this condition may persist into the foreseeable future, but … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged laser, laserlyte, LT-Pro, plinking, training
Comments Off on LaserLyte’s Plinking Cans There’s No Excuse For Not Training
Burris Enters The Laser Market In A Big Way!
Burris has entered the laser aiming and IR illumination market with the addition of four new product offerings, the Burris AR-DBAL (Dual Beam Aiming Laser), AR-FFL (Fast Fire with Laser), AR-Laser and AR-SPIR (Special Purpose Infra Red) AR-DBAL (Dual Beam … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged AR-DBAL, AR-FFL, AR-Laser, AR-SPIR, Burris, illumination, infrared, laser
Comments Off on Burris Enters The Laser Market In A Big Way!
iSniper, Inc. Introduces the iDryfire™ Laser Target System App for the iPhone and iPod…
iSniper, Inc., developer of the iMarksman® Virtual Target System for Marksmanship and Use of Force Training, announced the release of the iDryfire Laser Target System iPhone and iPod Touch app. The iDryfire™ Laser Training System iPhone and iPod app makes … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged iDryfire, iMaerksman, iPad, iPhone, iSniper, laserlyte
Comments Off on iSniper, Inc. Introduces the iDryfire™ Laser Target System App for the iPhone and iPod…
LaserLyte Introduces The LT-120, Universal Shotgun Trainer Laser System
The folks at LaserLyte® have added the LT-120, Universal Shotgun Trainer laser system, to their expanding portfolio of laser training tools. The LT-120 fits all 12 and 20 gauge shotguns be it pump, semi-auto, break open, single or double barrel. … Continue reading
Laser Training Tools by LaserLyte®
By: Sal Palma If you are as frustrated as I am about the ammunition “shortage” and scalpers you’ll want to seriously consider what LaserLyte has to offer in the way of laser training tools. Given the current situation, it’s easy … Continue reading
StressVest ™, World ’ s First Non-Projectile Force on Force Training System
You often hear the term reality based training batted around as the new training Nirvana . It’s really a mischaracterization because there’s no level of training that can come close to reality. Reality is a huge variable, which you generally … Continue reading
LASERLYTE® LT-223 And Reaction Tyme™ Trainers
I’m getting a little ahead of myself with this post but I want to get you thinking about it now. We’re all suffering through this crazy ammunition shortage driven by panic buying. Making matters worse, there are a number of … Continue reading
LaserLyte® Announces the UTA-SH Laser For the Smith & Wesson® M&P Shield™ Pistol Is Now Shipping.
LaserLyte® has announced the UTA-SH pistol laser for the Smith & Wesson® M&P Shield™ pistols are now shipping. The LaserLyte® UTA-SH laser for the Smith & Wesson® M&P Shield™ mounts easily and quickly on the M&P Shield trigger guard and … Continue reading
Not Finding Your Sights!
I read an interesting article on the Personal Defense Network “I Can’t See My Sights!” written by Grant Cunnigham , 16 November 2012. Grant did a great job explaining to older shooters the physiologic dynamics of older shooters, and recommended … Continue reading
LaserLyte® Introduces the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser
LaserLyte®, has introduced the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser; an industry-first, laser system displaying a ring of green laser dots surrounding the center aiming laser for rifle and shotgun. Developed to decrease target acquisition time and increase levels of accuracy for … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged aiming, center mass, kryptonyte, laser, laserlyte, target
Comments Off on LaserLyte® Introduces the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser
MBDA Germany Successfully Tests 40KW Laser Weapon
On 9 – October 2012, MBDA Germany completed a major step towards a laser weapon system capable of providing air defense. For the first time, the company’s high-energy laser was used to demonstrate the complete deployment sequence in countering rockets, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged air, Defense, laser, MBDA
Comments Off on MBDA Germany Successfully Tests 40KW Laser Weapon
Crimson Trace Corporation Launches Rail Master™ Universal IR Laser Sight
Immediately following the highly successful launch of their green laser product line, Crimson Trace Corporation , CTC, introduced the Rail Master™ Universal IR Laser sight. As with all Rail Master™ models, it attaches to any Weaver or Picatinny rail system regardless … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged CTC, laser, Picatinny, Rail Master, sight
Comments Off on Crimson Trace Corporation Launches Rail Master™ Universal IR Laser Sight
Crimson Trace Goes Green…
Crimson Trace Corporation has expanded its laser aiming product line with the recent introduction of CMR-203 Rail Master™ Universal Green Laser Sight and Laserguard® Green Laser. The Laserguard® will be available for a variety of platforms as follows; LG-451 for 1911 full-sized pistols, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, green, laser, Laserguard, LG-451, RailMaster
Comments Off on Crimson Trace Goes Green…
LaserMotive Technology To Refuel Stalker UAV In Flight
On 11 July 2012, Lockheed Martin issued a press release about a joint test with LaserMotive using laser power to keep their Stalker UAS powered for more than 48 hours. LaserMotive, headquartered just outside of the Seattle area, has brought to fruition … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged LaserMotive, Stalker, UAV, wireless power
Comments Off on LaserMotive Technology To Refuel Stalker UAV In Flight
Laserlyte Launches The UTA-SH Laser For The M&P Shield
The folks at Laserlyte, in collaboration with Smith & Wesson, have launched a laser aiming module designed specifically for Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield. S&W’s Shield is taking the market by storm, and it just got better with the introduction … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged laser, laserlyte, M&P, pistol, S&W, Shield, Smith & Wesson, UTA-SH
Comments Off on Laserlyte Launches The UTA-SH Laser For The M&P Shield
Burris FASTFIRE ™ III Mini Red Dot Sight
Burris has done a superb job with the FASTFIRE™ III. They’ve improved on prior renditions with added robustness, water resistance, battery placement, zeroing adjustment and a power switch that provides the operator with total control. These improvements make the FASTFIRE™ … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Burris, FastFire, red dot, sights
Comments Off on Burris FASTFIRE ™ III Mini Red Dot Sight
Vectronix’s Terrapin Pocket Laser Range Finder
There are laser range finders and then there is a Vectronix PLRF. The Terrapin offers robustness, reliability and accuracy at a manageable price point. If you’re a law enforcement organization struggling with diminishing budgets the Terrapin will give you basic … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Laser Based Technologies, Range Finder, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Kestrel, laser, laser range finder, PLRF, sniper, Terrapin, Vectronix
Comments Off on Vectronix’s Terrapin Pocket Laser Range Finder
Streamlight’s TLR- 4™ Good Things Come In Small Packages
With the introduction of the TLR3, Streamlight addressed an urgent need for a durable and reliable weapon mounted tactical light to complement the cornucopia of compact and subcompact firearms setting the market on fire. The TLR3 proved to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting
Tagged lights, Streamlight, tactical, TLR, TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-4, weapon
Comments Off on Streamlight’s TLR- 4™ Good Things Come In Small Packages
BAE Systems OASYS Secures Deal To Supply USSOCOM With SkeeterIR®
BAE Systems announced yesterday , April 11, 2012, that it has been awarded an $11 million contract to provide USSOCOM with its mini weapon mountable IR monocular, SkeeterIR®. The SkeeterIR uses a Wilcox interface so it can be mounted to the helmet … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Laser Based Technologies, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging
Tagged BAE, OASYS, SkeeterIR, Thermal Imaging
Comments Off on BAE Systems OASYS Secures Deal To Supply USSOCOM With SkeeterIR®
Vectronix PLRF25C Pocket Laser Range Finder
It’s not often that one has the opportunity to T&E a piece of military technology that is truly excellent, and there’s certainly no shortage of laser range finders available to the warfighter; however, they generally involve compromising on … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Laser Based Technologies, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged finder, laser, LRF, PLRF, PLRF25C, range, Vectronix
Comments Off on Vectronix PLRF25C Pocket Laser Range Finder
LaserLyte® Newest Laser Trainer Cartridge; The LT-380
LaserLyte® has just added a much needed training tool to their expanding line of excellent laser training products. The LaserLyte® LT-380 laser trainer cartridge will fit all Ruger LCP’s, Kel-Tec’s, and Smith & Wesson .380’s. The LaserLyte® LT-380 laser trainer … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged Ammunition, Kel Tec, laser, laserlyte, LCP, LT-380, P3AT, Ruger
Comments Off on LaserLyte® Newest Laser Trainer Cartridge; The LT-380
Streamlight® TLR-4™… A Look At An Upcoming Review
The market was long overdue for a reliable, compact, LED weapon mounted light that incorporates a laser aiming module. The folks at Streamlight® stepped in to fill the need with an outstanding offering, the TLR-4™. Read the full review, right here, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged laser, lighting, Streamlight, tactical, TLR-4
Comments Off on Streamlight® TLR-4™… A Look At An Upcoming Review
LaserLyte® Drops Its Price On The RTB-XD Laser Sight.
I just got word that LaserLyte® has lowered its price on their RTB-XD laser light for the Springfield XD and XDM pistols. The new MSRP is $139.95. Although you’ll be paying less you still get to keep the robust housing, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged laserlyte, RTB-XD, Springfield, XD, XDM
Comments Off on LaserLyte® Drops Its Price On The RTB-XD Laser Sight.
LaserLyte® Spices Up Your S&W J-Frame or Taurus Judge With The New CK-SWAT Side Mount Laser.
If you own a Smith & Wesson J-Frame, like an Airweight, or a Taurus Judge you’ve probably had few choices in aiming laser. LaserLyte® from Cottonwood AZ has made that concern null and void with its introduction of the CK-SWAT … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, revolvers, Weapon systems
Tagged Judge, laser, laserlyte, Smith & Wesson, Taurus
Comments Off on LaserLyte® Spices Up Your S&W J-Frame or Taurus Judge With The New CK-SWAT Side Mount Laser.
UK Police To Run Trials On An Anti-Riot Laser System.
Photonics is working its way into police science. The generally accepted definition of photonics is the study of radiant energy based on a photon particle. It incorporates all aspects of light propagation including transmission medium, such as fiber optic technology. … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged laser, Photonic Security Systems, photonics, SU100
Comments Off on UK Police To Run Trials On An Anti-Riot Laser System.
CTC Defense MVF-600 Laser Integrated Modular Vertical Foregrip
The M4 with its limited rail space is increasingly laden with more accessories, optics (day and night) and lights. Not only is the M4 carbine running out of rail space, but controlling those devices, all of which come with pressure tape … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights, Soldier Systems, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged CTC, laser, MVF-600, vertical foregrip
Comments Off on CTC Defense MVF-600 Laser Integrated Modular Vertical Foregrip
Crimson Trace Defense MVF600 – Preview
Readers who had the opportunity to visit AUSA 2011, Washington D.C., probably had an chance to meet Jeff Hoblitt from CTC Defense. Jeff, undoubtedly spent some time taking you through some of their newest accessories. I was fortunate to have … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Soldier Systems, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Comments Off on Crimson Trace Defense MVF600 – Preview
Laser Based Training Helps Police Proficiency
What was once a military only option now trickles down to federal, state and local law enforcement. The hope is that officers will be better equipped to handle day-to-day situations by increasing the frequency and intensity of training. The plus … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged Laser Shot, law enforcement, police training
Comments Off on Laser Based Training Helps Police Proficiency
Vectronix Introduces STERNA at AUSA, Whashington D.C.
STERNA PTLS STERNA is a full range of ultra-light, non-magnetic Precision Target Location Systems (PTLS) . All STERNA Precision Target Location Systems (PTLS) are based on Vectronix` new and unrestricted true north-finding capability providing very precise target coordinates, even in magnetically charged or … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Laser Based Technologies, Range Finder
Tagged PTLS, SOF, STERNA, Vectronix
Comments Off on Vectronix Introduces STERNA at AUSA, Whashington D.C.
Elbit Kicks Up The ISR Game One More Notch With ENGAGER…
Elbit Systems introduced today, during a media and analysts visit to its subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop, “ENGAGER”- a new advanced remote reconnaissance gathering system. ENGAGER is designed for day and night operations and is highly suited for missions such as intelligence … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged C4ISR, Elbit, Elbit Systems, ISR
Comments Off on Elbit Kicks Up The ISR Game One More Notch With ENGAGER…
Vectronix Unveils Its New Pocket Laser Range Finder: PLRF25C
Beginning with its introduction in 2001, thousands of the Vectronix Pocket Laser Range Finder (PLRF) have been fielded by armed forces around the world. To meet growing demands of the defense and security industries, Vectronix has continuously improved the … Continue reading
Posted in DSEi 2011, Laser Based Technologies, Optics, Range Finder, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged DSEi, DSEi 2011, Vectronix
Comments Off on Vectronix Unveils Its New Pocket Laser Range Finder: PLRF25C
Elbit Systems’ U.S. Subsidiary is Awarded #USMC Contract for a Laser Target Designator.
Elbit System of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems , Haifa, Israel was awarded a $9.6 million contract by the United States Marine Corps System Command at Quantico Marine Base, Virginia to build the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Laser Target Designator … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged designator, Elbit, laser
Comments Off on Elbit Systems’ U.S. Subsidiary is Awarded #USMC Contract for a Laser Target Designator.
Laser Devices – DBALA3 Gen 3
At IDEX 2011, Laser Devices shows off its third generation laser pointer, illuminator, the DBALA3. The DBALA3, Gen 3, is a dual-beam aiming laser that can be readily attached to any Picatinny 1913 rail system; on any weapon platform. The unit includes … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting
Tagged IR, laser, Laser Devices
Comments Off on Laser Devices – DBALA3 Gen 3
CTC Defense’s LGD-426
CTC Defense a Division of Crimson Trace Corporation was formally announced on 01 Sep 2010 with a mission to “Adapt, Enhance and Overcome…” The CTC LGD-426 was specifically designed to meet an expressed need articulated by the (NSWC) Naval Surface … Continue reading
Laserlyte’s laser training system provides cost-effective and covenient means of staying on top of your game.
Laserlyte has over twenty years of experience delivering innovative laser based products that enhance the shooter’s experience. Their move into laser training technologies is a natural outcome of that success. With the introduction of the LT-PRO and Laser Training Target, the … Continue reading
