Before rolling into the Holiday Season, we’ve got a great review coming your way. The BURRIS XTR II line of magnified optics with the M.A.D. turret feature has all of the sudden become a very serious competitor in the tactical optic space. Precise adjustment, robustness and superb optical clarity along with an amazing price point makes BURRIS’ XTR II a real buy. This November we’ll present readers with a look at the company’s XTR II 1-8 X 24 with circle dot reticle.
Sightmark announced product performance results of the Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight (SM26005), as reviewed by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). NTOA is a premier training resource and tactics development organization catering to law enforcement professionals nationwide.
The organization’s testing has resulted in recognizing the Ultra Shot’s performance and recommending the reflex sight to the organization’s law enforcement membership.
“We’re incredibly proud of our Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex products and believe they truly are an industry-leading close- to mid-range optic rugged enough to handle the hard, sometimes gritty work our nation’s law enforcement must engage in,” stated Sightmark President, James Sellers. “It’s critically important to us that we provide products law enforcement can depend on when it matters most. The results affirm we are doing that.”
The Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight delivers lightning quick target acquisition with 
parallax correction, infinite eye relief and an ultra-clear field of view through an advanced, coated, distortion free, anti-reflective, scratch-proof lens system. Encased in a military spec, heavy duty, cast magnesium alloy housing with an additional protective shield, the Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight is designed to handle high-recoil (up to .50-cal.), is submersible up to 40 ft. (IP68 waterproof rated) and provides long-lasting reliability (up to 1,000 hours of battery life with motion-sensor auto-on/off technology). Perfect for day or night operation, the Ultra Shot M-Spec includes a quick-detach lever and is compatible with PVS-14 as well as many other night vision devices. 8 daytime brightness settings, several reticle options, digital switch controls and 1 MOA windage and elevation click-adjustments (up to 120 MOA) combine to accommodate customization to suit any environment and provide on-the-fly, real world versatility.
About NTOA
The mission of the NTOA is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. The association’s ultimate goal is to improve public safety and domestic security through training, education and tactical excellence. To learn more about NTOA, visit www.ntoa.org.
Offering 41 pieces of proven essentials, the Mini Bug Out Box keeps the odds in your favor. These survival tools are housed in a durable, waterproof ABS plastic case, ensuring they are Go Ready when you need them most. Weighing in at less than 6 oz. when full, the Mini Bug Out Box is light and compact.
If you find yourself far away from warmth and shelter, this compact kit features a flint rod that can be used to start a fire and keep warm, as well as cook food and boil water. Build a shelter in the most precarious situations with the included paracord and duct tape, or find your way back to civilization with the in-box compass.
When food and other provisions run out, survivors can count on the fishing kit to sustain themselves. With 4 rubber lures, 4 snap swivels, 4 fishing weights, 4 hooks, and a quality fishing line, the fishing kit allows any adventurer a way to procure their own food source when far from modern luxuries.
Minor cuts and injuries can cause serious harm without the advantage of a doctor. Luckily, you can become your own personal medic with the 4 bandages, 2 alcohol prep pads, and mini tweezers nestled away in the Mini Bug Out Box. In a worst case scenario, the Mini Bug Out Box provides ample means for calling rescue. Make sure you are seen and heard with the included signal mirror and light/whistle combo.
About 12 Survivors®
12 Survivors is a modern brand concept built around positive principles and support of the outdoor lifestyle, providing quality products such as knives, multi-tools, tents, first-aid kits, backpacks and other innovative gear to meet the demanding needs of survivalists, preppers, campers, hikers and hunters. For more information about 12 Survivors products, visit www.12survivors.com. For media requests related to 12 Survivors, please email mediarelations@12survivors.com.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit U.S. Optics new website you really should. Arnold and the gang have done a great job in putting together an informative web resource that is easier to navigate and very informative. Finally, if you don’t shoot U.S. Optics glass you’re not shooting the best available optics. Check out the site
Sightmark’s Wolverine Red Dot Scopes deliver uncompromising clarity, lightning fast target acquisition and sharp red-dot clarity in a rugged yet lightweight and compact rubber-armored housing. The shockproof, fogproof, nitrogen-purged, IP67-waterproof Sightmark Wolverine is available in two models, the FSR 1×28 (SM26020) and CSR 1×23 (SM26021).
Both models are night vision compatible and feature advanced, scratch-resistant, coated lenses, unlimited eye relief, aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum construction, mount height adjustability, protected adjustment caps and digital switch brightness control. The Wolverine FSR includes a 28mm objective, 2-MOA red-dot reticle with 10 brightness settings and 120 ½-MOA windage/elevation adjustability. The Wolverine CSR includes a 23mm objective lens, 4-MOA red-dot reticle with 10 brightness settings and 120 1-MOA windage/elevation click-adjustability.
Wolverine optics boast a battery life of 900 hrs. on high, 50,000 hrs. on setting 6 out of 10 and up to 1 million hours on the lowest setting with a single AA battery. Performance is flawless in temperatures ranging from -22° to 122°F so you can depend the Wolverine to be the apex red-dot predator in nearly environment. Sightmark Wolverine Red-Dot Riflescopes come standard with lens caps, a picatinny rail mount and a riser designed for absolute cowitnessing.
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as Blue Force Gear, BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat, Mile High Shooting, Red State Tactical, and Schmidt & Bender.
Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.
SUFFIELD, Connecticut – October 10, 2016 – Savage Arms is pleased to announce its extension of 6.5 Creedmoor in nine existing rifle models, including several entry-level offerings priced less than $500. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.
Since its introduction, the 6.5 Creedmoor has become one of the most popular hunting cartridges on the market. Savage Arms has added nine new rifles chambered for the hot, flat-shooting cartridge. They include the new 16 Lightweight Hunter, AXIS, AXIS LH, AXIS XP AXIS XP Camo, AXIS XP Stainless, AXIS II XP, AXIS II XP Stainless and AXIS II XP Hardwood.
Features & Benefits
• Chambered for the popular 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge
• Flat trajectory and high velocity from a short-action cartridge
• Less felt recoil
• Available in several of Savage Arms’ most popular big game rifle platforms, including the new 16 Lightweight Hunter, AXIS II XP Stainless and AXIS II XP Hardwood
Part No. / Description / MSRP
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. This week we’re going to assist you in determining where you can fly your drone. We’ve gotten several question from individuals expressing some frustration and confusion.
All of the information that follows applies to an sUAV (small unmanned aerial vehicle). The FAA defines a small sUAV as an unmanned aircraft weighing more than .55lbs and less than 55 lbs. Aircraft falling in this weight category are subject to 14 CFR Part 107.
For starters, If you own an sUAV it must be registered with the FAA. It’s also important for you to keep in mind that registration alone is not approval to fly your UAV anywhere you please. That assumption could result in criminal prosecution. If you fly your drone for recreational purposes you are not required to obtain a Remote PIC certificate with an sUAS rating. You need to understand the very fine distinction between recreational and commercial activity. For example, if your neighbor asks you to do aerial photography or videography of his home saying, “Bob I’ll buy you and Emily dinner if you take those pictures for me…,” the FAA considers the activity as a commercial application and you must hold a current Remote PIC certificate. The following operational restrictions also apply.
All UAV operations, licensed or not, is limited to 400 feet AGL (above ground level), cannot exceed speeds of 87 knots or 100 m.p.h., the operator must maintain visual line of sight at all times (with the unaided eye other than normal eye glasses) and you can not fly over individuals or property not part of the operation being performed. Where can you fly?
Recreational pilots may not fly within 5 miles from an airport. The FAA published an App “B4UFLY” , available for IOS and Android, which when installed uses the GPS location of the smart device and tells you instantly if you can fly in your area. You can also refer to a sectional chart. A sectional is a chart with symbols and information used by pilots when operating under visual flight rules or VFR.
It’s not as complicated as it looks but essentially anything that is within a circle or shaded box is controlled or restricted airspace and you may not fly in that airspace as an unlicensed UAV recreational operator. Readers desiring to learn the intricacies of the VFR Sectional should download the FAA Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
We hope this will clarify some of the questions but allow me to reiterate don not place yourself in jeopardy by disregarding all regulations. If you decide to sit for the Remote PIC exam, and have no flight experience, take a ground school. There are some excellent online programs.
Have a great weekend and be safe; especially our friends and readers in the South Eastern Coast!
ANOKA, Minn. – October 6, 2016 –Federal Premium offers target shooters its American Eagle 338 Lapua Magnum ammunition which offers consistent, accurate performance at a price that’s perfect for high-volume shooting. This ammunition is available at dealers world-wide.
The popular 338 Lapua Magnum load features a 250-grain jacketed soft point bullet in a reloadable Federal brass case. Like all American Eagle products, the 338 Lapua Magnum boasts outstanding reliability and accuracy thanks to Federal primers and a uniform bullet jacket.
Features & Benefits
• 250-grain jacketed soft point bullet
• Reloadable Federal brass case
• Consistent Federal primers
• Uniform bullet jacket
• Reliable feeding and function
• Perfect for high-volume shooting
Part No. / Description / MSRP
AE338L / 338 Lapua Magnum, 250-grain JSP / $66.95
Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Federal Premium, go to www.federalpremium.com
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the Kestrel Wind Meters by Nielsen Kellerman. The Applied Ballistics software and smart device app is considered an industry standard used by law enforcement and military units across the world.
Test out the full arsenal of IWI firearms, including the Negev belt-fed machine gun, Galil, TAVOR X95, TAVOR SAR, UZI Pro and Jericho pistol at Best of the West Shooting Range in Liberty Hill, Texas, Oct. 15-16.
IWI Negev NG7
Harrisburg, Pa. (October 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., invites all who love the smell of gunpowder, sight of hot steel and the thrill of firing full-auto to test out the full arsenal of IWI US firearms at the 2016 Texas Firearms Festival. The festival will be held at the Best of the West Shooting Range in Liberty Hill, Texas, Oct. 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“We’ll have an array of IWI firearms on site, including the belt-fed Negev machine gun, the Galil 5.56 machine gun, the TAVOR X95 in 5.56 and 9mm, the TAVOR SAR, the Galil in 7.62×39 and 7.62×51, UZI Pros with stabilizing brace and various models of the Jericho pistol. I think the only thing we left in Israel is the Iron Dome. Now’s your chance to get behind the trigger of your favorite IDF firearm, so do yourself a favor and drop by the booth, it’ll put a smile on your face,” said Michael Kassnar, VP of Sales & Marketing for IWI US.
IWI US will be located in shooting bay 4 and staffed by knowledgeable company personnel from their Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, headquarters.
In its third year, the unique Festival provides a welcoming environment for all experience levels in the world of firearms – from the proficient hunter, to the hesitant homeowner seeking more information and familiarity. All tickets can be purchased online.
The Texas State Rifle Association, one of the event sponsors, will host educational and learn-to-shoot classes for beginners on both days. Individuals have the opportunity to purchase tickets that allow them to try exhibitor guns at the event, under the close supervision of manufacturer representatives and training safety officers.
Those who wish to try guns at the festival should purchase “shooter tickets,” which will give them access to over 20 dedicated firearms demonstration “try and buy” bays. Both shooter and non-shooter tickets will be able to browse a retail village that showcases the best in ammo and accessories.
VIP ticket holders gain earlier access into the festival each day at 9 a.m., and can also attend a separate “Full Auto Friday” event on Oct. 14 that features automatic weapons. Individuals can purchase VIP tickets for either day or both days. In addition to earlier morning access and the features available to regular ticketholders, VIP attendees gain “Fast Pass” access to skip the line at each exhibitor bay by showing their VIP wristbands, and can access the VIP lounge to relax, utilize the complementary Wi-Fi and enjoy nonalcoholic beverages. VIP lounge guests also receive a complementary lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
All attendees can purchase food from Austin’s finest food-truck cuisine and enjoy free parking, with preferred parking for VIP attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis. No alcoholic beverages will be served, available for purchase or allowed into the event for any ticketholders.
Festival CEO Michelle Felkins emphasized that Festival organizers take no shortcuts when it comes to safety.
“We have always placed safety first at this festival, not just during the event itself, but in the mandatory training we require of our on-site safety officers, vendors and exhibitors before the festival,” said Felkins, citing their impeccable safety record over the last two years of the festival’s history.
Felkins reminds prospective attendees that all licensed gun owners who bring their firearms must keep them holstered at all times.
“We have a zero tolerance policy for attendees who don’t keep their firearms holstered,” she said.
Email registration@texasgunfest.com for additional registration, ticket purchase information or general questions about the Festival.
Pelican has solved the electric kitchen knife savaging of your case foam by introducing pelicanfoam.com, the easiest place to get custom foam to protect you’re your equipment.
Pelican’s new online tool, pelicanfoam.com, lets you design and create your custom foam four ways:
Designs are sent to one of Pelican’s Custom Solution Centers, and delivered to your doorstep.
I can see spending some time on this site. Check it out, you’ll like it.
Midway U.S.A. customers will be delighted to hear that their favorite retailer will now carry the complete line of A*B Arms products. A*B is best know for its highly regarded MOD*X chassis system. The company’s MOD*X GEN III Modular Rifle System™ is a lightweight (3 lbs. 2 oz.), ergonomic, drop-in chassis for the Remington® Model 700 Short Action. It serves as a modular foundation on which tactical accessories can be added according to the operator’s needs.
Specifications:
• Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. by a Veteran-Owned company
• Designed for Remington 700 Short Action – Right Hand
• Aluminum design, hard coat anodized to Mil-Spec Type III
• Easy to assemble, drop-in design
• O MOA scope rail included. Optional 20 MOA scope rail available
• KeyMod Standard on three sides of the forearm for mounting equipment
• Conventional slots for mounting Geissele® Automatics accessories on two sides of the forearm
• Lightweight, 13.5” free-floating modular forearm
• Multi-point radial cut inlet which allows barreled action to sit in stress free for utmost accuracy (no V-block)
• Will accommodate barrels as thick as the action
• Comes standard with A*B Arms Fixed-Adjustable™ Urban Sniper Stock™ and the A*B Arms SBR P*Grip™
• Designed to accept any AR-style butt stock and pistol grip
• Uses AICS-style magazines (Magazine NOT included)
• Length of Pull adjustability of 10.62” to 15.69”
• Trigger well will accept all after-market trigger systems
• Will accept barrel lugs up to 1.21” wide and .30” thick
• Integrated push button magazine release located at the front of the trigger guard
• A*B Arms Dark Element color (pistol grip and Urban Sniper Stock™ are black)
• Weight: 3 lbs. 2 oz.
New Flashlight Models Each Feature Two Independent Switches
EAGLEVILLE, PA, October 5, 2016 – introduced new models of its popular Strion® lights, with innovative Dual Switch (DS) technology, the Strion® DS, the Strion® DS HL (High Lumen) and the Strion® DS HPL (High Performance, High Lumen). Each of the rechargeable lights now offers two independent, easy-to-locate switches for added user flexibility.
The ultra-compact flashlights provide both a head-mounted, push-button switch and a second, multi-function push-button tactical tail switch for full-feature control, independent of the other switch.
“The ability to choose between two switch locations is a major benefit for everyone from first responders to industrial professionals and outdoor enthusiasts,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It gives them the flexibility to use one light for virtually any need, whether for tactical operations, troubleshooting repairs under low light conditions or for lighting up an outdoor site under darkened conditions.”
Each light features the latest in C4® LED technology. The Strion DS delivers an optimal balance of a bright, far-reaching beam with ample peripheral light and long run times. The HL model offers a wide, side-to-side beam which illuminates an entire area, while the Strion DS HPL delivers a blinding hotspot over long distances to provide maximum illumination on targets downrange.
All three models provide three microprocessor-controlled variable intensity modes and a strobe feature. The Strion DS HL and DS HPL each deliver 700 lumens on high, while the Strion DS offers 375 lumens on the same setting. On high, the Strion DS HPL reaches over 420 meters, while both the Strion DS HL and Strion DS reach over 219 meters. Run times for the three lights range from one hour and 15 minutes on high to 20 hours on low. The strobe feature on all three lights has a run time of 2.5 hours.
The lights also feature a TEN-TAP® programmable switch that allows users to select from high/medium/low with strobe (the factory default); high only; or high/medium/low without strobe.
The Strion DS, Strion DS HL and Strion DS HPL are each powered by a lithium ion battery that is rechargeable up to 1,000 times. The battery fully recharges in three hours in the product; a charge base LED indicator remains steady when charging and blinks when fully charged.
The lights’ casings are fabricated from 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish. The Strion DS, DS HL and DS HPL measure 6.40, 6.33 and 7.56 inches long, respectively. Both the DS and DS HL models weigh 5.4 ounces, while the DS HPL model weighs 6.9 ounces. All three lights are IPX4-rated for water-resistant operation, and are impact resistance tested to 2 meters.
The Strion DS, DS HL and DS HPL lights are available in several configurations. Their MSRPs range from $147.60-$274.23. Each light comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Kinetic Concealment introduced the latest product in their defense accessory line, the CompRail System.
The Kinetic Concealment CompRail System was designed for a competition shooter’s quick pistol modification, or for anyone who wants to mount a weaver mount style optic onto a handgun. The CompRail offers an option for shooters on a budget, and the standard picatinny rail gives the owner full choice as to the type of optic they wish to use. The Kinetic Concealment CompRail System is designed to fit all 1911 pistols with a rail, Sig 250, Smith and Wesson M&P (Full and Compact), and Beretta 92 and 96. (*Will not fit models with one rail slot or sub-compact pistols.)
Attached by two Hex-Head screw bolts, the CompRail System brings a 2 1/4″ picatinny rail system to the top of the pistol for optic mounting. Tested up to a .45ACP caliber, the CompRail System is a true performer at a value price point. Made to be the perfect companion to the RD-01 Red Laser Optic, the CompRail can also be purchased with the RD-01 as the KC CompRail Combo Kit.
MSRP for the Comp Rail System is $25.95, or may be purchased as a combo with the KC RD-01 for $85.95. It can be purchased online at www.kineticconcealment.com .
For more information on Kinetic Concealment, visit www.kineticconcealment.com.
ANOKA, Minnesota – October 4, 2016 – Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce new loads in its American Eagle target ammunition lineup. The offerings include 20-round boxes of 300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor. Shipments of these new products are being delivered to dealers.
American Eagle rifle ammunition offers consistent, accurate performance at a price that’s perfect for high-volume shooting. All loads feature quality bullets, reloadable brass cases and dependable primers.
Features & Benefits
• Accurate bullets
• Reloadable brass
• Consistent primers
• Reliable feeding and function
• Priced for high-volume shooting
Part No. / Description / MSRP
AE300BLK1 / 300 Blackout, 150-grain FMJ / $17.95
AE65GDL1 / 6.5 Grendel, 120-grain OTM / $31.95
AE65CRD1 / 6.5 Creedmoor, 140-grain OTM / $33.95
Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Federal Premium, go to www.federalpremium.com.
Swab-Its® has recently added to their line of gun cleaning and reusable foam swabs .357/.38cal and 9mm Bore-Sticks™. The Bore-Stick™ takes the place of a rod, jag and patch, is reusable and lint and fiber free, and can also be used to clean revolver cylinders.
MPA rolls out the Trinity Rail System, Bag Rider with Flush Cup, Data Card Holder and BA Lite Night Vision Bridge System designed to improve a shooter’s performance in a Precision Rifle Series event.
Comer, Ga.- (October 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to introduce four new technology developments that will improve shooter performance in Precision Rifle Series (PRS) events. These new innovations are theMPA Trinity Rail System, the MPA Bag Rider with Flush Cup, the MPA Data Card Holderand the BA Lite Night Vision Bridge System.
The MPA Trinity Rail System is designed to be used on any MPA Chassis, including the MPA BA Chassis, MPA Comp Chassis and MPA BA Lite Chassis, providing an alternate location for positioning a bipod. This is an ideal accessory for rifles used in competitions similar to PRS events. This system allows shooters to adjust their bipod location so they can have a stable shooting position on short or limited surfaces, such as a 55-gallon drum, spools or rock outcroppings. The MPA Trinity Rail attaches to the two slots that run the full-length of the bottom of the fore-end ofthe chassis body. The system includes the Trinity Rail Base, Short Bipod Picatinny Rail, (4) SHCS and (4) M-lok nuts. The system weighs 1 pound and is designed for quick and easy installation and removal.
Bag Rider with Flush Cup
To learn about installation, use and function, watch the MasterPiece Arms BA Chassis Trinity Rail video: https://youtu.be/WHk8DwvsFzk. MSRP $59.99.
The MPA Bag Rider with Flush Cup, weighing in at 1 pound, is based on an idea from Dave Preston, winner of the 2015 PRS. The purpose of the Bag Rider is to allow a consistent management of recoil when using a rear bag, while the Flush Cup, as conceived by Preston, is to be used when a sling is worn to provide support for the rifle during certain positional stances. Having the Flush Cup use the rear connection point on the bottom of the rifle allows the rifle to pull downward, as compared to side positioned flush cups which can trend the rifle laterally. The Bag Rider attaches to the user’s MPA BA Chassis, Comp Chassis or BA Lite Chassis through the threaded three-hole pattern in the bottom of the buttstock body. MSRP $29.99.
The third innovation from MPA is the MPA Data Card Holder. This new system is designed to be used on any MPA full size chassis to provide a quick and effective method of viewing the shooter’s DOPE for target distances while keeping his cheek welded to the cheek riser. The Data Card has a surface similar to a dry erase board and is compatible with grease pens, dry erase pens or a Crayola® Washable Marker. When it is time to replace the data, simply wipe off the markings with a cloth or paper towel. To ensure that data isn’t accidentally erased, the shooter also has the option of putting painter’s tape on the card to write the data on and simply removing the tape when the stage or shooting session is completed.
The Data Card can be oriented top to bottom or left to right, giving the shooter multiple options for card placement, as well as the ability to write the DOPE on the card while not attached to the rifle. MSRP $49.99.
The BA Lite Night Vision Bridge System is designed for use primarily with the BA Lite Chassis, but can also attach to MPA’s standard BA Chassis for special applications. More information on this item, along with availability, will be posted on www.masterpiecearms.com within six to eight weeks.
For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of pistols, rifles, carbines and suppressors, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as Blue Force Gear, BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat, Mile High Shooting, Red State Tactical, and Schmidt & Bender.
Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.
Essex Junction, Vermont (October 3, 2016) – In July of this year, Revision Military, a world leader in head protection solutions, was awarded a development contract (H92222-16-R-0017) by the Department of Defense for their next-generation helmet platform program. Today, Revision has unveiled its submission for this contract-Revision’s Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (FTHS). In fulfillment of the development contract, Revision has delivered several-hundred samples for testing.
Revision’s unique multipurpose helmet suite consists of Coastal Marine, Riverine, Ground Ballistic, and Ground Bump systems. Revision has also developed a new set of accessories that will be provided with the FTHS suite kits. These specially-designed accessories enhance the multiuse helmet systems for Boat, Vehicle, and HALO/HAHO, as well as mountain, river, and direct action operations.
The bump helmet Revision developed for the FTHS is the first bump helmet in the industry that can be can be ballistically-enabled with add-on armor, for blunt force and ballistic protection during specialty operations. This novel operational approach also reduces the neck load burden during highly dynamic operations while still providing the protection required to accomplish the mission. This, coupled with the skeletonization of all system components, has significantly reduced the overall weight compared to helmets on the market today.
“We can’t wait for the warfighter to get their hands on these helmets,” said Eric Hounchell, Vice President, Armor and Global Operations, Revision Military. “This is a very exciting opportunity for Revision, and this project continues to drive innovation within our Armor Business Unit. It’s a very aggressive program and I believe Revision has proven itself more than up to the challenge, building a full-suite, custom solution from the ground up. All of the significant resources at the company’s disposal were called upon to produce this cutting-edge helmet, resulting in a product that will give some of our country’s most elite forces the protection, versatility, and maneuverability they require for demanding operations. We firmly believe the solutions we’ve created here advance helmet technology as we know it.”
Revision was one of only three companies awarded a development contract. Revision will also be delivering several hundred systems to a third-party test lab to support witness testing. Overall, Revision’s FTHS also includes a headborne signature PSM (Personal Signature Management) package, blunt/ballistic mandibles, daytime visors, a NVG splash shield, and Revision’s new multilayer liner comfort system with a removable fit band and a concave shell design to support NVG use. Revision’s FTHS suite of products and accessories will be available commercially in 2017.
Above/Below: Revision’s Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (FTHS) suite has been designed to integrate with Special Communication equipment.
The Sightmark Solitude 10x42LRF Laser Range Finding Binocular features integrated laser range finding capabilities to provide users with a distinct advantage. Delivering precision accuracy up to 1,200 yards, these binoculars feature simplistic two button operation and a clear LCD display that does not wash out in sunlight.
The Sightmark Solitude is constructed with a rugged, lightweight, rubber-armored body is nitrogen-filled and O-ring sealed, making them waterproof and fogproof. Adjustable eye cups provide a comfortable, custom fit for all users whether they are wearing glasses or not.
M.S.R.P. $599.99
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. Once more, we provide you with an opportunity to make unsupported comments, use uncensored profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether. Nowhere else will you find this level of reader commitment at no charge to you!
Thank God we are less than 39 days away from the 2016 Elections and soon all this will be history! Did you guys catch the first Presidential Debates? One thing is certain, Donald Trump is no orator – well, maybe in the Bronx he is; however, the good news comes from reading the U.S. Constitution to find that there is no Constitutional requirement for candidates to have proven oratory skills. Furthermore, you have to be around New Yorkers for a while to understand how to separate what they say from what they actually mean. Hillary Clinton on the other hand is quite the opposite. The key to Hillary Clinton is sound bite analysis. Hillary will say one thing directed at a specific group and another thing to another group. There’s nothing wrong with that except for the fact that quite often they are mutually exclusive. Meaning that if you do one thing you can’t do the other. Hillary Clinton has elevated prevarication to an art form.
All week, the media has been consumed by who won the debate; we say, who gives a rat’s ass. Borrowing from Hillary Clinton’s testimony to Congress on Benghazi “AT THIS POINT IN TIME WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE!” and who won the debate is worthless; it’s content that matters. We were also a little bothered by Lester “the molester” (no indication of his character we’re simply creating a rhyme so we don’t have to subject to iambic pentameter), the moderator who was not very balanced. But, hey it’s NBC so some of that is to be expected. So, for this week’s shoot-the-shit we’d like to share our view.
With regards to Lester Holt’s comments on jobs being added to the economy we say this, Lester here are the jobs propelling our economy…
Now to our analysis!
Donald J. Trump was unprepared period! Nothing else can be said.
Hillary Clinton demonstrated her characteristic disdain for the American voter by attacking Donald Trump on his failure to release tax returns suggesting he did not pay “his fair share” of taxes. She actually believes voters are stupid. Here is our take on that particular subject.
Tax laws are written by the Legislative Branch of Government, otherwise know as Congress, Hillary Clinton as Senator for the State of New York was party to drafting tax laws. If Donald Trump used those laws to reduce his tax liability, it doesn’t make him dishonest or an opportunist as Hillary Clinton would like you to think. There are numerous U.S. corporations that use the tax laws drafted by Congress to reduce their tax liability. Would you as an individual tax payer fail to take every legal and available tax deduction just so you can pay more in taxes? Obviously Not! Hillary Clinton’s allegations are ludicrous and intended to take advantage of uninformed voter sentiment.
Another bombastic claim by Hillary Clinton was her suggestion that traveling to 112 countries makes her the more experienced candidate. Folks, Hillary Clinton is the most traveled Secretary of State in US HISTORY! During her tenure as Secretary of State, she traveled over 976,000 miles to claim that record. Now, without getting into a great deal of detail, what the hell was happening in the world from 2010 to March of 2014 requiring her to travel close to 1,000,000 miles at taxpayer expense. It would be an interesting exercise to come up with the fully loaded cost (loaded costa includes Secret Service, hotels, meals, family members, staff time and so forth) of her travel to the U.S. Taxpayer. Other than a global boondoggle to market Hillary Clinton what did she accomplish? Not a heck of a lot!
On the issue of energy policy Hillary Clinton is clueless and she wouldn’t know a BTU from a neutron. Most individuals with some understanding of engineering do not consider the building of solar panels Star Wars technology.
On the economy, Hillary Clinton has been on the dole (living off the tax payer) for so long that she has no sense of money. Nineteen trillion dollars in national debt? What’s that? Hillary, where does money come from? Well darling money is something that’s just there.
Lastly, there was little discussion of the Clinton e-mail scandal. It’s clear that e-mail messages were destroyed and that highly classified data was exposed to compromise. Folks if she had 33,000+ personal e-mails on Yoga and wedding plans when the hell did she have time to do her job?
If suburban educated women and white voters aren’t asking these questions to drill down through the smoke and mirrors, then we, as a country, are in serious trouble.
As always, let us know what’s on your mind. Have a great weekend and be safe in whatever you do. We ask you to support our Republican members of Congress, especially those up for reelection. Vote! It has never been more important than in this election year!
Extended families recruited to advance identification methods using DNA from distant relatives
Reston, Va. (29 September 2016) –Parabon NanoLabs (Parabon) announced today a call for participants in a research study, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), in which DNA samples from distant relatives will be analyzed to develop innovative kinship and ancestry algorithms and associated laboratory methods to extend familial matching beyond current capabilities. Traditional DNA methods only allow remains to be identified if DNA from closely related family members is available. Many unidentified Service members, however, do not have living family members who are closely related. This study aims to increase the genetic distance over which kinship can be accurately inferred. The enhancements made possible by this research will assist in the identification of the toughest missing personnel cases by “matching” DNA from distant relatives to that of deceased Service members, including those from long past conflicts, such as World War II.
“This cause is personal to us at Parabon. Like many families in America, some of us at the company have loved ones who went missing in action. This study will help us make technological advances that will one day reunite fathers, sons, brothers and uncles with their families. We need volunteers from extended families to make this research possible,” said Paula Armentrout, vice president of Parabon NanoLabs.
Parabon seeks to enroll 50-100 extended families (5 to 10 volunteers per family) to participate in the study. Participating families do not need to have a direct relation to an M.I.A. soldier in order to qualify. Volunteers for the study will simply supply a sample of DNA from a mouth swab and answer questions about their family tree. In return for participation, each volunteer will receive a custom DNA ancestry report and a small stipend. There is no cost to participate. Those interested in participating in the study can sign up to be considered at:
https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/kinship-signup.
“Our ideal study participants are all related by blood and come from an extended family network that includes a wide variety of distant relatives, such as second cousins, great-uncles, and grandchildren,” said Ellen Greytak, PhD, Principal Investigator of the study. “We will study the similarity of their DNA and use the knowledge gained to improve our kinship inference methods.”
The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Emerging Capability & Prototyping is funding this research to help support the Department’s Personnel Accounting mission.
The new 9mm Conversion Kit for the IWI X95 is finally here! The kit will easily convert your X95™ from 5.56 NATO to 9mm Luger Parabellum (9x19mm) with a new 17″ cold hammer forged barrel (removal wrench included), complete blowback recoil assembly, magwell adapter, deflector and a 32-round steel 9mm magazine.
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SilencerCo’s CEO Joshua Waldron recently had the opportunity to meet with a prominent public figure of the 2016 presidential race: Donald Trump Jr.
He sat down with Mr. Trump to discuss issues that hit close to home for all of us and to get an up-close, personal look at what his father would fight for should he win the presidency.
Virginia Beach, Va. (September 2016) – Morphix Technologies, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, will be exhibiting at two upcoming International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) 
regional trainings. The first training will be held Oct. 3-7 in Spokane, Washington, at the Northern Quest Resort. The second training will be held Oct. 31 – Nov. 4 in Long Branch, New Jersey, at the Ocean Place Resort. Morphix will be displaying its TraceX Explosives Detection Kit and its Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband.
“The job of Bomb Technicians is extremely dangerous. We want to help to keep them safe by providing low cost easy to use tools for both explosive detection and chemical detection. We originally developed our TraceX Explosives Detection Kit and Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband for the military but are confident that these kits will also help bomb technicians to be safe by allowing them to able to quickly and inexpensively detect explosives and dangerous chemicals. Stop by our booth and check out the TraceX and Chameleon,” said Kimberly Pricenski, vice president of sales and marketing for Morphix Technologies.
The TraceX Explosives Detection Kit is designed to help identify bombers, bomb-makers and their bomb-making facilities. This inexpensive kit can fit into a pocket and once deployed can detect most common explosive materials and their precursors at trace levels in a single test.
The Chameleon Chemical Detection Armband is an easy-to-use, inexpensive, wearable, reusable armband that can hold up to 10 cassettes, each of which detects a particular toxic chemical and changes color upon detection. It has been approved by the U.S. SAFETY Act of the Department of Homeland Security as an anti-terrorist technology.
If you’d like to receive more information on theChameleon or TraceX, please contact Morphix Technologies toll free at 800-808-2234 or locally at 757-431-2260. You can also emailsales@morphtec.com.
Visit the website at www.morphtec.comto learn more or join the ongoing conversation on Facebook.
(RANCHO CUCAMONGA) – Nexbelt, “The Belt With No Holes,” announced today that they are expanding their markets in the U.S. and seeking experienced Outdoor Sales Reps throughout the United States due to the overwhelmingly positive response they received to their new Realtree Camo and Concealed Carry Ratchet Belts over the past few months.
“The response we’ve received over the past few months to our new Realtree Camo and Concealed Carry Belts has been bigger and better than we could have ever imagined,” said Eddie Rowland, Co-Founder and CEO of Nexbelt. “We need to add some quality experienced sales reps throughout the country as we expand into these markets.”
Experienced Independent Sales Reps with contacts at retail gun & knife shops, shooting ranges and outdoor retailers in these areas should contact:
Steve Crocker
(909) 758-0079
or e-mail outdoorsales@nexbelt.com.
At a press event in New York City today, DJI introduced the all-new Mavic Pro (starting at $749). The foldable drone (that packs up to around the size of a water bottle) features a built-in 4k camera, 3-axis gimbal, and comes in a very portable custom designed shoulder bag. Indeed, portability is at the forefront of the Mavic Pro’s design, as it weighs only about a half as much as DJI’s previous drone, the Phantom 4, and is truly made to be easily taken anywhere.
During the unveiling event, DJI’s PR Manager Michael Perry introduced the Mavic Pro to the audience by pretending to reach for it inside of a backpack placed on the stage. Instead, however, he ended up pulling the neatly folded up drone from his back pocket – at which point members of the audience erupted in applause.
Perry explained that the Mavi Pro is “inspired by the portability of a smartphone, and we are taking that philosophy to the sky. We want to shorten the time between inspiration and creativity.” Perry added that essential to the Mavic Pro’s design was “simplicity” and “intuitive use.”
YouTube personality iJustine was also on-hand to demonstrate how she uses the new drone and explained that she loved that it fits in her handbag, and was so easy to use.
Thanks to DJI’s new OcuSync transmission technology inside the drone’s pocket-sized remote controller, aerial photographers are capable of up to a 4.3-mile transmission range, HD 720p long range, and Full HD 1080p short range video streaming. Closely integrated with DJI GO, OcuSync transfers the Mavic’s data in real time. The OcuSync can also be used to download photos and videos while flying at a maximum speed of up to 40 Mb/s.
The Mavic Pro can see up to 98ft and measure a distance up to 49ft, making it an advanced sonar based avoidance technology. Using a complex network that includes 5 cameras, GPS&GLONASS, a pair of ultrasonic range finders, redundant sensors, and a group of 24 powerful, specialized computers, the Mavic essentially creates a 3D map of the space around it and what to avoid.
According to DJI: “The Mavic Pro camera records true 4K video — four times the size of 1080p — at 30 frames per second and Full HD 1080p at 120 frames per second, so you can create incredible slow motion. Its minimum focusing distance is just 19in (0.5m), making it perfect for everything from the ultimate drone to once in a lifetime landscapes.”
“The Mavic is the only drone of its size to carry an integrated high-precision 3-axis mechanical camera stabilization system, giving you crystal clear photos and smooth videos, without losing a single pixel.” – DJI
With almost about the same flight time as it’s predecessor, the Phantom 4, the Mavic Pro has a flight time of 21 minutes at regular use, and under controlled settings up to a maximum time of 27 minutes.
Flying the portable Mavic Pro while staying on your subject is as easy as ever with ActiveTrack technology. Thanks to ActiveTrack, users can select to Trace, Profile or Spotlight their subject. You can also choose to fly the drone using just your smartphone with the Virtual Joystick, making flying and control the Mavic Pro as easy as a few simple taps on your smartphone screen.
When used with the DJI Goggle the flying experience with the Mavic Pro becomes truly immersive with an impressive display of 85°angle of view for a true bird’s eye view.
For such small package, the Mavic Pro comes with enough advanced features to make this a go-anywhere, shoot virtually anything pro drone.
DJI’s MavicPro is now available for preorder from your favorite retailer.
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related TV shows with the latest being TacTV of which Bravo Company is a presenting sponsor. Larry Vickers special operations background is one of the most unique in the industry today; he has been directly or indirectly involved in the some of the most significant special operations missions of the last quarter century. During Operation Just Cause he participated in Operation Acid Gambit – the rescue of Kurt Muse from Modelo Prison in Panama City, Panama. As a tactics and marksmanship instructor on active duty he helped train special operations personnel that later captured Saddam Hussein and eliminated his sons Uday and Qusay Hussein. In addition he was directly involved in the design and development of the HK416 for Tier One SOF use which was used by Naval Special Warfare personnel to kill Osama Bin Laden. Larry Vickers has developed various small arms accessories with the most notable being his signature sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear and Glock accessories made by Tangodown. In addition he has maintained strong relationships with premium companies within the tactical firearms industry such as Blue Force Gear, BCM, Aimpoint, Black Hills Ammunition, Wilson Combat, Mile High Shooting, Red State Tactical, and Schmidt & Bender.
Larry Vickers travels the country conducting combat marksmanship classes for law abiding civilians, law enforcement and military and has partnered with Alias Training to coordinate classes to best meet the needs of the students attending the class.
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar is proud to announce the Quantum HD19A Thermal Monocular has been reviewed and tested by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), and is now recommended by the organization’s membership. NTOA is a premier training resource and tactics development organization catering to law enforcement professionals nationwide.
The Pulsar Quantum HD19A Thermal Monocular is a world-class, IPX4 weather resistant thermal imaging optic designed to detect identifiable heat signatures at a distance of up to 515 yards. The Apex HD19A boasts a high microbolometer resolution of 384×288 and 640×480 display resolution with a 30Hz refresh rate. The Pulsar Quantum HD19A is powered for up to 5.5 hrs. with 4 AA batteries, and is the perfect solution for tracking, hunting, observation, and search operations.
About Pulsar
Pulsar products are manufactured for the professional. Built on a mil-spec platform, Pulsar provides advanced optics in a wide array of options for military, law enforcement, security, home defense and hunting applications. Pulsar strives to deliver the latest innovations in optical technology with the highest quality possible. Products include: thermal imaging, digital night vision monoculars and riflescopes, night vision binoculars and goggles, rangefinders, IR flashlights and accessories. For more information about Pulsar, visit www.pulsarnv.com.
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit topic. The Syrian refugee process is an important issue to voters and both political parties. Unfortunately you can’t count on the mainstream media to provide you with the details, so we will. None of the information that follows is “official” it’s based on our meetings with representatives of INTERPOL, DHS and FBI. Our hope is that the information presented here will help you make informed decisions. During our fact gathering references were made to the successes of the Canadian system, which we will touch on below. As with all shoot-the-shit topics, readers are free to make any unsupported comments, use uncensored profanity, insult anyone you wish or change the subject altogether. So let’s get started.
The Syrian refugee process follows a FIFO rule. FIFO stands for “First In Frist Out” so who ever has been in a camp the longest amount of time will be allowed to apply for resettlement first. The Canadian government does not accept military age males and they won’t accept fractions of a family (if I understood the explanation properly) . It was clear from talking with both INTERPOL and the FBI that there is no international standard for processing refugees wishing to relocate. In addition to the lack of a standard, identity proofing is questionable. Our INTERPOL representative did mention that most of the refugees, presently in camps, have documents; however, authenticating these documents is an area of concern and much of present day vetting is behavioral. Behavioral vetting involves an analysis of the applicant’s behavior while in the camps along with interviews with any individual or individuals who may have known the applicant while in Syria.
One of several potential infiltration mechanisms is claiming family affiliation. It works in the following way…
I’m going to tell the camp officials that I am your brother. If you betray me, we will kill your family in Aleppo.
This claim can be validated only through DNA testing and as of this writing it appears that no one is collecting and processing DNA. In fact, the only biometric modalities being collected are finger prints and facial. There is some discussion of deploying rapid DNA technology, which is capable of processing DNA in 90 minutes as opposed to days but that has yet to be done, possibly due to cost. There were two other infiltration techniques discussed with us but out of an abundance of caution we will not disclose that information here.
The comments you’re hearing from pro-refugee pundits that refugees undergo 2 years of vetting is a half-truth. The refugees, on average, spend 2 years in a camp during which time they could be observed. Furthermore, other than a visual inspection of official identity documents, there is no reliable identity proofing. It is therefore possible for infiltrators, holding identity documents that pass inspection, to then provide biometric data and enter a country legally with a new identity. It’s unlikely these individuals will jump on a HUMVEE with an AK47 and attack a domestic target. However, the more likely scenario is that the individual or individuals become operational and using the host country’s privacy and civil liberties protections conduct radicalization operations, conduct training and/or provided command and control for kinetic action against the host country.
It was interesting to note that all of the individuals we spoke to said the overwhelming majority of these refugees want to return to Syria.
We look forward to your comments. Have a great weekend and be safe in whatever you’re doing!
The Sniper’s Hide Cup has been an evolving event for years. It is without doubt one of the best precision rifle events in the country and it keeps getting better. I have not shot the match but I know its architect, Frank Galli , and I’ll guarantee you an amazing event with some great guys and super learning experience. You need to get out and participate.
There’s a real message behind this video and it’s much more than a father enjoying his hobby with a son. Listen to it and then let us all make Wade’s wish come true by getting out the vote this November. #GUNVOTE
LUCID Optics, manufacturer of the best value line of optics on the market, offers a compact spotting scope that anyone can appreciate in the SC9.
The SC9 Compact Spotting Scope was introduced earlier this year at the 2016 SHOT Show. It is the result of searching for a scope that offers the best features, in a portable size, for an affordable price. LUCID is proud to offer the SC9 as an end to that search.
The SC9 features 56mm ED glass performance, a smooth camera-style focus, and an oversized 9x-27x eyepiece. Made of aluminum with rubber armor, the SC9 weighs only 21 oz and is 8.25″ long. With FBMC multi-coated lenses, it is waterproof and fog-proof and has an MSRP of just $499.
The SC9 is the perfect optic for hunters, wildlife enthusiasts, travelers viewing landscapes and scenery, surveillance purposes, and much more. Its versatility and compact size make it a great option for anyone looking for features and quality at an affordable price.
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REMINDER TO REMINGTON RIFLE OWNERS
A Settlement Has Been Proposed in an Economic Loss Lawsuit that Alleges Safety Defects
You may be eligible to have your firearm retrofitted or receive other benefits
Recently, a federal judge ordered the parties in an economic-loss class action to remind owners of certain Remington firearms that a settlement has been reached. The settlement involves two classes. The first class includes owners of firearms that utilize a trigger connector. The second class includes owners of firearms that utilize the X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism that is the subject of a voluntary safety recall. The settlement allows owners of Remington models 700, Seven, and related models to have their trigger replaced free of charge, among other benefits.
The settlement was entered following allegations that Remington firearms can fire without a trigger pull. Remington denies those allegations with respect to the trigger connector but is offering trigger replacements to ensure continued satisfaction for its valuable customers. With respect to X-Mark Pro trigger mechanisms, Remington has implemented a voluntary safety recall. If you own a firearm that is subject to the safety recall, stop using your firearm immediately. Safety has always been a priority for Remington.
Even if you do nothing you will be bound by the Court’s decisions. If you want to keep your right to sue the Defendants yourself, you must exclude yourself from the Settlement Class by November 18, 2016. If you stay in the Settlement Class, you may object to the Settlement by November 18, 2016.
Call 1-800-876-5940 now to learn the models involved, make your claim or find out more. Or visit www.remingtonfirearmsclassactionsettlement.com.
The TiCAM 1000 LRF Target Locator from Thermoteknix is a versatile target acquisition and observation sensor for day and night-time use. The device has a direct-view optical channel for daytime use, a MicroCAM high resolution uncooled thermal imager, laser range finder, digital magnetic compass & GPS. Lightweight and compact, TiCAM 1000 is suitable for forward observation squads, infantry, border security and special units with varying levels of training.
The TiCAM 1000 operates from AA or Li-Ion batteries or external power. The day-time direct-view channel needs no power, and other functions consume power only when used. It can be connected to different combat and command systems, using either a cable or via wireless connection. In addition to its role as a transmitter of location information and coordinates, TiCAM 1000 can be used as a receiving terminal from external DMC/GPS.
Personal Eye System from MIL Sistemika is a personal tracking, navigation and data sharing application aimed at soldiers, police, security forces, emergency services and others who need topographic navigation, tracking, blue force tracking, and common operational picture sharing. PES was designed by active soldiers as a substitute for a traditional GPS receiver, paper map and a mobile phone. In house development by MIL Sistemika has enabled Personal Eye compatibility with TiCAM 1000.
It works on an Android platform and uses GPS and other device sensors for acquiring its location position which is then displayed on a raster map. It does not offer turn by turn navigation per se, such as Garmin or other navigation devices that rely on a road network data. PES can use online public maps (Yahoo, Google, Open Street Maps etc.), Online WMS maps (usually provided by internal GIS departments), offline maps stored on the device in TMS (tiled format), or offline cached maps stored while browsing online maps. The ability to use offline or cached offline maps is invaluable in areas with no 3G coverage or when cost of data transfer is a limiting factor.
Infantry, policemen, snipers and rescue workers, can now use TiCAM 1000 with PES or Sniper Calculator, to transfer measurements (targets) and target images directly to the map on PES, or use measurements for ballistic calculations. Potential uses are: Target data sharing among troops, JTACs (Joint Terminal Attack Controllers), use of target images for target recognition, or damage assessment. Use of target grids for sniper, mortar or artillery control is also possible. (separate gonio head recommended).
PES is now fully compatible with Android devices (v 2.3 – v 6.0.1) via Bluetooth. Connection with Windows or Linux based computers, and connection with BES (Battle Eye System) is under development, as is USB.
The annual Global Identity Summit conference kicked off in Tampa, today. The event brings government and industry together to exchange technologies and discuss issues related to identity. This year’s conference brings privacy concepts into the biometric and security milieu. Increasingly, biometrics is becoming a force multiplier for the military and law enforcement but it’s also pivotal in advancing the ease with which consumers conduct business electronically. Everything from voting to financial transactions is moving ahead with biometrics and identity verification. Imagine financial transactions using a biometric ATM, Capitec Bank of South Africa has done just that when it deployed Diebold biometric ATMs. System integrators, software developers and hardware manufacturers gather at the Tamp Convention Center to introduce very impressive technologies, and in subsequent posts we’ll introduce readers to technologies like 3M’s Touchless Finger Printing and Compact Imaging MRO sub-dermal imaging.
Nikon has introduced three new wearable action cameras sold under its KeyMission Line.
Nikon KeyMission 80
Captures in all directions simultaneously, then explore every view during playback on a smartphone or tablet.
FOG HORN 