OUR LIST OF RECOMMENDED STOCKING STUFFERS FOR THE 2018 HOLIDAY SEASON

MANTIS TECH MANTIS X SHOOTING PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

The Mantis Tech geeks, as they describe themselves, are some very sophisticated developers who also share a passion for the shooting sports. Mantis X is a sophisticated and ruthlessly accurate system that analyzes weapon movement identifying shooting deficiencies and making corrective recommendations. Are you using too little trigger finger? Mantis X will tell you. Are you canting your weapon? Mantis X will tell you. It’s an amazing training resource worth every penny of its modest $149 M.S.R.P.

Streamlight’s PROTAC® 2L-X

Need a great handheld flashlight? If you answered yes, I’ve got one for you. Streamlight’s PROTAC® 2L-X is a compact tactical EDC light that delivers 500 lumens of illumination and three modes of operation with a USB rechargeable battery to boot. $85 M.S.R.P. (street price ~ $45)

CRIMSON TRACE RAILMASTER PRO CMR-204 – A Weapon Mounted Laser-Light Combo

There’s a lot to get excited about in this now 4 year old offering from Crimson Trace Corporation; the highly visible green laser, adjustable for wind and elevation; the room-filling 100 lumen light and its compact package. But, it’s its rail mount implementation strategy that makes it a truly universal weapon mounted accessory. $379 M.S.R.P. ( street price ~$259, the CMR-205 is the red laser version ~ $170)

Streamlight TLR-8 – a Weapon Mounted Laser-Light Combo

With its introduction of the TLR-7 (light only) and TLR-8 (light-laser) , Streamlight addressed a market need for professional grade weapon mounted lighting suitable to the many compact platforms entering the CCW market. $350 M.S.R.P. (street price ~$190)

CRKT THE TECHNICIAN™ MULTI-TOOL a Glenn Klecker Design

Glenn Klecker and CRKT created a great multi-role multi-tool. The THE TECHNICIAN™ is up to just about any task you can think of but it’s particularly suited to Sunday afternoon auto mechanics. Check it out!$89.99 M.S.R.P. (street price ~$50)

Bushnell TRS-26 red dot sight

Bushnell introduced the TRS-26, 3 MOA, red dot sight to materially improve on the TRS-25 and they’ve succeeded. Clarity, battery life, overall design and accuracy have all been significantly improved. You would need a pretty good excuse to spend $500-$700 on a red dot sight. A great gift ! $223 M.S.R.P. (street price ~$160)

Crimson Trace CTS-1000 Red Dot Sight

The CTS-1000 Electronic Sight is a Compact Tactical Red Dot Sight for rifles and carbines. Featuring a 2.0 MOA round aiming dot, the CTS-1000 will elevate your long gun’s performance instantly. Installed in seconds by utilizing a quick disconnect (QD) rail mount, the CTS-1000 attaches effortlessly to M1913 Picatinny rail sections. This reflex sight is covered by a 3 Year Protection Guaranteed warranty and Free Batteries For Life program. $299 M.S.R.P. (not yet available as of this writing )

Spyderco The CARIBBEAN LEAF (Rustproof)

Beauty and the Beast is probably the most appropriate description for this extraordinary offering from Spyderco, and part of its Salt™ Series . This visually stunning folder is at home on the yacht or crabbing in Chesapeake Bay. The LC 200 N blade steel makes this heavy duty folder impervious to corrosion… $254.95 M.S.R.P. (street price ~ $166)