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Crimson Trace Launches Laserguard for Ruger’s LCP II
(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace®, recognized as America’s top brand of laser sights in a recent Southwick Associates industry survey, is now manufacturing two new Laserguard® laser sights: The LG-497 with red laser diode, and the LG-497G with green laser diode. … Continue reading
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Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Ruger LCP II
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Crosman, Acquires Commercial Business of LaserMax
WESTPORT, Conn., July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its subsidiary, Crosman Corporation (“Crosman”), has acquired the Commercial business of LaserMax, Inc. (“LaserMax”), … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Pinpoints Dealer Network
(Wilsonville, OR)– Crimson Trace customers sometimes have questions about Crimson Trace® laser sights and available options for products that fit their firearms. Now there is an easy way for those customers and all laser sight shoppers to find answers: Visit … Continue reading
First-ever helicopter-based firing of High Energy Laser
MCKINNEY, Texas, June 26, 2017 — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Army Apache Program Management Office, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command, recently completed a successful flight test of a high energy laser system onboard an Apache … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged AH-64, High-Energy, laser, Raytheon, USSOCOM
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Crimson Trace Suggests: This Father’s Day, Take Dad Shooting
(Wilsonville, OR)—Looking for a great way to spend time with dad on Father’s Day? Crimson Trace suggests skipping the necktie gift this June 18th and making dad very happy by taking him shooting. Whether safely plinking in a farm field … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Promotions
Tagged Crimson Trace, Father's Day
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LINQ™ WIRELESS GREEN LASER SIGHT & TACTICAL LIGHT FOR AK-TYPE RIFLES
Crimson Trace has announced the availability of the LINQ wireless laser/light system for the AK pattern rifles. The new LNQ-103G will fit all stamped receiver rifles. It will also fit the Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16CQB. LiNQ™ combines a green … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, sights, Tactical Lighting
Tagged AK, CTC, LiNQ
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LaserLyte Steel Tyme Laser Trainer Kit
Train often, train at home, train safely and for God’s sake have fun with LaserLyte’s Laser Steel Tyme Kit. If you shoot, you will love Steel Tyme! Read my review…
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged laser target, laser trainer, laserlyte, Steel Tyme
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CRIMSON TRACE LG-443G-HBT-43. A GREEN AIMING LASER KIT FOR YOUR GLOCK 43
By offering the Laserguard aiming sight in a package that includes an excellent Blade Tech Klipt holster, CTC has effectively eliminated any excuse you may have for depriving yourself of the finest laser aiming sight on the global market. Read … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, pistols, sights
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Glock 43, laser, LG-443G-HBT-43
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LaserLyte Laser Steel Tyme Kit
There’s no shortage of imagination at LaserLyte, the folks who brought you portable, fun and effective laser training systems. In 2017 the company introduced a laser based trainer that provides the shooter with that pleasing and familiar ding of steel. … Continue reading
The Interactive Pistol Training System
The Future of Intelligent Pistol Training System is here! March 28, 2017 – Northridge, Calif. – Created to be the last word in rugged, electronic pistol training aids, the Interactive Pistol Training System, or iPTS is a multi-sensor platform built … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged Interactive, iPTS, pistol, training
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SNEAK PREVIEW: CRIMSON TRACE LG-443G KIT FOR YOUR GLOCK 43
Crimson Trace announced a new member to the company’s Laserguard family, the LG-443G, for the Glock 43 pistol, during SHOT SHOW 2017 in Las Vegas. In April, I will be reviewing the company’s kit version, a brilliant piece of marketing … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, pistols, Sneak Previews
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LG-443G
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Pocket Pistol Improvements by Crimson Trace
(Wilsonville, OR)—Pocket pistols are popular for good reasons: most are small and easy to conceal, they can pack a punch, and they are lightweight. Many pocket pistols also incorporate the same features of larger full-sized handguns but on a much … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Beretta, Bersa, Crimson Trace, CTC, Glock, Kahr Arms, Kimber, Remington, Ruger, SIG SAUER, Smith & Wesson, Taurus
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Crimson Trace Recognized as Top Brand
(Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace has been recognized as America’s Top Brand of Laser Sights in a recently released Southwick Associates report—“2016 Annual Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchase Report.” This list of leading companies was compiled from internet-based surveys completed … Continue reading
Return of the Reds at Crimson Trace
(Wilsonville, OR)—Industry research reveals that many of America’s new firearms owners have returned to gun shop sales counters and are searching for, and buying, accessories. As interest in firearms accessories grows, so does the demand for Crimson Trace laser sights … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Rebates
(Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace, the world’s leading brand of laser sights, today announced that it will offer mail-in rebates to consumers on nearly all of the company’s 260-plus laser sights and lights purchased from a retailer between March 1, 2017 and … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Laserguard, LiNQ, PRO, Rail Master
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Crimson Trace Covers New Revolvers
(Wilsonville, OR)– Crimson Trace is well-known for innovation, demonstrated by the company’s extensive portfolio of more than 260 laser sights. During the recent Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®) in Las Vegas, several manufacturers displayed new revolvers. In … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LG-111, LG-303, LG-950
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Crimson Trace Upgrades The Iconic 1911 With The Master Series Lasergrips
(Wilsonville, OR)—The Master SeriesTM Lasergrips® laser sights by Crimson Trace are designed to be an upgrade to one of America’s most popular firearms—the iconic 1911 semi-auto pistol. Master Series laser sights are available in a wide range of … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged 1911, Crimson Trace, CTC, grips, laser
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Tactical Augmented Pressure Switch (TAPS) From TNVC
TAPS (Tactical Augmented Pressure Switch) Pro from TNVC and Unity Tactical is a complete one point command and control system for all weapon-mounted electronics. It provides low profile, user-programmable, dual-device control for lights and lasers. TAPS Pro allows placement … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting
Tagged pressure switch, TAPS, TNV
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SIG SAUER KILO2400 ABS
The KILO 2400 ABS is a complete ballistic solver and LRF in a compact package. Using Bluetooth BLE, the KILO 2400 pairs with its app to store up to 4 weapon profiles. The app accepts 30 weapon profiles from which … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Laser Based Technologies, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Applied Ballistics, KILO 2400 ABS, LRF, SIG SAUER
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ATN Debuting its New Xtrac Tactical Remote Control and its Laser Range Finder at SHOT Show 2017
South San Francisco, Calif. (January 2017) –ATN, innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, is pleased to announce the debut of its new Xtrac Tactical Remote Access … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged ATN, laserballistics, remote control, Xtrac
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Kestrel Ballistics Meters At Shot Show 2017
See Kestrel Ballistics Meters in Action at SHOT Booth 1946 Kestrel has been working hard for the last year to bring you new innovations in the science of accurate shooting. To see soon-to-be-released feature additions to the Kestrel Elite with … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Laser Based Technologies, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Applied Ballistics, Bushnell, Kestrel, Safran Vectronix
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Sightmark ReadyFire LW-R5 Red Laser Sight
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – The Sightmark ReadyFire LW-R5 Red Laser Sight (SM25007), a laser sight designed for full-sized pistols, is ready to put your handgun on target. When you need a perfectly placed aim, the ReadyFire LW-R5 stands ready to help … Continue reading
Sightmark’s Universal Green Laser Boresight Pro
Sighting in an optic can be a time consuming and cartridge-killing task. Designed to reduce ammo waste, the Sightmark Universal Green Laser Boresight Pro (SM39044) attaches to the end of your barrel and produces a strong green laser, allowing you … Continue reading
SNEAK PREVIEW: Crimson Trace LinQ
Just in time for the Holiday Season, we’re going to introduce you to CTC’s wireless weapon mounted laser / light accessory for your favorite AR platform. CTC included a 300 lumen white light and green laser and four modes in … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LiNQ
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LEICA’S NEW RANGEMASTER 2000-B
Leica has a well established reputation for producing the finest optics in the world, a reputation established by a long history in the optics industry. The company’s first laser rangefinder entered the market in 1992 as the GEOVID 7×42 BDA … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged 2000-B, Leica, LRF, Rangemaster
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Crimson Trace Announces The LG492G Green Laser Guard For SIG’s P238 and P938 Compact Pistols
Crimson Trace’s LG-492G Green Laserguard® attaches to the trigger guard of the P238/P938 by two factory supplied screws. The LG-492G is fully adjustable for windage and elevation and comes sighted in at 50 feet from the factory. See Crimson Trace … Continue reading
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Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LG492G, P238, P938, SIG
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NEW Radius Prairie Dog Hunt Video
The SilencerCo Weapons Research Radius® is a rail mounted rangefinder capable of ranging out to a mile on a reflective target and attaching to a Picatinny rail in any orientation. Additional features of the Radius include a user configurable display, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged LRF, Radius, Silencerco
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GEAR REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT TLR-6 UNIVERSAL KIT
Today’s Conceal Carry holders or those in open carry jurisdictions have more options for accessorizing their favorite carry pistols than ever before. This is an opportunity that flows from the exceptional work of companies like Streamlight. Streamlight’s Universal Kit … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Streamlight, TLR-6, Universal Kit
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Crimson Trace Offers New Kimber Options
(Wilsonville, OR)–Wilsonville, Oregon-based Crimson Trace is proud to announce that Kimber’s new Micro 9 semi-auto pistol will be equipped from the factory with Crimson Trace Lasergrips®—the new LG-409 P10 Rosewood—with a red laser sight. This new Kimber pistol is offered … Continue reading
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Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Kimber, laser grips
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CRIMSON TRACE ANSWERS SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace, the world’s most recognized and purchased brand of laser sights, takes another step in its ongoing efforts to offer first-class customer service by providing answers to these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 1) Do you make a … Continue reading
SWR RADIUS – WHY IT’S BETTER THAN HUMAN
The Radius is a rail mounted rangefinder capable of ranging out to a mile on a reflective target and attaching to a Picatinny rail in any orientation. Additional features of the Radius include a user configurable display, continuous ranging for … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Beginnings And Ongoing Support For Glock
In the beginning, Crimson Trace began business by machining and installing a red laser sight—the GLS-630—into a Glock pistol. Customers had to send their pistol to Crimson Trace for the modifications and installation. The affixed laser sight protruded from … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Glock, GLS-630, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro
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Steiner M830r LRF 1535nm
The M830r LRF 1535nm ranges farther for targeting accuracy. It calculates target distance from 25 meters to beyond 6,000 meters, using a wavelength invisible to normal night vision devices. Opponents won’t know they’re being targeted, your position stays hidden, … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Optics
Tagged 1535nm, e-Optics, M830r, nvd, Steiner
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Crimson Trace Continues To Add Green Laser Options
The recent release of Crimson Trace’s Lasergrips® LG-350G with the advanced ShockStop™—designed for Smith & Wesson’s J-frame revolvers—brought the number of Crimson Trace green laser sight products to more than two dozen. And more green laser sights will be released … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged CMR-204, Crimson Trace, CTC, LG-350G, LG-469G, LG-489G, LiNQ, MVF-515G
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WITH COOL FIRE AT SHOT SHOW 2016
CoolFire is a revolutionary firearms training system that utilizes CO2 and an integrated laser to convert a standard pistol into an effective firearms training tool. The company sells a complete kit that includes a replacement barrel, laser insert and CO2 … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, SHOT SHOW 2016, Training
Tagged Cool Fire, laser, recoil, Recoil Laser Trainer
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AT SHOT SHOW 2016 WITH STEINER E-OPTICS
Just prior to SHOT Show 2016, Steiner announced the new DBAL-A4. We’re not easily impressed but this is an impressive accessory available in both military and commercial specification. There is much to like here readers. The DBAL-A$ provides 4 … Continue reading
SilencerCo Weapons Research Releases A How-To Video For Zeroing The Radius
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, Range Finder, SHOT SHOW 2016, Training
Tagged laser range finder, LRF, Radius, research, Silencerco, weapons
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SILENCERCO WEAPONS RESEARCH RADIUS – A RAIL MOUNTED LASER RANGE FINDER
This year’s Shot Show, we had the opportunity to get our hands on Silencerco’s Weapons Research Radius, a rail-mounted laser range finder. Besides being the first rail mounted commercial grade laser, the Radius has been designed as an extension of … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, SHOT SHOW 2016, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Radius, research, Silencerco, weapons
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LASER AMMO USA INTRODUCES ITS LATEST LASER TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Great Neck, NY – Affordability and government-agency-level firearm training was what Laser Ammo had in mind when it developed its recent line of Airsoft solutions: the SPIDER adapter; the newly designed-for-2016 LA-FLASH suppressor adapter; and the R.E.A.L. (Recoil Enabled Airsoft … Continue reading
Posted in Airsoft, Laser Based Technologies, Training
Tagged LA-FLASH, Laser Ammo, R.E.A.L., SPIDER
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Steiner Acquires STS AND DIFFRACTION LTD
Steiner officially announces that it has acquired two U.S. companies, the Sensor Systems Division of The O’Gara Group. The group is comprised of Sensor Technology Systems (STS) and Diffraction LTD. For more than 25 years, STS and Diffraction have provided … Continue reading
