Category Archives: Laser Based Technologies

Firefield Speedstrike Lasers

Posted on Wednesday, 4 October, 2017 by

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When seconds count, whether your life is on the line or you’re down to the wire in a shooting competition, Firefield Speedstrike laser sights provide quick target acquisition when you need it most. With the option of … Continue reading →

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CRIMSON TRACE HAS SOME FREE AMMO FOR YOU

Posted on Tuesday, 3 October, 2017 by

Buy a Crimson Trace® Laser Sight or Tactical Light between October 1, 2017 and October 31, 2017, and get a FREE box of Hornady® Critical Defense® ammunition in your choice of .38 Special, .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, or … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Offers FREE Ammunition

Posted on Friday, 29 September, 2017 by

(Wilsonville, OR)—When purchasing a firearm and an accompanying Crimson Trace® laser sight or light source, the next question many buyers face is: “What about ammunition?” Crimson Trace offers an easy answer—a FREE box of Hornady® Critical Defense® ammunition. This FREE … Continue reading →

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FRENCH SUPPLIER SAFRAN TO SUPPLY USMC SNIPERS WITH Optics 1’s I-CUGR

Posted on Tuesday, 5 September, 2017 by

  Optics 1, Inc. (Safran) announced that its Integrated Compact Ultralight Gun-mounted Rangefinder (I-CUGR) has been selected by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The I-CUGR is a small, lightweight, and rugged weapon-mounted laser rangefinder with integrated illumination and aiming … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Offers Options for GLOCK Gen5 Pistols

Posted on Friday, 1 September, 2017 by

(Wilsonville, OR)— Crimson Trace is offering many laser sight options for the newly released GLOCK® G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 semi-auto pistols. Among those options include: the Laserguard® laser sight LG-637 with red laser diode and the Laserguard LG-637G with … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Launches Laserguard for Ruger’s LCP II

Posted on Friday, 18 August, 2017 by

(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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Crosman, Acquires Commercial Business of LaserMax

Posted on Friday, 21 July, 2017 by

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 →

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Crimson Trace Pinpoints Dealer Network

Posted on Friday, 14 July, 2017 by

(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 →

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First-ever helicopter-based firing of High Energy Laser

Posted on Friday, 30 June, 2017 by

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 →

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Crimson Trace Suggests: This Father’s Day, Take Dad Shooting

Posted on Tuesday, 13 June, 2017 by

(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 →

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LINQ™ WIRELESS GREEN LASER SIGHT & TACTICAL LIGHT FOR AK-TYPE RIFLES

Posted on Thursday, 11 May, 2017 by

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 →

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LaserLyte Steel Tyme Laser Trainer Kit

Posted on Friday, 14 April, 2017 by

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…

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CRIMSON TRACE LG-443G-HBT-43. A GREEN AIMING LASER KIT FOR YOUR GLOCK 43

Posted on Tuesday, 11 April, 2017 by

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 →

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LaserLyte Laser Steel Tyme Kit

Posted on Tuesday, 4 April, 2017 by

 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 →

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The Interactive Pistol Training System

Posted on Tuesday, 28 March, 2017 by

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 →

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SNEAK PREVIEW: CRIMSON TRACE LG-443G KIT FOR YOUR GLOCK 43

Posted on Tuesday, 28 March, 2017 by

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 →

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Pocket Pistol Improvements by Crimson Trace

Posted on Tuesday, 21 March, 2017 by

(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 →

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Crimson Trace Recognized as Top Brand

Posted on Friday, 10 March, 2017 by

(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 →

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Return of the Reds at Crimson Trace

Posted on Wednesday, 8 March, 2017 by

(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 →

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Crimson Trace Rebates

Posted on Wednesday, 1 March, 2017 by

(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 →

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Crimson Trace Covers New Revolvers

Posted on Monday, 27 February, 2017 by

(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 →

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Crimson Trace Upgrades The Iconic 1911 With The Master Series Lasergrips

Posted on Friday, 24 February, 2017 by

                                                                                                                                                                                             (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 →

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Tactical Augmented Pressure Switch (TAPS) From TNVC

Posted on Friday, 17 February, 2017 by

  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 →

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SIG SAUER KILO2400 ABS

Posted on Friday, 27 January, 2017 by

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 →

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ATN Debuting its New Xtrac Tactical Remote Control and its Laser Range Finder at SHOT Show 2017

Posted on Thursday, 12 January, 2017 by

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 →

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Kestrel Ballistics Meters At Shot Show 2017

Posted on Thursday, 12 January, 2017 by

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 →

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Sightmark ReadyFire LW-R5 Red Laser Sight

Posted on Friday, 16 December, 2016 by

(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 →

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Sightmark’s Universal Green Laser Boresight Pro

Posted on Thursday, 27 October, 2016 by

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 →

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SNEAK PREVIEW: Crimson Trace LinQ

Posted on Wednesday, 19 October, 2016 by

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 →

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LEICA’S NEW RANGEMASTER 2000-B

Posted on Monday, 19 September, 2016 by

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 →

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Crimson Trace Announces The LG492G Green Laser Guard For SIG’s P238 and P938 Compact Pistols

Posted on Monday, 12 September, 2016 by

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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NEW Radius Prairie Dog Hunt Video

Posted on Tuesday, 6 September, 2016 by

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 →

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GEAR REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT TLR-6 UNIVERSAL KIT

Posted on Monday, 29 August, 2016 by

  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 →

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Crimson Trace Offers New Kimber Options

Posted on Friday, 10 June, 2016 by

(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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CRIMSON TRACE ANSWERS SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Posted on Monday, 6 June, 2016 by

(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 →

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SWR RADIUS – WHY IT’S BETTER THAN HUMAN

Posted on Wednesday, 16 March, 2016 by

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 →

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Crimson Trace Beginnings And Ongoing Support For Glock

Posted on Saturday, 12 March, 2016 by

  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 →

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Steiner M830r LRF 1535nm

Posted on Thursday, 25 February, 2016 by

  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 →

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Crimson Trace Continues To Add Green Laser Options

Posted on Tuesday, 16 February, 2016 by

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 →

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WITH COOL FIRE AT SHOT SHOW 2016

Posted on Tuesday, 9 February, 2016 by

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 →

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