Tag: scopes and sights: Page 8

Weapons

Leupold Releases VX-R Illuminated Riflescope

The Leupold VX-R Patrol is available in a 1.25-4x20mm model with the FireDot Special Purpose Reticle (SPR) and a 3-9x40mm model with the FireDot Tactical Milling Reticle (TMR).

September 26, 2011

Technology

ATN Releases Dual-Purpose Thermal Weapon Sight

American Technologies Network has released the ThermoSight T50, a mission-flexible thermal sight that can be utilized as a weapon sight or a handheld rugged imager for scouting, surveillance, or covert operations.

September 19, 2011

Weapons

Aimpoint PRO Earns Magazine Award

Aimpoint has received a 2011 Editor's Choice award from "On Target" magazine for its Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO) red-dot sight due to the product's ability to fulfill tactical performance demands while remaining within the reach of law enforcement agencies facing restrictive budgets.

September 13, 2011

Training

Police Product Test: Streamlight TL-2 X Flashlight

I have been using Streamlight flashlights since I went to my first SHOT Show many years ago. I have always found them to be durable, bright, and affordably priced. The TL-2 X is another great addition to the company's family of tactical lights.

July 25, 2011

Weapons

Accessorizing Your AR

One of the fastest growing sectors of the law enforcement market is enhancements for the AR Series of firearms. The AR has become the firearms counterpart of Burger King's Whopper: You can have it your way, any way you want it, literally.

May 16, 2011

Weapons

Field Test: Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic

For officers looking for fast deployment of the patrol rifle in an emergency, the optic arrives with a transparent flip-up rear lens cover that allows the operator to use the optic with both eyes open and both covers closed.

April 20, 2011

Weapons

Flip Sights

Doublestar

Both Doublestar's DSC Flip-Up Rear Sight DS401 and DSC Flip-Up Front Sight DS412 have traction checkering for rapid deployment and can be brought into position with one hand. These compact, lightweight sights are CNC machined from aircraft-grade aluminum billet with a flat black hard coat anodized finish.

March 29, 2011

Weapons

EMA Tactical Introduces Command Arms Folding Flip-Up Sights

The Super Low Profile Folding Flip Up Sights don't require sight adjustment tools to raise or lower the front sight center post. Center post height is adjusted by a thumb wheel. Thumb-wheel click adjustments are both audible and tactile.

March 3, 2011

Patrol

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Praetorian 2 Gloves

POLICE Magazine reviews the 5.11 Tactical Praetorian 2 Gloves, EoTech XPS2-0 Sight, and Lowa Boots Zephyr GTX.

February 21, 2011

Weapons

SHOT Show 2011: Aimpoint Announces Patrol Rifle Optic

The sight's front and rear lenses are recessed within the body and flip covers further protect the lenses. A transparent rear lens cover is utilized that allows the user to engage a target with lens covers closed in emergency situations.

January 17, 2011

Weapons

Kruger Revamps Dual Tactical Sighting System

The dual-function sight was first introduced as a Gen I prototype at SHOT Show 2010. Since then, Kruger's engineers have been refining and perfecting the scope in response to market and end-user feedback. The resulting Gen II product is shorter, lighter and stronger, with improved functionality.

January 14, 2011

Weapons

Advanced Duty Optics

The first and foremost reason people use any form of mounted optics is they provide a fast, accurate sight. Second, be they red dot or truly telescopic, sights have shrunk in size, making them better suited for duty.

January 9, 2011