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WIXOM, MI. – Trijicon®, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative aiming solutions, announces the new REAP-IR®-50 thermal riflescope series, combining high-resolution thermal imaging, advanced media capabilities, intuitive user-configurable controls, wireless connectivity, and an available integrated laser rangefinder in an all-new, field-ready thermal platform.

American to the core, the REAP-IR-50 is powered by an all-new, proprietary Trijicon Thermal Core, featuring a 1024×768 high-resolution thermal sensor paired with a 1280×1024 SXGA full-color OLED display. The combination delivers exceptional thermal definition and image clarity to help users detect, recognize, and identify targets in demanding conditions. A manual-focus 50mm F1.0 objective lens, multiple thermal palettes, and advanced image-processing features allow users to optimize the image for changing terrain and environmental conditions.

The REAP-IR-50 also makes it easy to capture and share what happens in the field. Users can record video and still images directly through the optic, while recoil-activated recording helps automatically capture the shot without requiring the user to manually start recording. With 64GB of internal memory, there is plenty of room to store photos and video for later review and sharing.

Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity works with the Trijicon App, allowing users to wirelessly access and download photos and videos directly to a smartphone or tablet. The app’s Live View feature also allows the image from the REAP-IR-50 to be streamed in real time to a connected mobile device – giving another user the ability to see what is being viewed through the optic.

For users who want integrated ranging capability, the REAP-IR®-50LRF features a built-in 905nm laser rangefinder capable of quickly determining target distance. Read more

Meprolight USA is bringing back its “Buy an Optic, Get a Can” suppressor rebate promotion for a limited time.

From October 1 through December 31, 2026, customers who purchase a qualifying Meprolight optic will receive a one-time-use rebate card redeemable for a free 4-inch aluminum Backdraft Suppressors Hunter suppressor, a $189.99 value. Customers can select their preferred caliber or apply the rebate toward select upgraded suppressor options for an additional charge.

“Buy an Optic, Get a Can says exactly what this promotion is about,” said Jordan Stein, Marketing Manager for Meprolight USA. “It gives customers even more value when they choose a Meprolight optic, and we’re excited to bring the promotion back through the end of the year.” Read more

Sightmark is expanding its spotting scope lineup with two new Solitude HD models built for hunters, birders and wildlife observers who need dedicated long-range glass without committing to a full-size spotting scope. The new Solitude HD 9-27×56 Micro Spotting Scope and Solitude HD 15-45×65 Compact Spotting Scope deliver two different balances of portability, magnification and optical performance for users who carry their equipment into the field.

The Solitude HD 9-27×56 Micro is the smaller and lighter of the two. Measuring just 7.7 inches long and weighing 21.6 ounces, the Micro is designed for backcountry hunts, daypacks, travel and other applications where space and weight matter. Its 56mm objective and 9-27x magnification range give users a versatile 3x optical zoom for scanning terrain at low power before magnifying distant subjects for closer observation.

Fully multi-coated ED glass helps suppress chromatic aberration while maintaining true color and edge-to-edge clarity. The Micro transmits roughly 85% of available light and has a twilight factor of 38.9, allowing it to retain useful detail as daylight begins to fade.

For users who want more magnification and greater light-gathering capability, the Solitude HD 15-45×65 Compact pairs a larger 65mm objective with a 15-45x magnification range. Fully multi-coated HD glass and AR-coated Porro and Half-Penta prisms transmit roughly 80% of available light while resolving detail finer than three arcseconds. Its 54.1 twilight factor and 6.6 relative brightness make the Compact particularly well suited to longer observation sessions around dawn and dusk.

At 13.4 inches long and 55.9 ounces, the Compact remains packable while providing the additional reach needed for observing distant game, wildlife, terrain and targets.

Both Solitude HD spotting scopes use a 45-degree angled eyepiece designed to keep the user in a comfortable viewing position during extended glassing sessions. Twist-up eyecups and diopter adjustments allow the eyepiece to be fitted to the individual observer, while smooth helical focus systems provide precise control without the bulk of a large external focus knob.

Both models are also designed around modern tripod and digiscoping use. The Micro includes an ARCA-Swiss adapter plate and a standard 1/4-20 mounting interface, allowing it to mount to ARCA-compatible or conventional tripod systems without additional hardware. The Compact incorporates an ARCA-Swiss foot directly into the scope and retains 1/4-20 compatibility.

The Compact adds a rotating tripod collar with a locking knob, allowing the body and eyepiece to rotate independently of the tripod. This makes it easier to share the scope between observers or reposition the eyepiece when glassing alongside a rifle. Read more

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new MX-6HD family of spotting scopes.

The MX-6HD first focal plane (FFP) spotting scope is built for individuals and teams who need more than just a clear image. Whether you’re calling impacts, scanning terrain, or identifying targets at distance, it delivers the clarity, control, and confidence to make the right call the first time. It is available now in one of four reticle options: PR2-MIL, Tremor 4, TMR, and the new FOV reticle, which is a simple circle that indicates the edge of your field of view at high (48x) power. Two additional reticles, the H32 and MIL-GRID 6, are available for Military and Law Enforcement purchase.

“When you’re engaging a target as a team, the spotter and shooter need to be seeing the same thing and speaking the same language,” said John Snodgrass, Product Line Manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “The MX-6HD helps make sure that’s the case. It’s optically fantastic, is loaded with professional-level features, and is available in some of the most popular reticle options. You won’t find a better solution.” Read more

When failure isn’t an option. Now with more options for concealed carry and tactical shooters.

Holster wear. Barricade hits. Repeated recoil. Bad weather. Defender was designed for the realities of everyday carry and fast-paced tactical shooting, where equipment gets handled rough and doubt in your optic has no place in the equation.

The Defender-CCW™ and Defender-ST™ Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dots carry that reputation forward with enclosed protection that shields the emitter from rain, snow, dust, and everyday carry debris. Whether mounted on a pistol, offset on a carbine, or piggybacked on an LPVO, dual-power operation and rugged construction deliver the durability shooters expect from the Defender line. New green multi-reticle and tan housing options let shooters tailor their optic to their firearm or personal preference. Read more

Primary Arms Optics has released the CLx 1-6×24 SFP Rifle Scope with the ACSS 22LR G2, a bullet drop compensating reticle built specifically for .22 LR. Underneath, it is the same entry-level low power variable optic already in the CLx line, now offered with a reticle calibrated to rimfire ballistics at a listed price of $199.99.

The ACSS 22LR G2 is an advanced BDC reticle with holds matched to 36-40 grain projectiles traveling 1000 to 1200 feet per second, which covers most standard and high velocity .22 LR ammunition. Shooters zero the center aiming dot at 50 yards. Below that dot, the BDC runs in 25-yard increments from 75 out to 200 yards. A barbell shape marks each 50-yard stadia, so the 100-, 150-, and 200-yard references read clearly without counting lines.

At max magnification, every major BDC stadia line from 100+ yards is sized to the width of a clay pigeon, about 4.3 inches, at its own distance. Hold the BDC stadia across a target, find the line that fits its width, and the reticle gives a range estimate without a rangefinder. The dots flanking the stadia are 5 MPH wind holds, and they can be scaled to fit greater or lesser wind calls: half the distance for 2.5 MPH, double for 10. Read more

Burris Optics announces that its new Veracity® riflescope lineup is now available at dealers nationwide. Representing the next evolution of one of the most trusted hunting optics on the market, the completely redesigned 2026 Veracity series builds upon the proven performance of the original with improved optics, enhanced ergonomics, and innovative features engineered for today’s hunters. This hunting season, consider the new Burris Veracity.

For more than a decade, the Veracity has earned a reputation for precision, durability, and dependable field performance. The next-generation riflescope continues that legacy while introducing upgrades that improve confidence in every hunting situation.

Available in three versatile 5x zoom configurations—2.5-12x42mm, 3-15x44mm, and 5-25x50mm—the Burris Veracity series offers five reticle options in both first and second focal plane models to accommodate a wide variety of hunting styles and shooting applications. Reticles include the 3PW-MOA, Plex, Plex Fiber Dot, RC-MOA, and the new RCT-MOA. The Plex Fiber Dot reticle utilizes a bright fiber-optic aiming point for exceptional visibility in changing light conditions, while the RCT-MOA introduces a clean, modern Christmas-tree design that delivers precise holdover and windage references without unnecessary complexity. Read more

Starting September 1, ATN’s entire Generation 6 thermal lineup goes on sale — including the ThOR 6 Elite, ThOR 6 Mini, TICO 6, and BlazeSeeker 6 — as the company heads into hunting season with the biggest promotion in its history.

ATN Corp, a U.S. leader in thermal imaging with more than 30 years of experience, today announced the largest sale it has ever run: starting September 1, 2026, the company’s complete Generation 6 thermal lineup goes on sale, with savings while supplies last heading into the season. The sale spans every price point in the Gen 6 platform, led by up to $1,500 off the ATN ThOR 6 Elite — widely regarded as the best thermal scope on the market — and a new sale price on the ATN ThOR 6 Mini that brings the best budget thermal scope in the category under $700 for the first time. Read more