OR AKIVA, Israel – Meprolight, an SK Group company and a global leader in electro-optics for military, law enforcement and commercial use, has introduced the Sting Lumina, a state-of-the-art dual wavelength compact laser pointer with integrated IR illuminator designed closely with special forces to support and improve various tactical scenarios, including close quarters battle (CBQ) and covert nighttime operations.

Built for demanding combat environments, the Sting Lumina delivers decisive tactical advantages across a wide range of missions. Its rugged design makes it ideally suited for high-recoil, large caliber platforms – including machine guns – while offering a visible red or green laser for rapid target acquisition in CQB situations. For covert operations, the system integrates an infrared (IR) laser pointer and an IR flashlight with adjustable beam diameter, optimized for urban and CQB scenarios.

The Sting Lumina features built-in protection mechanisms that prevent accidental switching to high intensities or visible emission. Fully ambidextrous, ergonomic controls – operated via a control cable or a dedicated top button – ensure seamless operation under pressure. Combat-proven and compliant with MIL-STD requirements, the Sting Lumina is engineered for reliability when it matters most. Read more

Nashville, TN – ZeroTech Optics is proud to announce the launch of the new Thrive 1-10×24 SFP Illuminated LPVO series, delivering enhanced versatility, precision, and rugged performance for shooters who demand more from their low power variable optic.

The new 1-10×24 LPVO lineup expands the popular Thrive family (https://zerotechoptics.com/product-category/riflescopes/thrive/), offering a true 1x for rapid target acquisition and extending out to 10x magnification for confident mid-range engagement. Designed for competition, tactical applications, and dynamic hunting scenarios, the Thrive 1-10×24 provides the flexibility modern shooters require in a single optic.

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Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of the game-changing new BX-6 Range HD rangefinding binocular. With world-class optical clarity, fast, accurate ranging capabilities out to 6,000 yards, the most advanced ballistics intelligence available, and precision GPS pinning, the BX-6 Range HD is poised to be the best and most feature-rich rangefinding binocular available.

“Our team put an incredible amount of work into the BX-6 Range HD, and the result is the most complete rangefinding binocular on the market.” said Tim Lesser, Vice President of Product and Marketing for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “You’re getting incredible glass, the most advanced ballistics possible, and the most accurate GPS pinning software available. It is the whole package and offers solutions for both hunters and shooters.”

As a binocular, it all starts with the glass. The BX-6 Range HD offers unmatched light transmission that’s designed to outperform in the most challenging conditions, industry-leading glare reduction for a clear image in direct, harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that professional hunting guides and shooters demand. With the best optical performance Leupold has ever offered in a rangefinding binocular, the BX-6 Range HD sets a new standard. The rangefinding engine, meanwhile, is an industry best. Capable of exceeding ranges of 2,000 yards on deer-sized game, 3,000 yards on trees, and 6,000 yards in long-range mode, it delivers the fastest and most accurate ranging performance available. 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 VX-4HD line of riflescopes.

From tight timber to wide-open country, the VX-4HD, with its true 4:1 zoom, is built to perform. Its Elite Optical System delivers a bright, crisp image when light gets scarce, and the integrated throw lever makes magnification changes fast and easy. Built ultra-rugged to shrug off recoil and extreme weather, the VX-4HD gives you everything you need in one scope—performance, value, and durability that outworks and outperforms everything in its class.

“For more than 70 years hunters have known what a gold ring on a riflescope means: It’s going to perform, without fail,” said Tim Lesser, Vice President of Product Development and Marketing for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “We are proud to expand our Gold Ring family with the VX-4HD, bringing that performance and promise to even more consumers across the globe.”

The VX-4HD is built around Leupold’s Elite Optical System, which delivers excellent dawn-to-dusk light transmission, glare reduction, and the resolution that diehard hunters and shooters demand. Three configurations (3-12×40, 3-12×50, and 4-16×50) and four reticle options (Duplex, Hunt-Plex, Wind-Plex, and Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter) are available, providing maximum versatility. Illuminated models extend battery life with Leupold’s Motion Sensor Technology (MST), which automatically deactivates the reticle after five minutes of inactivity.

The CDS-ZL2 dial included on most VX-4HD’s features Leupold’s push-button ZeroLock system, preventing accidental dial movement. Utilizing Leupold’s Custom Dial System (CDS), the CDS-ZL2 dial compensates for bullet drop and helps hunters make ultra-quick elevation adjustments on the fly. One free dial is available with the purchase of a CDS-compatible VX-4HD. Additional dials are available for purchase. Read more

Nashville, TN — ZeroTech continues to push the boundaries of low-power variable optics with the launch of the Thrive HD 1-8×24 LPVO RAR Illuminated, engineered for shooters who demand lightning-fast engagement at 1x and confident precision at extended distances.

Designed around versatility and speed, the optic delivers a true 1x experience with a generous 124.8 ft field of view at 100 yards, allowing for rapid target acquisition and fluid transitions in dynamic environments. At 8x, the HD optical system and fully multi-coated glass provide crisp resolution and reliable target identification when precision matters.

Built for Modern Rifles and Real-World Use

The Thrive HD 1-8×24 LPVO features a robust 30mm maintube and is machined from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, offering excellent strength without unnecessary bulk. Its streamlined form factor and low-profile turrets make it a natural fit for AR and MSR platforms, whether for duty, competition, or field use. Read more

Streamlight^®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac^® Rail Mount VIR PRO, a gun-mounted tactical light featuring up to 1,100 lumens of visible white light and an infrared (IR) LED. The new light is designed to securely fit all long guns with MIL-STD-1913 or M-LOK^® and M-LOK compatible rails.

The ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO enables users to easily toggle between bright white and IR light via the head-mounted switch, allowing first responders to illuminate a target for identification while remaining undetected. A built-in cutoff prevents accidental visible light activation while in IR mode, guaranteeing stealth and control.

The light’s Jack-Cap^® tail cap switch provides switch redundancy, offering a choice between push-button or remote pressure switch operation. A TEN-TAP^® programmable switch allows users to select one of three different programs: white light high only/IR high only (default); white light medium only/IR high-low; or white light low-high/IR low-high. Read more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Ideal LivingTactacam, the makers of the no. 1 cellular trail camera, today announced its upcoming appearance at SHOT Show 2026. During the annual conference on Jan. 20-23, 2026, Tactacam will exhibit the DEFEND brand, including the new DEFEND 360, demonstrating the power of wireless cellular security cameras.

Cellular-enabled security solutions have increasingly gained favor with consumers, especially in areas that Wi-Fi can’t reach, such as off-grid and remote locations. Tactacam research shows that cellular connectivity satisfaction runs deep: 33% of consumers say cellular provides better remote access than Wi-Fi, and 84% rate its performance as “excellent” or “good.”

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