The leader in high-performance optics for military and law enforcement, announces the popular MPS (Micro Pistol Sight) line now available in a new FDE (flat dark earth) model. The MPS continues to meet the approved-for-duty-use status among both, large and small law enforcement agencies across the nation.

The Steiner MPS is purpose-built to withstand the hard use and challenging field conditions encountered by defense professionals across the nation. Borrowing the same performance and battle-proven engineering found in Steiner’s tactical optics for military and law enforcement, the MPS is constructed around a rugged, all-metal housing with enhanced sidewalls and a sealed emitter that can withstand submersion down to 10 meters.

Despite its compact size and light weight, the MPS is packed with features that ensure reliability and predictable performance for hard-duty use. The recessed optic window and thick metal shroud protects the Steiner-quality lens from most direct impacts and the 1X magnification delivers a crisp, undistorted image for quick, both-eyes-open sight picture acquisition. Additional features include a bright 3.3 MOA reticle, 13,000-hour battery life, 8 brightness levels, user-selectable auto-off, and multiple mounting options.

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Q: What got you into the optics industry?

A: I got into the optics industry about 25 years ago after a friend lent me a pair of his Steiner 10x50mm military marine binoculars. I used it on a deer hunt, and it changed my life. It started a lifelong passion for optics and looking for perfection in optics as I’ve gone along in the last 25 years and just studied and learned and got into all the details that I could, and ultimately, here I am with our thermal brand, Fusion Thermal.

Q: Fusion Thermal is a new company. How did it start?

A: I had a supplier friend who started a company. He found a physicist in Europe who had a fascinating and unique spin on thermal technology, and they made a presentation to me primarily for me to be their customer. I liked seeing a lot of thermal experience and that he had something radically different. So I was intrigued, and I agreed to become their customer. Ultimately, six months later or so, I owned the company and, rebranded it Fusion Thermal and designed it to be more Americanized and more user-friendly.

Q: What advantages do thermal optics have over other night optic technologies like light-intensified optics or add-on lights?

A: Thermal is a new technology to many people; sometimes, they lump it into the same category as night vision. It’s night vision in the sense that you use it at night. But thermals can be used very effectively in the daytime. That’s one of its advantages over traditional night vision. Read more

BARNEVELD, Wis. – The Bantam™ HD 6.5×32 Youth Binocular combines everything you love about Vortex® quality and lifetime service in a streamline, rugged binocular ergonomically designed for smaller hands and faces.

Compact and light weight so they’re easy to carry around. Ruggedly constructed to withstand knocks and accidental drops. Bantam™ HD delivers a wide field of view, clear glass, 6.5x magnifying power, and simple-to-use controls that make it easier to find distant wildlife fast.

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Plymouth, MI – EOTECH, the leading manufacturer of Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS), Magnifiers and other electro-optic solutions has recently been awarded a multi-year contract to fulfill its EXPS3 HWS and G33 Magnifier to the Polish Ministry of Defense for use on the MSBS GROT weapon systems.

While Poland has been a staunch supporter of the EOTECH brand for years, “This contract represents a continued level of confidence between EOTECH and the Armed Forces within Poland. The Polish government has always been a strong partner to EOTECH for use in the defense of their sovereign nation and that of its surrounding allies” said Andy Gann, Business Development Manager for Europe. “It is EOTECH’s intent to ensure the Polish Warfighter has the confidence to engage the enemy combatant with any of their individual weapons if they are challenged to do so.” Gann went on to say, “We must also acknowledge the efforts of our in-country partner too, who did an amazing job promoting and supporting the EOTECH brand to the Polish MoD, as it is very much a group effort to get success like this across the finish line”.

EOTECH is represented in Poland by Griffin Group Defence. “Griffin Group aims to only provide best-in-class, proven and relevant solutions to the Polish Government for consideration” said a Griffin Group representative. “It was an honor to have worked with EOTECH and provide our MoD with their equipment needs for defense of our National Security. We have every confidence in the quality of the EOTECH product line and look forward to supporting our MoD now and into the future”.

The Polish MoD can expect first deliveries of their EOTECH Weapon Sighting Solutions, in excess of 10,000 units, beginning in Q4 of 2023 and healthily into late 2025. For more information, please visit www.eotechinc.com

NEXTORCH Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of illumination tools and specialized equipment for law enforcement, first responder, tactical, and outdoor applications, is proud to announce the 20,000 lumen Saint Torch 31 Searchlight. The Saint Torch 31 was designed specifically for search & rescue use, but is also ideally suited to any situation that requires long runtimes and exceptionally high-outputs, like game recovery after dark or late nights on the water.

Crafted from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, the Saint Torch 31 produces an ultra-bright 20,000 lumen output thanks to 8 high-output LEDs and its extra-large battery pack. This incredible illumination tool casts its beam up to 2,827 yards. The Saint Torch 31’s battery pack consists of six 4800 mAh Li-ion cells, providing up to 81 hours of run time on low. The battery pack also works as a high-capacity power bank that can be used to recharge electronic devices up to four times on a single charge via a standard USB cable. A convenient LED status indicator provides battery life at a glance, and the waterproof/dustproof covers for the battery pack and flashlight head can be combined to create a small waterproof storage container for medicine, etc. Read more

Modular firearms are nothing new. They’ve been around for well over 100 years. Despite this, SIG successfully developed one of the most modular pistols. So successful that the US Armed Forced uses a variant of these modular pistols as the M17/18. The civilian model of the M17/18 is the SIG P320, a pistol that can be customized for concealed carry, competition, or just plinking at the range. Users can attach a pistol optic with their milled slides for some of the best and most consistent loadouts.

The SCS-320 (Solar Charging Sight) is designed for P320 optics-ready handguns and other DPP footprints. It takes the already well-designed P320 and augments it for optimal performance. The new optic attaches directly to the slide without needing an adapter plate. For perfect reticle illumination, the unit uses multidirectional light sensors in complement with a solar charging system to adjust brightness automatically. The SCS can operate indefinitely using an internal, rechargeable 20,000-hour battery, meaning you will never need to change batteries again. While brightness is automatically calibrated, an intensity override function locks the optic into a high-brightness mode for 30 minutes. Read more

InfiRay Outdoor, in partnership with iRayUSA, will allow all US dealers to temporarily discount the RICO HD (the world’s first commercial 1280 Thermal Weapon Sight) from $17,999 down to $15,999 during the month of September.

The RICO HD (RS75) is the world’s first commercially-available 1280 resolution thermal weapon sight. With a 75mm objective lens, large eyepiece, included rangefinder, recoil-isolating picatinny mount, and many other leading features, the RICO (Rugged Infrared Compact Optic) HD is the most advanced thermal weapon sight available on the civilian market. As with all technical industries, the most advanced technology in-class often comes with a larger price tag. For the first time since its introduction, the price of the RS75 will be temporarily reduced. “We’re excited to temporarily reduce the price of the RICO HD this month – ahead of predator hunting seasons, just in time for Labor Day deal hunters,” said Pliny Gale, iRayUSA Director of Marketing. “We have seen so many hunters and shooters amazed by the clarity and quality of this scope, but were waiting for a price promotion to get one — now’s the chance.”

This promotional pricing will be available through all authorized US dealers, September 1st through 30th, while inventory is available. On October 1st, pricing will return to $17,999. Read more

Following last year’s release of the T6Xi series of tactical riflescopes, Steiner Optics, known for precision made riflescopes and binoculars with industry leading light transmission and clarity, releases a new lineup of premium optics designed with the modern big game hunter in mind—just in time for the 2023 hunting season.

Boasting similar military and law-enforcement DNA as the T6Xi tactical riflescope series, the all-new H6Xi series is designed for serious hunters who demand an optic that blends unfailing precision, versatility, and exceptional optical performance in a package capable of conquering the most extreme hunting environments. Read more

In 2017, Burris disrupted the hunting optics market with the robust Signature HD binocular lineup, capturing the attention of hunters across both western and eastern regions. Renowned for their resilience in the harshest hunting terrains, coupled with Burris’s focus on clarity and light transmission, the Signature HD series established new benchmarks in their class of observational optics.

Now, Burris ups the game with the release of the new Signature HD 15×56 binoculars.

The Signature HD 15×56 joins the original 8×42, 10×42, and 12×50 Signature HD models to provide outdoor enthusiasts with a full range of optics to meet every adventure. With its 15X magnification, the Signature HD 15×56 puts the farthest objects practically in your lap. Designed with everything a hunter needs for glassing distant game and precision shooters spotting impacts on targets, the newest Signature HD binocular delivers an expansive field of view and maximum low light visibility.

Featuring Bak-4 glass with Phase Correct, dielectric coating found on the prisms the Signature HD 15×56 delivers optimal resolution, color fidelity, and light transmission, and boasts the same precision manufacturing and quality offered in the 8x, 10x, and 12x binoculars. Precision-ground lenses follow the same “performance-first” construction and include Hi-Lume Index-matched multi-coating to further boost clarity, light transmission, and to eliminate glare. And to ensure the view is always clear, the binoculars are nitrogen-filled for reliable waterproof and fog-proof performance. Read more