BARNEVELD, Wis. – American, family-owned Vortex Optics was selected by the U.S. Army to produce and deliver up to 250,000 Next Generation Squad Weapons – Fire Control (NGSW-FC) systems over a 10-year production period, beginning in 2022.

The Vortex Optics NGSW-FC, dubbed the XM157, was designed and built with the needs of the current and future warfighter in mind. The XM157 – invented, designed and engineered entirely in-house at Vortex® Headquarters – is a Low Powered Variable Optic (LPVO) with a display overlay, Laser Rangefinder (LRF), ballistic solver, environmental sensors, aiming lasers, digital compass, and wireless communication to provide for seamless connectivity on the battlefield.

The XM157 is built around a 1-8x30mm LPVO featuring a glass-etched reticle on lenses made entirely in the U.S. The XM157 weighs less than many traditional LPVOs with current weapon mounted LRFs and associated mounts and enables America’s servicemen and women to engage threats quickly and effectively.

With an integrated picatinny base that houses the Vortex® Active Reticle® system, the XM157 injects a digitally displayed image into the first focal plane of the optic and allows for intuitive displays to support ballistic drops, reticle shapes and sizes, and additional modes to display way points, identified threats, and fields of fire. Read more

Rechargeable Work Light Offers 2,000 Lumens, Multiple Hands-Free Lighting Options

Eagleville, PA — — Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the BearTrap®, a high-power work light that delivers up to 2,000 lumens for automotive and other inspection, identification and repair uses. Featuring both spot and flood beams, the light can rotate 270 degrees in its frame and clamps to virtually any surface or stands on its own for hands-free task illumination. It also features a magnetic base and a hanging hook for additional hands-free lighting options.

“The BearTrap is a technician’s dream work light, offering bright white light in both spot and flood modes and multiple hands-free lighting options for illuminating hard-to-reach places such as under a vehicle or when troubleshooting equipment repairs,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It adjusts for easy positioning and with its rubberized construction, it prevents scratches when clamped to surfaces like a car hood. And because it uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the BearTrap also offers extremely low operating costs.”

This new work light provides six output modes, including three spot and three flood settings. The BearTrap’s flood mode fills work areas with soft, bright light, ranging from 2,000 lumens on high with a 2.5-hour run time to 575 lumens on low, with an 8.75-hour run time. In spot mode, the light provides a white concentrated beam for specific task lighting, ranging from 1,000 lumens on high for 4.5 hours to 325 lumens on low for 12.5 hours. Read more

Wixom, MI, – Trijicon®, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets, is excited to introduce the addition of a commercially available version of the Variable Combat Optical Gunsight (VCOG®) 1-8×28 Squad Common Optic.

This new variant is functionally identical to the current United States Marine Corps Squad Common Optic (SCO) VCOG with only minor cosmetic changes to external laser etched markings. The body is forged from 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum-alloy to meet the rigorous demands of duty. Offering a true 1x power, the versatile magnification range is effective for both CQB and longer-range applications.

The VCOG 1-8×28 SCO features tethered turret covers, Tenebraex® flip caps, integrated base and LaRue Tactical® LT799 mount, eliminating the need for separate rings to provide rock-solid quick-detach mounting to any rail system while maintaining zero. As part of the development, MIL-STD-810G testing protocols were followed to deliver a nearly indestructible sighting system. Read more

Roswell, GA – AMERIGLO®, the U.S. leader in tritium, painted dot, fiber rod, and custom OEM iron sights for the modern hand-gunner, is now shipping to dealers nationwide the all-new AMERIGLO Haven™ red dot sight built specifically for pistols.

Designed from the ground up to fit the personal defense needs of American gun owners, the Haven is available with a 3.5 or 5.0 MOA dot, or as a Carry-Ready™ Combo which includes optic-compatible iron sights for the GLOCK MOS system. Using the proven Trijicon RMR® footprint, the Haven red dot is ready for immediate installation on today’s most popular optics-ready pistols.

The combination of the Haven’s large window, bright red dot, and high-visibility vertical post on the rear deck create an immediate and intuitive aiming point for the shooter. The Haven is guaranteed to survive firing and recoil from today’s most powerful handguns due to its advanced electronics and enhanced opto-mechanical design. Developed for personal defense, the Haven is compatible with the most common IWB/OWB holsters used for concealed carry. Read more

Premium Scopes Designed Specifically for Extreme Long-Range Shooting

Hawke® Optics, a worldwide leader in quality sporting optics that perform outstanding in the field while maintaining optimum value for the consumer, adds a new option to its premium Frontier riflescope line with 34mm main tubes. The new Frontier 34 FFP scopes are built with Extreme Long Range (ELR) and King Of 2 Miles (KO2M) shooters in mind.

Like the other scopes in the Frontier lineup, the Frontier 34 FFP scopes are part of the System H7 series, which use index-matched lenses with outstanding clarity throughout the entire field of view. All of the glass surfaces in H7 have 21 layers of advanced coatings for high light transmission and clearer view. These are long-range friendly First Focal Plane scopes that help you hit your target out to ranges most shooters fear to tread. Even better, these scopes represent what may well be the best value in premium long-range shooting equipment. Read more

City of Industry, Ca – Lasers are becoming invaluable to verify an accurate and effective aim, especially in low-light environments. Pistols and rifles fixed with lasers have been shown to improve fast target acquisition. With the growth of red dot optics, lasers have fast been growing in the industry as an alternative to mounted optics. Not only does this help to improve users’ response time, but it also makes a potential Point of Impact clear.

Holosun is known for optics and lasers. This year, Holosun releases the RML (Rail-Mounted Laser). The RML comes in at a very manageable 1.97″×1.18″×0.91″ and 1.3 ounces. Made with a durable polymer housing, the RML is IPX8 rated for water and dust resistance. Additionally, Holosun tests each unit to 2,000G shock resistance. This guarantees that the RML is suited for use in extreme environments.

The RML is available in either a red or green laser version, both of which are class 3R and <5mW output power. The RML package includes one CR1/3N lithium battery. The laser can be adjusted by 4MOA per click and can travel a total of +/-60 MOA. The rate of travel makes it ideal for a primary or even secondary zero, providing an alternate distance point of aim from iron sights or a pistol mounted optic. Read more

Multi-Fuel Military Helmet Light Has Variable Color LEDs, Beacon and Aiming Stalk

EAGLEVILLE, PA – January 18, 2022 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, launched the Sidewinder Stalk™, a multi-function military helmet light system featuring multiple color LEDs, an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) beacon, a strobe feature, and a flexible stalk for aiming light where it is needed.

The new light features several attachment methods for mounting to helmets or MOLLE gear, and operates from multiple power sources, including a single CR123A lithium, AA alkaline or AA lithium battery. On high mode, using a CR123A battery, the white LED delivers 76 lumens; on low, the light offers 3+ days of run time.

The versatile light features a variable color LED housed in a head that is mounted to the light’s bendable stalk. In addition to bright white light, tactical users can select from red, blue, or green LEDs in 3 output modes for low light applications such as map reading and cockpit navigation, or use the light’s IR Illuminator while using Night Vision Devices (NVG). An integrated IR IFF beacon permits operators to covertly signal positioning and movements on the ground. Read more