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TNVC Releases Quad Output LID-DBAL Pistol Light/Laser/IR

The Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) has released their new LDI-DBAL light and laser system. The system is categorized as a “Class 1″ laser, meaning it is legal for civilians to own. The DBAL comes...

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Scope Review: Hi-Lux Leatherwood M40 3-9x40mm Tactical Scope

During the Vietnam War, both the US Army and the US Marine Corps revived the use of sniper rifle. The US Army chosen the M14 based semi-automatic rifle match with a dedicated build Leatherwood ART...

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Glock MOS – Modular Optic System

The new Glock MOS – Modular Optic System handguns were ready to fire at the Industry Day at the Range. Recognizing an increasingly popular trend towards red dot optics for handguns, the Glock MOS...

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LPA Twin Front Sight

LPA Sights is showing a new shotgun sight called the Twin Front Sight. The sight uses a pair of fiber optic rods to provide two bright dots that do not cover the target and are larger than a standard...

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Schmidt & Bender Polar T96 Scope

This year, Schmidt & Bender has released their new Polar T96 rifle scope aimed at shooters who need to make precision shots in low-light ambient conditions. I was happy to be assigned to visit the...

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Lightning Review: Wheeler Engineering Level Level Level Kit

Anything to cut down on the time spent in the office and increase time at the range gets a resounding thumbs-up! For example, the MagLuLa for pistols is always in my bag as well as various tools etc....

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1,000 yard shot with 9mm

It is no longer a surprise when Jerry Miculek raises the performance bar in every new video he presents. This time he hits a steel plate at 1,000 yards with his S&W 929. The post 1,000 yard shot...

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LaserLyte & Taurus Team Up!

LaserLyte announced a joint project with Taurus to sell the PT840, Millennium G2 and PT92 pistols with the unique Center Mass laser sighting device. Phil previously reviewed the LaserLyte Center Mass...

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The Chinese TMJ-3 Multipurpose Integrated Weapon Sight

This new Chinese sight, made for the QBZ95-1 Bullpup, recently appeared on various Chinese internet forums.The sight is developed by Zhongshan SheJian Police Equipment Technology, a private company....

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TRUGLO Micro-Tac Laser Sight

TRUGLO announced a new laser sight called the Micro-Tac. The new sight is lightweight and mounts to any Picatinny- or Weaver-style rail. Total unit weight is less than one ounce. The Micro-Tac can be...

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Scope Review: Lucid M7 Sight

Shooters are constantly looking for a red dot sight that: costs under $200; can be mounted on rifles, carbines and shotguns; weighs several ounces; is parallax free; is compatible with all night vision...

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Scope Saves Owner from Improper Powder Load

Vortex Optics has posted up a picture on their Facebook page of a catastrophic detonation in a rifle where their optic saved the owner. The scope in question deflected shrapnel from the hot load when...

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Law Tactical AKuracy Adjustable Rear Sight

I stumbled across the Law Tactical AKuracy sight when browsing their webpage for the write-up on their upcoming Gen-3 folding stock adapter. In short, the sight is a drop-in replacement for stock AK-47...

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A Look Inside Geissele Manufacturing

Alan Lardieri goes inside Geissele and talks to Bill Geissele about their triggers and how other trigger systems work. Then they go on to showcase their sister company, ALG Defense. It is owned by...

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Custom EOTech Reticle with an Arduino Inside

A TFB reader purchased a damaged EOTech very cheaply, then gutted the internals and replaced them with custom electronics. This video shows the result: The possibilities are endless. Rangefinders, shot...

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FLIR R-Series: Low-Cost Effective Thermal Sights

FLIR has released value-oriented thermal sight line, called the “R-Series” The sights are compatible with .308 and lower calibers. The R-Series is offered in digital 1x, 1.25-5x, 2.25-9x, 4-16x, 1.1-9x...

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Top Ten Guns To Shoot Before You Die

I have been fortunate enough to shoot many, many different firearms over the course of my life. While I have enjoyed most, a precious few have made their way into my heart as towering giants that...

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Viridian Reactor 5 for Kahr Pistols

Viridian announced they are now selling Reactor 5 (R5) green lasers for the Kahr 9mm and .40 S&W pistols. The Kahr version of the R5 lasers will ship with a hybrid-style holster (leather backing...

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DesertTech 1-Piece Scope Mount

Primal Rights has an excellent detailed overview of DesertTech’s 1-Piece Scope Mount built for serious long-range shooters. The mounts are designed specifically for their bullpup precision rifles but...

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WOLF Performance Optics PSU 1x/4x Variable Zoom Optical Gunsight

During the 2014 SHOT Show, WOLF Performance Optics introduced their new PSU 1x/4x Variable Zoom Optical Gunsight. If everything goes as planned this new sight will be available in the later part of...

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