Monday, June 16, 2008
New Surefire Flashlights
Also expect some all-new Surefire Flashlights to be released this year, such as a more affordable aluminum version of last year's Titan, and some state-of-the-art 400 Lumen LED flashlights.
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Friday, June 06, 2008
The Perfect Rangefinder
The ATN Ranger Eye laser rangefinder is a perfect tool for Dad. It's precision optics combined with well manufactured parts, ensure that Dad will get the perfect distance measurements that he needs.
What can Dad use a ATN Ranger Eye range finder for? There a a ton of uses. If he's a golfer, he'll definitely want one of these. The ATN Ranger Eye is the perfect golf rangefinder.
It is also perfectly suited for hunting, archery and target shooting. If your Dad isn't a weapon guy, he can also use this unit professionally. The ATN Ranger Eye is perfect for industrial uses, topographical uses and safety uses. If Dad is in the military, it has great tactical applications for use in the field.
Either way, your Dad will appreciate a new gadget, especially if it's able to enrich his life in some way, whether that be professionally or in his hobbies.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Perfect Entry Level Night Vision Binoculars for Dad
The neatest feature with these binoculars is the 'smart' function. The night vision binoculars have a built in sensor that automatically detects when they are up to your eyes. Saves a ton on battery life, which can last about 10-20 hours.
The ATN Night Scout Binoculars feature the high end optics you can expect from ATN. They magnify by 5x and intensify light by 35,000x. They can detect objects at a range of 150m, not quite 500 feet! Perfect for my dad's two acre farm. Though they only feature first generation night vision technology, the optics and electronics in this unit are so well made with precision that it's almost like having a 2nd or 3rd generation pair of night vision binoculars.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Mission Critical Eyewear: Revision Military Tactical Sunglasses and Goggles
Ask a soldier about the importance of reliable eye protection in the most chaotic and dangerous areas of Iraq or Afghanistan, and you'll surely get an earful. Troops can't afford to take chances with cheap tactical goggles or shoddy tactical sunglasses. That's why the answer you'll most often hear to the question of what brand of protection a soldier will trust his eyes to is Revision Military Eyewear. No other brand of protective tactical or military eyewear has the brawn or resiliency of Revision Eyewear.
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Testimonies from the field are countless-- stories of Revision goggles and sunglasses saving soldiers' eyes from the shrapnel of IEDs, direct impacts, explosions, projectile debris, and harsh desert elements.
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The latest member of the Revision family meets the demand for sleek and comfortable tactical eyewear with unrivaled ballistic protection; the Hellfly Ballistic Sunglass exceeds 
both the US Military's stringent high-impact requirement for eyewear and the ANSI Z87.1 standard for impact and optics. It's military grade eyewear that performs on three levels-- high-impact fragment protection, excellent optical performance and 100% UV protection, and a stylish, lightweight and supremely comfortable design.
both the US Military's stringent high-impact requirement for eyewear and the ANSI Z87.1 standard for impact and optics. It's military grade eyewear that performs on three levels-- high-impact fragment protection, excellent optical performance and 100% UV protection, and a stylish, lightweight and supremely comfortable design..
A variety of silicate and titanium dioxide coatings enable the Revision Hellfly to operate flawlessly in any light conditions while providing ultra sharp visual contrast. The toughest optical polycarbonate ensures optical clarity and total scratch resistance. The wraparound design provides a wide field-of-view and additional protection from wind, dust, and unexpected fragments, and weighing in at only 1 ounce, the Hellfly wears comfortably for hours on end.
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While built for the battlefield, Revision Hellfly sunglasses are equally invaluable to the civilian who's consistently encountering risky situations with regard to his eyesight. Revision Military offers eyewear for superior protection in a variety of high-impact sports and hazardous activities, from mountain biking, triathlon training, or paintballing to general law enforcement and SWAT or tactical operations.
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When it comes to your eyesight, Revision Military Eyewear takes its job very seriously.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Can You Handle the Heat? The AimSHOT HeatSeeker 3500 can.
"There are inevitably circumstances in which the AimSHOT HeatSeeker 3500 could prove indispensable..."
.There are some operations for which our five God-given senses just aren't enough. Luckily there are tools to assist us in some of these situations. One such tool is the AimSHOT HeatSeeker 3500 infrared heat sensor. The HeatSeeker 3500 can prove a lifesaver--literally--on a farm or in rural areas where animals and livestock roam freely; a lost lamb or family pet can be quickly located and recovered. 
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The HeatSeeker 3500 is also sportsman's friend for humane hunting-- every hunter's duty. Unfortunately even the most skilled hunter can sometimes be off his target, and no hunter wants to see his prey suffer. The HeatSeeker 3500 is ideal for hunting excursions to help track down injured, downed, or hidden game.
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And while one would hope never to have to use this AimSHOT heat seeker for rescue operations, there are inevitably circumstances in which it could prove indispensable. For times when there simply is no time and every second counts, the HeatSeeker 3500 can help locate a lost or missing child or the visually or hearing impaired. In such desperate times, this AimSHOT tool might just be invaluable.
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The applications don't stop there. In fact, you might be surprised at the HeatSeeker 3500's many additional uses:
- Detecting hot spots in equipment or machinery
- Detecting overheated ballast transformers, aiding in fire prevention
The heat sensor of the AimSHOT HeatSeeker 3500 is stable and accurate for up to 300 yards and comes with 2 built-in lasers to help you pinpoint the heat source, with the second laser being infrared and invisible to the naked eye but perceptible with night vision. An earplug with squelch alert reception is included with the 3500. A rifle or shotgun mounting system is available, and the high-impact plastic construction ensures durability in rugged conditions and rough situations.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Be prepared for life's bumps and bruises with the Peltor First Aid Kit!
Be Prepared...You never expect an injury to happen. Even in hazardous conditions or while engaging in risky activities, injuries always seems to occur when you didn't see them coming. Since no one is immune to the occasional accident, it's best to be prepared ahead of time, whether you're a craftsman, a soldier, or a parent. The Peltor First Aid Kit is one of the better first aid kits available. It's ready to use and contains 154 pieces of supplies to aid in the medical attention of common household and outdoor injuries. First aid supplies include cold
packs, antiseptics, bandages, gauze, medical tape, antibiotic ointments, and more. One very useful aspect of this first aid kit is that it comes with pre-drilled holes, making it easy to hang on the wall of your garage, tool shed, office, work room, or home closet. A fold-away handle also makes for convenient transportation in your car, boat, or motorcycle. With the Peltor First Aid Kit, you'll be ready for life's inevitable bumps and bruises-- at least the physical ones! Sorry, but it can't repair your neighbor's broken window thanks to junior's baseball or the permanent marker on your living room wall.
packs, antiseptics, bandages, gauze, medical tape, antibiotic ointments, and more. One very useful aspect of this first aid kit is that it comes with pre-drilled holes, making it easy to hang on the wall of your garage, tool shed, office, work room, or home closet. A fold-away handle also makes for convenient transportation in your car, boat, or motorcycle. With the Peltor First Aid Kit, you'll be ready for life's inevitable bumps and bruises-- at least the physical ones! Sorry, but it can't repair your neighbor's broken window thanks to junior's baseball or the permanent marker on your living room wall......
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First Aid Tips to Remember for Minor Burns:
First degree and small second degree burns that are 3 inches in diameter or less qualify as minor burns (with the exception being small second degree burns that occur on the hands, feet, face, groin, or over a major joint).
First degree and small second degree burns that are 3 inches in diameter or less qualify as minor burns (with the exception being small second degree burns that occur on the hands, feet, face, groin, or over a major joint).
- Cool the burn by immersing it or holding it under cold running water for at least 5 minutes.
Cover the burn with a clean, sterile gauze bandage. A loosely wrapped bandage keeps pressure off the burned skin and also keeps out air, reduces pain, and protects blisters.
Take or Administer an OTC Pain Reliever. Over-the-counter pain relievers include aspirin (Bayer), acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), or naproxen sodium (Aleve). Do not use acetaminophen if you have severe kidney or liver disease, and do not give aspirin to children or teenagers.
Watch for signs of infection. If infection occurs, seek medical attention. Otherwise, the burn should heal with time without the need for further treatment.
For minor burns, DO NOT:
- Do NOT apply ice to the burn, as this could cause frostbite.
- Do NOT apply ointments or butter, as this could prevent the burned skin from healing properly.
- Do NOT break blisters. Blisters are nature's band-aid. Open blisters are vulnerable to infection.
Monday, February 18, 2008
ASSESSMENT: FOBUS TACTICAL HOLSTERS
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008TIME: APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM CST
LOCATION: RUSH AND CHESTNUT STREETS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
INCIDENT: UNDISCLOSED
PERPETRATOR: IDENTITY UNKNOWN; PRESUMED AT-LARGE
RESPONDERS: CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT S.W.A.T. UNIT (SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTIONS)
TACTICAL EQUIPMENT: FOBUS HOLSTERS
BACKGROUND: S.W.A.T. team officials responded to an undisclosed disturbance in the 900 block of North Rush and East Chestnut streets in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. At the time the eyewitness arrived on the scene, S.W.A.T. members appeared to have the situation under control and were being debriefed. No suspects were visibly detained. S.W.A.T. team officials were in armed tactical uniform but had removed tactical headgear and protective eyewear. Weapons were disengaged. Fobus Holsters were determined to be the regulation holster used by S.W.A.T. team members.
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT: Fobus Holsters were developed in Israel for military and special security forces. Fobus holsters are combat tested. Features of Fobus holsters include passive retention with rapid presentation, virtual indestructibility, injection molding and high density polymer materials, low profile design consistent with concealability needs, rubberized paddle for extreme stability and comfort, and steel reinforced rivet attachment system for increased strength. Fobus holsters are available in paddle, belt, and left-hand models. No other injection molded holster manufacturer carries holsters for as many handgun models as Fobus. The Fobus Roto-Holster is adjustable to employ a forward or rearward cant. The Roto-Holster rotates 360 degrees and easily adjusts for cross draw, bodyguard, driver, small of back, or strong side carry. Patented locking system allows a total of 40 different position settings. Adjustment is obtained by use of a locking screw. Fobus Roto-Holsters are lightweight, rugged, and can be used with Fobus Shoulder Rigs, Thigh Rigs, and Universal Home & Vehicle Mount. Fobus is the preferred tactical holster for sidearms in extreme and volatile operations.
BACKGROUND: S.W.A.T. team officials responded to an undisclosed disturbance in the 900 block of North Rush and East Chestnut streets in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. At the time the eyewitness arrived on the scene, S.W.A.T. members appeared to have the situation under control and were being debriefed. No suspects were visibly detained. S.W.A.T. team officials were in armed tactical uniform but had removed tactical headgear and protective eyewear. Weapons were disengaged. Fobus Holsters were determined to be the regulation holster used by S.W.A.T. team members.
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT: Fobus Holsters were developed in Israel for military and special security forces. Fobus holsters are combat tested. Features of Fobus holsters include passive retention with rapid presentation, virtual indestructibility, injection molding and high density polymer materials, low profile design consistent with concealability needs, rubberized paddle for extreme stability and comfort, and steel reinforced rivet attachment system for increased strength. Fobus holsters are available in paddle, belt, and left-hand models. No other injection molded holster manufacturer carries holsters for as many handgun models as Fobus. The Fobus Roto-Holster is adjustable to employ a forward or rearward cant. The Roto-Holster rotates 360 degrees and easily adjusts for cross draw, bodyguard, driver, small of back, or strong side carry. Patented locking system allows a total of 40 different position settings. Adjustment is obtained by use of a locking screw. Fobus Roto-Holsters are lightweight, rugged, and can be used with Fobus Shoulder Rigs, Thigh Rigs, and Universal Home & Vehicle Mount. Fobus is the preferred tactical holster for sidearms in extreme and volatile operations.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Sturdy Yet Flexible: The Galco Dual Position Phoenix Holster
Good things come from Chicago. OpticsPlanet-- for one, some of the world's best pizza and hot dogs, Buddy Guy, and another good thing to start out in Chicago was Galco Gunleather! It began in 1969 as a small family business created by Richard N. Gallagher (though the company was then known as The Original Jackass Leather Company). Years went by and the name and location changed, but many innovative, quality designs and a good deal of Miami Vice-inspired fame later, and Galco is still producing unrivalled holsters, rigs, and more (albeit in Phoenix now). Don't get me wrong! Phoenix is a great city too, and I imagine it is responsible for the name of one of Galco's particularly excellent holsters. I'm talking about a favorite holster of my buddy Steve (a true connoisseur); the Galco Dual Position Phoenix.The Dual Position Phoenix is an attractive, superb sportsman's holster that can be used either strong side or crossdraw, with two tension screw adjustments for a custom fit to your handgun. The Galco Gunleather Dual Position Phoenix is made for semiautomatic pistols and double-action revolvers and fits belts up to 1 3/4". In the tradition of superior, quality-made, handcrafted Galco holsters, the Dual Position Phoenix is made from premium Galco tan saddle leather lined with silicone suede, and is available in right and left hand designs. The Dual Position Phoenix can be easily readjusted to the owner's preference, and offers exceptional comfort with stitched sight rails to protect the leather and sights, as well as a reinforced thumb break with covered snap for security in the brush and the essential swift draw. Available options for the Dual Position Phoenix are several Smith & Wesson and Colt molds, and the Ruger P89 mold.
If you're in the market for a good holster and need some tips, be sure to check out the great How To Buy Holsters article written by holster and gun expert Steve L! 
Monday, February 04, 2008
Smart hearing protection without the ashy mess!
True story: my friend was once seated next to a man on a flight who claimed that cigarette butts make great earplugs that are just as effective as the real deal and--even better--free (if you smoke). Thankfully it was a relatively short flight, though when my friend relayed this story to me, it sounded like he probably would have tested out this guy's theory if he'd had a couple of Marlboros, just to make it through the remainder of the flight.Fortunately, much more practical, effective, and sanitary means of hearing protection are readily available and highly affordable. Peltor makes some nifty, double-ended earplugs designed for multiple circumstances-- and they're nicotine-free and non-carcinogenic! Peltor Indoor/Outdoor Range Hearing Protection ear plugs were designed by the US Army and NATO for indoor and outdoor use with two different types of protection: the olive-colored end provides a constant Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22 decibels (dB), especially suited to high noise levels and reverberations such as those at an indoor range. The yellow-colored end provides variable level protection for impulse noises without blocking normal communications or range commands. This gives the Peltor Indoor/Outdoor earplugs a versatile NRR of 0-22 dB. Priced to go and devoid of tobacco tax, Peltor earplugs are ideal for any range as well as a host of other places and activities, such as mowing the lawn, using high-noise power tools or machinery, or sitting next to odd, talkative passengers on airplanes. Then again, a double scotch helps with that one, too.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
5.11 ATAC Storm Boots
In a recent conversation with an avid tactician friend of mine, he raved about the 5.11 Tactical ATAC 8" Storm Boots. These boots are designed to be laced up only once for a custom fit to the wearer's foot and thereafter are put on and removed via a side zipper; because of this feature they are not approved for actual military use, but for all other intents and purposes this is a winning tactical boot. The side zipper makes for quick and easy changing, and once you have laced them up to form to your own foot you won't need to readjust them again-- they'll fit comfortably and perfectly every time you put them on. The 5.11 8" ATAC Storm Boots are waterproof, breathable, and lightweight, and also resistant to bloodborne pathogens. Most people don't need break-in with 5.11 ATAC boots, and they're pros at keeping your feet cool in warm weather. The hidden side pocket is a convenient spot to comfortably stash a small pocketknife or anything else you like, and the 5.11 Tactical Shock Mitigation System mean these durable combat boots absorb impact, not your knees or back. They're the ideal 5.11 boots for all serious outdoor sport and tactical purposes, and as with all 5.11 products, they're built to stand up to the most extreme use and built to last, so you can too. 
