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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Fit your Laser Sight into a Concealed Carry Holster with Laserlyte!
I'm going to be talking a lot about the new Wisconsin Concealed Carry law in the upcoming weeks. The bill was signed on July 8, 2011 by Governor Walker, and you can begin applying for licenses on November 1, 2011. Wisconsin is the 49th state to allow concealed carry, with Illinois the only hold out at present.
Concealed Carry is great for self defense. When you're out at night and want a little extra security without anyone knowing, having a handgun concealed under your shoulder, on your ankle, or at your waist is a great option. But one thing I've noticed is that under duress even the best shooters lose accuracy. Attacks often happen at night, and the darkness further disrupts your ability to defend yourself.
One of the best ways to improve accuracy in these conditions is with a laser sight. While any gun sight, when properly used, will increase your chances of hitting a target, laser sights tend to be easier to use. One issue you might run into when you want to conceal your firearm is the size of the laser sight. Dependant on your gun and the size of the concealed carry holster, you may have trouble fitting the laser. Laserlyte took note of this problem and has developed options for handgun owners who want a smaller laser.
One of the newest products available at Tactical Store is the Laserlyte CK-AMF Side Mount Laser Sight for Ruger LCP. It fits on the Ruger LCP and Kel-Tec .380 and .32. This laser gun sight is programmable, with a steady beam or pulse mode.
Installing the laser sight is super easy, in fact we have a video on the product page that shows just how simple and fast the process is.
But I started off talking about concealed carry. That's the best thing about the Laserlyte CK-AMF. It is extremely compact and fits in just about any nylon holster. The handgun sight also works as a finger guide, so you will be sure to keep your finger off the trigger until you mean to take a shot.
Laser sights are perfect for self defense. They add a further deterrent to ward off potential attackers and make you more capable of making a shot when it counts. Get all your concealed carry needs before November so you're ready when you get your license.
Labels: concealed holster, laser sights, laserlyte
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Friday, August 26, 2011
New Flashlight Options from Insight Technology and Pelican!
It's been a few weeks since I've written about the great flashlights we carry here at Tactical-Store, but we just got in a couple awesome new products from Insight Technology and Pelican.
One thing I like about these two new flashlights is that they're actually fairly different from one another. First up, the Insight Technology HX150 Programmable Tactical Flashlight is as much a self defense tool as it is a lumination tool. The HX150 features a programmable tailcap switch and powerful 150 lumens of peak intensity light, meaning you can temporarily blind an attacker with either the strobe light function or a steady light function. This tactical flashlight is small enough to fit in a purse or pocket, or it can clip to a belt, so you can comfortably carry it with you where ever you go.
And you don't worry about toughness. This Insight Technology Tactical Flashlight features a shock proof high intensity LED light, a nearly indestructible aerospace anodized aluminum body, and waterproof sealing so that it'll survive heavy rain or total submersion up to 15 feet. In addition to all these great features it should last for years, which is why Insight Technology backs it up with a limited lifetime warranty.
For those of you looking for a safety tool and work flashlight, the Pelican 1965 Mitylite is a great choice for it's compact size, extended battery life, and sturdy construction. The Mitylite is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, so you can put it right next to your pens and hardly notice it's there at all. Like the HX150, the Mitylite uses a LED light, which prolongs battery life up to four hours, and makes it extra resistant to shock. The Pelican 1965 is perfect for those times w
hen you need an ultra portable flashlight that consistently gives you great performance.
hen you need an ultra portable flashlight that consistently gives you great performance.There are a ton of great flashlight options now available at TacticalStore.com, from super powerful options for firefighters and military professionals to that perfect pocket-friendly light for every day use.
Labels: flashlights, insight technology, pelican, tactical flashlight
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Keep your Eyes Safe with Radians Shooting Glasses!
I talk a lot about safety here on the Tactical-Store Blog. We have helmets, tactical gloves, hearing protection and more to help keep you injury-free when out shooting, hunting or in the midst of a war zone. As much as these options will keep you safe it's also important to remember one of the most vulnerable areas on your body: your eyes.
Protecting your eyes with shooting glasses is important not only to keep yourself safe from injury, but also to keep from harming others if you are unable to see. There are a number of hazards for your eyes, from shrapnel and ejected shells to tiny, near invisible particles and dust. Temporarily blinded, even a seasoned pro can turn into a gun-wielding danger.
Thankfully, there are some great options for eye protection on the market today. We just got in the Radians Shift Interchangeable Lens Shooting Glasses, which not only protect your eyes, but also some style to your look when shooting.
The interchangeable lenses included with the Radians Glasses allow you to customize both your look and the performance of these tactical glasses. Green lenses are best for bright sunlight, whereas orange is better for low light situations. Copper lenses are ideal for the medium light levels during twilight hours, so that you have just enough shading without blinding you to detail.
I know a lot of you guys like to spend a long time at the range, and your eyes get tired after so many hours of concentrated shooting. The bonus orange-tinted lenses help with eye strain, enabling you too shoot longer and more comfortably.
The lightweight design and rubber padding featured on the Radian Shift frame will make it seem as if you're not wearing glasses at all, but they'll still give you the protection you need the next time you're out shooting. Pick up a pair today!
Labels: radians, shooting glasses
Friday, August 19, 2011
Add a bit of Seasoning to your Dinner Table with a GG&G 40MM Grenade Salt & Pepper Shaker
We just added this offbeat product to our stores. It's pretty cool if you ask me.
The GG&G 40MM Grenade Salt and Pepper Shaker and Toothpick Holder is, as the name implies, a set of of salt and pepper shakers and a toothpick holder designed to look like a 40MM grenade. I know a lot of you guys are hunters, and I bet your next picnic or barbecue would be much better if you had a set of these shakers on the table.
The Grenade Shakers are made from solid billet 6061 T-6 aluminum, giving them a really nice look, and they're pretty durable. You should still be careful with them though, as they should
be washed with a mild detergent to preserve the finish.
I think it's great to see products like the GG&G 40MM Grenade Shakers. They're a lot of fun and are a great way to show off your style and love of artillery.
We have some more cool products coming to our stores soon, so check back with the Tactical-Store Blog for all the latest.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Keep your guns safe and secure with a Barska Quick-Access Biometric Rifle Safe
Let's be honest. Your gun probably cost a couple thousand dollars, and you likely put a couple thousand more dollars worth of gun sights on it. In addition you've spent a lot of time customizing that gun to be exactly the way you like it. And, of course, it's extremely important to keep your firearm out of the wrong hands, whether those hands belong to a child, intruder, or anyone else who shouldn't be handling it.
Those are quite a few reasons to make absolutely sure your gun is kept in a good gun safe. With all the money you invest in your gun, you'd be crazy not to invest a bit in gun storage.
A great new option available from TacticalStore.com is the Barska Quick-Access Biometric Rifle Safe. It's not only extremely tough and secure, this rifle safe is also a great size, with enough room inside for up to four long rifles, with a removable storage shelf at the top for ammunition and handguns. But don't worry about it overtaking your whole room or closet. No space is wasted, so the slim fit will take up just the amount of space you want it to without dominating all your storage space.
The Barska Quick-Access Safe is heavy too, keeping would-be thieves from walking off with it. Barska designed it to weigh 66 pounds, and it comes with mounting points on the back of the safe so you can attach it to a wall.
But as much as it's important to keep your rifle or pistol locked up, you may also need quick access to it in an emergency. This Barska Safe isn't called "Quick-Access" for nothing. All you nee
d to do is put your finger on the laser optic sensor, and it's open in about 3 seconds. No fiddling with a dial, which can be especially difficult when you have adrenaline surging through your body. Your hand is the key.
d to do is put your finger on the laser optic sensor, and it's open in about 3 seconds. No fiddling with a dial, which can be especially difficult when you have adrenaline surging through your body. Your hand is the key.Don't worry about the battery for the biometric safe either, as the included 4 AA batteries should last up to 2 years.
The Barska Quick-Access Biometric Rifle Safe is really a great way to keep your valuable guns secure yet accessible. If you're going to spend a lot on your gear, make sure you spend a bit to keep it safe too.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Find your way Back with Bushnell's Backtrack GPS!!
I know you guys don't like to let on when you're lost. And that goes double for when you're out hunting or hiking with your buddies or your wife. You'll never hear the end of it, right?
And I'll bet that as much as you don't like admitting when you're lost to others, you don't like to admit it to yourself even more. We all like to consider ourselves the masters of the universe. But face it, you might get lost from time to time.
I'm going to suggest you protect yourself. I know I've mentioned Bushnell GPS units before, and we just got their latest offering in at our stores. Most of you know that global positioning systems are great for driving directions, but what about when you're in the woods, without so much as a trail to guide you? That's what the Bushnell Backtrack is for.
The Bushnell Backtrack D-Tour GPS Personal Tracker gives you a clear idea of where you are, and more importantly, where you need to be. The system is very easy to use. You can mark the location of your car, hotel, campsite, or maybe just the best view you've ever seen, and the backtrack will point you in the direction you need to go. Up to five different locations can be saved at the same time, and the data from your expedition is saved and can be brought up on a computer later, so you can regale your friends with every step you took.
With the Backtrack GPS you'll always know the right direction to go, and you'll know how many yards/miles you are from your destination. Add in a digital self calibrating compass, clock, temperature readings, altitude, and latitude and longitude coordinates and you have a truly fantastic piece of equipment.
I always have a GPS with me. My phone is the primary one, but if I'm out in the wild with no signal, or the battery dies, I'd be in a bad way if I didn't have a backup GPS unit with me. The Bushnell Backtrack D-Tour GPS works where your phone won't, and the battery lasts for 16-20 hours, which is better than any phone with GPS.
I want you guys to keep safe from getting lost, and from the heckles you'll be sure to hear if you have to admit you're lost. Check out the GPS devices by Bushnell at TacticalStore.com.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Own a world record-holding Swiss Army Knife by Wenger
I know you guys are serious about your jobs and your hobbies. You want the best because it saves your neck and gives you the best chance at completing your mission. I get that. I'm with you.
But you also like cool stuff. Sometimes you want to buy something just because it's cool and the best thing out there. I bet you like to show off from time to time when you're at the range or out hunting. We just added a new item to our store. And it is cool. It is the epitome of bragging rights.
The Wenger Swiss Army Knife Giant Elite is the Guiness Book of World Record's "most multifunctional penknife." The Giant Elite has 87 implements and one-hundred and forty one different functions. Actually, make that one-hundred and forty-two. That extra one is in those moments when a buddy pulls out his latest knife and tries to look like he's cool. Then you unleash this bad boy. Oh yeah.
There are so many implements on the Wenger Giant Elite that I half expect one of them to be another Swiss Army Knife. There are seven blades, three pliers, whistle, bicycle chain rivet setter, scissors, laser pointer, tire gauge, toothpick, tweezers, keyring, screwdrivers, saws, wrenches and a ton of other tools. How cool is that?
This Wenger Swiss Army Knife probably won't fit in your pocket, but this knife isn't supposed to be hidden in a pocket. It's supposed to be on display. Because you're cool. You have the world's "most multifunctional knife." Honestly, a few hundred years ago a wizard would have given this to a king as a trophy. It's just that amazing. Get one today and put your hunting buddy's favorite tool to shame.
Labels: cool, swiss army knife, wenger
Friday, August 05, 2011
New OPMOD EOTech Products are coming!
In our quest to always bring the best possible products to our customers, Tactical-Store.com and OpticsPlanet.com have joined forces with EOTech to create a few new options for hunters and soldiers. You may remember our first OPMOD collaboration with EOTech last summer, the L-3 EOTech OPMOD EXPS2 Holographic Weapon Sight. The amazing success we, and our customers, had with that has led to us bringing two more options to the market, the L-3 EOTech OPMOD MPO III EXPS2-0 and the L-3 EOTech OPMOD MPO II EXPS3-0.
These two new great options take some of the most popular sights from EOTech and add in a G23 3x magnifier, so that your holographic weapon sight is effective at both short and medium distances. Holographic weapon sights were first developed by EOTech, and they offer unparalleled accuracy and speed of target acquisition.
The MPO III EXPS2-0 was designed for use while both eyes are open, allowing the shooter to see more of the field quicker than with any other sight. This compact sight only needs 2 3/4 inches of rail space, allowing you to mount the magnifier behind it. The G23 3x magnifier can flip to the side and back up in an instant, allowing you to quickly make the change from a close target to one further away.
The MPO II EXPS3-0 has all the amazing features of the EXPS2-0, but adds in night vision capability. A single button push will dim the reticle so that it won't overwhelm your night vision, allowing for tandem operation.
Both versions of this new OPMOD holographic weapon sight have a battery life of about 600 hours, so you needn't worry about them cutting out in the middle of a firefight. We listened to your feedback and considered your needs when thinking up a few improvements to the already great weapon sights offered by EOTech. This is just another example of how we try to bring you the best options for hunting, law enforcement and military shooting. Preorder now at OpticsPlanet. These amazing new weapon sights should be ready to ship in the next few weeks!
Labels: eotech, holographic weapon sight, opmod
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Combine Laser, IR and LED for all low light situations with the Laser Devices MOLAD LLM-1
Last week I had a post up on laser sights, focusing on the Crimson Trace Master Series 1911, I really like the Master Series, as it adds a great aiming option to your pistol without a lot of extra bulk and it is easy to use. The compact nature and simple use is great, but if you need a laser sight with added functionality, I'd take a look at the Laser Devices MOLAD LLM-1 Laser/IR/LED Tactical Light.Rather than being used on a pistol, this Laser Devices sight is better suited for rifles, carbines, and sub machine guns with NATO 13 or Picatinny rails. The MOLAD LLM-1 combines a laser sight with an LED flashlight, an infrared pointer and an infrared illuminator to give the user as many low light options as possible.
If you're using night vision, you can turn on the IR pointer or illuminator to give you a better view through the night vision while not alerting enemies or game to your presence.
If invisibility is not important for your operation you can use the laser sight or flashlight to add accuracy and light the way for you, and potentially others in your group as well.
A really nice aspect of the Laser Devices MOLAD is that the various tools can be used in conjunction with one another, so if you want both the IR illuminator and IR pointer on at the same time you can do that. If you want the flashlight and laser pointer on at the same time you can do that too. If you just want one of the four on, no problem. It's this versatility, along with the pinpoint accuracy and proven reliability of Laser Devices products that make the MOLAD LLM-1 such an amazing piece of equipment. It's one of the newest products available at our stores, so I'd definitely check it out if I was you. Be the first in your group to have this amazing lighting solution from Laser Devices.
Labels: laser devices, laser sights