Decoding Darkness

With a traditional optic, you would see the clump of grass but not the coyote. With a thermal optic, that coyote can be seen as plain as day.

This is my second experience with a SIG Sauer weapon light, and I’m mostly impressed with the SIG FOXTROT-MSR Compact weapon light. 

Choosing the right weapon light can be overwhelming, but the Holosun RAID (Rifle Area Illumination Device) stands out with its impressive performance and user-focused design.

The Low Profile Mission Recorder (LPMR-X) is a lightweight, compact recording system designed for attachment to night vision devices, such as the PVS-31 and PVS-14.

Now, InfiRay Outdoor has released the RH25 V2, a significant evolution of its predecessor that improves nearly every aspect of its design while retaining the versatility that made the original so popular.

Editor’s Note: At SHOT Show 2025, NOCPIX introduced a new model to this lineup; the NOCPIX ACE S60R. It has the same features as what you’ll read about and watch below but features a 1280 core and a 2x native magnification. You can read about it here. Introducing two exciting new thermal products from NOCPIX—a [...]

In this article, we will cover the specs and features of all four of Holosun’s new IRIS lasers starting with the IRIS-1 and working our way to the full-featured IRIS-4. 

SHOT Show 2025 brought exciting announcements for NV and rifle accessories. Scalarworks introduced their innovative “Fuse” product line. Also, Nocturn Industries came out with a lightweight NV helmet mount.

Streamlight introduced the TLR-8 HL-X for SHOT Show 2025. This is a new high-power compact pistol light/laser combo based on the original TLR-8.