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Weapon Light Tactics That Save Lives

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Anything you attach to a gun requires you to be skilled in its use. Today is all about the know-how when it comes to using weapon lights for defensive shooting.

Armasight Contractor 640 vs

Armasight Contractor 640 vs 320 Thermal Weapon Sights [Video]

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The Armasight Contractor series is a line of thermal weapon sights that are designed to offer superior performance, versatility, and durability for hunters, shooters, and tactical operators.

Dark 30 Roof-Mounted Thermal Review

Dark 30 Defiance PTZ Review

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The Dark 30 Defiance PTZ is a 640×480 thermal camera on a 360 degree pan and tilt head, controlled from a 10.1 inch tablet. It mounts on magnetic feet in about five minutes, and in our test it identified cattle at 1,100 yards. The digital zoom is slow, and image stability depends on a solid [...]

Maztech X4-LRF Review

Maztech X4-LRF Review: Ranging Results and Specs

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The Maztech X4-LRF is a weapon mounted laser rangefinder with an Applied Ballistics solver, weather sensors, and visible and IR aiming lasers. Our 15K unit ranged hillsides reliably to about 7,300 yards and a barn at 10,720, and its holds gave first round hits from 278 to 702 yards and hits at 991 and 1,381. [...]

Nocpix Ace S 60R

Nocpix ACE S60R Review – Top of the Line Thermal Performance

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Uncover the advanced technology of the Nocpix ACE S60R, featuring a 1280 sensor and superior usability for serious shooters.

Sig Echo 50 DV Handheld

SIG Echo MV50-DV Review: Handheld Thermal With Real Range Results

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SIG Echo MV50-DV’s blend of features and warranty support makes it one of the most practical thermal devices available right now.

Armasight Watchman IR Illuminator

Armasight Watchman IR VCSEL Illuminator Review

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The Watchman runs on a single 18650 rechargeable battery and has three brightness levels. It is built from aircraft-grade aluminum, carries an IP67 waterproof rating, and includes a 30 mm ring mount.

Is the $800 Goyojo GRL 335 Thermal Rifle Scope Any Good?

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The GRL 335 isn’t pretending to compete with the high-end thermals that cost four to ten times as much, but it does something equally important: it opens the thermal game to shooters and hunters who want real performance without crippling their wallet.

The Ultimate Guide to Weapon-Mounted Lights

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Weapon-mounted lights have become increasingly popular on modern firearms due to their improved power and general usefulness for defensive shooting.

Running the FMP13 on an offset 45° mount allows me to use my scope and even an offset red dot

Infitac FMP13 Review: Pistol Thermal Sight

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The FMP13 brings thermal imaging into a platform traditionally reserved for red dots.