Decoding Darkness

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SIG Foxtrot4R lens

SIG’s New Duty Light: FOXTROT 4R — SHOT Show 2025

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Let’s get straight to the point: this light is bright. SIG claims 1,350 lumens and 33,000 candela, which translates to a tight beam capable of illuminating targets at a distance while still providing enough flood for close-range use.

InfiRay Outdoor RICO RH50 V2 Thermal Riflescope Review

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The InfiRay Outdoor RICO RH50 V2 is a solid choice for a thermal riflescope for nighttime predator hunting. It is packed with features you will use, has an industry leading warranty, and is on sale for less than $4,000.

White/IR Weapon Light: Armytek Parma C2IR Pro Review

White/IR Weapon Light: Armytek Parma C2IR Pro Review

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Whether you need bright white light or covert IR illumination, the Parma C2IR Pro is equipped to handle both.

My Experience With Streamlight’s TLR-7 HL-X

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I have been a fan of Streamlight for most of my life. With that in mind, you can understand how eager I was to try a TLR-7 HL-X when Streamlight offered to send me one for review.

SIG ECHO SV50-LRF Review

SIG Sauer ECHO SV50 LRF : A Game-Changer in Thermal Optics

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Today, I’m diving into the SIG Sauer ECHO SV50 LRF, a thermal sight that’s not just impressive for its features, but for its lifetime warranty – something unheard of in the thermal industry. From its crisp 640 sensor and built-in laser rangefinder to the seamless integration with SIG’s BDX app, this optic is built for [...]

Where To Mount a Tactical Light On An AR15

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The boogie man usually comes in the dead of night. Consider your AR naked if it isn’t equipped with a tactical light.

Night Vision Ready: The Benefits of the Noisefighters CliffhangIR Riser

Night Vision Ready: The Benefits of the CliffhangIR Riser

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This single-piece platform elevates your red dot optics, magnifiers, aiming lasers, and clip-on thermal imagers by 0.83 inches, ensuring a more ergonomic and heads-up shooting stance.

Streamlight TLR-7 X Review

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This new dual-fuel model is intended to be a replacement for the original TLR-7 weapon light while maintaining holster compatibility.

Streamlight TLR RM 2 Weapon Light/Laser Review

Upgraded Streamlight TLR RM 2! Meet the New HPL Face Cap

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With roughly half of every 24-hour cycle spent in darkness, the moments after sunset seem to be the most probable times to encounter a dangerous threat.

Testing Streamlight’s New Rifle Light – The HLX Pro

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Identifying your target and seeing what is both in front of and behind it is critical any time we use a firearm. And that concept does not simply cease to bear weight as soon as we lose natural light.