SHOT Show: Tactical Clothing From Woolrich
Look good while looking discreet. At the SHOT Show this week Woolrich is showing off its line of Elite Series Tactical apparel, which offers discreet carry garments for 2011.
Woolrich Elite Series Tactical
SHOT Show: Weather Tracker Data for Ballistics Solutions
Knowing weather conditions for shooting is a lot more important than simply putting on another layer or wearing an extra pair of socks. This is because the truth is that weather plays a significant role on how a shot fired from a gun will travel. Now Horus Vision, a company that develops technology to improve rifle accuracy at extended ranges, has teamed up with Kestrel Weather Meters to introduce the Horus Kestrel.
While the name might not seem innovative, the technology actually is – as this is the first device to incorporate weather (atmospherics) data into ballistics solutions in real-time. The integrated Kestrel 4500NV unit features five customizable targets, an extensive gun list and Horus’ proprietary truing technology.
This was developed in part as a response to the military’s mission to obtain consolidated gear to minimize redundancy and bulk, and the result is integrated into the four-ounce pocked sized Kestrel Weather Tracker.
The Horus Kestrel is available in Olive Drab and Desert Tan, and is IP67 and MIL-STD-810G Rugged, which means it can stand up to conditions that most sport shooters won’t ever face. It is powered by two AAA batteries, and thus requires no chargers, plugs or external power source.
The Horus Kestrel will be available later this year (MSRP $739).
Kestrel Weather Official Website
FirearmsTruth.com Goes to The SHOT Show
Deadline Las Vegas. All this week FirearmsTruth.com will be reporting from the annual Shooting, Hunting Outdoor Trade Show – also known as the SHOT Show. This is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries.
We’ll be looking at the newest and most innovative products that will be available this year for hunters, sport shooters and firearms enthusiasts. Last year’s show in Orlando saw nearly 60,000 in total attendance with more than 1,600 exhibitors and nearly 700,000 square feet of exhibit space – and this year the National Shooting Sports Foundation expects an even bigger show with nearly 2,000 members of the media in attendance.
Check back all week for the latest news from Las Vegas.
SHOT Show: Wiley X Brings Stylish Eyeware for Shooting Market
Sport Shooters will be looking stylish this year as Wiley X will be introducing a new line of Saber Advanced from the Changeable series. These will feature a 3.0mm thick lens, which meets both MIL-PRF-31012 military ballistic and ANSI Z87.1-2003 high velocity standards. The lenses further are crafted from Selenite polycarbonate, making the thickest and most durable lenses available in the tactical/shooting eyeware market. The Saber Advanced will be available with either a single or dual lens option, for a variety of shooting situations, and come with 100 percent UVA and UVB protection, as well as optional prescription plug-in.
Wiley X will also feature its Black Ops line at next week’s SHOT Show, with black on black shades, created for elite-level military and law enforcement personnel as well as serious shooters. These feature Wiley X’s High Velocity Protection (HVP). These will provide your eyes and have your eyes looking good.
Gun Business: Glock 25th Anniversary Press Conference
Glock has announced that it will hold a 25th anniversary press conference for the upcoming SHOT Show in Las Vegas in January. The press conference will be Tuesday, January 18 at 10am (PT).
We’ll be sure to report from the show.
