Tactical Night Vision Company 2020 Lineup - SHOT Show 2020

This video provides an overview of the Holosun DRS-TH, a thermal optic system featuring integrated day/night vision capabilities and a built-in white light flashlight. The unit communicates wirelessly via internal Wi-Fi and is sold as a complete package. The presentation is informative and professional, demonstrating the hardware features and connectivity.

The BE Meyers MILR is an advanced IR laser module designed for heavy weapons and precision rifles, featuring a unique 'disturbed pointer' technology. This system uses an integrated ranging laser to automatically adjust the IR pointer's deflection, compensating for ballistic drop on the fly. It's presented as an evolution of the DAGIR system, built to withstand the rigors of heavy weapon recoil.

FalconClaw has released a new Full Spectrum Bundle featuring the THE14 night vision monocular and the Jerry YM thermal monocular. This bundle includes all necessary mounts and adapters for versatile use, allowing the devices to be head-mounted or attached to a rifle. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise in tactical equipment, highlights the adaptability of this gear for various operational needs.

This video showcases the Nocpix Thermal Monocular, demonstrating its capabilities in detecting various targets including deer, a Jeep, a person, and a dog. The monocular offers multiple color palettes like Violet, White Hot, Black Hot, and Red Hot, with observed magnifications of 2x and 6x. It highlights the device's utility for nighttime observation and target acquisition in outdoor environments.

This comprehensive comparison evaluates 14 thermal optics ranging from $800 to $8,000, assessing their performance at 25, 50, 100, and 200 yards. The analysis, led by Kyle from 4MR Ranch, highlights that while higher prices generally yield better thermal performance, mid-range units with 640 core sensors can offer exceptional value, sometimes outperforming more expensive options. The video emphasizes visual imagery and user-eye view recording over compressed video, providing practical insights for consumers.

This video, presented with the authority of Taran Tactical, outlines a hypothetical home defense scenario against knife-wielding intruders. It emphasizes the overwhelming advantage of an armed homeowner equipped with modern tactical gear, including shotguns like the Benelli M4, night vision, and thermal optics, compared to an unarmed assailant. The content highlights the severe consequences for intruders attempting to breach a defended home.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.