Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog

Smith & Wesson teamed up with Crimson Trace to launch the new M&P15T rifle with a factory installed Crimson Trace LiNQ laser sight and light system.

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SureFire announced Thursday that the latest in its series of tactical goodies, the R1 Lawman with Intellibeam flashlight, is now officially on its way to consumers.

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Steiner eOptics, best known for supplying high-end laser aiming devices, announced an update to the DBAL series, adding the DBAL-A4 v2 to its lineup.

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Sig Sauer’s electro-optics division, in New Hampshire, announced this week the availability of a new breed of pistol light, which they call Foxtrot1.

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Crimson Trace announced this week the first public appearance of Laserguard Pro, its compact light/laser combo that attaches to the trigger guard, at a live-fire event.

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One Englishman discovered how painful the concussive blast of a M80-type firecracker can be after detonating one in his pocket on a 10-pound dare. [ LiveLeak ]

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A couple of kids found out the hard why you should light the fuse on fireworks, and not the other end. The subsequent explosion left the kids with several non-life threatening burns and one heck of a story to tell their friends. [ LiveLeak ]

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Ever wish your carabiner had a stream light built into it? No, I bet you do now. Thankfully ITW Nexus has built one into the newest version of the Grimloc, the Grimlight.

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With the holidays behind us, it's time to shop for yourself. Time to pick up some of the gear you really want for that new pistol. KT Mech is a great choice for holsters. Their Defender is designed for functional full sized gun, and can be customized for lights or lasers.

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Finding a compact light and laser combination for a concealed carry gun has never been easy. The small batteries die fast, and the energy from recoil has a pernicious effect on sensitive technologies. Viridian has answered the call. Let's shine a little light on the C5L.

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While there are some excellent options for weapon lights, some guns simply aren't equipped with rails. And even if you do have a light on your gun, there are times when you wouldn't want that light directly in front of you. A secondary light is a must, and that's when you turn to FOURSEVENS. Their Quark Tactical line offers highly functional hand held lighting.

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Safariland is one of the leading names in duty gear. Their ALS holsters offer many options, and are ideal for full sized pistols. The lock holds guns secure, while allowing for safe and fluid draws. We have a paddle ALS in for review, one built for a Glock 20 with a SureFire light. And it is the perfect duty combination.

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