Gentex (Ops-Core’s Parent Company) has introduced an update to the FAST Bump Helmet. The most notable change is the removal of the molded shroud that was originally designed to accommodate airborne operations. Instead, it now features the same Lightweight Modular [Read More…]
This is a review of the InfiRay Clip 1 CE2 and Jerry C C5 clip-on thermal imagers (COTI). These small wonders of technology will snap directly onto the ring of a PVS-14 night vision device. Once set and installed, you will get configurable thermal detection capabilities [Read More…]
By now even those living under a rock have been woken up by a Karen yelling at them to wear a mask. With a global pandemic, masks have taken the world by storm. However, few are sporting a mask like the Ops-Core Special Operations Tactical Respirator or SOTR for [Read More…]
Just like firearms, there is a world of accessories for the night vision equipped shooter. In this week’s edition of Friday Night Lights, I will highlight some of the commonly used or interesting night vision helmet safety accessories that I have used or have seen [Read More…]
Noisefighter Pads Gel cups can be a great accessory for hearing protection. Noisefighter was founded by Neal Brace, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Made in the USA, Noisefighter produces some very unique gel cups that are a welcome addition [Read More…]
Ops Core’s new Step-In Visor offers an innovative solution for eye protection. The Step-In Visor offers eye protection that is easily connected to a bump or ballistic Ops Core helmet having your personal protective equipment readily available in time of need. The [Read More…]
Ops Core Ops Core has long been known for their bump and ballistic helmets and was gracious enough to send me an XP Ballistic Fast Helmet for review. Also included was the new eye protection offering called the step-in visor. Ballistic Vs. Bump Helmets For many a [Read More…]
In training courses and conversations with many other night vision users, there is often the question of eye protection. With night vision, is it really important to have eye protection on as well? Truly it depends on the situation, but in most scenarios eye pro is [Read More…]
So what’s this you’re asking, and what does it have to do with shooting? I’ll tell you, if you do a lot of shooting indoors this mask could be a pretty sound investment. A friend of mine does a lot of shooting inside buildings, he could spend several [Read More…]
Ops-Core is releasing a new line of Fast Helmets in both ballistic and carbon fiber. The ballistic version will first be released with an MSRP of $1700 and weighs lighter than its predecessor. A sales rep at the Ops-Core booth said the SF was 6% lighter when compared to [Read More…]
I got a Unity Tactical Knuckl helmet mount so I could manage the side attachments on my helmet. The Knuckl Mount attaches to either Ops Core, Team Wendy, and Crye Precision rails. Most people utilize the Contour action camera and the Knuckl mount has a dedicated [Read More…]