The SCAR rifles from FN Herstal are being used by several French units. For instance, the FN SCAR-SC is used by an unnamed unit and recently the French Army selected the SCAR-H PR with an S&B riflescope and Night/Thermal Vision as their next DMR/Sniper [Read More…]
A long list of companies partnered with Offensive Marketing Group to try to make a new and different take on commercials. Judging by the feedback I’ve read it seems they succeeded. In the video (see the bottom of this article) you can see the latest gear in action [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – We have some excellent photos from Jeremy Tremp of Offensive Marketing Group. The rifle is a Heckler & Koch MR556A1, with a SilencerCo 36M, Eotech EXPS3 sight with magnifier, Arisaka M600 Light. The rail is from Geissele. The model is [Read More…]
Welcome back to another Featured Deals of the Week. Prices are high, a good deal is rare, and I’m out here trying to find whatever I can to get you guys to take out those wallets. So without any further ado, let’s get into it. EOTech Model 512 Holographic [Read More…]
In 2005, L3Harris purchased optics maker and holography innovation company EOTech. For the last fifteen years, EOTech has existed as only a small portion of this defense industry Goliath’s larger operations which also include products like military drones, [Read More…]
POTD, short for Photo Of The Day, is TFB’s recurring articles where we go to great length trying to find the best pictures and stories out there. Today we’re looking at French Commando Units, during the night in April 2020, about 40km north of Gorom Gorom [Read More…]
Good morning firearms fans and welcome back to another episode of the TFB Behind The Gun podcast. Today’s guest is Aaron Hampton from EOTECH. I really enjoyed this interview because besides having an incredible level of knowledge and experience, Aaron was easygoing [Read More…]
Across America, COVID-19 stimulus checks (direct deposits) are finally hitting bank accounts as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps us in lockdown. In an effort to help stimulate our favorite part of the economy, we at TFB created a list of things we think you should consider [Read More…]
American Holoptics, an affiliate of Koucar Management, have bought EOTech from L3Harris. The purchase price is undisclosed. At the end of 2005 L3Harris acquired EOTech, a story that now comes to an end. Koucar also owns Elite Defense, Odin Defense as well as a few [Read More…]
As usual with images from Concamo you have to count more than once to find all the people in the picture, and even then you can’t be sure. These Photos Of The Day are no exception, but I think most of our readers will be busy looking at the firearms from Heckler [Read More…]
In today’s photo, we’re combining great photos with some education about how to use EOTech’s 68 MOA ring EXPS 2-2 reticle. The source is Dr. Amanda “Mew” Marza, used with permission. Double tap to fire! Few things are better than the [Read More…]
EOTECH is releasing three new magnifiers including a compact 3X, a new 5X, and a more budget-friendly version of their venerable G33 called the G30. The G30 comes with a quick-detach mount instead of the swing away mount traditionally featured on their more expensive magnifiers. ««« GUN AND GEAR [Read More…]
At SHOT Range Day today, EOTech debuted its newest addition to the Vudu line, a 1-8×24 variable power scope with a second focal plane. The 1-8×24 has a wire reticle, and a fiber optic to add the daylight visible illuminated Triplex BDC reticle. The primary [Read More…]
We’ve had a look at German Fernspähers before, but it’s time again. Behind enemy lines – these Specialized Scouts train to be able to infiltrate land, air or water deep into hostile territory. Above, we see a soldier with a suppressed Heckler & [Read More…]
There are not enough pictures of the NAVY SEALs here at TFB, but today we try to improve with some astonishing pictures of the SEALs in an unusual environment. In case you didn’t know, the abbreviation stands for SEa, Air and Land. Some of these pictures give the [Read More…]
Please check out the new low power optic from Eotech. The Vudu 1-8x is a solid choice for the 3-Gun crowd or the patrol officer looking to make those slightly longer shots with their duty rifle. Features excellent glass, illuminated reticle, fiber optic floating center dot, and capped turrets. [Read More…]
Today’s Photos brings us to the German forests and a short lesson in the German language. Fernspäher consists of two words.”Fern” means remote and “späher” (Spä·her) means scout. So we’re looking at Specialized Scouts, to carry [Read More…]
New Flik Magnifiers American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) announced the release of two new magnifiers available May 2019. The Flik3 and Flik5 will provide shooters the option of 3x and 5x magnification. With the increased popularity of flip to side magnifiers it is great [Read More…]
According to this report from the French Armed Forces, they seem very happy with their new Heckler & Koch HK416Fs in the deserts of Sahel. They have used the HK416 out to 600 meters, with good results. It may sound silly, but if you previously had to hand-carry your [Read More…]
L3 Technologies, parent company of EOTECH, has confirmed they have been awarded a $26.3 million contract to supplied the latest version of their EOTECH holographic weapon sight and G33 magnifier to USSOCOM. The five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity [Read More…]
Last week I posted part one of EOTech’s factory tour. In part two we will take a look behind the curtain at how EOTech’s Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) are manufactured. After the factory tour we were taken out to a local range to test some of their [Read More…]
For the first time ever, EOTech opened its factory doors in Ann Arbor Michigan to the media. We were invited to attend this unprecedented event and got to learn what made EOTech one of the top optic companies used by US Military and see how they make their flag ship [Read More…]
IEA Mil-Optics is a German company supplying premium solutions for Armies and professionals. Their booth at IWA (or any other exhibition) is always worth at least one visit, if you’re a TFB reader you should have seen already a few pictures from there. According [Read More…]
The twelfth Installment of Build of the Week was contributed by Woodrow. I have personally not had any experience with Aero Precision components, but I have generally heard good things. The Faxon barrel is a solid choice–can’t really go wrong there. That [Read More…]
Did you ever think to yourself, I wish I could get my hands on a $2800.00 Vortex scope without having to purchase it, so I can see the difference between that and my current optic? Well, now you can with Vulcan Circle. Vulcan Circle – Optics For Rent This type [Read More…]
I attended Practical Urban Carbine (PUC) with Sentinel Concepts in Alliance, Ohio. Steve Fisher, the owner of Sentinel Concepts, brought an incredible depth of knowledge to the course. After realizing many in his carbine courses had minimal understanding of their [Read More…]
Join TFB and EOTech for an exclusive Facebook Live event at the NRA Annual Meeting. We will be broadcasting live this Saturday, May 5th at 12PM CST from The Firearm Blog Facebook Page. Our own TFBTV host Joel Wise will sit down for a Q&A with Aaron Hampton from [Read More…]
Jarod of Parker Mountain Machine makes accessories for a various firearms. He has focused on the SCAR platform and branched out to CZ scorpions. Now he offers a variety of slide cuts and RMR cuts for various pistols. Well now he has started a new venture called [Read More…]
These photos were shared by an anonymous source. Last year EOTech held a voluntary buy back of their holographic weapon sights. These photos were taken of some sights that were returned to EOTech. According to the source of these photos, these sights were sent to be [Read More…]
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 Media Day at the Range and visit Ben with Ellison Dynamic Concepts. Ellison Dynamic Concepts offers a new take on direct thread rifle suppressors with their bulbous-shaped cans. While this is their first entry into small arms, Ellison Dynamic [Read More…]
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