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Sound Protection

The sport of shooting requires that safety is addressed at absolutely all times, and this doesn’t just include gun safety in handling a firearm, but also in ensuring that proper protection is utilized for the eyes and ears. The problem is that many products that are offered to help protect the ears are uncomfortable, hot and just not effective. If sound is too greatly reduced, safety is an issue as shooters can’t hear their surroundings.

However, Starkey Laboratories has created a new in-ear protection that makes use of the same noise reduction technology found in quality headphones. The SoundGear by LaPierre provides electronic hearing protection in a instant fit device. It features digital processing to allow wearers to experience lower noise levels, with less feedback and yet have the ability to tune into the surroundings while protecting their hearing. It provides both sound enhancement and hearing protection in a single device. Continue reading Sound Protection

Get a Grip

Having a good grip on a firearm is not only better for comfort, but also safer. With older, and more favored firearms this can be an issue as owners might not want to make cosmetic changes, or risk damage. But now gun owners can get a grip, as in the Tuff 1 Grip Covers, which are made of highly-elastic and robust rubberized material imprinted with a variety of unique patterns that provide just the right amount of hand grip traction.

The Tuff 1 grip Covers can easily be fitted to revolvers, semi-auto handguns, molded grips and even AR and AK rifles and shotguns. These come in a one size fits all, and are made of a proprietary formulated rubberized material that has incredible stretch (up to 200 percent) and shape retention and will not alter the shape of the firearm’s grips. The grips also will help reduce recoil as well. They roll on like a pair of socks, and roll off the same.

The grips further provide a bit of individuality too, featuring multiple surface patterns, including boa snake, double cross and a skull and cross; and are available in black, olive drab, desert tan even hot pink. These are made in the U.S.A., and have a limited lifetime warranty. Not bad for $14.95. So now you just need to get a grip.

Tuff1Grips Official Website

SHOT Show: KineticShift Goes Back to Vegas

Another week another trade show. There is no rest for the weary in January, and after hitting the Consumer Electronics Show and the Detroit Auto Show, we’re back to “Sin City” to check out the latest offerings and most innovative products that will be available this year for hunters, sport shooters and firearms enthusiasts 

This is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. 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.

SHOT Show Official Website

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.

Wiley X Official Site