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Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic Wins Industry Recognition
On Target Magazine honors the latest Aimpoint sight.

Aimpoint

Chantilly, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red-dot sighting technology, has received an Editor’s Choice award for its newest product – the Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO).

The Patrol Rifle Optic was recognized by On Target magazine as part of their 2011 “Editor’s Choice Awards.”

The PRO was honored due to the product’s ability to fulfill tactical performance demands while remaining within the reach of law enforcement agencies facing restricted budgets.

Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic

This is the second year in a row that an Aimpoint sight has received this award.

“Aimpoint is honored to once again be recognized by On Target magazine,” said Matt Swenson, Vice President of Government Sales, Aimpoint Inc.

“It’s important because this Editor’s Choice award recognizes Aimpoint’s purpose for bringing the PRO to the law enforcement market – to provide officers with the best technology available in a package that is both user and budget friendly.”

The Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic provides rapid and accurate target acquisition, and is designed to withstand hard use. The modular design allows the use of the same sight on the wide variety of law enforcement firearms.

Product features include: a 2 MOA dot, hard- anodized 30mm tube, 3-year constant-on battery life, QRP2 mount, and a transparent rear cover that allows the user to engage a target with the lens covers closed in an emergency situation.

The Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic is available exclusively through authorized Aimpoint Government Sales Dealers. For more information on Aimpoint and Aimpoint products, visit our website at www.aimpoint.com.

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Meprolight Announces the New MEPRO M5 Red-Dot Optic
An Enhanced Close Quarter Combat Optic for Military and Law Enforcement Forces.

Meprolight MEPRO M5 Red-Dot Optic

Meprolight

Or Akiva, Israel --(Ammoland.com)- Meprolight, an international electro optics provider for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, is launching its MEPRO-M5 another addition to the company’s advanced line of operationally proven combat optics for light weapons.

The sight unit is answering the need for a close quarter battle sight, for both military and law-enforcement forces

The new Red-Dot Optic Sight will be introduced at DSEI 2011, to be held September 13-16 2011 in London (Booth No. S9-165).

Meprolight MEPRO M5 Red-Dot Optic

The MEPRO M5 is a 280gr lightweight MIL-STD, red-dot sight, specifically optimized for “both eyes open” shooting, operation with GEN II and III night vision devices, as well as weapon mounted magnification devices. An ideal solution for light machine guns, assault rifles and sub-machine guns, the M5 features an enlarged 33 x 22 display, ensuring un-paralleled rapid target acquisition. The sight features a 2-MOA red-dot aiming point with four variable brightness settings, to remain effective on the darkest night or sunniest day.

The M5 utilizes the MIL-STD-1913 rail system (Picatinny) and uses a single AA battery with auto-power on/off, providing up to 8,000 hours of operation.

“The M5 is an important addition to the Meprolight’s portfolio of day sights,” says Golan Kalimi, Meprolight’s VP for Marketing, “The unit is a significant stride forward in Meprolight’s long track record of success in combat optics” Mr. Kalimi emphasizes.

Bringing together Meprolight’s accumulated knowledge and expertise in this demanding area, the M5 was designed using the latest operational feedback that emphasized the need for all the features included, but also demanded a light and rugged chassis for the entire system.

ABOUT MEPROLIGHT
Meprolight is an International Electro-Optics company, developing, manufacturing and marketing systems for infantry, armed forces, law enforcement agencies and civilian markets since 1990. Meprolight provides comprehensive solutions with a wide array of combat-proven products; electro-optical and optical sights and devices, night vision devices, thermal sights and a wide variety of tritium and LED illuminated products and accessories for safety and security applications.

All of Meprolight’s products are designed and produced to the highest quality standards. The products are fully certified to ISO-9001:2008, complying with NATO and US military specifications and International MIL Standards.

On June 2010, Pulse Inteco Systems joined the SK group as a partner of Meprolight to further position the group as a leading provider of sophisticated and comprehensive electro-optical solutions for infantry and armed forces.

For more information please visit our website at: www.meprolight.com

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