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The Night Fighter (NF) -2 LED Tactical Flashlight from Streamlight is one of the best tactical flashlights on the market. This powerful portable illumination device is specifically designed to double as a self defense weapon with its ultra strong C4 LED bulb. Tactical operators and safety minded private citizens the world over have repeatedly counted on the Night Fighter to get them out of dangerous situations, and they have not been let down. The Night Fighter Tactical Flashlight has a peak beam intensity of 120 blinding lumens. If you ever find yourself cornered in a dark alley or fall victim to a robbery attempt, you can rely on the sheer power of the Night Fighter to blind the bad guys while you reach for your primary weapon or safely make your escape. Compact in size and light in weight, the Night Fighter is supremely portable. And with a powerful and extremely long lasting lithium battery you'll never have to fear running out of lighting power. The Night Fighter is also well constructed and rated to survive even the roughest of treatment and hardest of drops - no need to worry about accidentally breaking this rugged flashlight model. With the included O-ring seals, the Night Fighter from Streamlight is water resistant as well, adding yet another dimension to its durability and performance potential. The C4 LED lighting technology utilized in the Night Fighter Tactical Flashlight is truly impressive. The use of Photonic Crystal technology almost triples the brightness of this LED flashlight as compared to other models, so you'll consistently get a powerful and intense beam that will pierce through even the darkest of lighting conditions. Order your Streamlight Night Fighter Tactical Flashlight today from the OpticsPlanet store at www.OpticsPlanet.com and don't get left in the dark!

Attention muzzleloader hunters - there is finally a riflescope on the market that is designed specifically for your needs. The Omega Muzzleloading 3-9x40 Riflescope from Nikon is designed to help you take full advantage of the accuracy potential of your muzzleloader. The Omega Riflescope features Nikon's patent-pending BDC-250 reticle so you can utilize a bullet drop compensator that is designed for the unique ammunition loads of today's (and yesteryear's) muzzleloading rifles, including .50 caliber loads and 150 grain Pyrodex loads, and 250 grain bullets. The Omega 3-9x40 takes the guesswork out of where to hold on those longer range shots, so you can count on taking down that big game with your muzzleloader from even 250 yards out. The BDC-250 reticle is a trajectory-compensating aiming reticle that utilizes a unique system of "ballistic circles", with each circle subtending 2 inches at 100 yards. The sighting-in range of this riflescope is 100 yards, and the aiming point circles are set at 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. This system allows the shooter accurate and reliable aiming points for multiple shot ranges. The Omega 3-9x40 is also equipped with state of the art lens coating technology, so you can expect a clear and sharp image through the eyepiece - even in low light conditions. Nikon's lens coatings are capable of boosting light transmission by up to 92%, while providing the shooter and large 25.2 by 8.4 foot field of view. So get ready to take down a trophy on your next muzzleloader hunt. Check out the store at www.OpticsPlanet.com and order your Nikon Omega 3-9x40 Muzzleoading Riflescope today. Available in multiple finishes, including camo, black and silver - Free Shipping!

There are tons of red dot sights on the market, and Bushnell isn’t worried about a single one of them.  Take their Trophy 1x28 riflescope: it is slim, mean, and ready to be your next .22 rimfire red dot.  The Trophy riflescope is currently featured on the Clearance page of OpticsPlanet, meaning that you can get one of the most cost effective rifle scopes out there for even less.    
Bushnell red dot sights make it easy to install, lock, and load.  You may have to retire your current red dot sight as the Bushnell trophy rifle scope makes all other rifle scopes seem wasteful and frivolous.  For a low price, you get your Green Dot for low light, your Red Dot for bright light, and unlimited eye relief at all times.  Multi-coated optics gather maximum available light when you're on the prowl during the day or under the stars. That big deer may think he's invisible. The Bushnell Trophy 1x28 Rifle scope will make you the last thing he never sees.  Now only if it could cook the meat for you.
The Bushnell Trophy looks to put a large dent in the deer population.  Even tested on shotguns, the Bushnell rifle scope Matte 4 Electronic Dial-In will make one-hit wonder your middle name, and OpticsPlanet is the best place to get it.  Looking for more savings?  Check out our Sales and Deals of the Week pages.  If OpticsPlanet coupon codes are your wish, then sign up for our newsletter and receive OpticsPlanet coupons directly to your inbox.  Lots more coming from OpticsPlanet, stay tuned.

The Weather FX 7 Day Forecaster from Bushnell offers accurate, real time weather reports and forecasts directly to you - wherever you may be. The Weather FX 7 can be easily programmed to provide detailed weather information for over 150 U.S. locations, so you are free to travel with the confidence that you won't be surprised by today's often unreliable weather patterns. The Weather FX 7 relies on the popular AccuWeather service to download precise and up to date weather information for your area without the need for external sensors, additional software installations, or subscriptions. Take your Weather FX 7 unit with you on your next road trip and never be surprised by changing weather again! The Weather FX 7 unit utilizes advanced satellite technology to stay connected to the AccuWeather service at all times. You'll never have to worry about adjusting the clock on this unit as communication with the satellite ensures total accuracy at all times. The attractive LED backlight provides bright illumination and ensures superior readability at a glance. With the Weather FX 7 you can rely on receiving critical sever weather alerts, as well as useful air quality, UV index, and allergy alerts. Order your Bushnell Weather FX 7 satellite clock weather station toady from our online store at www.OpticsPlanet.com to take advantage of our great low prices and fast and free shipping options. OpticsPlanet carries thousands of quality products from great manufacturers in the outdoor sports, optics, tactical, and laboratory industries.

If you are looking for a great pair of extremely high quality birding binoculars, look no further than the Peregrine 8X32 Binoculars from Steiner - winner of the OpticsPlanet Brilliance Award for Best Birding Binoculars under $1500! This particular birding binocular model and hundreds of other great products from Steiner are available now at great prices from OpticsPlanet.com. The Steiner 8X42 Peregrine Binoculars are shock proof, fog proof and water proof to military specifications. This means that you can safely take these birding binoculars with you just about anywhere, in just about any kind of weather conditions. Don't miss that elusive bird you've been yearning to see in the wild because of low quality or damage prone equipment - you can count on Steiner to build optical products that stand up to just about any field test you can throw at them. The Peregrine 8X42 Binoculars feature a rugged UV-resistant rubber armoring that is practically impervious to dust, moisture, and shock. And the dark green, light absorbing coloring of this housing blends in with natural surroundings, so you will have a decided advantage when searching for easily frightened bird species. The Peregrine Binocular model also features a great close-in focus option that allows you to clearly see objects at as close as just 5.5 feet away. So if you are lucky enough to have an unexpected close encounter with a species you can trust that you'll be able to inspect the bird through your binoculars in vivid color and clarity. OpticsPlanet is an authorized dealer of Steiner and other great name brands and carries thousands of wonderful optical products for the birding enthusiast, avid outdoors adventurer, and star gazer. Be sure to visit the online store at www.OpticsPlanet.com and take advantage of the best prices on the Net!

Our snowstorm is all over, save for that nasty wind, but that won't stop me from waxing the skis and braving the elements. Didn't go outside, yesterday, for various reasons and, for me, a whole day of being trapped indoors is like torture.

Many of us are familiar with the great Western series "Have Gun Will Travel", in which the honorable Paladin acts as a force of fearless justice and good in the Wild West. The aptly named Aries MK390 Paladin Night Vision Rifle Scope from ATN carries on that legacy in a cutting edge night vision aiming system. The Paladin Scope represents the fearless power and daring of the fictional Paladin gunfighter as it enables shooters to dispense justice to their enemies from extreme long ranges in even the dimmest of low light conditions. The MK390 is a top of the line Generation I scope featuring a robust 4X magnification and sharp Red-on-Green aiming reticle. Constructed out of rugged titanium this rifle scope is built to last for years of heavy duty use, equipping hunters in the field and tactical operators in the world's combat zones. The nitrogen-purged optics provide total resistance to lens fogging, so the shooter can focus on taking the shot without worrying about the elements. The Night Vision features of the MK390 Paladin are impressive as well. This line of rifles scopes utilizes an extremely powerful 450mw Infrared Illuminator with dedicated windage and elevation adjustment capability. Even the battery on the MK390 is ridiculously strong, with a fully charged life of between 10 and 20 hours - long enough to get you through even the darkest and longest of nights. What all of this adds up to is an impressive, fully functional night vision aiming system that can be counted on time after time. The Aries MK390 Paladin is now on sale at OpticsPlanet.com. Visit the online store today for your chance to get a hold of one of these great ATN scopes at a steep discount. As always, OpticsPlanet.com offers best-in-industry shipping options. So don't wait - get your MK390 Paladin Night Vision Scope today!

5.11 Tactical manufactures an impressive line of tactical boots and footwear. Of these, one of the most popular patrol duty boots currently available at www.OpticsPlanet.com are the Speed 8'' Tactical Boots model 12115. These boots are worn by tactical operators and law enforcement officers across the country and around the world because they combine the best features of performance footwear in one design: comfort, durability, performance, and affordability. The 5.11 Speed 8'' Tactical Boots are clean and professional looking - in fact, these boots meet most organizational uniform requirements for black leather boots. The 12115 model features a polished leather toe and a sturdy and comfortable nylon upper. The 5.11 trademarked Shock Mitigation System offers unparalleled comfort and support, even in high activity applications. The Shock Mitigation System utilizes a newly designed compression and rebound system that results the wearer to achieve stability at high speeds. This is a great feature for officers that may find themselves in a chase on foot. The Speed 8'' Tactical Boots are designed to be worn right out of the box with no break in needed. The interior design of the boots are more akin to running shoes than traditional leather patrol boots, which is another reason that these boots are so popular in the OpticsPlanet store. They really are just supremely comfortable to wear. The soles of the Speed 8'' Tactical Boots are oil and slip resistant, and are remarkably quiet as well - a great feature for situations where stealth is required. 5.11 Tactical offers a warranty against any defects in workmanship and materials so you'll never have to worry about these boots letting you down. Not that they would be likely to anyway. So get out on patrol in your new pair of Speed 8'' Tactical Boots from 5.11 Tactical - order online at www.OpticsPlanet.com to take advantage of our great low prices and fast shipping.

From the makers of the finest leather holsters comes a shoulder strap holster that is as tactical as it is daring.  Galco Holsters have succeeded in fortifying a secure carry system for your firearm that puts the quick in quickdraw. The Galco X-Project Holster System is a conceal-and-carry dream, giving the bearer double the opportunities to honor your 2nd Amendment rights.  Get it now, on sale, at OpticsPlanet.
A dependable, comfortable shoulder holster can be hard to find, especially one that caters to the ambidextrous.  The Galco X-Project not only secures to an ambidextrous, fully adjustable shoulder harness via mushroom-shaped, it also allows for swift attachment and removal. The innovative design of the attachment pins offers the unique ability to wear the shoulder harness under a shirt, while the holster is attached outside of said garment.
Unlike other shoulder holsters under your favorite tactical jacket, you do not have to remove your outer layer of protection, nor brandish a weapon to remove the X-Projects-guarded weapon.   Plus, your options skyrocket when adjusting the holster; the firearm holster works for muzzle rear, muzzle forward, and vertical carry angles as well as cross draw.
OpticsPlanet keeps the sale room stocked with hot tactical gear and gun accessories at hard to beat prices. Galco X-Factor holsters have found a home on our Closeouts page; check and see what our Clearance and Deals of the Week pages have in store.  Looking for OpticsPlanet.com coupon codes?  Subscribe to our newsletter and get OpticsPlanet coupons delivered to your favorite email client.  More ways to save, always at OpticsPlanet.com.