• No Ordinary Family – No Ordinary Radar Guns!

    Oct 6 • News • 3083


    Undoubtedly you have seen promotions for the new ABC show No Ordinary Family, and maybe you’ve even watched the show. If so, your savvy eye may have noticed that the radar gun used to clock Stephanie Powell’s (mom, wife, and Usain Bolt’s chief rival) record breaking speed was none other than the Bushnell Velocity Radar Gun!

    Bushnell Radar Guns are quite popular in television and movies. The HBO comedy Eastbound & Down also featured a baseball radar gun in its promo- I believe in that case it was the Bushnell Speedster II to clock a fastball.

    Bushnell’s line of radar guns is an affordable yet high performance line, excellent for softball, baseball, tennis, hockey, and other sports. You can actually clock your speed running too, it just takes a friend a steady hand and some decent speed. But out of all their speed guns, the Bushnell Speedster III Radar Gun takes the cake. Improvements across the board in performance and accuracy, a constant reading mode which makes it easier than ever to clock speeds in rapid succession, and RF technology which is compatible with the Bushnell Speed Screen radar gun speed display (expected to be release in November 2010.)

    When you are looking for no ordinary radar gun, the choice is clear- check out Bushnell and definitely check out the Speedster 3.

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  • Exclusive Telescopes from OpticsPlanet

    Sep 30 • News • 2949

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    As one of the world’s top optics and telescope dealers, OpticsPlanet is sometimes able to get access to limited quantities of unique items made by major optics manufacturers. Right now, OpticsPlanet has several models of telescopes available that are not for sale anywhere else. These include two dobsonian telescopes from Bushnell – a 5″ dobsonian telescope and a 6″ dobsonian telescope. Dobsonian telescopes are noted for their ability to provide the most bang for the buck, as well as being easy to transport. These two dobsonian telescopes from Bushnell are among the best values you will find in a telescope. Speaking of best deals, that brings us to another OpticsPlanet exclusive: The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope Package is an amazing deal on a bundle of items from Celestron Telescopes that you won’t find anywhere else. With a tripod, finderscope, two eyepieces, barlow lense AND the Celestron motor drive included for a total price of only $139.99, you will not find a better value on a beginner telescope set.

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  • Streamlight TLR-2 and TLR-2s: The Gun Light/Laser Sight Combo for Your Handgun

    Sep 27 • News • 4437

    The Streamlight TLR-2 Rail-Mounted Tactical Light/Laser Sight is one of our best-selling items- and when you carry over 120,000 different products that really says something. Streamlight is one of the top manufacturers of flashlights you’ll find, and Streamlight weapon accessories impress more and more people every day. The Streamlight TLR Weapon Accessories line is leading the way, and at the forefront is the TLR-2.

    The Streamlight TLR-2 and TLR-2s are noteworthy for being an integrated unit. Many handguns do not have room for multiple optics, and you are left deciding between a weapon light, a laser sight or even a red dot sight. With the TLR-2, you have a powerful 135 lumens (160 for the TLR-2s) Streamlight flashlight and a high-powered aiming laser sight all in the same package. The brightness of the light can blind and disorient a threat, and if that fails the laser sight will be there to aid you in making sure you neutralize said threat. For home security, you must be prepared for any situation.

    Shock-proof, dust-proof, water resistant, almost indestructible, the Streamlight TLR-2 is built to last. You can expect 2.5 hours of continuous running time with the light and laser active, and up to 45 hours of runtime for the laser sight only on a set of CR123A lithium batteries (free through Sept 30, 2010!) Streamlight also provides a “No Excuses” limited lifetime warranty and stands behind its work. This unit fits most handguns with rails, and also most long guns with Picatinny (1913) rails. Rated 4.8/5 with over 120 reviews, customers RAVE about this weapon light/laser sight combo. The TLR-2s strobe function is also highly regarded- if you are looking for another method of disorienting a target the strobe function comes highly recommended.

    When you are looking for weapon accessories or Streamlight gear, there’s no better place than OpticsPlanet!

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  • OpticsPlanet Throws a Contest- 30 Days, 100 Giveaways!

    Sep 27 • News • 4481

    An old saying is that it is better to give than to receive. I’m pretty sure that whoever said that wasn’t thinking of our latest contest, the 30 Days 100 Giveaways festival of giving cool prizes away.

    Over the next 30 days, we have 100 products to give away. These include:

    • Telescopes
    • Binoculars
    • Sunglasses
    • Monoculars
    • Range Finders
    • Radar Guns
    • Flashlights
    • … and a whole lot more!

    Playing is really simple. “Like” OpticsPlanet on Facebook to learn when a new giveaway is happening. There will be a tab specifically for the contest. Whenever we are giving away a product, that tab will have a picture of the product, a short description, the number we are giving away, and a trivia question. This is a competition of skill and brains. The first person (or people, if we are giving away multiples) to answer the question correctly win that product! We’ll have to verify the answer and the time we receive it, so you won’t find out if you won right away but there will be more giveaways coming constantly. You can enter as many times as you want!

    You can read the official rules on our website. Head over to the OpticsPlanet Page now so you don’t miss a chance to win big!

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  • Steiner 7×30 Navigator Pro Marine Binoculars- Magellan’s Best Friend

    Sep 24 • News • 3243


    Christopher Columbus was an explorer that believed you could sail to India by going west from Spain. As we all know today, there is a little thing called “North America” that blocks that route from being quite as functional as expected. Little did he know he was actually landing in The Bahamas and not a port in eastern India… until he landed in The Bahamas.

    I will not argue that the Steiner 7×30 Navigator Pro Marine Binoculars would have alerted Columbus to the fact that he was not going to be partying in Calcutta on this voyage, but they sure would have been helpful. These waterproof bionculars also come with an integrated magnetic compass, which I am told can be quite handy when on the water. Steiner quality is reflected in the durability and performance of these compact binoculars and as with any other Steiner Binoculars as OpticsPlanet is an Authorized Dealer, you benefit from the full manufacturer warranty available!

    The exclusive Steiner Sports Auto Focus system, once configured to meet the specifications of your eyes, delivers a incredible field of view of 20 yards to infinity. You can easily pan across the water to take in whatever is around you. Look there! It’s a dolphin! And over there- it’s a whale, playfully blowing his spout. Wait, what’s that? Pirates- sound the alarm! Man the cannons!

    You most likely will not be sailing on a 17th century battleship, but whether kayaking, fishing, sailing, or whatever recreational water activity you are engaged in, the performance is just what you need. Advanced anti-haze “CAT” optics block glare (always a major issue on the high seas) but also maximize brightness. A vertical/horizontal range finding mil reticle is built-in to help you determine the distance from a harbor, pier, lighthouse, buoy, other boat, or anything else you see.

    There’s no reason to have any other pair of binoculars for your maritime activities. And with a $30 Steiner Rebate available for this product, now is truly the best time to buy. Visit OpticsPlanet for great deals on binoculars and many other products!

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