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Cannon Safes: Essential to Gun & Home Safety

Dec 24 • News • 7313

Cannon Safes are some of the best made safes on the market and everyone that owns or has owned one including this writer will sing their praises. The importance of investing in a quality safe is so essential that it should be considered before even purchasing that first, or another firearm. Owning a safe is part of practicing gun safety, and should be at the center of every gun owner’s arsenal.

With home invasions on the rise gun sales have gone through the roof. Combined with the recent market surge due to political factors and other elements there are more firearms in the country than ever before. Home invasions are on the rise and the zip code that you reside in is becoming less relevant and not a huge part of the crime equation.

Cannon Scout Safe

Unless you never leave your home then your firearms should always be stored away safely. This is not to just protect your prized firearms from falling into the wrong hands but what if there was a fire or flood, would your guns, and important documents/heirlooms be protected? What about a young child unexpectedly visiting, or company comes over for a visit are you confident you are practicing gun safety? If you invest in or already own a Cannon safe the answer is yes!

Safe placement in the home is also a very important element to consider. Personally I feel that the more hidden the safe the better. Some like to have them out for display as safes can be very ornate and detailed for presentation – up to the owner. Cannon safes come with predrilled holes in the safe allowing you to bolt the safe to the floor (from inside the safe). I personally have my large Cannon safe hidden away in my basement completely out of sight from all the windows and drilled (deep) into the cement floor. My safe is Fireproof and also bolted to a very large not moveable cement foundation. The safe is not going to move at all, and only myself, and my family will have access to my valuables.

Find the Color/Finish you Like

Mother Nature and climate also needs to be considered for buying a safe. A very good friend of mine had a very large collection of firearms many of them were from his father who passed early in his childhood. He had his most valuable and emotionally important items in a lesser quality safe. Hurricane Katrina washed away that entire safe and all of his guns. Had he invested in a quality Cannon safe his only issue would be cleaning the firearms. Climate is a huge element to consider when storing firearms. Cannon safes come with electrical outlets inside the safe, why would you need electricity inside the safe? Dehumidifiers, these little beauties plug in electronically and absorb the humidity that might get into the safe and eat away at that blue steel. I even added Extra lights to my Cannon to really make my safe light up and let me find that clip or box of shells with ease.

Adjustable Shelving Systems Let you Customize to Fit your Collection

Cannon makes a great product that is ready to stand up to everything and anyone that might come along and try to take what you have worked so hard for. With multiple sizes, types, and grades Cannon has the safe to meet your every need. These safes have been trusted for years and I comfortably stand with the upmost confidence behind mine.

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New Terralux Colorado Flashlight Lights Up The Night!

Dec 23 • News • 6096

Need a good flashlight? Ready for a flashlight that is as bright and tough as you? Check out this new Colorado Flashlight from your friends at Terralux.

The Terralux Colorado Is Ready To Shine

This puppy is bright and can reach out there. Superior brightness and clarity is provided through the Colorado’s 580 lumens! Additionally, the featured memory mode means you can set your preferred level of intensity. This is really nice when your walking through the dark woods and all of the sudden lose track of that stand or trail marker, and you need just a little light. By using the memory mode and setting the beam to the lowest setting I know I can turn on the flashlight without turning on a search light and slip into my stand as discreetly as possible.

The rubber casing for this Terralux flashlight means its silent when being carried and wont turn into an icicle when the weather turns nasty. As a bow hunter, this is important to me as I am always wearing my release around my wrist just in case that buck jumps up. Having my release/zippers clank against my flashlight is just infuriating to me!

Recessed Power Switch With Battery Life Indicator

One of the nice features of this Terralux Colorado flashlight is that it runs on common AA batteries. This is very essential, as tracking down those unheard of batteries can be a daunting challenge. In extreme cold weather, I have witnessed even the best flashlights fail simply due to the power source. Having the ability to swap out some fresh AA’s wherever in the world your adventure or job might take you is a major advantage. Terralux also has available filters that screw right into the threaded aluminum head allowing you to fit the Colorado to your specific needs. The Colorado also has a battery life indicator light, letting you know when its time to change batteries. This warning light is also nicely hidden away in the recessed tail switch which prevents accidental powering on of the flashlight.

Threaded Head for Filters

Check out the new Terralux Colorado Flashlight today. Add this to your gear inventory, and rest assured the next time you step out into the dark that daylight is only a click away!

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Coming Soon: The New ATN ARES Series Night Vision Scopes

Dec 19 • News • 8327

ATN and their ARES weapon night vision systems are the latest upcoming series of night scopes from ATN. Although I have yet to get my hands on one of these new scopes, the specs and the information I have attained has my finger feeling a little itchy.

These scopes are terrifically rugged, totally easy to use, and exceptionally accurate. The new ARES 2-2, ARES 4-2, and ARES 6-3, eliminates the cover of night by making things bright!

ATN ARES 6-3

Amazingly high resolution due to quality glass, tubes, and filters make target acquisition instant and beyond easy. The clarity of the lenses and filters nearly eliminates the typical “grainy” appearance so common on most night vision systems. With automatic brightness control features, operation of these scopes is almost completely automated, allowing you to focus on what’s hiding out in the dark.

One knob operation! I love simplicity in the field. Scopes that have as many buttons and knobs as a DVD player have no place in the field, or on my gun for that matter. These are night vision scopes, after all – you’re going to use them in the dark. In this hunter’s eyes, what good is it if you have to pull out a flashlight just to operate the scope? With the ATN ARES line, operating the scope will become second nature.

“come out come out wherever you are!”

Precision windage and elevation adjustments, tethered with a red on green reticle makes for astonishing clarity and accuracy. ATN ARES scopes have excellent eye relief, meaning they can easily be mounted on a bolt action rifle – not just tactical or AR platforms. This is something I have personally always been on the hunt for. Land ownership takes both animal and land management. Lately, the influx of coyotes on my property has me ready to take action. Having grown up on bolt action, I have always wanted a superbly accurate night vision setup for bolt-action rifles. ATN has finally answered my needs.

Fits AR’s and Bolts Action Rifles!

The ARES series of night vision scopes from ATN run on just one AA battery! What powers any optical device is always something to keep in mind. Night vision, digital cameras, and range finders, all need batteries and sometimes finding those special lengthy named batteries can be somewhat difficult. Powering these scopes with a AA battery means that wherever you are in the world, chances are pretty likely the nearest store has them in stock. Trust me: there is nothing like hours of traveling and countless hours of preparation just to get to the field to find dead gear. Sometimes, simply during transit, the power buttons are hit or the power is activated, draining the batteries. So being able to replace or find the needed power source is essential. This is especially true when the closest store by miles is a feed and grain co-op!

An ATN two year warranty lets me sleep easy after investing in one of these scopes. These scopes might be the pinnacle of night vision technology, but they’re still a piece of gear. As such, they need to last. I test my gear by using it, and when I use my gear I take it to the max. Weather conditions, transportation, and terrain cannot stop me and most certainly not my gear! ATN scopes – and in particular the ARES series – are extremely tough, but it’s nice to know that ATN has my back should the scope fail.

Everyone from hunters, professionals, and wild life observers to those seeking better home security should keep their eyes out for these awesome scopes! They are sure to put to rest any critters that goes bump in the night. The ATN ARES 2, 4, and 6 will be available soon so be sure to check back in with GearExpert for product availability and updates.

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Last Minute Gifts: the Browning OPMOD Tactical Executive Set

Dec 17 • News • 8828

Do you have someone tactical in your life? It’s more than just a word – it can be a lifestyle. Now you can make that special someone’s day with the Browning OPMOD Letter Opener and Tactical Pen Set! It’s not too late to grab it for Christmas, and it makes the perfect stocking stuffer.

The Browning OPMOD Tactical Executive Set is the perfect gift!

The Browning OPMOD Tactical Exectuive Set includes two tactical, practical components that combine into something more awesome than the sum of its parts:

Slice and dice letters with the Browning Black Label Tactical Letter Opener.
- The Browning Black Label Letter Opener and Tactical Pen – Forged for use by those strong enough of will and courageous enough of heart, you’ll never spent HOURS ripping open envelopes, only to have the contents come spilling uselessly out. The Browning Black Label letter Opener lets you slice those envelopes open stealthily and quickly, maximizing output and minimizing papercuts. Plus, it comes with a sheath, so you can keep it on you at all times. Those envelopes won’t be able to sneak up on you anymore.
The Browning Black Label Tactical Pen is all metal.
- The Browning Black Label Tactical Pen – Dot your I’s and cross your T’s by harnassing the awesome power of Browning. This pen is only for those of you who mean business: it’s all metal, and has a durable pocket clip. Plus, its glass-breaking point is ideal for emergency situations and opening windows the awesome way.
Rounding out the set is the OPMOD Pen Sheath.
- The OPMOD Pen Sheath – This is an OPMOD exclusive. This Pen Case is more of a sheath – and it rounds the entire set out nicely. Tie the Pen Sheath to the Browning Letter Opener Sheath with the included paracord, and you’ll have access to both the pen and letter opener on the go. The Pen Sheath protects your tools and keeps them close at hand!
There’s not much time left – if you want to grab these for Christmas, you’ll have to act fast! The Browning OPMOD Tactical Exective Set comes in both black and brown.

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Barska: A Safe Bet for Last-Minute Gifts

Dec 17 • News • 5008

Want a great last-minute gift to give this year? This is one safe bet!

One quiet night not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Suddenly Santa wakes up to a strange noise in his house! Santa knows well this is no reindeer, elf, nor even his spouse, so who is this inside his house? Without awaking Mrs. Clause he quickly swipes his fingers across his Barska safe, which he advantageously has hidden in his dresser and now Santa suddenly can “stay frosty”.

Barska Biometric safe

Seeking out that perfect gift for the person who has everything? How about giving them a gift to keep all those items safe for a lifetime? The answer, the Barska line of biometric safes. Extremely affordable and easily accessible, these safes are sure to bring a big smile. More than that – these safes will absolutely provide a strong sense of security.

This is where Santa keeps his toys. With models to fit every need, Barska has really put the owner behind every safe. With standup large rifle safes to small, drawer sized safes there is surely one to fit your needs. Biometric entry means that finger prints are scanned and programmed into the safe. The safe is then opened through a very fast finger print scan for verification.

Awesome finger tip entry!

Made of high quality steel and the ability to store multiple users this safe answers all security issues. Programming certain users means that only those users can access the safe. Even if the safe were to be suddenly available to those you wish to protect, they cannot open the safe without having properly identified/programmed fingerprints!

The spring loaded doors on the drawer style safes are smooth action and open quietly. This smooth spring action prevents the safe from opening up, and hitting the top of the drawer or the wall of the dresser/desk. This permits the user the ability of opening the safe extremely quietly without alerting others.

Spring loaded doors open silently

With predrilled holes, biometric entry, and emergency back-up entry, this safe really answers all questions regarding safety and security. Predrilled holes are an absolute must in any safe. All my personal safes regardless of location, are drilled in. This prohibits someone from simply taking off with the entire safe. The ease of mind as a result of the back-up entry system means there will never be an issue being ready at a moment’s notice.

Check out the full line of Barska gun safes and safes today. With extremely low pricing, this is one gift you will never have to worry about sending the gift receipt with!

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