Sep 9, 2021 | Thermal Targets, IR patches, Infrared Technology
In 2021, IR.Tools celebrates 15 incredible years of protecting the men and women who protect us. What started as one IR military grade glow patch has morphed into millions more! Like most business owners I had some sleepless nights, and had to overcome some extreme...
Jun 3, 2021 | Targets, Thermal Targets, Thermal Film, Passive
Printed Passive Thermal Shooting Target Powered Thermal Shooting Target The swell of thermal sights on weapons has introduced a whole new line of shooting targets. Passive Thermal and Powered Thermal targets are now taking center stage for thermal sight training....
May 10, 2021 | Targets, Thermal Targets, Thermal Film
Thermal, Night Vision, or Laser Zeroing Made Simple Chase and Tom point out the uniqueness of the Universal Zeroing Target. If you have advanced optics on your rifle and want a quick, straight forward, precise zeroing experience, listen in to hear the solution to your...
May 4, 2021 | Targets, Thermal Targets, Thermal Film, Infrared Technology
Genius Thermal Zeroing Listen in as Chase and Tom discuss the genius of the Thermal Zeroing target. Learn how old methods combined with new materials results in precision zeroing in less time. Chase: I’m Chase here with IR.Tools and have Tom here, the owner and...
Jan 21, 2021 | Thermal Targets, Thermal Film, Military, Infrared Technology
Unwrapping your thermal color palette Whoa! Are you shocked at the number of palette settings on your thermal device? And you’re left questioning “ how do I confidently select the correct palette to prevent missed opportunities and injuries?” Depending...
Sep 21, 2020 | Thermal Targets, Thermal Film, Police, Vehicle ID
A few years back I was approached about building an infrared thermal film product for aerial surveillances. Up until then, my experience with thermal film was for shooting targets and thermal ID panels. After a strategy session with colleagues, I cut out an A and...
Jul 23, 2020 | Targets, Thermal Targets, Passive
How your passive/powered thermal shooting targets works and why you need one. Contrast is a must for your thermal shooting target. The better the contrast, the better the shooting target. In the end, the better your training. When you look through your optic...
Jun 3, 2020 | IR flag patch, IR reflective film, IR patches
On what was the last leg of the operation, darkness had fallen. We were exhausted from the long, hot, grueling day. The enemy was just beyond the ridge. One final push and we could call home. I lowered my NVG to locate my unit for the final assault. I could not...
Apr 24, 2020 | Thermal Targets, Thermal Film, Vehicle ID, Passive
FLIR Energy Depends on Thermal Camera When you hear the term infrared, what do you think of? NIR? SWIR? FLIR? Infrared or IR is all of these and more. Operations benefiting from infrared technology will fall into one of these 3 categories: NIR, SWIR or FLIR. What you...