Laser-cut Patches Look Fantastic! There has been a lot of buzz lately about an IFF patch that blends infrared technology with the durability and uniqueness of an embroidered patch. Introducing ... Laser- cut Patches ... and they look fantastic! Without sacrificing...
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Stop the Chaos and Catch the Bad Guys!
A police officer told us recently that chasing and catching the bad guys in the dark is chaos. Coordinating operations from the helicopter to the police cars on the ground is extremely difficult. While some pursuits are successful, others fall short short of a...
One Stop for Thermal Weapon Target Training
Ready-Made Zeroing, Die-Cut, Passive and Powered Targets If you own an advance thermal weapon sight, you want to practice as often as possible. The question is how? Look no further. IR.Tools builds thermal targets for your thermal weapon sight. Zeroing,...
When it comes to IR Patches… Honeycomb is not so Sweet
"I can't believe the way the Flags fall apart in just one month and comes unglued from the velcro, this is very bad for us in Afghanistan which is where I'm deployed right now." Sitting in the middle of a sand storm in Afghanistan was not where this US soldier...
No More Worries…Zeroing Your Thermal Weapon Sight has Never Been Easier or More Accurate
Whatever your job, zeroing your thermal weapon sight to your weapon is a top priority. There are a few zeroing options for your thermal weapon sight. DIY (do it yourself) Ready-made zeroing target Some do-it-yourself methods you are probably familiar with are: MRE...
Unraveling the confusion…what is IR (infrared) energy?
IR (infrared) is our middle name. Well, technically, it’s our first name. When I say middle name, I mean we know a lot about it. If that seems confusing, ask 10 people what IR is. You will probably get 11 different definitions. Many words have a common...
No Power Targets Steal the Show at Fort Bragg Sniper Competition
There was no competition for IR.Tools™ No Power Thermal Targets at the recent Fort Bragg Sniper Competition in Fayetteville, N.C. Out of the hundreds of targets blanketing the range, IR.Tools™ Thermal Printed Targets were a direct hit (pun intended)....
IFF flag patch quality is critical for protection
Juan's disappointment with the quality of his IFF flag patch In November 2010, IR.Tools™ received the following email and pictures from a desperate US Army soldier in Afghanistan disappointed with his IFF flag patch. "Hello, I'm a soldier in the US Army and I'm very...
Army Ten-Miler is a Pain in the Calf
I crossed the Rubicon six months ago. It seemed like a normal evening, but it would turn out very different. A friend spoke a simple challenge, “Anyone want to run the Army Ten-Miler with me?””Sure, with 6 months to train, it will be a snap,” I...
Created Equal? Not Really… Field or Garrison Patch?
IR.Tools™ manufactures two types of combat identifications: Field Patch - worn in combat zones and covert operations Garrison Patch - worn in non combat zones such as on base or recreation purposes 1. The Field patch is made with Sand Storm Technology™. The MP...







