Why Shoot Steel? PING! Nothing like the PING of your bullet making contact with your steel target! Thanks to the audible feedback a steel target provides, it is a highly sought training target for shooters. Military, Law Enforcement, and Sportsmen find the "Ping"...
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Memorial Day: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
A Sober Holiday Once a year, on the last Monday of May, America pauses to honor our fallen heroes. Cities, towns, and businesses become a sea of red, white, and blue. Parades, ceremonies, and families gather in a blend of solemnity and appreciation for the men and...
Unlocking the Power of Infrared: Lessons on Identification and Training Technology
New Training Resource: Learning Center at IR.Tools We are super excited to unveil our brand-new Learning Center! This will be a dedicated hub to all things infrared in the IR.Tools world. Since I founded this company in 2006, I’ve been passionate...
SOG 2024 EXPO: IR.Tools Showcases Infrared Innovations
This year's Special Operations Group (SOG) Expo hosted by the US Border Patrol in El Paso, TX did not disappoint! At this 4 day event we showcased our latest infrared innovations for Law Enforcement training with thermal devices which include: Thermal patches NIST...
SOFIC 2024: Meet with IR.Tools at the Show!
Boost Your IFF Protection! Meet with Tom for a one-on-one and learn how pairing your passive IFF with active IFF is a win! Stop by Booth 1933, May 7-9 and begin a path to greater safety. Book Time w/ Tom at SOFIC
Reflecting on a Stellar Showcase at ISOF Event
I had the privilege of representing IR.Tools at the ISOF (International Special Operations Forces) event in Las Vegas, a gathering of the best of the best in special forces. The experience was nothing short of exhilarating, marked by live demonstrations of objects...
Thermal Patches: Extraordinary Safety and Outcomes
Upright Thermal Film Upgrades Thermal Patches Thermal patches are not brand new. But Upright Thermal patches are! Thermal patches are built with thermal film. Thermal film is used to distinguish people, animals, or vehicles from its...
Selecting the Best Thermal Film for Targets
In the world of target practice and training with your thermal sight, your choice of thermal film target plays a role in quality of training sessions. At IR.Tools we are often asked, "Which film should I choose, High Contrast or Upright?" Although these films share...
Top Infrared Identification and Training Technologies in 2024
IR.Tools specializes in infrared (IR) identification and training products for the Military, Law Enforcement, and Sportsmen communities. With our primary mission to mitigate life-altering injuries specifically with friend or foe patches and markers; we always have our...
Active Friend or Foe Protection: Exclusive Partnership with Thermal Beacon
I am super excited to unveil a groundbreaking chapter in IR.Tools' journey as we proudly announce our strategic alliance with Thermal Beacon's, Secure Optical Signaling. This exciting partnership marks a significant expansion of our...









