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Weapon sight for night targeting. (Tech Talk).


A triple-illuminated weapon sight can help shooters see targets in partial or even total darkness, said the manufacturer, Trijicon Inc., of Wixom, Mich.

The TriPower Tactical Sight has a red chevron-shaped reticle ret·i·cle  
n.
A grid or pattern placed in the eyepiece of an optical instrument, used to establish scale or position.



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 that illuminates by using three lighting sources, an integrated fiber-optic system, a tritium-illuminated reticle and an on-call battery backup See UPS. .

The fiber-optic system adjusts the brightness level and contrast of the reticle to ambient Surrounding. For example, ambient temperature and humidity are atmospheric conditions that exist at the moment. See ambient lighting.  light conditions.

The tritium-illuminated reticle provides an aiming point even in total darkness.

The TriPower sight is marketed for tactical entry, firearms This is an extensive list of small arms — pistol, machine gun, grenade launcher, anti-tank rifle — that includes variants.

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 competition and other military or police uses for which a bright reticle in low light is necessary, said a spokesman. Even if there is a sudden flash of bright light, he noted, the battery backup ensures a bright reticle.
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Author:Foster, Sharon
Publication:National Defense
Date:Dec 1, 2002
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