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OpticsPlanet is already presenting the finest deals and smart bargains on tons of sport optics, yet we continue to bring unbeatable prices and value to law enforcement, hunters, shooters, and everyone else that is a fan of optics.  Right now, on our Clearance page, there is a rifle scope that takes price point to a whole new level.  The Simmons Blazer 4x32 Riflescope may be the perfect scope for you.
Every other entry level scope takes a back seat to the Simmons Blazer Scope.  The impressive Simmons Truplex Reticle combined with high-quality optical glass and fully coated optics delivers bright, crisp imagery and details.  SureGrip rubber surfaces on dialing and adjustment konbs make the Simmons Blazer one of the easiest and fastest scopes to adjust under any shooting conditions.  Rain or shine, you’ll be on target every time.
For under $30, you can have a dependable scope and still have money for all the ammo you could imagine.  This is just one example of how our savings will change the way you think about sport optics.  Be sure to check out our Deals of the Week and Closeouts pages for more ways to save.  Plus, OpticsPlanet coupon codes can help you even more!  Subscribe to our newsletter and get Optics Planet codes delivered to your email.  All this is yours at OpticsPlanet.com.

Working on your accuracy can be a tedious, but fun experience.  Laser Max Red Laser sights make it even easier for you to group shots and acquire targets whether on duty, or at the range.  Is your Glock outfitted with laser sights?  If not, now is the time to make the move to LaserMax.  For a short time only, you can score a great deal on a LaserMax laser sight for Glocks only at OpticsPlanet’s Closeouts page!
Lasermax Laser Sights for Glock Pistols are the world's only totally internal laser sight, making the laser unseen to the naked eye, until you activate it.  Adding a LaserMax laser to your Glock pistol requires no permanent modification.  You don’t even have to give up your precious rail space or custom grip.  On top of that, your favorite holster can stay on your tactical belt as this laser sight does not protrude or take up any extra space.  This is clearly the best option to keep the original look and feel of your Glock, adding only increased aiming and bulls-eye potential.
At OpticsPlanet, we strive to provide the best deals on all of your favorite sport optics.  Our Closeouts, Deals of the Week, and Clearance pages were constructed to give you tons of ways to save.  Looking for OpticsPlanet coupon codes?  Sign up for our newsletter and get Optics Planet coupons delivered to you by email.  We make it easy for you to find great deals: stop by OpticsPlanet.com today.   

When the job gets tough, your eyewear needs to get tougher.  From the makers of high quality shooting glasses, goggles, and hearing protection comes a pair of safety eyewear that insures the well-being of your eyes.  Pyramex safety glasses are known for their undeniable protection and clarity, and the Pyramex Highlander Safety Glasses are of the highest caliber, now with the lowest price.  You can find them for a limited time on the Clearance page at OpticsPlanet!
Indoor applications that require eye protection can range anywhere from general woodwork, construction, ballistics testing, hazardous material handling, or die-casting.  No matter the job, Pyramex has your eyes covered.  Having your safety glasses fog up during one of the aforementioned activities could cost an arm and a leg.  Fortunately, the Highlander safety glasses and their Clear Anti-Fog Lenses are on clearance, so there is no reason not to be fully equipped for the job.  
Excessive glare is no longer an issue when working outside.  These lightweight safety glasses provide 99% protection from harmful UV-A and UV-B rays.  Add the possibility for extra foam protection and you have got yourself a wining combination in eyewear.  Find out more ways to protect your body, and your pocket, on our Deals of the Week and Closeouts pages.  Looking for OpticsPlanet Coupon Codes?  Get Optics Planet Coupons delivered right to your email by signing up for our newsletter.  We are everything optical; stay tuned to OpticsPlanet.

The Cuddeback 4-in-1 Field Camera Viewer CV1 is a must have accessory for anyone that owns a Cuddeback trail camera. The Field Camera Viewer is the only device you need to view your trail camera footage. You can view, transfer, and delete your scouting camera images, all from one unit - a great time saver. And because the Field Camera Viewer is powered by a powerful lithium ion rechargeable battery it is fully portable. This enables you to take it out on the trail with you so you can view your trail camera footage just seconds after you have retrieved it. The Cuddeback Field Camera Viewer comes equipped with a TV cable and a USB port so you can also easily transfer your trail footage to a computer or other digital device or watch it on your TV. At only 3 ounces in weight, you won't even know that you are carrying it around on your next hunt. Simply insert the card reader from your Cuddeback Trail Camera and watch your footage on the spot. You'll be the envy of your hunting friends as you relive your greatest hunts over and over. To get great savings on this and other essential Cuddeback gear at the best prices on the Net, check out the online store at www.OpticsPlanet.com!

The new El Green Birding/Hunting Binoculars from Swarovski are simply the best high end performance binoculars on the market. Featuring razor sharp clarity through unique premium optical quality, a pair of Swarovski El Birding/Hunting Binoculars represent the pinnacle of binocular design. This Swarovision model is equipped with high powered 42MM lenses that will bring images into stunning lifelike view. The El Birding/Hunting Binoculars are equipped with the utmost in cutting edge optical technology. Each pair utilizes specially designed Roof Prism Lenses, a strong magnesium body, durable rubber armoring, multi position eyecups, a center focusing wheel, and a locking right eye diopter. The Swarovski El binoculars are fully waterproof and fogproof, and since they are a lightweight 28 ounces, you can safely and easily take them with you on the trail. Due to their attention to detail and high quality standards, birding enthusiasts and hunters alike trust Swarovski for all of their optical needs. So, if you are looking for the best possible combination of cutting edge design, optical innovation, and reliability - look no further than the Swarovski El Birding/Hunting Swarovision Binoculars. Order yours today from the store at www.OpticsPlanet.com and receive free shipping!

Did you know that each year more than 4.1 million people in the United Stated suffer from a work related injury? That equals out to a worker dying almost every 15 seconds. Did you also know that most workplace injuries are 100% preventable? This is an interesting but scary statistic. Imagine if all of those victims had been wearing proper personal protection? Sperian Protection understands the importance of personal protection products and strives to protect men and women, around the world, who are exposed to every day work related risks. Their commitment to personal protection is what drives their momentum and what fuels the fire behind their innovative product designs. Sperian manufactures a variety of different types of personal protection products. Some of these products include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective clothing and instrumentation. Sperian Protection applies their sound knowledge of personal protection to the environment's that it's customer's work in and tries to serve them with a variety of different safety products. Their personal protective equipment is not only incredibly reliable, but is also engineered for comfort, performance, and aesthetics. This unsurpassed protection is what has led them to become the number 1 eye and face protection manufacturer and the second largest manufacturer of personal hearing protection. That's very impressive! Sperian doesn't take workplace safety for granted. They are truly dedicated to providing their clientele with only the best personal protection products in the industry. OpticsPlanet.com is excited to join forces with Sperian Protection to begin carrying some of their personal protection products via our website at incredibly affordable prices. Browse our selection of Sperian products today!

Did you know that Smith & Wesson is one of the world's most recognized brand names when it comes to weapon and weapon accessories? In fact, would you believe that most police departments around the world are using at least one weapon accessory manufactured by Smith and Wesson? Surprisingly, it's actually true! Ever since their creation in 1852, their mission has been clear. That mission is to design and manufacture innovative weapons and weapons accessories that are unparalleled in the field of personal safety and protection.Here at OpticsPlanet we now carry a few select lines of Smith & Wesson weapon accessories including their handcuffs and flashlights. The Smith & Wesson flashlights that we carry include the Galaxy, Luxeon, Carabeamer and the Delta Force. These flashlights are incredibly versatile and are very power efficient. In fact, most of the bulbs on the Smith & Wesson flashlights can provide over 110,000 hours of brilliant white light. The Galaxy line of Smith & Wesson flashlights have become one of our hot sellers this year. Their popularity can be attributed to their utilization of innovative hybrid light technology. If it's a powerful white beam that you demand no problem! All you have to do is activate the ultra-bright xenon bulb on the Galaxy, but if it's energy efficient power that you desire then you can activate the LED light bulbs. No longer will you have to drain the battery life on your flashlight. The dual light technology will give you full control of the brightness and intensity needed for the job. Smith & Wesson also manufactures their own distinct line of handcuffs that have become incredibly popular among law enforcement agencies. Smith and Wesson handcuffs are fabricated from only the finest quality carbon steel products and are heat treated to prevent rust. If that's not enough, all of the handcuffs that Smith and Wesson manufactures is also guaranteed to meet and exceed the United State National Institute of Justice's industry specifications. This means they'll be tested positive for workmanship, corrosion, tamper resistance and strength. OpticsPlanet is excited to carry these select products by Smith & Wesson. Browse our online store today to check out sweet deals on all Smith & Wesson handcuffs and Smith & Wesson Flashlights.

Mako Group has been designing and manufacturing some of the best weapon accessories since 2003. Their weapon accessories revolve around the idea of providing innovative solutions to everyday battle field problems. Mako Group manufactures several different lines of high quality weapons accessories including gun cleaning kits, gun slings, red dot signs and holsters. Each product that Mako Group manufactures has seen extensive real world combat use. In fact, you'll find a majority of their products in the hands of some of the world's most elite forces. This is because they are built, tested and proven to do exactly what they're promised to do. You'll take comfort in knowing that your gear has been trusted by some of the military's finest forces. Holsters are some of Mako's most popular items. The holsters that they manufacture feature things that can't be found on any other holster product in the world. One of their most popular features is that they're constructed of multi-layer materials. These multi-layer materials are very functional and overcome the disadvantages of using just one single type of material. Mako holsters also feature an interchangeable spacing system that allows for a single holster to fit a variety of different belts with ease. Now you can switch from your duty belt to your regular belt without switching holsters. If that's not enough, you'll also love the unique position retention system that is equipped on all Mako holsters. This type of retention system allows for a shooter to release the pistol easily, but prevents someone else from attempting to grab it. OpticsPlanet is excited to now stock and carry a variety of different Mako Group products. Be sure to check out our online store to get great deals on all Mako Group Weapon Accessories and Mako Red Dot Sights.

When it comes times to purchase your next riflescope it probably seems impossible as to which brand to choose. If you're like me though, you'll probably choose an estabilished company that's been around for many years and has a well known brand name. But then the question comes into play, which rifle scope company has been around the longest? Well, the answer might surprise you. Believe it or not, it's Kahles! That's right Kahles scopes have been around since 1898. That's the same year as the Spanish-American war! It's pretty amazing that an optical company is still around today and has been setting milestones after 112 years of operation. There aren't too many companies around today that can boast that. This success is impart because of the Kahles philosophy. This philosophy is to design and manufacture optical instruments of the highest quality standards for the serious outdoor enthusiasts. With a continued devotion to innovation, Kahles sets its goals higher and higher each year by providing it's clientele with only the best rifle scope and riflescope accessories available. Kahles riflescopes boast an unmatched field of view and offer amazing edge clarity. They also feature images that are rich in contrast and deep in color. If that's not enough, the user will also benefit from the optimized coatings which deliver a loss free light transmission for maximum light exposure. You'll never have to worry about shooting in low light conditions ever again with a rifle scope by Kahles. Kahles is an exciting company to watch and we're eager to see what new innovations they'll come up with next. Be sure to check out the entire line of Kahles riflescopes and Kahles binoculars on OpticsPlanet.com

Have you ever woken up late at night during a storm to discover that the power in your house was out? After 15 minutes of laying in the dark, you finally figure you had better wake up and check on the house to make sure everything is ok. You slowly creep out of bed and head down the hall to your utility drawer to find your handy dandy flashlight. After 5 minutes of rummaging through the dark, you finally find the flashlight you've been desperately searching for. As soon as you think all of your problems have been solved you realize the batteries in your flashlight are no longer functional or worse yet the flashlight bulb is dead. Now you're not only annoyed, but you'll have to spend the rest of your evening crawling through the dark feeling your way around. Sadly enough this scenario happens quite often, but did you know there is an easy solutions to this common problem? The easy and simple cure to this problem is to purchase an Inova LED flashlight. What's so different about an LED flashlight made by Inova? We'll a lot actually! Inova flashlights are considered the world's most innovative, efficient, reliable and functional flashlights to ever hit the market. Wow, that's quite a mouthful. But it's true! Purchase an Inova Flashlight and you'll never have to worry about dead batteries or bulbs again.By utilizing brilliant LED technology, Inova Flashlights were designed to provide the user with hours of continuous use without ever having to change the batteries. This is impart because an Inova LED Flashlight draws anywhere from 5 to 10% of the power of equivalent sized light bulb. Over the years this will save you lots of money, but it'll also prevent those unexpected dead flashlights that are so common in everyday households. Expect over 10 years of life with each LED flashlight bulb. Now that's impressive! Inova Flashlights are also ruggedly constructed and will never suffer damage due to an accidental drop. In fact, because they're so durable you'll often times find an Inova flashlight in the hands of a police officer or a military official. These flashlights work great for those threatening situations where far reaching brightness is essential. Never loose your way in the dark again by purchasing an Inova Flashlight. To browse Inova LED Flashlights on sale be sure to visit www.OpticsPlanet.com. They are your one stop shop for all your tactical flashlight and flashlight accessories.