Gladius Night-Ops - Coyote Tan

From the beginning of time, cultures have etched their place in history by the armaments they forged to conquer and protect themselves from their ever-present enemies. These tools were carried by warriors who often endured unspeakable hardships and agony, most of this sacrifice unnoticed by the vast majority of the society they were sworn to protect. Inevitably warriors and conflict have always had a tremendous influence on the evolving design of these tools, as victory and mission success depended on the effectiveness, durability, and portability of their equipment. In the spirit of these warriors and their contributions, Blackhawk Products Group introduces its latest set of proprietary tools, Night-Ops illumination equipment.

The mission of Night-Ops is to design and manufacture finest lighting tools in the world.Night-Ops illumination tools are designed to be the most durable, dependable and technologically advanced in the world. In short, Night-Ops illumination tools are manufactured to meet the demanding requirements of those warriors that go into harms way by choice. Night-Ops has dedicated itself to listening to those who serve as guardians of society as a whole. We value their experience, knowledge, and practical wisdom. History tells us over and over again that a single tool can radically change the landscape of the battlefield.

Perspective, strategy, and tactics, can all be significantly affected with the introduction and understanding of a crucial piece of equipment. Night-Ops first illumination tool is the "Gladius". It is the first in a long series of projected releases. This "Gladius" is a high-powered, compact illumination product that is named after one of the most famous battle implements in history. Many accounts indicate that the original Gladius was developed after the Romans encountered a sword of the highest iron quality that was designed to puncture the enemy. It caused such terror and anguish among the Roman legionnaires that the Roman Senate decided to adopt a similar weapon, replacing the Greek sword of the hoplite. Of this sword design it has been said that no other weapon has killed more men throughout history until the invention of the firearm. That being said, there was room for notable improvement of design and the Romans exploited this. We take note of these lessons learned. The Roman soldier himself was one of the toughest and most acclaimed on the planet, carrying over 90 lbs of equipment often 20 miles a day only to face prolonged battle under the harshest conditions. Like the Roman sword serving these soldiers before us, the Night-Ops "Gladius" is specifically designed to be a critical, practical, and powerful mainstay for our frontline troops in Law Enforcement and Military Operations involved in Close Quarter Confrontations. The Night-Ops "Gladius" will provide our modern warriors with a readily available illumination option to tip the scale of conflict in their favor.

The BlackHawk Night-Ops Gladius Flashlight is the most innovative handheld tactical illumination tool to ever arrive on the scene. The Black Hawk NightOps Gladius Flashlights will revolutionize the way you think and operate in hostile reduced light situations. There has been nothing like Gladius Flashlight on the market before. Do not let its somewhat familiar exterior lead you to some early false conclusions! The Gladius was designed from the ground up to be immersed into the realities of close quarter conflict and should significantly enhance the capabilities of those operating in low light environments. The Black Hawk Night-Ops Gladius Flashlight is born of years of operational & low light training experience. NightOps have spoken to and listened to those that go into harms way on a professional basis. NSN: 6230-01-529-8863

The Night-Ops Gladius Flashlight gives you maximum flexibility from very low levels of light (fully adjustable), to its unique high-output Strobe function and features a unique multifunction switching design that sets the standard for single hand functionality, ergonomics and usability. Switching is intuitive, fast acting and reliable. Featuring 3 Channels and several Modes within Channel 3. Change from one type of light to another quickly and easily through an intuitive user-interface. The Flashlights features a strobe capability, a first in a small handheld/weapons mountable tactical flashlight. The Black Hawk Gladius Strobe channel is specifically designed to give you the reactionary gap you need to prevail against a wide variety of threats. The Gladius Strobe is extremely disorienting to those on the receiving end, yet allows the operator to maintain excellent situational awareness.

The more familiar Momentary and Constant ON switching are quickly and easily accessed all with one-finger operation. The Gladius flashlight by Blackhawk Tactical features a unique lock-out system that is useful for tactical operations. The BlackHawk Light can be seamlessly and securely Locked-out to avoid needless battery and potentially compromising light discharges. The Night-Ops Gladius can be reactivated under duress literally with a snap of your fingers. The switching is separated into two components; A familiar thumb activated push-button tailcap and BlackHawk patent pending rotary dial. Channels give you options to meet your mission requirements.

Channels on the Gladius Flashlight include:

·         Momentary

·         Strobe

·         Constant ON 

·         Adjustable (User Programmable)

·         Lock-Out

Features of NightOps Gladius:

• Excellent Balance and Ergonomics
• Fast Action Multi-function Capability
• Finish Exceptionally Hard Liquid Ceramic Coating - This finish maintains excellent bond strength even after exposure to extreme high temperatures. Other performance properties include high chemical and corrosion resistance, unmatched hardness, and outstanding UV resistance. Uses include clear protection, performance motor sports, industrial coating applications, firearms coatings, gas turbine engine coatings, and decorative performance coatings.
• Available in Black, OD Green, Coyote Tan and Sniper Grey
• Reflector - Specifically chosen to create an intense "Hot Spot" and maximize downrange "Throw" yet still producing a large, useful corona for area searching.
• Superior UCL Glass Protecting the LED and Reflector UCL (Ultra Clear Lens): This glass (in its 3mm thickness) passes over 99% of all visible light. This results in a brighter beam with the truest colors. NightOps Gladius Flashlight glass also has an Anti-Reflective coating on it. Anti-Reflective coatings allow more light to pass through the glass, which is the main reason behind its incredible light transmittance. This is by far one of the most advanced lenses available and is recommended for those looking for the ultimate in optical performance.
• BlackHawk Intelligent Digital Thermal Management System - Auto Temperature Control -Within the electronics package of the Gladius is a proprietary feature that automatically regulates the temperature. If a user neglects to Lock-out the tailcap and the light is inadvertently activated causing the temperature to becomes excessive, the automatic temperature control feature cuts the LED power by 50% (a 30% light reduction), allowing the temperature of the Gladius to gradually reduce. The light will continue to emit light at useful levels. If for some reason the temperature is not reduced and it continues to increase past a critical temperature threshold, the power sent to the LED is automatically terminated to protect the LED and battery from being damaged. In an emergency, this shutdown mode can be reset by turning the light OFF and back ON. The light will remain ON for 15 seconds and then shutdown again if the temperature is still too high. You will also note this feature is activated when the light is placed on Constant ON for more than a few minutes (ambient temperature dependent). Due to the high light output of this light, heat is generated. The BlackHawk Night-Ops Gladius light will auto-dim and then cool. Simply cycle the tailcap switch to reactivate full-power output.
• Low Battery Power Indication - The Gladius uses two 3 VDC CR123A Lithium. Run-time of the battery can vary greatly depending on the type of usage and dependent on ambient temperature conditions. When the battery life reaches a predetermined point it will begin a process of two noticeable, consecutive, rapid pulses every 15 seconds until the batteries are replaced. This low battery indication is active for the momentary and constant on modes ONLY.
• Contact-Free Switching - The rotating switch uses a revolutionary, totally enclosed, contactless design which eliminates electrical connections between the tailcap and the power management system circuitry. Contacts ultimately wear and corrode, causing intermittent or loss of function. This equates to having a much more dependable and durable switch in all types of environments.
• Intelligent Digital Power Management System - Digital Communication The Black Hawk Gladius flashlight features a proprietary system that allows the tailcap switch to communicate with the intelligent power management system located in the front area of the flashlight. This is a first in this category of lighting tools.
• Storage temperature range of the Flashlight w/o batteries: -40C(-40F) to +66C (+150F) Temperature Specifications (battery) Storage: -20°(-4°F) to 45°C (113°F) storage