{"id":6451,"date":"2013-11-25T06:28:36","date_gmt":"2013-11-25T11:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/?p=6451"},"modified":"2013-11-25T06:59:41","modified_gmt":"2013-11-25T11:59:41","slug":"new-firebird-tactical-reactive-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/?p=6451","title":{"rendered":"New Firebird Tactical Reactive Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Firebird<\/a>I kept seeing flashes and smoke at the west end of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Range at SWAT Round-Up International.\u00a0 At the far north end of vendor row, I got to speak to Andrew Mahwhinney of Firebird Tactical<\/a>.\u00a0 He showed us some of the cool metal target discs that react when hit by bullets.<\/p>\n

Firebird Tactical, a division of Firebird Reactive Targets, Ltd.<\/a>, was started to introduce their parent company’s products to the Military and Law Enforcement.\u00a0 SWAT Round-Up International is the U.S. launch of the brand.\u00a0 Firebird Tactical markets 40mm and 65mm-sized targets called either SniperFire Standard or SniperFire Mil-spec.\u00a0 SniperFire Standard targets affix to a backer with high tack double-sided tape and are specifically designed for high power rifle fire.\u00a0 They allow for instant hit recognition at long distances.<\/p>\n

Firebird’s SniperFire Mil-spec targets are designed to be water-resistant and have magnetic backing in addition to the high tack tape.\u00a0 They are luminous and can be used in the dark, adding to their versatility.\u00a0 Mil-spec discs’ increased visibility can be seen from distances out to 3000 meters.\u00a0 Both the Standard and Mil-Spec ignite with a shimmering pop and not a loud bang.<\/p>\n

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\"Firebird\"<\/a>Firebird Tactical also markets a line of high resolution 6′ X 3′ situational targets that can have the reactive discs mounted on the back to add some spark to the traditional “kill zones.”\u00a0 Some examples are seen below.\u00a0 The bull is apparently preventing you from getting a Starbucks.<\/p>\n

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I can see value in the instant recognition (gratification) of hitting a target and watching it explode.\u00a0 My friend thought these would also be great for teaching youngsters the shooting arts.\u00a0 Puncture some paper for a while, then put up a few Firebirds to liven up the session!\u00a0 It’ll work with your average SWAT guy and with your kids, too.\u00a0 The cost for Firebird Reactive Targets are about a dollar a piece.<\/p>\n