Insight Technology, Inc. is an optical device manufacturer based in
Londonderry, New Hampshire,
USA.
Insight Technology builds
firearm
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accessories such as tactical flashlights and
laser aiming modules
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, for military and civilian markets. The company is best known for making the
AN/PEQ-2
The AN/PEQ-2 Infrared Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Light (ITPIAL) is a laser sight for use on rifles fitted with a Picatinny rail. It was manufactured by Insight Technology.
History
The AN/PEQ-2 succeeded the AN/PAQ-4C, which was designed ...
and
AN/PEQ-6
The AN/PEQ-6 Integrated Laser Light Module (ILLM) is a laser aiming module (LAM) designed and manufactured by Insight Technology for use by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) with the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 semi-automatic pistol an ...
laser sights used by some branches of the
United States armed forces,
as well as the LA-5/PEQ for the
Special Operations Peculiar MODification (SOPMOD) Block II.
History
Insight was acquired by
L3 Technologies in 2010.
Tactical Products
Insight XTI Procyon Tactical Light
The Insight XTI Procyon is a tactical light designed to mount on the accessory rail. The light is provided by a 125 lumen LED, and the housing is made of anodized aluminum. The XTI Procyon is water resistant to 15 feet.
Insight ISM Integrated Sighting Module
The Insight Integrated Sighting Module (ISM) is a non-magnified
red dot sight equipped with an integral infrared target illumination laser and
visible laser sight. The ISM was originally produced in tandem with the
XM8 Assault Rifle, with the intention of becoming a standard attachment. However, even as the XM8 project was cancelled, Insight continued development of the ISM sight until it was released in early 2007. The ISM can fit any
MIL-STD 1913 rail.
References
External links
Insight Technology homepage
Companies based in New Hampshire
Defense companies of the United States
Technology companies of the United States
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