FORT SMITH, Ark. – Umarex USA, a company on the forefront of innovation in outdoor products, is illuminating things like never before with the announcement and introduction of their Optical Dynamics OD40. The new brand of long distance illuminators projects a true collimated, focused beam of high definition, gin-clear, light that has been created specifically for object identification.

Umarex USA has developed a revolutionary, patented photonics technology called CALS. This Collimated Amplified Lens System was engineered to truly project visibly harmonized light without the use of reflectors or diffusers. CALS combines specially engineered multi-coated precision lenses of the highest quality never before used in a light projection device for the outdoorsman. The system effectively captures 100% of the light generated from its source and projects a gin-clear, narrow, adjustable column of pure light that perfectly illuminates your target. No light is wasted, sprayed, or reflected back to illuminate the user.

Optical Dynamics light projection technology puts the user in control. The adjustable focused beam of light is infinitely brighter, doesn't fade or disperse, doesn't leave dark spots and doesn't reflect back into the user's eyes to negatively affect vision. It is energy efficient, safer and more effective than any other target-illuminating device on the market.

The first model, OD40, is compact, lightweight and easy to handle, carry, or mount onto a scope or rail with an optional mount. It weighs just 14 ounces with the two included CR123A batteries that provide constant operation up to one hour. Its XM-L2 CREE LED delivers 1052 lumens to the lenses that make up the CALS system. Constructed of aircraft grade aluminum, the Optical Dynamics 40 is shockproof and resistant to water and momentary submersion. It measures just 8-1/2 inches long and is less than two-inches in diameter at its widest point.

Unlike flashlights that reflect an uncontrolled diffused light, the OD40 projects a pure column of light that is measured in Field of View (FOV). Its illuminated FOV is 27 feet at 50 yards and up to 108 feet at 200 yards. The illuminated surface areas created by Optical Dynamics are conducive for use as night-vision in hunting situations. The OD40 optimizes the naked eye's natural vision by supplying a target identification distance of up to 150 yards. When used in conjunction with a scope the target identification distance increases by 33%.

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About Umarex USA
Umarex USA, Incorporated is one of North America's fastest growing outdoor sport and recreation companies. Umarex USA innovates, develops and markets products under brands owned or licensed by its parent company, Umarex Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG. Such brands include Axeon Optics, Beretta®, Browning®, Colt®, Elite Force®, Heckler & Koch®, Hornady®, IWI®, Optical Dynamics™, Ruger®, RWS®, Smith & Wesson®, Umarex®, Walther® and others. For additional information regarding Umarex USA visit www.UmarexUSA.com. Follow and subscribe to Umarex USA online: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.


Contact: Justin "JB" Biddle
Umarex USA, Inc.
7700 Chad Colley Boulevard
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916
justin.biddle@umarexusa.com