Crimson Trace
Appearance
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Industry | Fire arms accessories |
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Founded | 1994[1] |
Founder | Lewis Danielson[1] |
Headquarters | 9780 SW Freeman Dr., , |
Number of locations | 1[2] (2015) |
Key people | Lewis Danielson, founder and chairman Lane Tobiassen, president and CEO[3] |
Products | Laser sights |
Brands | Lasergrips, Laserguard, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro, Defender Series, Master Series, Lightguard, MVF-515, CTC Defense[4] |
Parent | American Outdoor Brands Corporation |
Website | crimsontrace |
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Crimson Trace is an American manufacturer of laser sight equipment, chiefly but not exclusively for pistols. The firm specializes in in-line upper-grip-mounted red and green laser units, trigger-guard mounted sights, and training units. Crimson Trace partners with manufacturers of firearms in product releases, with many models shipping with Crimson Trace lasers preinstalled.[5]
In August 2016, Smith & Wesson purchased Crimson Trace for $95 million. The company was previously owned by Crimson Trace Holdings, backed by Peninsula Capital Partners and Lake Oswego-based VergePointe Capital.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Latest Laser Sight News and Events - Crimson Trace Lasergrips".
- ^ "About our Company and our Products - Crimson Trace Lasergrips".
- ^ "Latest Laser Sight News and Events - Crimson Trace Lasergrips".
- ^ "Laser Sights for Handguns & Rifles - Crimson Trace Lasergrips".
- ^ Mann, Richard Allen (25 March 2013). Handgun Training for Personal Protection: How to Choose & Use the Best Sights, Lights, Lasers & Ammunition. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. pp. 75–76. ISBN 978-1-4402-3484-2.
- ^ Harris, David (28 July 2016). "Wilsonville gun sight maker sold for $95M to Smith & Wesson". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 28 July 2016.