Crimson Trace

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Crimson Trace Corporation
IndustryFire arms accessories
Founded1994;29 years ago (1994) [1]
FounderLewis Danielson [1]
Headquarters9780 SW Freeman Dr., ,
United States
Number of locations
1 [2]  (2015)
Key people
Lewis Danielson, founder and chairman
Lane Tobiassen, president and CEO [3]
Products Laser sights
BrandsLasergrips, Laserguard, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro, Defender Series, Master Series, Lightguard, MVF-515, CTC Defense [4]
Parent American Outdoor Brands Corporation
Website crimsontrace.com
Smith & Wesson, Model 686 Plus equipped with Crimson Trace laser grip. Smith & Wesson .357 Model 686 Plus barrel view.jpg
Smith & Wesson, Model 686 Plus equipped with Crimson Trace laser grip.

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]

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References

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  5. 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.[ permanent dead link ]
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