Tripods

By Kevin Reese • March 8, 2021 First, K.I.L. Strap stands for “Kopfjäger Immobilizing Loop Strap.” “Keep it simple, stupid.” Growing up, this was my stepfather’s mantra, at least for us boys—he was kind enough to eliminate the last “S” for our step-sisters. And, I must’ve had a hard time grasping his KISS method to everything because, at every turn, he hurled his reminder clear up until I went to Marine Corps boot camp. Unfortunately, he wasn’t alone in his mentorship. I heard it constantly from my high school coach and relentlessly still from my drill instructors through three months of Hell! That...

By Kopfjäger • January 28, 2021 21st century life is fantastically complicated. When we wake up each morning, family, friends and employers expect us to perform dozens of risky, complicated tasks to function in society. For law enforcement, even more is demanded. Our higher-order brain functions are taxed like none of our ancestors ever experienced. Energy-draining temptations, distractions and daily foibles are more numerous than ever. Simply stated, modern humans have extremely demanding lives. If there is one profession where those demands are intensified, it is law enforcement.  Support Law Enforcement What are the daily demands of, let’s say, a construction worker? Waking up,...

By Kopfjager • January 2, 2020 The Kopfjäger K.I.L. Strap is specifically designed to anchor your tripod to the ground and enhance your supported position. (MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Precision shooters understand the importance of stillness just before the high-velocity storm. Some, like the two Dallas SWAT officers who brought the world Kopfjäger, understood this truth (and potential consequences) more than most. While this was the great motivator behind Reaper rest systems, the addition of a Kopfjäger K.I.L. Strap leaves little more than a heartbeat to deal with. Much like loading a bipod, the Kopfjäger K.I.L. Strap is specifically designed to anchor your tripod to the ground...

By Kopfjager • December 28, 2019 Bridgeport, Virginia’s police department contacted Kopfjäger looking for a new tripod shooting system. The law enforcement sales division at Kopfjäger was more than willing to oblige. They sent the Bridgeport, VA PD the K700 Tripod and Reaper Grip system. Sergeant C.W. Barto reports back: The sniper/observer team used the tripod system while shooting targets at both 100 and 200 yards. Rifles used for the testing were Remington 700s, chambered in .308 Winchester, shooting Federal Gold Medal ammo. The tripod system performed flawlessly, making 100-yard shots very easy. All shots were taken from the standing position. Shooters found...