Viridian Attends Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation Expo

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – April 5, 2022 – Viridian Weapon Technologies is in attendance at the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) 2022 Executive Training Institute & Law Enforcement Expo. The event will be held in Duluth, MN and runs from April 4 to April 7. Viridian (Booth #905) will feature its FACT Duty Gun Camera, the only product designed to show what really happened in an officer involved shooting.

The MCPA’s execute Training Institute (ETI) is a world-class training event and expo, attracting more than 400 law enforcement leaders from across Minnesota. The MCPA brings in national, regional and local experts to share information and insights on some of the most pertinent public safety topics today.

“The need to know what happened in an officer involved shooting remains paramount to public safety,” said Viridian President and CEO, Brian Hedeen. “Viridian’s WMC provides that clarity. The WMC is the only technology designed to capture an OIS from the unobstructed view of the gun, and footage from these WMCs continues to provide the critical evidence in court. We look forward to spending time with hundreds of law enforcement leaders from our home state of Minnesota.”

The Viridian WMC provided crucial evidence in an officer-involved shooting (OIS) trial in Vernon, Texas in 2020. The jury convicted the defendant of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a public official. The WMC provided the critical evidence in the case by showing the defendant pointing a sawed-off shotgun at Vernon Police Corporal T.J. Session during an exchange of gunfire in which both Corporal Session and the defendant were shot and wounded.

The highly advanced WMC employs a 1080p full-HD digital camera with a microphone and 500 lumen tactical light. Viridian’s proprietary INSTANT-ON® technology automatically activates the camera and microphone whenever the officer draws the firearm from its holster. Not only does this eliminate risk of failure to manually turn on the camera during a critical event, but it also keeps the officer from fumbling with cumbersome equipment.

For more information, interested and qualified parties can call 800-990-9390 or email sales@ViridianWeaponTech.com.

About Viridian Weapon Technologies

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Viridian Weapon Technologies is devoted to applying cutting-edge technology to design compact, powerful self-defense products for the civilian, military and law enforcement markets. Viridian is the leader in weapon-mounted technology and responsible for a number of firearm accuracy, transparency, and ease-of-use innovations including green and red laser sights, LED weapon-mounted illuminators, gun cameras and several shooting accessories. Viridian products are designed and built in the USA. More information is available at ViridianWeaponTech.com.

Viridian Announces Spring MAP Holiday

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – April 4, 2022 – Viridian Weapon Technologies has kicked off a 30-day Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) holiday that allows and encourages discounts from regularly-enforced MAP Pricing. The incentive began April 1 and ends on April 30, 2022.

Viridian’s announcement comes at a busy and active time for the company. There are several spring launches at the ready to follow up previous new offerings and product announcements. Recent introductions from Viridian include the E SERIES Red Laser Sight for Stance, Savage Arm’s new Micropistol, the HS1 AR Handstop Infrared Laser, and expanded line of Green Dot Optics. Green and Red E-Series Laser Sights were also just announced for the Springfield® Hellcat® Pro.

“We appreciate all the support of Viridian brick and mortar and ecommerce retailers,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “This holiday is designed to allow our retailers the chance to get really aggressive and competitive. We also hope it creates demand and space for what’s to come—because we have some big announcements coming soon.”

For dealer inquiries, price lists and more information, interested and qualified parties can call 800-990-9390 or email sales@ViridianWeaponTech.com.

About Viridian Weapon Technologies

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Viridian Weapon Technologies is devoted to applying cutting-edge technology to design compact, powerful self-defense products for the civilian, military and law enforcement markets. Viridian is the leader in weapon-mounted technology and responsible for a number of firearm accuracy, transparency, and ease-of-use innovations including green and red laser sights, LED weapon-mounted illuminators, gun cameras and several shooting accessories. Viridian products are designed and built in the USA. More information is available at ViridianWeaponTech.com.

Viridian Announces Green and Red E-Series™ Fits for Springfield Armory® Hellcat® Pro

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – March 4, 2022 – Viridian Weapon Technologies will offer both Green and Red E-Series Laser Sights for the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro. This new compact pistol in 9mm combined with either a Red or Green E-Series laser offers the latest technologies and improved performance found in the best concealed carry solutions.

The Viridian E-Series started as a red laser product designed to specifically fit the industry’s most popular carry guns. The increased performance of a green laser coupled by the demand from the market made a E-Series Green Laser Sight a natural expansion.

Both color options easily mount to the Hellcat Pro for a model-specific and secure fit. E-Series lasers feature an ambidextrous on/off button with a five-minute auto shut off. The Green Laser has a range of up to 100 yards in the daylight and two miles at night. The Red Laser has a 25-yard range in daylight and one mile at night. The E-Series Green Laser Sight has a constant run time of 60 minutes, and the Red Laser Sight has one of over six hours. Both have easy windage and elevation adjustments.

“Springfield continues to deliver some of the best concealed carry pistols available,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “The Hellcat Pro is exciting, advanced and just makes sense. We are happy to offer model-specific, technology-driven Red and Green E-Series fits to keep options open and allow users to choose what’s best for them.” 

Combining the performance of a larger handgun with class-leading concealability and capacity, the new Hellcat Pro is a compact pistol chambered in 9mm that offers 15+1 capacity in a smaller footprint than any other gun it its class. Optics ready and equipped with a versatile accessory rail and hammer forged barrel, this exceptional everyday carry pistol delivers the perfect balance.

About Viridian Weapon Technologies

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Viridian Weapon Technologies is devoted to applying cutting-edge technology to design compact, powerful self-defense products for the civilian, military and law enforcement markets. Viridian is the leader in weapon-mounted technology and responsible for a number of firearm accuracy, transparency, and ease-of-use innovations including green and red laser sights, LED weapon-mounted illuminators, gun cameras and several shooting accessories. Viridian products are designed and built in the USA. More information is available at ViridianWeaponTech.com.