Imaging device quickly discerns concealed threats.

• Author: Williams, Robert H.
• Position: TECH TALK - Concealed weapons detector ACT-I - Brief article

* Soldiers and other security forces can now instantly detect a variety of concealed weapons--hand guns, knives and explosives--at safe distances. The keys are advanced optics and software that allows operators to ascertain threats at a comfortable long range.

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Developed for the military, border patrol and other law enforcement personnel, ACT-I was recently conceived by Thermal Matrix of Clearwater, Fla.

According to the manufacturer, it is easy to operate. Several minutes of training is...