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Cobra Imaging is pleased to announce that we are now a fully licensed Canadian federal firearms facility, providing decorative coatings to all non restricted, restricted and prohibited firearm classifications for individuals, commercial, law enforcement and military agencies.

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Bad Camo on Facebook

Surfing Facebook last week I stumbled upon a fun page that deals with bad camouflage around the world. This is the page introduction "Bad camo is all about poorly applied, unfortunately conceived, and just plain ugly camouflage patterns. Enjoy!" after reading this I had to explore it further. I found the page both entertaining and informative and thought you might to. Here is the link to the page

Todd Jarrett on Pistol shooting

This is one of the best pistol shooting instructional videos I have seen. Todd Jarret is a world champion pistol shooter and in this video he explains techniques to better pistol shooting. One tip he did not mention is that a well decorated firearm just shoots better. Enjoy!

The art of camouflage or camouflage as art

Camouflage - we know it mostly for its ability to conceal but today camouflage is finding its way into the world of art. There are several artists that are exploring ways of creating beauty and visual stimulation by introducing camouflage into their works of art. I am currently working with three artists that work in different mediums who are utilizing the water transfer printing process to enhance their artistic work. This is just another example of how camouflage is finding its way into non traditional areas and with great success.

Personalized Camouflage

When you have your firearm camouflage with the water transfer printing method you have the option of deciding not only on the pattern you like but also the base colour used underneath the pattern. This opens up a whole world of possibilities. In the picture of his and hers we see two rifle stocks done in the same pattern but with two different base colours giving these stocks a unique personalized touch.

Ultimate Camo, one of huntings best camouflages

Ultimate camo is a hunting camouflage that was the brain child of Andy Cuttitta, a long time hunter. The camo pattern simulates tree bark and I believe it is one of the best camouflages you can find for tree stand hunting or any hunting where you have a tree or woods in the background. The range of concealment with this camouflage is also amazing as it blends into the surroundings whether you are near or far from it. What I like best about this camo pattern from a decorators point is that with simple changes to the base colour you can match most tree species making it an excellent all around camo for any of the woods you hunt in. I have applied ultimate camo on rifles and equipment that are being used across Canada, with excellent results for any season. If you are looking for a great camouflage for your neck of the woods I suggest you check out Ultimate Camo.

Happy 4th of July

To all of our American friends, we wish you a very happy 4th of July, have a great day!

Camo solution for the DIY

As a professional that applies camouflage to firearms I often get asked about other methods of camouflage that one can use at home. My first instinct is to tell them no there is not, but I never do. The truth is there are other ways to camouflage your gun for the DIY. The one method I want to talk about today are camouflage fabric tapes and cloth wraps that are easy to apply and will give you a camo look.

The up side to these products are that they can be easily removed and reapplied meaning that you can change up your camo for the area you are hunting in, for example a grassland pattern for wetlands and then switch it up to a winter pattern for the snow. They also can provide some grip to the firearm which can be handy in cold and wet conditions. They do offer some mild protection against bumps and scratches. If you have a classic firearm that one would never dream of putting a permanent camouflage pattern on then these products can be ideal when you need some temporary situational camouflage.

The down side to these products are that they are not permanent but hey, they are not designed to be. They do not add any significant protection from corrosion and in fact can cause corrosion and moisture damage if left on after getting wet. The tape glue can leave a residue that can also be a pain if not cleaned properly.

The fact is that these products definitely have a place in the camouflage firearm world if they are used with the intention they were made for. They are designed to be a temporary camouflage solution. So if you are looking for a fairly quick and inexpensive camouflage method I would certainly look for one of these products.

Digital camouflage

Digital camouflage is the use of small micro-patterns as opposed to large micro-patterns used to create a design of effective disruption. In traditional camouflage the large blotches of color with sharp outlines are easier to see, with digital camouflage the blurring of the edges on the small colored micro-patterns makes the outlines and the effect is harder to define. The name digital camo refers to the coordinates of the pattern, which are digitally defined, along with the set of colors used. Most non-digital camouflage patterns use some form of digital color set but the difference is that they do not use digital coordinates.

An example of a very effective digital camouflage pattern is the Canadian CADPAT pictured above.

HAPPY CANADA DAY

Wishing everyone a very happy Canada day. Canada is 144 years young.

Canada was established as a self governing country on July 1st, 1867.

However, there were places called Canada before official Confederation.Canada dates back to 1535, when Jacques Cartier first discovered it. Before that Canada was inhabited by the Aboriginals. They called it kanata , hence the name Canada.