TFB Behind the Gun #132: AMMJ Penumbra w/ Marvin, Hop & Brass Facts
In today’s episode of TFB’s Behind the Gun Podcast, we welcome Marvin from AMMJ to discuss his new commercial-grade Penumbra Laser Aiming Module (LAM) with night vision junkies Hop and BrassFacts. Unlike most of the current civilian LAMs restricted by FDA regulations, the Penumbra stands out with its slaved aiming lasers for precise calibration, an independently adjustable illuminator with a throw lever, and a machined aluminum housing with industry-standard mounting surfaces. It features a micro red dot, a versatile 3-position Aimpoint-compatible mount, and independent controls for laser and illuminator outputs. Marvin will also share the inspiration behind the Penumbra, the challenges in bringing it to market, and his future plans for this new take in the very narrow world of night vision aiming devices.
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TFB Behind the Gun #132: The AMMJ Penumbra LAM w/ Marvin, Hop & BrassFacts
“In today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we're bringing Marvin from AMMJ to discuss his new commercial-grade Laser Aiming Module (LAM). When it comes to laser aiming modules, there are a lot of limitations placed on the output of civilian lasers due to FDA regulations. Today, subject matter experts Hop and BrassFacts will get to chat with Marvin about the Penumbra LAM, some of the inspiration behind it, the struggles that Marvin has had to go through to get it to market, and of course what his plans for the future are with his latest product.
ABOUT PENUMBRA LASER AIMING MODULE
The aiming lasers are slaved and are calibrated together. The illuminator is on a separate bench and can be calibrated independently and spot size is adjusted with a throw lever at the rear of the device. The housing and components are machined aluminum and feature industry standard mounting surfaces. A micro red dot on the top of the penumbra. the bottom has a 3 position aimpoint mount compatible hole pattern allowing you unlimited configurations making it easy to mount at any height or clamping system that you prefer.
The controls for output of the laser and illuminator are also independent of each other with a high medium and low output each and defuser for the illuminator. The green laser will not fire if an Ir mode is also active. One button for activation; press and hold for momentary, and a double press for constant activation - this also applies to any crane style cable button.
FEATURES
✅ Light-weight & low-profile stance
✅ USE/STANDBY Weak LED indicator
✅ Adjustable NIR VCSEL illuminator
✅ Security tethered loop tie down
✅ Rail secured by 2 shock nuts
✅ Multi-function keypads
✅ Stability sensor”
All photos courtesy of AMMJ
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One day people will stop offsetting aiming lasers to the side because very few civilians that can afford to shoot with nods do so with a fixed front sight.