| Most U.S. states have no ban on night vision devices. In | | | | where playing capture the flag when I was a scout. |
| California it is a misdemeanor to possess a device | | | | Search and rescue - along with infrared have saved |
| "designed for or adaptable to use on a firearm. So | | | | many a person, when just a few short years ago |
| check local regulations before using them. | | | | when some one got lost the out come was not as |
| Humans have poor night vision compared to many | | | | good as today. Most children when lost will hide, even |
| animals. The large size of the eye, and large size of | | | | just feet away from there rescuer. So a tool like night |
| the pupil relative to the eye contribute to night vision. | | | | vision can make all the difference. |
| So nocturnal animals usually have large eyes, the pupils | | | | Night vision devices come in many shapes sizes and |
| may expand to the physical limit of the eyelids. | | | | configurations ie; Binoculars, Monoculars, and Hunting |
| Little red riding hood - my what large eyes you have! | | | | Scopes. Weight and size will be part of the choice |
| Each device has its specific uses. Camping, scouting, | | | | along with cost in determining which device you select. |
| caving, surveillance, search and rescue, wildlife | | | | Multi-coated, all glass optics, water and fog resistant, |
| observation are just some of the uses. | | | | warranty, compact, lightweight, tripod mount. |
| Camping - Did you hear that? What was that? | | | | Do your research how will you use them and what |
| Something that could see in the night would be nice | | | | features do you need or want. Choose wisely and |
| especially when you are in the back country. | | | | they will give you many years of fun and use. |
| Scouting I wish I had something like that when we | | | | |