Night Vision Devices 101

Most U.S. states have no ban on night vision devices. Inwhere playing capture the flag when I was a scout.
California it is a misdemeanor to possess a deviceSearch and rescue - along with infrared have saved
"designed for or adaptable to use on a firearm. Somany 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 manygood as today. Most children when lost will hide, even
animals. The large size of the eye, and large size ofjust 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 pupilsNight 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, wildlifeMulti-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 nicefeatures 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