Contrary to popular belief, night vision is not a magic cloaking device. This statement was amongst the many profound discussions that John Lovell, former 2nd Battalion Army Ranger and lead instructor at Telluric Group, imparted to us during the 3-day Night Vision Operator Course. The goal of the NVO course was to teach us tactics,… Continue reading Who Owns the Shadows Wins: Telluric Group Night Vision Operator Course AAR
Category: Night Vision
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: A Comprehensive Intro to Night Vision Devices
Night vision devices, or NODs (Night Optical/Observation Devices), were once considered too costly for consumer use. Recently, they’ve not only become more powerful and popular, but less expensive due to so many different manufacturers cranking out devices in the last few decades. They’re also no longer restricted to those with a governmental budget (or sociopathic… Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: A Comprehensive Intro to Night Vision Devices
Life Sucks, Get a Helmet: Perfectly Good Reasons You Should Have A Helmet
Denis Leary once said “life sucks, get a helmet” and he wasn’t wrong. Protective headgear has many merits, first and foremost, it’s ability to defend your brain from unnecessary damage. Helmets have historically played an important role in warfare, skydiving, sports, firefighting, mountaineering, rescue work and almost any situation where one’s head might come into… Continue reading Life Sucks, Get a Helmet: Perfectly Good Reasons You Should Have A Helmet
Navigating the Dark: How to Preserve Your Night Vision
Biological Night Vision, or Scotopic Vision (your vision under low-light conditions,) is a topic that has a wide array of information out there. What I’d like to do in this article is not only attempt to clear up some misconceptions of what aids in better biological night vision, but offer some methods of preserving your… Continue reading Navigating the Dark: How to Preserve Your Night Vision