Intro to Night Vision (2 day) 11/8/24

This course is designed to introduce you to Night Vision devices and IR aiming systems. The class will focus heavily on proper use, setup, and storage/maintenance. You will leave this class with an intimate knowledge of your night vision devices and how to use them in a defense/offensive setting. This class is not a tactics course and will not make you a skilled tactician under night vision, that is a skill that is heavily layered and requires years of experience. This course is designed for the experienced shooter with advanced firearms training, but can easily be tailored for the new/novice shooter if they are willing to learn and be patient. Instructors have Police/SWAT NVG experience and have attended some of the best schools in the nation. This class is defensive/ offensive based but can be applied to hunting. If you do not have any NV equipment, we will have numerous lasers and Night Vision units for you to use at no cost to you. You will get to use both single and dual tubes and learn the benefits of each. We will also have a rep there from Night Vision Network to discuss purchases.  Note: Variable Optic scopes on rifles will not be compatible with NVDs, you need a red dot or laser sight. If cost or scheduling is an issue we are now offering you the option of only taking the first day of class versus both days. You will still get several hours of shooting under nods and using the equipment. 

Required materials:

1) Carbine rifle, red dot sight , white light and two + mags 

2) Handgun with holster, pistol light and two + mags 

3) 250 rds rifle 

4) 100 rds pistol 

5) Note-taking material 

6) White light handheld or headlamp 

7) Experience in safe weapon handling during low-light environments

Preferred items: 

1) Red dot for pistol & rifle (Easier for NVGs than Irons) 

2) Night vision device with helmet mount 

3) Tactical Helmet 

4) IR laser/illuminator 

5) Riser for rifle red dot (lower 3rd or more- Again easier for NVGs) 

6) IR/visible helmet strobe