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If you’ve ever tried wearing modern night vision goggles, you’ll understand why they’re often described as a superpower. Although it’s not quite as impressive as flying like a speeding bullet or lifting a semitruck, the ability to see clearly, identify targets, and shoot accurately in a nearly pitch-black environment feels like an unfair advantage. However, like most superpowers, night vision comes with some inherent drawbacks. It requires a substantial amount of gear — for starters, you’ll need a helmet, shroud, mount, and goggles or a monocular. The cost for these items adds up quickly and can easily exceed $5,000 or $10,000, and that’s before you consider common accessories like helmet-mounted lights, strobes, battery packs, and ear protection. Refer to RECOIL OFFGRID Issue 43 for several in-depth articles explaining the basics of helmets and night vision systems.

Once you’ve done your research and chosen a night vision setup, the next item you’ll need is a weapon-mounted infrared (IR) laser