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Posted: 9/8/2019 2:07:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: While they may not have one of everything from their store on hand for demos, there's almost always at least a few thermal devices there to mess with, and 2-3 staffmembers with a mountain of knowledge between them to steer you in the right direction. If your primary focus is thermal rather than image intensifiers, reaching out to their sister company Night Goggles may be a good idea. I see TNVC as more of the fighting at night sorta crew (NV heavy, with the occasional thermal discussion leaning towards mil-style equipment) and NG as the killing critters at night crew (thermal heavy with experience with all the rifle-mounted and handheld civilian options). I appreciate the reference to the class. I am going to put Nightfighter 101 on my training list for next year. I have to work the weekend that it is offered in Oct, so I will catch it next time. |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 2:09:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m about 45 minutes west of Toledo so a little under 2 hours from you. You’re welcome to mess around with my gear sometime. I’ve got a few different setups. 
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Posted: 9/14/2019 2:14:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Mags are loaded and I’m hopping in the car soon. See yinz in a bit, gonna be a nice night!
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Posted: 9/14/2019 11:22:35 PM EDT
[#4]
Going awesome out here so far. Walked everyone’s lasers and carbines out to 300yd in the day and night and discovered some serious deficiencies when trying to find both black and white painted steel targets. Many more photos to come!
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Posted: 9/14/2019 11:31:01 PM EDT
[#5]
Wish i could have made it!!
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Posted: 9/15/2019 12:22:38 PM EDT
[#6]
I don't know who this guy was, but he had the coolest stuff
 
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Posted: 9/15/2019 12:36:41 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryLooks like a fellow butterball with cool toys.
What lady wouldn’t want a piece of that action? |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 12:42:08 PM EDT
[#8]
This was a great "not a training class'!!! Crossgun and adjunct "not instructors" went above and beyond - 100% professional, zero needless downtime, well planned breaks, etc.. 10 hours of Grade A info and activities. I'd like to thank the local BFE LEO that followed me for two miles, but decided I didn't need pulling over at 0230hrs
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Posted: 9/15/2019 12:51:07 PM EDT
[#9]
Looks like a good turnout!
Got my time off approved for the next one. Plan on taking the Jeep and camping Coming in from Detroit so I figure make a weekend of it. |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 12:56:08 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like a fellow butterball with cool toys. What lady wouldn’t want a piece of that action? 
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Posted: 9/15/2019 1:36:41 PM EDT
[#11]
Here's a couple shots from last night. Many thanks to the guys that actually showed up - lotta talk about fancy gear around these parts, but it always seems tough to find guys willing to bring it out and use it for real. Tons of learning happened and for a group of complete strangers from the internet, it was a super safe and friendly event.
One note - while the full moon helped for sure once it rose above the horizon, I shot most of these at around ISO 16,000 so it definitely wasn't this bright to the naked eye. 
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Posted: 9/15/2019 2:18:15 PM EDT
[#13]
Looks like it was a great night, hope to make up there sometime
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Posted: 9/15/2019 7:47:32 PM EDT
[#14]
First I would like to thank those who attended for their safety and professionalism. As JW noted, pretty amazing to think that some unknown random dudes from here could actually get together and safely function. Just what in the hell was I originally thinking? It definitely says something special about the NVG community and their commitment.
Hopefully we presented a venue that allowed you guys to better understand not only your personal abilities but the limitations of the technology and the specific gear and kit you selected. We are already working on the October outing and looking forward to going dark sooner. |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 7:59:06 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
This was a great "not a training class'!!! Crossgun and adjunct "not instructors" went above and beyond - 100% professional, zero needless downtime, well planned breaks, etc.. 10 hours of Grade A info and activities. I'd like to thank the local BFE LEO that followed me for two miles, but decided I didn't need pulling over at 0230hrs I know it was a really long day for all of you with drive times to and from especially after being in full kit for hours upon hours and covering the ground we did. Hopefully everyone got some rest today before heading back to the rat race tomorrow. |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 8:42:23 PM EDT
[#16]
Awesome pics, congrats gents!
We do similar gatherings in S. GA a couple times a year- though more heat and skeeters!
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Posted: 9/15/2019 9:59:05 PM EDT
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Agreed with the other comments. A big thanks to everyone that was there, true professionalism to each of you. A big thanks @crossgun for putting this together. I lot of great lessons learned over the course of the night. Being able to test the limits of your equipment in night environment at the perfect venue, is truly priceless.
Quote up the bird box meme for me at 225 & 275 meters out… without a higher end IR illuminator to identify the steel targets. Again, where can go to shoot at that distance with NVGs?  Thanks to @jwramp for bring your equipment to look through and taking the great pictures. |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 10:51:25 PM EDT
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I had a great time. Thanks for all of the effort put in to put this together and make it a great, safe, night. My wallet will be a bit lighter after I order a MAWL this week
 The space and distance at the club was awesome as well. I can't wait for October.JW, what was the group name again for the fox chapel club/shoot you mentioned last night? |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 11:02:28 PM EDT
[#19]
Nice pics JW as always. The NF course you were at the week before looked great as well! Thanks for taking them.
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Posted: 9/15/2019 11:23:43 PM EDT
[#20]
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JW, what was the group name again for the fox chapel club/shoot you mentioned last night? https://www.rosedalesportsmen.org/night-shoot/ |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 11:28:10 PM EDT
[#21]
Nice any one got info on anything going in PA relating to NV
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Posted: 9/16/2019 10:52:35 AM EDT
[#22]
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Here’s the page on the club’s site, but it looks like the first shoot in Nov hasn’t hit their calendar yet. Just checked with the organizer and he said he’ll put it up on their Facebook page too eventually. Feel free to email me to keep in closer contact about it. https://www.rosedalesportsmen.org/night-shoot/ Quote HistoryQuoted:
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JW, what was the group name again for the fox chapel club/shoot you mentioned last night? https://www.rosedalesportsmen.org/night-shoot/ Edit: I have an idea for the October class that can be done after the 10:00pm cutoff time for shooting. The idea is for identifying shoot/no shoot targets and detail of just random objects that we can find laying around or that we have in our vehicles, tire iron, umbrella, hang a rifle off of one of the target, duct tape a handgun to another target, etc. Start at maybe 15 yards and going out until noone can identify anything. I sent an email to cross gun about this but figured I'd post this here too so that we can all put our collective minds together and get our brains churning. And really, this can be done by others that can't attend in their own backyard. |
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Posted: 9/16/2019 1:07:49 PM EDT
[#23]
Unfortunately northern Ohio was a little too far for me here in central KY, but looks like an incredible time.
I believe there have been a few guys in KY mentioning interest - I have access to a night friendly range in central KY where I have participated in informal night get togethers and would love to organize a group in KY for a similar experience, and have access to a full fleet of rental NV gear (whole kits) for anybody who is interested but doesn't have the gear yet. @crossgun now seeing the success of this in Ohio, if you would like to work to coordinate with other states let me know, or I can try to get a KY group off the ground for now and then maybe we combine at a mutually convenient locale in the future somewhere in souther OH or northern KY in the future? |
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Posted: 9/16/2019 6:02:29 PM EDT
[#24]
I’d be willing to get something going here in western NC. Near the Asheville area. Might be a range fee involved (not my range), but I’d be glad to try to get it going.
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Posted: 9/16/2019 9:52:32 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Looks like it was a great night, hope to make up there sometime |
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Posted: 9/17/2019 5:21:16 AM EDT
[#26]
Anyone else "Combat Ineffective" on Sunday? LOL! Was walking around like a 90 year old man (which is only 39 years away, for me, hahahaha!) I'm blaming the 7 hours of driving
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Posted: 9/17/2019 9:08:06 AM EDT
[#27]
I am interested in joining/helping if there is demand to run this again. I’m by DC, where did this end up going down?
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Posted: 9/17/2019 5:37:13 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I am interested in joining/helping if there is demand to run this again. I’m by DC, where did this end up going down? |
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Posted: 9/17/2019 10:07:45 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Anyone else "Combat Ineffective" on Sunday? LOL! Was walking around like a 90 year old man (which is only 39 years away, for me, hahahaha!) I'm blaming the 7 hours of driving |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 8:49:17 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It was probably from napping in the bed of the truck prior to gunning in gear for 8hrs lol. |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 8:51:22 AM EDT
[#31]
Duplicate
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Posted: 9/26/2019 5:19:23 PM EDT
[#32]
email inbound with the form
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Posted: 10/15/2019 5:46:19 AM EDT
[#33]
Going Dark this Saturday! Weather looks great and if your interested reach out to me at [email protected]
STOP looking at the stars in your backyard and get out and train with that huge investment you made. |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 8:58:29 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
STOP looking at the stars in your backyard and get out and train with that huge investment you made. 
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Posted: 10/16/2019 12:22:59 PM EDT
[#35]
can't wait. even if still waiting for my 4G echo WP to show up
 from tnvc who have been outstanding with CS thus far.
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Posted: 10/16/2019 12:50:12 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Unfortunately northern Ohio was a little too far for me here in central KY, but looks like an incredible time. I believe there have been a few guys in KY mentioning interest - I have access to a night friendly range in central KY where I have participated in informal night get togethers and would love to organize a group in KY for a similar experience, and have access to a full fleet of rental NV gear (whole kits) for anybody who is interested but doesn't have the gear yet. @crossgun now seeing the success of this in Ohio, if you would like to work to coordinate with other states let me know, or I can try to get a KY group off the ground for now and then maybe we combine at a mutually convenient locale in the future somewhere in souther OH or northern KY in the future? Where at in central KY? I'm not far in the eastern part. a couple buddies of mine have nods and we goof around on abandon strip mines. |
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Posted: 10/16/2019 6:15:54 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @westernhaikus1 Where at in central KY? I'm not far in the eastern part. a couple buddies of mine have nods and we goof around on abandon strip mines. |
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Posted: 10/20/2019 5:05:05 PM EDT
[#38]
Had a blast in Ohio over the weekend!
I got to do stuff with my nods that I've never done before.  Obviously we did some stuff before the sun went down as well....     
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Posted: 10/20/2019 6:58:28 PM EDT
[#39]
Hey brother glad you could make it and got to experience what you can actually achieve and what maybe you cant with your NVG's and support equipment.
We had another great outing and perfect night for NODs. Learning is obviously occurring with some previous participants sporting new gear, and some waiting on order, after seeing the limitations of their original kit. Great to have all you! I'm continued to be amazed by the safety and professionalism of all in attendance. Its always a pleasure to see guys who don't know each other gel and confidently work together especially in the dark and under NVGs. Hope to see you all back in November. |
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Posted: 10/20/2019 8:00:10 PM EDT
[#40]
I'm bummed I couldn't make the first two. I will see you guys in November!
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Posted: 10/20/2019 8:53:29 PM EDT
[#41]
Huge props to everyone who helped organize yesterday's night vision outing. Actually being able to shoot at varying distances and in varying positions in the dark was eye opening regarding technique, awareness, and gear selection. Turns out that clearing your apartment in the dark isn't exactly a substitute for doing it live, especially when working a drill in tandem with other guys. Fun, safe, and informative, especially considering we were all looking through straws.
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:34:20 AM EDT
[#42]
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Had a blast in Ohio over the weekend! https://i.imgur.com/6ulXWyd.jpg I got to do stuff with my nods that I've never done before. https://i.imgur.com/yif1Cpl.jpg Obviously we did some stuff before the sun went down as well.... https://i.imgur.com/sVA8E5T.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Fci3Sxn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qMup7Fx.mp4 https://i.imgur.com/OQkRS1Z.jpg https://i.imgur.com/X8GxFMh.jpg I had no idea about this and I was in Chagrin Falls this weekend with my kit. Damn. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 6:03:45 AM EDT
[#43]
Its Southington Hunt Club
Hows that new Wilcox mount working for you? Now that you know come join us over Thanksgiving weekend for our last outing of the year. I will get you the info via email. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 7:23:54 AM EDT
[#44]
NICE! Cool addition to the event schedule! :thumbsup:
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Posted: 10/21/2019 9:58:50 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m in Lexington but the range I use is in Lancaster. I’m PM’ing you. I'll have to get up with you one weekend when the house is done and we'll shoot some stuff. My other buddy with nods is about 2.5 hours from lexington but there is substantially more area to goof around and shoot. closest house is probably 6-8 miles away and its all hills so banking shots is no problem. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 9:07:50 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice, my gf is building a house in Richmond so thats only about 35 minutes from Lancaster. I'll have to get up with you one weekend when the house is done and we'll shoot some stuff. My other buddy with nods is about 2.5 hours from lexington but there is substantially more area to goof around and shoot. closest house is probably 6-8 miles away and its all hills so banking shots is no problem. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 9:45:30 PM EDT
[#47]
Thanks again cross gun and everyone that came. Another great night night. Hopefully the cars are still there next month.
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Posted: 10/22/2019 1:41:33 AM EDT
[#48]
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Thanks again cross gun and everyone that came. Another great night night. Hopefully the cars are still there next month. |
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Posted: 10/22/2019 9:34:09 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Is your buddy and main spot West or East of Lex? I am regularly out east for family stuff and almost always take nods with me. |
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Posted: 10/22/2019 6:47:27 PM EDT
[#50]
Yes, I agree with you @Drastik we "Had a blast". - Thanks for posting the pictures.
I think everyone's equipment was tested. Everyone seen what worked and what didn't. Malfunctions. Law enforcement requirements for night Ops (insert Ray Charles gif), my score was a D- for sure. If you have access to Chris Costa's Instagram ... seems vaguely familiar - Same place, Same Trucks but will air in the tires. |
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