HD Intruder Scenario - Night vision instead of flashlight

[skeeter1]

Illuminating the ENTIRE room is probably the best. If you are able to reach a wall switch inside of a room while remaining in a darkened hallway, YOU are not illuminated, and the suddenness of the illumination inside the room can be used to your advantage.

That sounds like good advice. I know when I shined the 3-watt LED MagLite at my neighbor (just in jest), he didn't like it. I think I'll stick with that and skip the NVs.

 

[JohnKSa]

If you REALLY want a blinding flashlight, check THIS thread out...

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20465&d=1159494023
Expensive? Certainly not compared to good quality NV.

Bright? At 1050 lumens, the Black Bear Borealis is 75% brighter than the brightest flashlight Surefire sells. Over 850% more light output than a 3W Maglite LED conversion.

The flashlight in the picture comparing the Honda highbeams to the flashlight is my Black Bear Search and Rescue 852. It's ONLY about 40% brighter than the brightest Surefire product. (Why did I choose the S&R over the Borealis? It runs at full brightness for over an hour on a charge!)

 

[MisterPX]

If you're going to choose Gen 1 NV, you may as well not even use them.
Work with a 2+ or better, 1x monacle, and things get pretty good.