Using a Night Vision Device
It’s difficult to see in the dark. Unless there’s some light peeking in through the window or from under a door, our vision is compromised. If we wait a little while, our night vision kicks in, allowing us to see somewhat better. It’s not enough that we can read in the dark, but it should be enough to keep us from stumbling into furniture or tripping over the carpet. Sometimes though, our human night vision isn’t enough and we need a little help.
That’s where technology kicks in. Thanks to science we can use night vision to do all sorts of things. With the proper equipment we can hunt, take pictures or even fight wars in the dark. We can also perform surveillance and search and rescue missions.
Here’s how it works: Your night vision product will take existing light and amplify it through an objective lens, which then focuses on an image intensifier. A photocathode located inside the intensifier converts the photon energy into electrons. The electrons in turn strike a phosphor screen creating a viewable image. In reality it looks like you’re watching television on a green screen.
Atmospheric conditions can affect night vision. For instance, if it’s cloudy, foggy, or overcast, night vision can be compromised. The clearer the night, the farther one will be able to see with night vision technology. It should also be noted that night vision shouldn’t be magnified, as light is lost during the magnification process making it more difficult to see.
Night vision devices include:
- Cameras
- Binoculars
- Scopes for firearms
- Goggles
If you think that using a night vision device on a frequent basis might be harmful, you couldn’t be more wrong. Night vision products are no more harmful than a television or movie screen. It doesn’t emit radiation or other harmful rays and there’s no reason for it to cause blindness.
James Hunt
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April 15th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Would I get into trouble if I kill a burglar using a night vision device?
Let's say a burglar broke into my house and I kill him using a night vision devise and pistol with laser guide.
Could I get in legal trouble?
April 15th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Depends on the state you live in.
If you live in a stupid state, like New York, then probably yes.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Only if the items you used (laser guide and night vision goggles) are illegal in your state. Otherwise, your golden.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
good question! I would think not since one should be able to wear anything they want in their own house even if it assists them in killing someone. The robber shouldn't have been in the house to start with right…….
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
It doesn't matter what you use to kill a burglar if your killing of him was not justified.
If he's just standing in your living room then starts running away, you could be charged with murder.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
A prosecuting lawyer would call that premeditation.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
I'm pretty sure that is going to pass into manslaughter in most states.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
very possibly. The police will arrest you for murder. The DA will make it a high profile case for his re-election campaign. The jury will acquit you of all charges. And the police will stalk you because you made them look like idiots for arresting you in the first place.
Lose-lose-lose situation. and oh so easily avoided.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
depends on state. but in some states if someone breaks into your house you can shoot and kill them right away unless, they have an item that belongs to you. example if you wake up in the middle of the night and a guy is walking around with your tv you cant kill them because there motive is clearly theft. so if it does happen hurry up and shoot them before the touch your stuff.
remember that is some states
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
The general principle is that you aren't allowed to use deadly force except to protect life or prevent severe injury. This means, for instance, that you can't shoot someone you see breaking into your car parked in the street in front of your house, because you are not protecting life, only property.
Some states have changed the laws so that if the burglar is in your house you may assume he's armed and dangerous, and you can shoot him. But if you can see him and he can't see you, it's hard to make the case that he meant to kill you or seriously injure you. You'd probably get away with it in Texas or Louisiana, but it would still be wrong.
Here in super-liberal California, there was a case a couple of years ago where a boy climbed over a fence into a back yard to retrieve a basketball and the homeowner shot him. The guy got off! I didn't think he should have.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
In order to kill someone who is in your home, they have to be doing the act of breaking in (you are stopping them), they are about to attack you (self-defense) or they are about to attack a loved one (necessity).
Since you're using night vision devices, you have already premeditated the act of killing. Unless he attacks you, you cannot kill him. If you do, you'll face jail time.
The best thing to do is to call the police, wait, and if he tries to attack you or your family, then you can shoot him and not serve a day of time.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Yes you could. It would fall under premeditated.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
If someone is in your house, and you feel your life is threatened you can kill them. A police officer once told me- just make sure you kill him because if not he can sue you!
I live in Ohio.
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April 15th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Not in Texas! In Texas we have the Castle Law. It says that if someone is in your home you do not have to wait to find out what that persons intentions are before shooting them! They gave up their rights the second they entered your house illegally. The Castle law also extends to your automobile! I will not run from my own home nor will I wait to find out if the person who is breaking into my home or car is a threat! I catch them they die!
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Texas Law!