Abhishek Agarwal asked:




After purchasing a bow, the next item on a hunter’s list will probably be sights. There are a lot of different options available for the hunter and it’s important to understand what they’re used for, how they work, and the best option for each type of hunting.

The first thing to consider when buying a sight is how you will be using your bow. If you plan only to target shoot, scopes have greater accuracy and will probably be the better option. If you only plan to hunt game though, there is little need for a scope at all. Another variable to consider when choosing sights is the location of your hunt. Will you be hunting from a blind? Up high from a tree stand? Or from a moving vehicle such as a boat? Make sure to do your research to find what type of sight will fit your situation best.

Many target shooters prefer movable single pin sights such as sure-loc sights to put on their bow. These type of sights allow the hunter the precision of setting a specific shooting distance in yards; the hunter sets the dial and shoots. Similarly, if the hunter is using a hunting sight and pin that is set only for even numbers and the target is 23 yards away, the pin should be set for 20 yards and the hunter should aim high. Many hunters choose to add a scope to this type of sight to help, but this is up to the preference of the hunter.

Many ranges have now moved to the indoors. To acommodate, many hunters have adjusted their gear to reflect the environment. Many hunters using these indoor targets use a 6x or 8x magnified scope for indoor 300 courses, and 3x to 8x for Fita and Field shooters, and a 3x or 4x magnified for 3D. With new technology, many scopes have gone high-tech with the newest options available to the bow hunter. All scopes have an aiming dot, but some use fiber optics like bow hunting sights; others have stick on dots, or stick on rings. All the options perform well, and the decision is left up to what each individual hunter prefers. With this basic knowledge, a hunter can go into his local archery shop and peruse all the options, try the different types of equipment, and make the best decision for him.



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Craig Mooney asked:




Even in the dark, most of us can still see. Well, we can see up to a point. Animals, on the other hand, are able to see a lot more detail in low-light or no-light situations than us and the following explains some factors, both biological and environmental, that make this possible.

Augmented Human Vision
We have two ranges that we incorporate to intensify our night vision they are known as the spectral range and infrared range. When we use our spectral range it allows us to take advantage of what is normally invisible to the naked eye. We can see into the infrared and ultraviolet spectrum’s with the aid of such products as night vision goggles and binoculars. Special infrared optics in digital camera’s also allow us to see within the infrared spectrum and can be used in thermal imaging as well.

Biological Human Vision
As humans we have three types of vision that we naturally use in order to be able to see within any lighting situation, they are known as photopic, mesopic and scotopic. We see over a range of several million to one and with the photopic vision we see the highest light levels and this is what we use in the daytime. Scotopic works in extremely low light situations while our mesopic vision is what we use in low-light when no detail can be seen. When human eyesight goes from bright to dark, or dark to light it can take up to forty-five minutes for the eye’s to adjust properly, but with animals it happens immediately.

Tapetum Lucidum
A number of vertebrate animals rely on a layer of tissue called the tapetum lucidum located behind or within their retinas. There are four types of tapetum lucidum found in the variety of animals on the planet. This masterpiece of nature allows the light to be refracted back into the retina, allowing animals to have augmented vision which enables them to see in the dark. This happens instantly for them. The eyeshine you see in animals like cats, dogs, deer when light hits their eyes in the dark is a result of the tapetum lucidum. The eyeshine can occur in different colors like red, green or blue, depending on the animal.

Biological Animal Vision
These are a few examples of how different animals can see in the dark.

Pit Vipers, and many other snakes, find their prey at night by smell and tasting the air and the use of deep pits on the side of their head that help them detect heat as a form of thermal vision.

Fruit Bats have a folded retina that they use in conjunction with sonar allowing them to navigate and find food in the dark.

Owls have the ability to see small animals at the distance of a football field away. They have special lenses that can magnify information in the same way a telescope does.

Rays and sharks have flat refractive crystals of guanine that activate in murky waters to allow better sight.

So as far as the naked eye is concerned it’s pretty obvious that many if not all animals have a definite edge over us humans when it comes to seeing in the dark. But as luck would have it us humans have been able to develop night vision technology to the point where we can see very clearly in almost total darkness. But if you think your eye’s can now compete with those of an animal I’m afraid you are sadly mistaken.

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michael Webster asked:






BY MICHAEL WEBSTER: INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER.  NOV 10, 2008 at 9:00 PM PDT

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) and Space-Based Domestic Spying Surveillance technology the U.S. Government is now watching American citizens under the guise of disaster management and controlling the U.S. Mexican border. The Reaper/Predator B UAV’s robotic killing machines are currently in operation with the USAF, US Navy and the Royal Air Force. In addition non military users of the Predator B include: NASA and Homeland security though the US Customs and Border Protection agencies.

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) space-based domestic spy program run by that agency’s National Applications Office (NAO) is now in full operation.

Indeed during Hurricane Ike, U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the first time flew the Predator B unmanned aerial vehicle in “support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s relief efforts,” the insider tech publication reported.

Tom Burghardt in a recent article wrote that the Predator B carries out “targeted assassinations” of “terrorist suspects” across Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. The deployment of the robotic killing machines in the United States for “disaster management” is troubling to say the least and a harbinger of things to come.

Despite objections by Congress and civil liberties groups DHS, in close collaboration with the ultra-spooky National Reconnaissance Office , the agency that develops and maintains America’s fleet of military spy satellites, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency that analyzes military imagery and generates mapping tools, are proceeding with the first phase of the controversial domestic spying program.

NAO will coordinate how domestic law enforcement and “disaster relief” agencies such as FEMA will use satellite imagery intelligence (IMINT) generated by military spy satellites. Burghardt wrote   earlier this year, unlike commercial satellites, their military cousins are far more flexible, have greater resolution and therefore possess more power to monitor human activity.

Barry Steinhardt, Director of the ACLU’s Technology and Liberty Project, called for a moratorium on the domestic use of military spy satellites until key questions were answered. Steinhardt said, the domestic use of spy satellites and UAV’s represents a big brother monster and we need to put some restraints in place before it grows into something that will trample Americans’ privacy rights.

This program now is providing federal, state and local officials “with extensive access to spy-satellite imagery.” Steinhardt said

As we have seen however, the use of satellite imagery during “national security events” such as last summer’s political conventions in Denver and St. Paul may have aided FBI and local law enforcement in their preemptive raids on protest organizers and subsequent squelching of dissent. One wonders if this is what DGI refers to when they write that the company “performs work in the national interest, advancing public safety and national security through innovative research, analysis and applied technology”.

There are real questions being asked, do these spies in the sky surveillance systems comply with privacy laws and doesn’t violate the Posse Comitatus Act?

The 1878 law prohibits the military from playing a role in domestic law enforcement. Since the 1990s however, Posse Comitatus has been eroded significantly by both Democratic and Republican administrations, primarily in the areas of “drug interdiction,” “border security” as well as “Continuity of Government” planning by U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM).

Within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border

Protection (CBP) is the lead agency charged with securing our nation’s borders.

United States Border Patrol (USBP) is charged with detecting and preventing the entry of terrorists, weapons of mass destruction, and unauthorized aliens into the country, and interdicting drug smugglers and other criminals.

The USBP already utilizes advanced technology to augment its agents’ ability to patrol the border. The technologies used include, but are not limited to, sensors, light towers,mobile night vision scopes, remote video surveillance systems, directional listeningdevices, various database systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s). These so called “force multipliers” allow the USBP to deploy fewer agents in a specific area while maintaining the ability to detect and counter intrusions and are increasingly becoming a part of the USBP’s day-to-day operations.  There are two different types of UAV’s: drones and remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs). Both drones and RPVs are pilotless, but drones are programmed for autonomous flight. RPVs are actively flown remotely — by a ground control operator. UAV’s are defined as a powered aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry lethal or nonlethal payloads. UAV’s have played key roles in recent conflicts.

Historically, UAV’s have been used in various military settings outside of U.S. borders.

UAV’s have provided reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, search and rescue, and battle damage assessments. In the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, UAV’s have been used for surveillance purposes and to attack enemies. The Predator UAV, for example, was armed with anti-tank weapons to attack Taliban and Al Qaeda members.

UAV’s have also been used in domestic settings. The NASA-sponsored Environmental Research Aircraft and Sensor Technology (ERAST) program has produced civilian UAV’s to monitor pollution and measure ozone levels. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is involved in developing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and video camera guidance for using UAV’s to locate and identify toxic substances. Lastly, the Department of Energy recently announced that it will test UAV’s. They can also be outfitted with radiation sensors to detect potential nuclear booms, suite case nuke, dirty booms and reactor accidents. Thousands of National Guard troops are deployed along with U.S. Border Patrol to protect the US border and are flying unmanned aircraft system (UAS), out of bases in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

As reported earlier this year in the Laguna Journal that a special U.S. Military Task Force has been created to protect our southern border with Mexico. Members of this task force are preparing to secure the border by responding with specially trained fast response U.S. Army task force military units. These forces are already in place with the heart of the power being concentrated in El Paso and Southern New Mexico with a far reaching responsibility from East Texas to Southern California.

USAF General Victor E. Renuart Jr.

They are being staged and immediately available as emergency  “on call” units for use against terrorist threats on the nation’s border and local disasters, said Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., commander of United States Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Commander.

The Ft. Bliss 1st Armored Division soldiers, as well as a new missile defense unit that are being created at Fort Bliss. America’s first air defense and believed by Jane’s Intel Web Report to be the owners of the sky where ever they fly. These F-22 Raptors that are stationed at Holloman Air Force Base will be available to defend homeland security, Renuart said.

Renuart, who visited Joint Task Force-North, which is under his command, declined to discuss any details of threats uncovered along the border with Mexico, but he said many agencies, including JTF-North, have made “it a very difficult border for someone to take advantage of.” That would explain why there have been recent reports of U.S. military being seen on the border.

As previously reported in the Journal the federal government acknowledged that the United States-Mexican border region has been experiencing an alarming rise in the level of criminal cartel activity, including drug and human smuggling, which has placed significant additional burdens on Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.

Dozens of U.S. citizens have been kidnapped, held hostage and killed by their captors in Mexico and many cases remain unsolved. Moreover, new cases of disappearances and kidnap-for-ransom continue to be reported.  

“It is prudent for us to assume that any of these established trafficking routes, whether it’s human trafficking or drugs or arms or money, any of those could be used, and so we want to keep our eyes and ears on all of those to ensure that they are not used in that regard,” Renuart said. 

Both the F-22 and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, missile — designed to destroy short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere — are recent additions to the nation’s arsenal. A THAAD unit is being created at Fort Bliss.

“Our job at NORTHCOM is to ensure that if there’s a seam or a gap there that we’re thinking of how we could fill that with some other capability out of” the Defense Department, he said. “What that has forced us to do is think about, ‘How do you solve that time/distance problem, even on a short-notice event. And so I have access to capabilities now that I didn’t have a year or two ago that I can move very quickly to fill that need.

The MQ-9 Reaper will employ robust sensors to automatically find, fix, track and target critical emerging time sensitive targets. In the MQ-9 the SAR was replaced with the An/Apy, replacing the TESAR with more advanced high resolution radar-imaging system. The ground control segment of the Predator B is common with all previous Predator systems. The US government is developing the ability to operate multiple aircraft from a single ground station, in effect, multiplying the overall combat effectiveness over the battlefield.

Sources:

Tom Burghardt

U.S. Army Joint Task Force-North

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Holloman Air Force Base

Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., commander of United States Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Commander.

U.S. Soldiers on the ground.

Barry Steinhardt

MQ-9 Reaper, Predator B UAV         On the Border: RECON



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Peter Gitundu asked:




Hunting catalogs are documented literature that provides the hunters with information. This information provides the hunter with various ideas on what to use when they go for their hunting expeditions. There are lots of things that one can use when they want to go hunting this is where the catalog comes in handy.

Some items might not be available in the stores and one can use the catalog to make an order of things thing that they need just by going through the catalog. Things like clothes and other hunting tools can be found by going through the different catalogs that are provided. Other accessories like bullets and duck calls, that can be used for hunting are also covered in the catalogs.

Various rifles are used for different reasons and one will get the necessary information on what type of rifles to use. Rifles can be categorized according to the manufacturers like Remingtons and the Winchester. Given this information, one is able to choose what really works for them from the hunting catalogs.

In the catalogs, information on various things like garments that are best for the hunting experience are looked into. One will find out more about body heated clothes, hats and even torn jeans that are best for this. Shoes are also in a variety of sizes and designs and with the use of catalogs, one is able to make a choice of the shoes that are best used for this purpose. Hunting catalogs are just a small way for the hunter to choose the right equipment for the job of hunting.

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Jason Purvis asked:




When planning a trophy whitetail deer bowhunt, it can be a difficult task to choose the right hunting outfitter. As one searches the internet, they will find outfitters promising, even “guaranteeing” a successful whitetail deer bowhunt just to lure someone into booking a hunt. While the vast majority of outfitters are reputable, some bad apples can can turn a hunting trip into a nightmare.

When searching the internet for trophy whitetail deer bowhunting outfitters, avoid the few who provide info that’s to good to be true. Always look for outfitters willing to provide references. Some outfitters have long lists of bowhunters that have previously used the outfitter that can be called to verify information and details.

Some trophy whitetail deer bowhunting outfitters may even have lists of popular hunting tv shows that have stayed at their lodges and filmed bowhunts on the property. You can sometimes check that hunting show’s website to get information about the outfitter, including some of the video footage shot during the hunt.

When you call an outfitter for your trophy whitetail deer bowhunt, make sure to have a list of questions written down. Does the outfitter provide bowhunting only whitetail hunts on their property? Has the outfitter implemented Quality Deer Management practices on their hunting land?

A reputable bowhunting outfitter will take the time to answer all your questions thoroughly, without any hype. If an outfitter doesn’t answer your questions to your liking, or changes the subject, then it’s probably a good idea to contact another.

If you’re looking for an outfitter that provides a hunting lodge and meals for its guests, make sure to ask about the amenities. Does the lodge provide a peaceful environment with private rooms and showers? Does the lodge provide home cooked meals? Is the lodge female bowhunter friendly? How many bowhunters does the lodge accommodate at a time?

Finally, what about if you’re successful on your trophy whitetail deer bowhunt. Does your outfitter provide deer processing? Does it provide a freezer to store your meat until you leave? Some outfitters provide these services, but others will tell you that you’re on your own after a successful hunt. Make sure you know BEFORE you’re in that situation.

night vision scopes

Niall Roche asked:




ATN stands for American Technologies Network and if you’re in the market for a great night vision scope then ATN can provide you with exactly what you need. Night vision scopes can be a touchy subject legally in some areas so always make sure you check local regulations in relation to hunting at night or even the ownership and use of a night vision scope. All things being equal and legal the night vision scopes produced by ATN can really give you a strong advantage in the field.

ATN scopes can be used by anyone but are generally used and intended for use by law enforcement agencies, military snipers and anyone involved in predatory hunting. ATN have, over the years, built up an excellent reputation for incredible accuracy and an equally impressive construction and build quality.

If you do decide to check out ATN scopes then you have several choices with this brand. From titanium mounting system to Image Intensifier tubes to rails which allow the addition of light systems or even backup iron sights ATN are a truly versatile product in their market.

One of the ATN scopes that all shooters will want to have a look at is the Aries MK330 Warrior model. This is a very affordable scope known for its high quality. Features on this sight include an extremely fast front lens system that provides excellence in brightness as well as a reticle brightness adjustment which operates at just the touch of a button. An Infared Illuminator is also provided which is completely detachable and extremely powerful. With this extra addition, you gain the capability of seeing your target up to 150 yards away in complete darkness. With a fantastic ergonomic design, this scope is extremely easy to use in total darkness.

Another option offered by ATN scopes is the Aries 390 Paladin. This is one of the best scopes on the market, typically outperforming most of the competition – even the more expensive competitor models. Like other scopes produced by ATN, the Aries 390 Paladin features an ergonomic design for ease of use in the dark. Optical resolution was increased on this model to allow more light to travel through the lens all the way to the tube; giving you a sharper and brighter image each and every time. A precise aiming system was also added to this model along with the famous detachable Infrared Illuminator featuring dedicated elevation and windage adjustment.

Last but not least is the Aries MK258 in the ATN scope range. This scope is often referred to as the Smart Scope – and with very good reason. Not only is it quite affordable but it also includes several features that are extremely smart such as an upgraded 90mm lens and 4x magnification. Digital technology adds even more power and higher light amplification. A truly impressive scope with a range of features that normally demand a higher ticket price.

So if you’re looking for a great range of night vision scopes at truly affordable prices you could do much worse than investing in an ATN scope.

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7bInfrared asked:




Digital thermal FLIR weapon Info

Digital thermal FLIR weapon sight is the best affordable weapon. Before you buy any weapon you need to know how it works and wt it is made up of and etc. only then would we are able to make up our minds about getting the value for our money. This device uses heat imaging technology. This technology was only available for military applications and offers “see-in dark” infrared capability. You can identify. Target and eliminate in a variety of adverse conditions. It is ideal for EOD, Anti-terrorism, home land security, police and security professionals.

It is a hand-held weapon or meant for the mounted use. It is very simple to handle which makes it even more ready to use kind. This device can see what a human’s naked eye cant. All the rain, smoke, dust, darkness and fog are transparent to this device. It is a robust all weather day/night and unlike generation 3 night vision scopes, the Thermal scope senses heat. It has a video output port for an external CRT or video recorder. This makes the device ideal for surveillance and threat detection missions. The teams can learn to be more effective by eliminating the video output from the real world.

The NEDT of the device is 200 meters.

After the charging of the battery the operating time is > 6 hours @ 25° C. the polarity control is either white hot or black hot. The rail mount is MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail, (standard weaver with cross -slots) and the gain level is automatic. The video out is of Monochrome SMPTE-170M. The wireless video link is always optional. The weight of this device with out batteries is < 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg) and the sizes in terms of inches is 13.25 (L) x 3.0 (W) x 3.8 (H) 33.65 (L) x 7.62 (W) x 9.65 (H). The device is water resistant and also shock resistant just like most people want it to be.

Author- 7bInfrared Products The company is into thermal Infrared products and night vision equipment like night vision goggle, night vision binocular.infrared camera.



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Jon C. Swanson asked:




Zeiss conquest rifle scopes are amongst the most well-liked product from the Carl Zeiss Company. Here we will look to see if this product meets the demands of the American hunter and shooter. The Zeiss Conquest model line is designed in such a way that it is in the same price point with the other high quality optics manufacturers. Actually it is a very affordable scope its features includes a multi coating which provides superior light transmission. It is fully waterproof and dust proof its hard black /stainless steel anodized finish gives even look. Like other scopes in this price range. It is nitrogen filled to prevent fogging. One more huge feature of the scope, is that the reticle is not magnified therefore it does not change size and hide your target at long range or even at shorter distances.

Zeiss rifle scopes are offered in 6 different reticles that are Z-Plex and reticle 4. Zeiss offers a life time transferable warranty, which gives the owner a pledge of its supreme quality. Its large objective lenses increase low light performance, when compared to a number of other top quality scopes in twilight environments. This scope is not just a slightly brighter, it was a great deal brighter.

Zeiss Conquest 3-9×40 MC Z-Plex Waterproof Rifle scope is the finest optical device appropriate for all American hunting environments which has 3 x to 9 x powers and comes with an eye relief of 4 inches good for those guns with strong kick and recoil. It comes in a compact design – 13.15 inches long and 15 oz. which makes it most admired among the mountain hunters in the European range. This Rifle scope gives a wide view of 33.9 ft at 100 yards and 3x, and 11 feet at 100 yards resulting in the best possible view. The objective lens diameter of 40 mm remains bright even in dim light, fog or night vision.

Zeiss rifle scopes conquest series includes the following specifications as well, Easy reticle adjustment comes with 1/4 MOA = 0.7 cm per click at 100 m allows quick and accurate sighting in. It has a large square reticle adjustment, range elevation and windage adjustments do not have an effect on each other even at the ends of the adjustment ranges, a large plus right there. It also has the feature of ‘Continuous eyepiece focusing’ from +2 to -3 diopters. Elevation and windage turrets features are crispy, with zeroable adjustments and takes only.25-minute click for adjustments. The milled edge of the dial makes it handle and rotate.

The Zeiss conquest series surprises everyone due to its benchmark quality and it is light on your wallet. It is a wonderful scope with all suitable and useful features, and after using it once you will never think of going for any other rifle scope.

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LoraPaslova asked:

Here is a video interview, given by Gary Tarakanov to PoliceOne TV about the novelties of this year Night Vision market. He also describes the system and the costruction of Night Vision Devices.

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