1.2.3. B-rdy Night Vision and Thermals Basics Workshop

The Night Vision Basics Workshop is a specialized seminar designed for both night vision device owners and potential buyers who are deciding which device is suitable for their planned use and want to practice basic skills in working with night vision devices.

The workshop includes a detailed introduction to the theory of selecting and using light amplification-based night vision devices, combining them with thermal imaging, basic handling and device settings, focusing and changing focal planes, working with illumination, and target identification.

After the introductory theory, the workshop continues with instruction in basic handling, passive vs. active targeting, transitions between different lighting conditions, shooting and target acquisition using NVDs, weapon handling, and working on cover, and much more.

The course is based on our own methodology and we had proven the high-level of course with Czech top units. We have also reflected a number of scenarios from real self-defense situations and operations undertaken in the dark in the course.

The entire course is conducted in the spirit of the B-rdy Performance Oriented approach, which means we focus not only on technique execution, but also on the ability to shoot effectively in low light conditions.

MAIN BENEFITS

• Great way how to enter the night vision world
• Perfect for a night vision device owners but you can come and borrow the NVD
• Make darkness your tactical advantage
• Modern and constantly developing methodology based on the B-rdy educational system and practical experience

The course is designed for current gun-licence holders, ideally graduates of our B-rdy Rifle Handling System Course.

Mandatory equipment:

• Helmet or skullcrasher with a suitable shroud for attaching the Wilcox L4G24 mount or your own NVD system
• Headlamp and handheld flashlight
• Eyes protection (ballistic glasses)
• Hearing protection (we recommend active hearing protection)
• Rifle on a sling with a mounted flashlight and self-loading pistol in a suitable holster for concealed carry
• at least 3 magazines
• at least 200 rounds per lesson
• Gun licence and ID

Don’t forget to bring a helmet with a suitable shroud for attaching the Wilcox L4G24 mount or your own NVD system, a headlamp and a handheld flashlight, a self-loading rifle equipped with a silencer and collimator on a strap, a self-loading pistol in a suitable holster for concealed carry (ideally an internal or external Kydex holster that allows for safe drawing and reholstering of the weapon), at least 3 spare magazines for both weapons, protective equipment (goggles and earphones), at least 200 rounds of ammunition in your caliber, a firearms license. Bring your weapons to the shooting range in a UNLOADED STATE! It is cold at the shooting range, so choose appropriate clothing and footwear, and we recommend bringing plenty of fluids.

The course is ideally suited to skilled shooter who graduated our B-rdy Rifle Handling System Course. We are also able to create an individual terms for foreign students or young shooters.

Registration is mandatory. When you register for a course, you will receive a confirmation email and we will send you an invoice approximately 1 week before the event.

The price will be calculated upon your own equipment.

• Introduction & safety rules
• Presentation and theory – night vision options (image intensification vs. thermal imaging), concepts and terms, NVD components (housing, lens, eyepiece, switch and power management, accessories), types of housings, Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs) and their components (photocathode, MCP, phosphor screen, etc.), history and classification (generations and contracts, HyMa vs. GAAS), Out of Band, converter parameters, manufacturers, white vs. green, housings and their selection, accessories, and mounting and many more
• Settings and mounting
• Focusing and changing the focal plane – mono/bino
• Working with illumination
• How to operate: Passing through space and refocusing for identification
• Backlight and dark/light transitions
• Weapon settings and use of laser and lighting – rifle/pistol
• Passive vs. active mode – aiming, planting, placement, and sight height
  a. Loading and unloading a weapon in night conditions
  b. Target shooting – active/passive
  c. Post-shot routine – rifle/pistol
  i. Without cover
  ii. With cover
• Positions – standing, kneeling, prone
• Shooting over vertical cover
• Door breaching and multiple target engagement
• Dynamic entry
• Working on cover in teams
• Weapon malfunctions and scenarios

Go to Materials page and download the printable targets and other materials for your training.