United States of America
This page details all information about night vision specific to the U.S.A..
Military[edit | edit source]
Being the largest military of the world, the United States Armed Forces are the main driving force behind the development and popularization of night vision.
Retailers[edit | edit source]
- TNVC
- Nightvisionguys
- Steele Industries
- Apollo Gear Co.
- Nocturnal Tendencies
Manufacturers[edit | edit source]
- Elbit Systems of America
- L3Harris
- ITT Industries
- AB NightVision Inc
- Low Light Innovations
Export[edit | edit source]
The export of night vision equipment is controlled in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which are defined in Title 22 in the Code of Federal Regulations Part 120-130.[1]
ITAR defines the United States Munitions List (USML)[2] of controlled items grouped by category.
Among others, category XII contains devices and weapon sights using image intensifiers with a sensitivity over 350 μA/lm and Gen. 3 image intensifiers (or later).
Exporting ITAR controlled equipment & information without adequate permission is a punishable crime.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ITAR only applies in the United States, which means ITAR controlled items that are already outside of the U.S.A. are not subject to any additional restrictions.
- Items imported to the U.S. might not be able to be exported again if they fall under ITAR.
- ITAR is not absolute.
- For some items that fall under ITAR it is possible to obtain export permission as a civilian (e.g. housings not used by the military)
- Government agencies and search and rescue organizations can obtain export permissions for otherwise strictly controlled items[3]
