On Ep 409 of the podcast Hans and Jason discuss predator hunting tournaments and the push in several states over the last decade that has successfully led to these contests being outlawed. While this isn’t a trend we think will spread to all states immediately, it is something we as night hunters need to be aware of and pay close attention to. Rights that aren’t defended can be slowly lost. Tune in for this discussion and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Tonight on The Late Night Vision Show we review the AGM Rattler V3 35-640 LRF thermal rifle scope. This scope features a 2.5x base magnification, a 640 resolution sensor and a LRF built directly into the lens. With an onboard ballistic calculator and an American Defense Manufacturing QD mount included, the V3 brings serious capability to predator and hog hunters. We break down image quality, real world performance and ID range and discuss whether this new Rattler upgrade is a scope you should consider.

The Late Night Vision Show is back again this week with a full field review of the InfiRay Outdoor Hybrid Compact HC50R, the first ever thermal rifle scope with a 640 resolution 10 micron thermal sensor! We explore what 10 microns really does for image clarity and detail and how the HC50R performs in real world hunting scenarios. If you’re curious about the performance of this scope, be sure to watch this review.

In episode #406 of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans take a close look at the Nocpix Lumi H35R, the new for 2026 thermal handheld monocular from Nocpxi with a built in LRF. We cover its thermal performance, image quality, ID ranges and real world thoughts from our in the field use. We also compare it to it's little brother, the Nocpix Lumi H35 with no LRF. If you’re curious how the Lumi H35R holds up as an all around thermal monocular with the added range finder, this is the review you’ll want to hear. This is definitely one of THE best bangs for the buck in the thermal handheld market.

In episode 405 of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason share their Post-SHOT Show breakdown, what optics were released, what stood out, and what trends we’re seeing in the thermal and night vision world for 2026. We reflect on everything we saw and heard on the floor and we even throw out a couple big changes we wish would happen future SHOT Shows. Spoiler alert: these changes will likely never happen! If you missed our SHOT Show coverage, this episode wraps it all up.

n this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason take an in depth look at the Nocpix RICO2 S75R LRF; one of the first 3× 1280 thermal rifle scopes to hit the market. With a high‑resolution 1280 sensor, 75 mm objective and built‑in laser rangefinder with a ballistic calculator, this scope delivers outstanding clarity and long range capability without sacrificing versatility. We break down how it performs in the field, how it compares to the Nocpix Ace S60R and discuss why long range shooters should definitely have this one on their radar. Tune in to hear our real world take on one of the hottest thermal scopes of the year!

In this special Live from SHOT Show 2026 episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans hit the show floor to bring you quick in booth updates from some of the biggest names in the thermal world. We stop by AGM, Pulsar, Nocpix, RIX Optics, and even our good friends at American Defense Mfg. We give you a first look at what’s new, what’s coming and what’s catching attention in 2026. This is your source for all things new in the thermal world at SHOT show this year!

Hans and Jason sit down at the Sellmark Ranch with Jeff Murray, VP of Sales at Pulsar USA, along with sales rep Brent Pendergraft. This SHOT Show conversation revolves around a very big thermal scope announcement from Pulsar. Form new thermal scopes to binoculars, Jeff and Brent offer great insight into the company’s roadmap for 2026. Night hunters will want to hear this big and breaking news from Pulsar!