Export of Night Vision Equipment or related accessories (such as manuals) is strictly regulated by the US Department of State in accordance with the guidelines of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It is a major crime to ship or carry US manufactured night vision devices outside the borders of the United States, punishable by fines and prison sentences. Ignorance of these regulations will not hold up in court. By purchasing night vision equipment from TNVC, you attest that you will not attempt to export or carry this night vision equipment outside the borders of the United States. Also, it illegal to allow a non-US Citizen to look through US Gen3 Night Vision Devices, even on US soil. They are also not allowed any access whatsoever, including manuals and documentation pertaining to a Gen 3 device. Again, this is a crime punishable by fines and prison sentences.
It is rated for calibers up to and including .50 BMG. Employing OSTI’s exclusive Recoil Mitigation System, the PVS-22 ensures a stable platform for even the sharp-recoiling .338 Lapua.
There are many clip-on night vision devices available on the market. Many make claims that simply cannot be backed up. This is why the US Military chose the OSTI PVS-22. It is the original intermediate-distance clip on and will hold resolution, giving the shooter a clear image out to 12x depending on the day scope’s glass and available light. We have achieved this kind of resolution while using a Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x56. Although, the sweet spot for the best resolution is between 6-8X with most day scopes. The large 68mm objective lens will let in much more light than other clip-on systems. Most other clip-on units on the market will have severe image degradation after 4x.
The PVS-22 utilizes the latest ITT Gen 3 PINNACLE technology giving the operator an extremely robust system suited to any environment. The cast housing will stand up to the elements rain or shine and protects the unit from abuse found in the field.
PINNACLE Night Vision Devices allow the operator to complete his/her mission objectives without being blinded by sudden exposure to bright light while also protecting the image intensifying tube from damage. The super thin film (10,000 times thinner than a human hair) minimizes blooming from bright light sources such as flame, street lamps, or a dwelling’s lights suddenly being switched on, while the auto-gating diminishes power to the system, decreasing the amount of amplified light allowed into the unit. Traditional night vision equipment will “bloom” or “washout” when exposed to these conditions, rendering the operator temporarily blind. With PINNACLE night vision products, the user maintains his/her vision regardless of the amount of light they are exposed to. Another key benefit to PINNACLE technology is the lack of “halo effect” when viewing bright light sources. The resolution remains sharp even when the automatic brightness control kicks in.
We have used the PVS-22 extensively in the field. This UNS is the real deal PVS-22 developed by OSTI and issued to US Forces around the world in the Global War on Terror. Indeed, we get many reports about how these units greatly contribute to terrorists having very bad nights! We have found that the image quality averages highest at about 10x, but will make it to 12x depending on the quality of glass being used behind it. This is an important factor in resolution when deploying the PVS-22. Whenever you stack optics in front of each other, you will assume some image degredation. We have snapped pics behind some various optics such as the Leupold MKIV, Trijicon ACOG NSN, and Elcan Specter DR. In our opinion, the PVS-22 UNS is one of the most versatile units on available. The ability to clip the unit in front of the already-zeroed day optic is extremely advantageous since it means a unit or department does not need to keep certain rifles dedicated to night operations. The adjustable gain gives your military or LE unit a step above commercial tube systems, especially in urban environments where the halo effect is reduced and resolution is enhanced versus commercial I2 systems.
The OSTI PVS-22 is a TRUE NV sniper scope. With its 68mm f/1 objective and shock mitigation system, (unlike the L3’s PVS-24 with a 55mm objective that is only optimized for the ACOG (4x) and Specter DR line of optics), the PVS-22 is the primary choice for high magnification 6-8x uses for true sniper roles. After all, this is what this system was designed and used for. Do not be fooled with other advertisements showing a PVS-24 out in front of a high magnified sniper scope. The PVS-22 and PVS-27 are specifically manufactured for these specific mission roles while using the front line ITT Pinnacle Autogated Intensifier tube that out performs all competition in regards to resolution, clarity and brightness. After all, can the current 500,000+ military users of ITT tube systems be wrong?
The PVS-22 is available to military and law enforcement only. However, a civilian version is available in the form of the BNS.
