Thermal & Night Vision in Australia: What's Legal, State by State (2026)
- by Hunt The Night
Quick answer: Thermal and night-vision optics can be bought and owned in Australia — Hunt The Night ships them Australia-wide, and no firearms licence is needed to purchase an optic. What the law regulates is how and where you use them: hunting at night, using devices fitted to a firearm,...
HIKMICRO Condor vs Falcon: Which Thermal Monocular Is Right for You? (2026)
- by Hunt The Night
Quick answer: The HIKMICRO Condor is the rangefinding monocular — every current Condor has a built-in laser rangefinder. The HIKMICRO Falcon is the image-first monocular — a 1920×1080 OLED on the Falcon 2.0 models, with only the FQ50L carrying an LRF. If you range targets and plan stalks, buy the...
HIKMICRO Falcon vs Lynx: Which Thermal Monocular Should You Buy? (2026)
- by Hunt The Night
Quick answer: The HIKMICRO Lynx is the compact, value-focused scanner — light, pocketable and now available with a 640 sensor in the LQ35 3.0. The HIKMICRO Falcon is the premium image-first monocular: the Falcon 2.0 range pairs a 640×512 (12 µm, <15mK) detector with a 1920×1080 OLED display, and the FQ50L...
The Best PARD Night Vision Scopes in Australia (2026)
- by Hunt The Night
Quick answer: For most Australian hunters, the PARD Night Stalker 4K LRF is the best-value PARD night vision scope in 2026 — a true 4K (3840×2160) day/night optic with a built-in laser rangefinder, an onboard ballistic calculator and a choice of 850nm or 940nm IR. Step up to the Night...