Firearms News 5 Reasons to Consider a PVS-14 While duals might impress people on Instagram, there are some good reasons to consider a PVS-14! Looking to get into night vision? Here are five reasons to consider a PVS-14! (Photo by Sean Utley) April 07, 2026 By David M. Fortier The workhorse night vision device currently fielded by US forces is the AN/PVS-14 (Army/Navy Portable Visual Search) monocular. Utilizing military grade Generation 3 technology, this compact device has proven extremely effective in combat. It is also hugely popular on the commercial market. The AN/PVS-14 is only 4.5 inches long and weighing in at just 13.8 ounces there's a lot of performance stuffed into this small package. Examining one of these devices you first notice a soft rubber eyecup and an adjustable ocular. To the front of the ocular is the power control switch. This turns the unit ON and OFF and...Continue Reading