[7pointoh]

Still the backlight will be point at your face and the NVG's amplify anylight detected or reflected of an object. Not something to have on a foot patrol, in a defensive position, or in a hide. And the Sniper shouldn't be operating it, the observer should. It's great for competition shooting but I doubt it's efficiency in a tactical environment. Plus mounted to the front like that aids in the disruption of the field of view from the shooter. Again, if used, it should be in the hands of the observer not the shooter.