Own The Night

What Own The Night does

Own The Night (legal entity LCEO, LLC) is a veteran-owned and operated tactical equipment distributor and retailer founded in 1997 and headquartered at 30 Mountainview Drive, Waterford, NY. The company serves US military, federal/state law enforcement, emergency responders, and civilian consumers through three complementary channels: a direct e-commerce site (ownthenight.com), the GSA Advantage procurement platform under contract GS-07F-0042W, and direct enterprise sales. It holds Master Distributor status with Wilcox Industries and Key Distributor status with Ops-Core, and distributes products from 50+ tactical equipment brands including L3Harris, Team Wendy, Galvion, Elbit, AGM, B.E. Meyers, Norotos, Steiner, and Princeton Tec. Shipping is restricted to US addresses, including APO/FPO locations, reinforcing its US-centric defense, federal, and domestic civilian positioning.

The product catalog spans image intensifier (Gen 3) and digital night vision systems, ballistic and non-ballistic helmets, weapon sights, aiming lasers, NVG mounts, communications equipment, weapon lights, and supporting accessories, with a price range from approximately $14 (small accessories) up to ~$14,500 (high-end night vision devices and advanced optical systems). The company complements its distribution business with a niche custom CCD camera bonding service for scientific and research applications, and operates in connection with MOHOC Camera US Patent 10,802,379. Bundle offerings combine helmet, NVG mount, night vision device, communications, and accessories into pre-validated system packages.

Revenue mechanics derive from individual and bulk product sales (retail and enterprise), GSA procurement, and bundled system transactions. No external funding, parent company, or institutional investment is disclosed, indicating an owner-financed specialty distribution business. Headcount is not disclosed. The business model is primarily margin-driven distribution rather than manufacturing, with value captured through vendor relationships (Master/Key distributor privileges), curated catalog breadth, and bundling rather than proprietary technology development.

Name

Own The Night

Legal name

LCEO, LLC

Website

https://ownthenight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Own The Night is a veteran-owned tactical distributor serving military, law enforcement, and civilian customers. Master Distributor for Wilcox Industries and Key Distributor for Ops-Core, it sells night vision, helmets, and accessories from 50+ brands via e-commerce and GSA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Equipment Retail and Distribution

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

Keywords

• Tactical equipment
• Night vision devices
• Ballistic helmets
• Helmet mounting systems
• Tactical communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of tactical equipment including night vision systems, helmets, weapon sights, lasers, mounts, and accessories. Products are sold individually and as bundles. Revenue is generated through direct e-commerce sales and enterprise quotes for bulk orders.
2. Custom Services: Additional services include custom CCD camera bonding for scientific applications, including bonding of fiber optics windows and tapers to CCD sensors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Own The Night is a veteran-owned retailer and distributor of U.S.-made tactical equipment, selling night vision systems (monoculars, binoculars, cameras), ballistic and non-ballistic helmets, weapon sights, laser aiming systems, NVG helmet mounts, tactical communications equipment, and related accessories. The company acts as a Master Distributor for Wilcox Industries and a Key Distributor for Ops-Core, providing gear from over 50 leading manufacturers to military, law enforcement, government, and commercial customers. The company also offers custom CCD camera bonding services for scientific applications, including bonding of fiber optics windows and tapers to CCD sensors.

Product overview

Own The Night (LCEO, LLC) is a veteran-owned custom tactical solutions retailer and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of U.S.-made tactical equipment. The company operates as a Master Distributor for Wilcox Industries and a Key Distributor for Ops-Core, selling helmets (ballistic, bump, and SAR models), night vision systems (monoculars, binoculars, cameras), thermal imaging devices, weapon sights (holographic, magnifiers, rifle scopes), communication equipment (headsets, adapters), lasers (IR and visible), NVG helmet mounts, IR beacons and lights, and cameras. The product portfolio includes the company's own customization services alongside leading brand names such as Galvion, Team Wendy, L3Harris, Elbit, Norotos, Princeton Tec, MOHOC, MATBOCK, PHOKUS, and 3M Peltor. Additional services include custom CCD camera bonding for scientific applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NVD PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Military-issue night vision monocular for U.S. armed forces and NATO forces, multi-functional for head or helmet mounting, featuring gain control, infrared LED illuminator, low battery indicator, and ability to weapon-mount behind collimated daylight aimers and reflex sights.
• NVD BNVD-SG Night Vision Binocular (Single Gain) Dual-tube night vision goggle with single gain control knob, tactical monocular cutoff, flip-up auto power-off, submersible to 66 feet, with optional 3X afocal magnifiers and external battery pack for extended missions.
• L3Harris 1531 Binocular Night Vision Device Lightweight Gen III dual-tube night vision goggle combining features of AN/PVS-15 and AN/PVS-31 with white phosphor image intensification, manual gain adjustment, adjustable diopters, integrated infrared illuminator, and auto power-off when stowed.
• L3Harris BNVD (AN/PVS-31C) 2376+ FOM, USAF Compact Gen III white phosphor dual-tube night vision goggle used by the U.S. Air Force, featuring unfilmed MX-11769 tubes with auto-gated power supply, 2376 minimum Figure of Merit, and ergonomic low-profile design.
• Elbit F5032 (AN/PVS-31D) Lightweight Night Vision Binocular Lightweight night vision binocular with unique close-focus lens for intricate tasks, integrated LED infrared illuminator, adjustable diopter lenses, intuitive vertical viewing auto shut-off prevention, and MIL-STD-810 environmental compliance.
• Galvion Viper A5 Helmet Battle-proven tactical helmet providing blunt force and ballistic protection in a mission-modular ACH shape, with one-handed dial-fit adjustment, customizable modular components including front mounts, rail systems, ballistic visors, mandible guards, and tailored liner options.
• Ops-Core FAST Low Profile Ballistic Applique Hybrid two-piece scalable helmet protection solution using carbon and unidirectional polyethylene materials, providing lightweight protection against 9mm and frag threats, with tool-less VELCRO and ARC Shim attachment to the Ops-Core FAST SF helmet.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic SL Helmet Lightweight composite shell ballistic helmet with 15% weight reduction over original EXFIL Ballistic, featuring EXFIL Rail 3.0 accessory mounting system, boltless CAM FIT retention with BOA Fit System, Zorbium foam liner, and Wilcox SL Shroud for NVG mounts.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic Helmet with 3.0 Rail Hybrid composite shell ballistic helmet with unique EXFIL geometry, boltless CAM FIT retention, Zorbium foam liner for impact protection, and lanyard-compatible Wilcox shroud for standard NVG mounts.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic Visor Low-profile lightweight visor system with ESS Lens Technology, mounts tool-free to EXFIL Rail 3.0, exceeds MCEP MIL-PRF-32432(GL) and ANSI Z87.1 2010 impact and fragmentation requirements, with adjustable preset positions.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic Ear Covers Scalable ballistic ear protection covers for EXFIL Ballistic and EXFIL Ballistic SL helmets, providing 136 cm² additional coverage area, NIJ Level III-A compliant, tool-free installation.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Counterweight Kit Rear helmet counterweight kit with adjustable lead weights to compensate for night vision and front-mounted devices, reducing neck fatigue; available in Small (up to 0.75 lbs) and Large (up to 1.5 lbs).
• Team Wendy EXFIL LTP Bump Helmet Rail 3.0 Lightweight tactical polymer bump helmet for maritime environments, with integrated machined aluminum NVG shroud, Zorbium foam liner, CAM FIT retention with BOA Fit System, compatible with EXFIL Rail 3.0 accessories.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Carbon Bump Helmet Rail 3.0 High-strength carbon fiber bump helmet with Wilcox W shroud, Zorbium foam liner, CAM FIT retention with integrated BOA Fit System, and full EXFIL Rail 3.0 accessory compatibility.
• Team Wendy SAR Backcountry Helmet First purpose-built search and rescue helmet with accessory mounting, meeting BS EN 12492:2012 mountaineering and BS EN 1385:2012 whitewater helmet standards, featuring glass-reinforced polycarbonate shroud and Fidlock magnetic buckle.
• Team Wendy SAR Tactical Helmet Tactical search and rescue helmet optimized for night vision devices with integrated machined aluminum NVG shroud, 4-point CAM FIT retention system with BOA Fit System, meeting ACH Blunt Impact Protection requirements.
• Team Wendy M-216 Ski Helmet Hybrid shell ski helmet with ABS hard front for accessory mounting and in-mold PC rear for weight reduction, featuring Fidlock magnetic buckle, BOA Fit System, adjustable crown vents, and glass-reinforced polycarbonate shroud.
• Norotos AKA II Helmet Mount Rugged anti-wobble helmet mount with interchangeable HORN and DOVETAIL sockets for rapid NVG conversion, auto shut-off when NVG is stowed, and push-button deploy/stow release for single-handed operation.
• Wilcox AN/PVS-14 Arm with NVG Interface Shoe Mounting arm providing durable connection for AN/PVS-14 goggles to Wilcox helmet interface mounts, with thumb screw for easy mount/dismount and fine adjustment for eye position and relief.
• Wilcox Magnet and Plug Assembly for PVS-14 Arm Magnetic plug and O-ring assembly for Wilcox AN/PVS-14 Arm with NVG Interface Shoe on/off switch, compatible with Wilcox PVS-14 Helmet/Weapon Mount Shoe.
• Norotos Dual Dovetail Adapter Anti-wobble interface adapter replacing standard PVS-14 J-arm with True Horizontal Adjust for 0.5-inch infinite horizontal adjustment, fully sealed circuitry for water resistance, right-eye/left-eye compatibility.
• Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset Connectorized Advanced tactical communications headset with 3D Hear-Through Technology, optional NFMI earplugs for double hearing protection, noise-cancelling microphone, CE EN 352 approved, compatible with Ops-Core helmets, with quick release downlead connections.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Peltor Quick Release Headset Adapter Kit Peltor COMTAC-compatible headset adapter kit with boom mic adapter, tool-free attachment to EXFIL Rail 2.0/3.0, Team Wendy SAR Rail, and M-216 Rail systems.
• Team Wendy EXFIL Peltor Headset Adapter Kit Headset adapter for Peltor COMTAC and other brands, two-thumbscrew attachment with universal hardware, compatible with EXFIL Rail 2.0 systems.
• 3M Peltor ARC Adapters Helmet rail attachment adapters for 3M Peltor headsets, left and right guide arm attachments for ARC (Accessory Rail Connector) mounting system, compatible with FAST helmet rail connection.
• MOHOC Camera World's lowest profile helmet camera with IP68 dust/waterproofing to 33 feet, 2-meter drop durability, 1080p/60fps video, 12MP photos, 140-degree FOV, available in visible and IR models capturing 420nm to 950nm spectrum.
• Princeton Tec Remix Pro MPLS Helmet-mountable tactical headlamp with 300-lumen Maxbright LED spot beam, ultrabright RGB LEDs for administrative lighting, IR flashing option, IPX4 water resistance, powered by single CR123 battery.
• PHOKUS Hoplite NVG Refocusing Cover NVG objective lens protector that replaces dust cover and sacrificial filter, improving visual acuity from 20/200 to 20/20 and enabling rapid focus transition from 18 inches to infinity.
• PHOKUS Hoplite Gen 2 NVG Refocusing Cover Enhanced NVG refocusing cover with aperture wheel for improved clarity, protecting objective lens from scratches and damage while improving visual acuity from 20/200 to 20/20.
• MATBOCK Tarsier Eclipse Advanced NVG optical iris accessory allowing simultaneous viewing of objects from 3 inches to infinity without focus adjustment, with infinitely variable light control and replaceable Corning Glass sacrificial lens.
• MOD Armory PVS-14 Camera Adapter Split-ring camera adapter attaching to the eyepiece of AN/PVS-14 night vision devices, enabling attachment of 46mm SLR, DSLR cameras or camcorders with independent rotation of camera or NVG for focusing adjustments.
• NVD PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Bundle (with Wilcox G24 Helmet Mount and AN/PVS-14 Arm) Pre-configured tactical bundle combining the PVS-14 monocular with Wilcox G24 breakaway helmet mount and AN/PVS-14 arm with NVG interface shoe, available with configurable image intensifier options from Elbit Systems.
• Custom CCD Camera Bonding Service Custom CCD camera bonding services for scientific applications, including bonding of fiber optics windows and tapers to CCD sensors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years serving military, law enforcement, and commercial tactical customers

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Wilcox IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster Distributor for Wilcox Industries' full line of products. Wilcox is recognized as the gold standard in NVG Mounting, Laser/Fire Control and Life Support Systems. Own The Night represents Wilcox products for military, law enforcement, and commercial customers.
• Ops-CorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey Distributor for Ops-Core product line. Ops-Core is the leading supplier of helmet system platforms, hearing protection, communications products, and capability upgrades for defense and security forces. Servicing global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel.
• L3HarrismajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for L3Harris night vision devices including BNVD-1531, AN/PVS-31 systems, and related accessories. L3Harris provides Gen III image intensifier tubes and advanced night vision technology.
• Team WendymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Team Wendy EXFIL helmet systems including ballistic, bump, and SAR helmets along with accessories, rails, and helmet covers.
• GalvionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Galvion Viper helmet systems including A3 and A5 models with modular accessories and ballistic protection.
• Elbit Systems of AmericamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Elbit Systems of America F5032 (AN/PVS-31D) lightweight night vision binocular and related products.
• AGMstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for AGM thermal and night vision equipment including WLAD weapon laser aiming devices.
• B.E. MeyersstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for B.E. Meyers MAWL-C1+ IR/Visible laser and other tactical laser products.
• NorotosstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Norotos helmet mounts including AKA II, Lo-Sto, Standard RHNO, and Universal Shroud products.
• SteinerstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Steiner DBAL series dual beam aiming lasers and other tactical optical equipment.
• Princeton TecstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Princeton Tec tactical lights including Remix Pro MPLS, Switch MPLS, and Vizz Tactical headlamps.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Galls: Large retailer/distributor of uniforms, gear, and tactical equipment to law enforcement and public-safety agencies. Overlaps Own The Night on helmets, NVG accessories, and comms via B2B and government channels.
• OpticsPlanet: One of the largest U.S. online retailers of tactical optics, night vision, helmets, and law-enforcement gear. Closest direct competitor to Own The Night by product breadth, customer base, and e-commerce-led GTM.
• Night Vision Guys: Online retailer focused on night vision devices, thermal imaging, and accessories. Direct overlap in product mix (PVS-14, BNVD, helmet mounts) and customer segments.
• EuroOptic: U.S. retailer of precision optics, night vision, thermal imaging, and weapon sights. Comparable niche-tactical assortment and a similar mix of consumer, LE, and government customers.
• TNVC (Tactical Night Vision Company): Specialized night vision and helmet-mount retailer serving military, LE, and civilian markets. Highly comparable assortment (L3Harris, Elbit, Wilcox, Ops-Core) and custom-build offerings.
• LA Police Gear: Online retailer of tactical and law-enforcement gear with strong LE and civilian customer base. Comparable product categories (helmets, lights, NVG accessories, weapon accessories) and e-commerce model.

Broad incumbents

• Brownells: Long-established firearms, accessories, and tactical retailer serving military, LE, and civilian customers. Larger and broader assortment than Own The Night but with significant overlap on tactical and optics categories.
• MidwayUSA: Major multi-category shooting, hunting, and tactical retailer. Broader firearms-and-outdoor focus but shares tactical/LE customer overlap with Own The Night.

Emerging players

• AGM Global Vision: Manufacturer and direct-to-customer seller of thermal and night vision devices, including models Own The Night also distributes. Comparable in product category with a manufacturer-side go-to-market that competes for the same end customers.

Regional players

• AGM Defense Tactical Supply: Tactical and LE equipment retailer/distributor with overlapping helmet, NVG, and accessory assortment. Comparable mid-sized niche operator in the same U.S. tactical distribution channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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