Hop shows configurations for IR laser aiming modules, weapon lights, and their activation switches on a rifle. His preferred setup utilizes an IR laser (like a DBAL i2), a weapon light, and a dual-lead tape switch mounted on a vertical grip-equipped rifle. The ideal switch placement has the white light button forward for immediate access during a normal firing grip, and the laser button to the rear, reserved for a conscious shift when shooting with night vision.

Polenar Tactical gets to sit down with Hop to talk about his setup for the Moons Out night event... "This video was filmed in Virginia before the Moons Out night vision match. What caught my eye was a decent looking AK that on closer look had a lot of interesting design choices

The amazing adventures of Hop and his rifle setups.

Hop checks the new DPMS Kitty Kat if it is cloned correctly down to its minor details... "The new Kitty Kat is a perfect reproduction of the original DPMS RFA1-KIT if there ever was such a thing but maybe there wasn't and it's driving me slightly insane!"

Hop features the Trijicon MRO SD which is part of the the Trijicon MRO red dot sight series that he is critical of, detailing persistent issues across models. The original MRO suffered from magnification, poor night vision, and severe parallax. While the MRO HD fixed these, it introduced internal reflections. The newer MRO SD, despite improvements, surprisingly reintroduced significant parallax and a smaller window.

Hop takes a look at the Aero M4E1 Pro series rifle is presented as Aero Precision's high-end "prestige project," aiming to compete with duty-grade ARs with its $2,000 MSRP. It features a fully ambidextrous lower, a new cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel by Ballistic Advantage, and upgraded Mod 4 rails and a duty-grade BCG.

Hop reviews the Steiner DBAL RL which is said to be not well received in the market. The Steiner eOptics DBAL-RL pistol light laser is designed for low-light and no-light target engagement in battlefield or CQB scenarios. Programmable and dimmable in visible and IR modes, it features a single receptacle end cap for remote switch operation, a red or green visible laser, an IR laser, an IR illuminator, and a white light.

A loadout showcase by Hop, showing what he brought to the Moon's Out 2025 Match... "The gear I used to run the Forgotten Weapons Moon's Out 2025 Night Vision match! The internet is slow here so the video is a little bit late. And I'm sleep deprived. That doesn't have anything to do with the video I just wanted you to know."

Hop looks into optic magnifiers to find out which makes the best one. Optic magnifiers for firearms are devices that attach to a firearm's optic, such as a red dot sight, to increase the magnification of the target image. This allows for more precise aiming at longer distances. Magnifiers typically flip to the side when not in use, allowing for quick target acquisition at closer ranges without the need for magnification. They are popular among tactical shooters and hunters who need to engage targets at varying distances.

The Firearm Blog's Hop gets to share the Holosun Iris which he reviewed before the SHOT Show 2025. This combines a green laser sight with an infrared (IR) laser pointer and illuminator. Its compact design includes an ergonomic slider to adjust the IR illuminator between flood and spot modes. A convenient electronic switch allows users to select between visible, IR pointer, IR illuminator, or combined modes, with LED indicators for easy reference.

TFB's Hop talks about the using direct thread suppressors... "In this video we're going over the three main reasons to consider using a direct thread suppressor system. If you don't need the convenience of a fast attach mount interface, using a direct thread adapter makes the whole package shorter, lighter, and simplifies tuning the gun.

You don't have to do it but you might wanna."