Tag: Red-Dot Sights

Weapons

(Video) Aimpoint Shows Comp M5b Sight on the SHOT Show Range

Aimpoint's new small, light optic features interchangeable turrets to adjust for bullet drop and windage.

March 26, 2020

Weapons

Writing a Handgun Optics Policy

If your agency is allowing officers to use red dot sights on duty pistols, then it needs to have a policy that covers issues such as training, equipment, and qualification protocols.

March 9, 2020

Weapons

(Video) Aimpoint Shows New Comp M5B Red Dot Sight at SHOT Show 2020

Aimpoint discusses its new Comp M5B Red Dot Sight featuring an "infinitely customizable turret" in the company's booth at SHOT Show 2020 in Las Vegas.

February 12, 2020

Training

Starting a Duty Pistol Red Dot Optic Program

Officers and agencies have to be willing to rethink firearms training to gain the benefits of adding optics to duty handguns.

January 23, 2020

Weapons

Trijicon to Present Class on Handgun Reflex Sights at SHOT Show

"The tactical benefits of reflex sights, more commonly known as 'red dot' sights, on military and law enforcement rifles and shotguns has been well documented over the past 20-plus years. Their use on service handguns is the next logical step," Trijicon says.

January 7, 2020

Weapons

Meprolight Releases Mepro FT Bullseye Pistol Sight

The Meprolight Mepro FT Bullseye incorporates an aiming point in an illuminated dot and circle bullseye and is day/night and low-light operable with no batteries needed. Three new FT Bullseye sights will be available in December 2019: Glock 42/43, SIG Sauer P365 (not SAS version), and the new FT Bullseye sight for the CZ P10.

November 22, 2019

Weapons

Meprolight to Showcase Line of Innovative Optics at 2019 NASGW

Meprolight, a leader in a variety of optic solutions from electro-optics sights, thermal sights and devices, to self-illuminated sights, and innovative pistol sights, will be exhibiting at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Expo Oct. 22–25, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

October 18, 2019

Weapons

Holosun Introduces New Premium Micro Red Dot

Holosun's new premium micro red dot optic, the HE508T-RD, is a pistol-sized optic protected by a CNC machined titanium housing.

August 29, 2019

Weapons

The Case for Laser Sighting

Not only does a laser sighting system enhance firearm accuracy when an officer is under attack, it can also help de-escalate violent confrontations.

June 30, 2019

Weapons

Houston PD Permits Officers to Use Pistol Optics

The department has set some specific rules officers must follow in order to use the pistol optics. They must use Safariland's level III Holster; only optics-ready pistols from specified manufacturers will be accepted; and they must complete an eight-hour training course prior to putting the pistol optics into service.

July 9, 2018

Weapons

Aimpoint Launches New ACRO Series Sight

Designed for direct integration onto pistol slides, the Aimpoint Acro P-1 sight can also be used as a backup sight for magnifying scopes, personal defense weapons, and on any system where a small red dot is applicable.

June 27, 2018

Weapons

Police Product Test: Safariland 6390RDS ALS Holster

Law enforcement officers looking for a reliable, sturdy holster to fit an optic-equipped pistol should take a look at the Safariland 6390RDS ALS Holster

May 3, 2018