The Red Dot Spot

When it comes to precision optics for your firearms, you may have a lot of choices, but Gideon Optics is the only manufacturer that leads the way in engineering while offering affordable prices and the quality you expect from an American company. We pride ourselves on delivering sights and scopes that help you shoot tight MOAs at the range and that you can also count on when every shot counts out in the real world. We don’t just make sights, though. We want to share our knowledge with you, based on decades of experience engineering, manufacturing, and selling firearms parts, supplies, and accessories.

Recent Posts

Slimline Glock with an optic mounted showing a screw jam
Slimline Glock Optics Screw Jam - How to Fix It
Slimline Glocks are popular pistol variants among gun owners, but some shooters are running into feed...
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Various pistols sitting on a shelf with Gideon Optics reflex sights placed on top of them
Top 9 Pistol Customizations for Accuracy
Adding the right pistol upgrades to your weapon can give you a better shooting experience. Learn about...
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Man firing a gun with a red dot sight attached at an outdoor shooting range
6 Pistol Shooting Tips to Improve Your Accuracy
Improving pistol accuracy takes time, effort, and the right optics. Learn how to get the most out of...
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Gideon Optics red dot sight mounted on a handgun
Red Dot vs. Green Dot: Difference and Use Cases
Choosing a red dot vs. green dot sight is an important consideration when buying the best reflex sights...
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Gideon Optics Alpha red dot reflex sight mounted on a handgun
How to Clean & Maintain Precision Optics
Knowing how to clean precision optics is key to protecting them and ensuring their longevity. We cover...
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Man at the shooting range using a firearm with an optic attached
Understanding Mil-Dot Vs. MOA: A Beginner's Guide
Understanding the difference between Mil-Dot vs. MOA precision optics will help you pick the right sight...
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Rifle scope mounted on an AR22 Rifle
How to Choose the Right Optics Magnification
Optics magnification can help you put out tighter groups on longer-range targets. Learn how to choose...
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Gideon Optics sight mounted on a Canik firearm
Tips for Mounting Gun Optics Safely
Learning how to secure your red dot mount properly to your weapon gives your aiming system a more stable...
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Man shooting a firearm at a shooting range
Types of Optics and How To Use Them Effectively
Understanding the types of gun optics available, their strengths, and their weaknesses are important...
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Three handguns placed next to each other on a wooden table. Two optics sit in front of the handguns
Optics Mounting For Your Firearms
Choosing the right optics mounting accessories helps you ensure your weapon's accuracy and get the most...
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Intel You Can Use

From the basic information you need to choose the right precision optics for your firearms to tips and tricks from gun experts, our blogs will help you take your shooting to the next level. We’re proud to make some of the most innovative sights and scopes on the market, but in the end, they are just tools. You have to know when and how to use them. With the right guidance, we’ll get you dialed in for real accuracy round after round.

Shoot Better

When you’re serious about shooting, you need precision optics that blend innovation, quality, and affordability. We deliver like no other, with the features you need backed by decades of cumulative firearms industry experience. From rifle optics that help you take larger game to handgun sights that give you fast target acquisition in dynamic tactical situations, our optics are made for the real world. Order the sights and scopes you need and shoot better with Gideon Optics today.