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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

Which Pistol Dot Reticle is Best For You?
Practical reflex sights have plenty of dot reticle options to help you shoot better. We talk about the differences you’ll need to know when choosing a reticle to make sure you get the right pistol red dot for your gun.

Micro Red Dots: Understanding Benefits & Use Cases
If you’re looking for big performance in a small package, micro red dots hold the key to a better shooting experience. Smaller than traditional red dot optics, these sights are built for real-world use and come with a range of features to make sure you can count on your sight picture. Micro red dots for pistols have become staples for EDC when you want a self-defense weapon that lets you react faster with improved accuracy, but the best micro red dots have plenty to offer under other circumstances as well. Mini, Micro, and Full Size Before we go any further, it’s helpful to understand that the term “micro red dot” doesn’t have an industry-wide definition we’ve all agreed on. That’s why it’s so important to look at firearm and optics specifications and what a given gun part or accessory actually does. The language used to describe them can vary from

Co-Witnessing 101: Iron Sights and Red Dots
Co-witnessing your gun’s red dot with iron sights can give you a backup alternative in case of reflex optic failure. It also provides greater reliability during light transitions and dynamic tactical situations.

Exploring Various Use Cases for LPVOs
LPVO scopes give you reliable red dot features blended with traditional telescopic optics. Learn more about the usefulness of these powerhouses on your hunting, tactical, or competition rifle.

Gun Range Tips: Target Size & Making the Most of a Smaller Gun Range
Read our top gun range tip for simulating range with target size at the gun range. We talk about making the most of limited space and how to determine what your target’s apparent size means for your longer-ranged shots.

Gideon’s Pick: Best Red Dot for Home Defense
A home defense red dot can help you protect your home and family. Learn how to identify what to look for in your optic, and find out which micro prism scope is our top choice for protecting your property and loved ones.
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.