The Best EDC Red Dot
Learn what to look for in an EDC red dot for your everyday carry pistol. We discuss the major features to look for and our top picks for self-defense pistols.
January 15, 2025
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
Gideon’s Pick: Best Optic for Competition Shooting
Learn what sets competition optics apart from other red dot sights and which optics we recommend to help you shoot for higher scores. From the qualities that make up effective competition handgun sights to how we used shooter feedback to build to meet competition needs, Gideon has you covered.
January 5, 2025
Why You Should Vote for Gideon Optics in The Gundie Awards
The 2025 Gundie Awards nominee list is out, and we’ve been nominated for Emerging Brand of the Year. We’re proud to bring you new optics, expert shooting advice, and actionable 2A information. Vote for us to win a Gundie today.
December 5, 2024
What Are The Gundie Awards?
Vote for Gideon Optics as the Emerging Brand of the Year at the 2025 Gundie Awards. We work hard to bring you the best optics, shooting advice, and firearms content. Thank you for your recognition and support.
December 3, 2024
Gideon’s Guide: Best Red Dot Sights for Astigmatism
Learn how to pick the best red dot sight for astigmatism. This common visual condition affects 1 in 3 adults, whether they wear corrective lenses or not. Learn what to look for when choosing a red dot that can ease the effects of astigmatism on your shooting.
November 15, 2024
Enclosed vs. Open Emitter Red Dots: Differences & Use Cases
Find out how to choose enclosed vs. open-emitter red dot optics for your favorite firearms. We cover key differences and benefits along with example use cases to keep in mind
October 5, 2024
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.