Guardian LPVO Series Explained: Compare All 4 Models
Explore the full Guardian LPVO series from Gideon Optics. From 1–6x to 1–10x, we break down each scope’s specs, reticle design, and ideal use case.
Category: Optics 101
Optimizing Optics for Cold Weather Shooting
Cold temps can impact your optic’s clarity, battery life, and zero. This guide covers how to prepare your red dot or scope for reliable winter shooting.
What Is Eye Relief? How to Optimize Scope Setup for Accuracy and Comfort
Eye relief is critical to accuracy, safety, and comfort when using any optic. This guide explains what eye relief is, how it varies across optic types, and how to set it up correctly for your firearm.
Pistol vs Rifle vs Shotgun: Best Home Defense Gun
Which firearm is best for home defense: pistol, rifle, or shotgun? We break down performance, power, and practicality under stress to help you decide.
Choosing the Right RMR Footprint Optic
Gideon Optics offers four RMR footprint red dots built for different shooters and scenarios. This guide compares the Rock, Alpha, Omega, and Granite Comp models to help you find the best optic for carry, training, or competition, based on real specs, use cases, and shooter feedback.
More Options for Every Shooter: Gideon’s 2025 RMSC / Holosun K Lineup
Gideon Optics expands its RMSC and Holosun K footprint lineup with Judge II, Valor Mini, and Judge XL. See what’s new and watch the full product overview video.
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 […]
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.
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.
Mediator Red Dot vs Advocate 1x Prism Scope
Choosing between a red dot vs. a prism scope for your carbine can be difficult. We put our Mediator Closed-Emitter Reflex Sight and Advocate 1X Micro Prism Scope to the test head to head. See who came out on top.
Gideon’s Pick: Best Rifle Scope for Hunting
Learn what goes into making the best rifle scope for your money and how the Guardian LPVO, the modern evolution of your grandpa’s hunting scope, has two great options to help you put food on the table.
Gideon’s Pick: Best Tactical Red Dot Sights
Learn our top picks for the best tactical red dot sight for your gun. We cover our favorite tactical optics, what makes them special, and why they might be the right choice for your gun.
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.
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.
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.
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
Defensive Shooting Drills to Practice With Your Red Dot
Defensive shooting drills are a great way to develop practical skills for real-life tactical situations. Learn our top red dot training tips to make your practice as true-to-life as possible.
Exploring the Versatility of Low-Power Variable Optics
A low-powered variable optic can be the perfect complement to the flexibility of your tactical rifle. Whether you’re customizing your firearm for hunting, self-defense, or competitive shooting, an LPVO optic is the right choice to meet dynamic field conditions and shooting needs.
Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your First Optic
Learn what goes into choosing gun optics for your weapon and how to ensure you’re getting the best optic for your needs. Learn about the types of optics, how to pick the one for you, and what you need to do to be ready to put it to use
Using A Red Dot in Low Light Conditions
Using a red dot sight in low-light conditions can give you the same benefits as it does in daytime shooting, but it takes preparation and practice. Whether you’re getting ready for night shooting or night vision shooting, we’ll talk about best practices and getting ready to light up the target when the lights go out.
Why Use-Case Matters: Buying the Best Red Dot Sight for You
When you want improved accuracy and aiming from a reflex optic, you need the best red dot sight for your individual shooting needs. How effective red dot sight use is for you depends in large part on how your optic’s benefits and limitations affect your shooting. With the right optic, you’ll find targets quicker, improve […]
The Differences Between Expensive vs Cheap Red Dots
Learn what makes a good red dot sight and if there’s a difference between buying a cheap and an expensive model for your guns. The best red dot sight for your money may not have the highest price tag, but it still has to work well for your shooting needs.
How Do I Know If My Gun is Optics Ready?
Optics-ready pistols make adding precision gun optics easy and pain-free. Learn what optics-ready is, how to recognize it, and how easy it is to install your optics at home. We even cover what to do if your gun isn’t optics-ready. Order your precision gun optics online from Gideon Optics today.
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 the best red dot sights for your money and shoot better at the range. Order your high-performance sights from Gideon Optics today.
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 for your firearms. Each has benefits and drawbacks that can affect your shooting. Get full-featured reflex sights for fair prices from Gideon Optics today.
Understanding Optics Terminology
Understanding some basic optics terminology will help you find the right firearms accessories for your weapons. Learn the ins and outs of precision optics from the industry innovators at Gideon optics and order the scopes and sights you need to shoot better today.