Police Sights and Scopes News & Articles

• VPO vs DM rifle programs: Know the difference

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  Putting a variable power optic on a patrol rifle does NOT turn a patrol rifle program into a “designated marksman” program

• How Trijicon embraces the Science of Brilliant

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  Trijicon will not put its stamp on anything less than excellence

• Review: XR920 from Shadow Systems

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  Why build a pistol with a shorter barrel, slide and sight radius set on a longer full-size grip frame? Here's why

• Yes, you can have a premium optic that is compact and cost-effective

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  Law enforcement asked for a simple, cost-effective optic that doesn't sacrifice quality and we got it with the Aimpoint Duty RDS

• Spotlight: Steiner-Optics' products focus on reliability, ruggedness and optical clarity

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  In 2009, the company decided to go from a binoculars-only manufacturer to a binoculars and aiming devices manufacturer

• Setting our sights on new products at SHOT Show 2022

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  Arthur C. Clarke said that any sufficiently advanced technology appears to be magic. I saw magic at some booths

• Range day roundup: Reflex sight, cooling body armor, pop-up targets and much more

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  Take a walk with us through some of the exhibits on display at SHOT Show's famous Industry Day at the Range

• One reviewer’s experience with the Acro P-2 red dot sight

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  Clarity, long battery life, brightness adjustments and platform-specific mount elevate accuracy and make the transition easier

• How to buy firearm optics (eBook)

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  For the uninitiated, the variety of available firearms optics can be confusing; this guide can help

• RDS tools of the trade (and maybe the perfect gifts)

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  From holsters to mounting tools, plus the all-important training, here's a wish list of everything you need to equip your firearm with red dot sights

• Be sure of your target and beyond

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  Maintain your sight alignment in any environment with Trijicon’s Bright & Tough Tritium sights

• Spotlight: Holosun Technologies committed to creating optic and laser technologies for LE needs

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  The company saw a need for high quality, feature-packed optical and laser sights for officers who wanted more than what was currently available

• Spotlight: Trijicon delivers dependability, quality and performance to the LE community

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  Learn how Trijicon’s products stand up to the toughest conditions

• Spotlight: Trijicon delivers dependability, quality and performance to the LE community

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  Learn how Trijicon’s products stand up to the toughest conditions

• Review: TACTACAM's spotting scope camera is great for social distancing

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  An app can be used to connect to its Wi-Fi output so that the video can be displayed on a tablet device for a class

• A tactical evolution in thermal optics: Using darkness to an officer’s advantage

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  This red dot optic from Steiner operates in all lighting scenarios without the need for night vision goggles

• Using thermal imaging technology to keep officers safer

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  Affordable options in FLIR’s thermal imaging monoculars elevate these critical tools from the want list to the need list

• From CQB to medium ranges: Vortex Viper’s PST GEN II 1-6X24 multi-role optic

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  Vortex’s LPVO aids in both accuracy and intel gathering for decision-making

• Properly mounting red dot sights

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  The first step is understanding the forces that act on an RDS

• There’s no room for your optics to have a bad day

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  Trijicon’s illuminated reticles provide a brilliant aiming point in any lighting situation, day or night

• These red dot sights for both pistols and rifles offer advantages for situational awareness, shot accuracy

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  Aimpoint’s discounts for LEOs also offer its reputation for quality at a price within reach

• Survey: How are pistol RDS performing so far?

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  The sample size is small, but trends are developing

• Gain an edge when searching for people and evidence

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  FLIR’s range of thermal imaging monoculars distinguish objects and people by their heat signatures, even in broad daylight

• More than marksmanship: How optics work with your eyesight to enhance your focus on the threat

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  New handgun and carbine optics from Holosun offer multiple reticle and color options, long-lived battery at a competitive price

• What I learned from attending a red dot sights train-the-trainer course

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  A 2-day course from NLEFIA shows why your department should adopt RDS for duty pistols

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