Does EOTech sell to civilians?

Effective August 3rd, 2020, American Holoptics LLC™ will be taking full control of the world-famous EOTech® company to include the facility, the brands, the technology, and all product lines – returning EOTech to private ownership.

Can Civilian own EOTech?

The real reason that citizen's can't purchase these is that EOTech doesn't want them taken outside the US and disassembled and copied. They feel the risk is too high with general public sales so they restrict purchase to LE/Mil.

Does the US military use EOTech?

The EOTECH 553 is in U.S. military service under the designation SU-231/PEQ and M553 in the commercial market. More recently, the U.S. Military is also purchasing and issuing the newer EOTECH EXPS3 model, designated the SU-231A/PEQ.

What happened to EOTech?

As you may recall, in September, 2015, we broke the story of severe issues with EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights. Ultimately, many (but not all) units within USSOCOM withdrew the sights from service and the US Department of Justice charged L-3 Communications with fraud. L-3 settled for over $25 million.

When did EOTech get sued?

In spring 2008, EOTech presented the problem to the U.S. military and said it had a solution, according to the lawsuit.

Manufacturer Review: EOTech

Are Eotechs made in China?

ALL Genuine holographic weapon sights sold by EOTECH and the consumer model Holosight sold by Bushnell are and have always been made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the industrial heartland of the U.S.A.

Is EOTech better than red dot?

EOTech's center dot is 1 MOA while the smallest red dots only get to 2 MOA. That means at 100-yards the dot will cover 1-inch compared to 2-inches…and at 200-yards it will cover 2-inches compared to 4-inches.

What makes EOTech so good?

Parallax & Magnification

Even with this magnification, the EOTech offers better accuracy at close and medium ranges than iron sights or similar products, unless you add on a magnifier. It's red dot reticle is also parallax-free, offering a clear, focused sight picture at all times and has night vision capability.

Can I still return my EOTech?

Return Policy

If you have an EOTECH sight that arrived damaged or defective, please request a return authorization request for repair through our Help Center. REFUND REQUESTS, EXCHANGES, OR RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Product deemed defective will be replaced free of charge within 30 days of the original order date.

What optics do Navy Seals use?

The U.S.'s elite military units commonly use the Aimpoint and EOTech red dot sights, just to name a few. They have used the Aimpoint Comp M2 & M4 EOTech 553 Holographic Sight's past and present. As a Navy SEAL, I used the Aimpoint, ACOG TA01NSN and Colt 4 X 20.

Do police use EOTech?

EOTECH proudly supports our country's law enforcement, fire and rescue, and military individuals who are critical to our safety.

What EOTech does SOCOM use?

USSOCOM units have used advanced holography weapon sights since 2001, according to EOTech. EOTech currently manufactures several different versions of its now famous Holographic Weapon Sight, or HWS. The EOTech 512 is one its most popular variants.

Does EOTech have a military discount?

Your industry discount will be automatically applied during checkout when you log in to an approved user account. EOTECH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR DENY ANY APPLICATION FOR ANY REASON. Please select your current military status.

What optics does Army infantry use?

Since the ACOG^® became the Official Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) of the US Marine Corps in 2004, Trijicon has been honored with many more U.S. Military partnerships—including the RMR^® Type 2 being selected as the official USSOCOM Miniature Aiming System Day Optics Program.

Does the military use the EOTech 512?

EOTech has been providing holographic weapon sights (HWS) to our nation's military and police for years. The EOTech 512 is at the top of the pack, and we'll get to why. Though sometimes lumped in among all “red dot” sights, EOTech HWS use a different system to present its reticle to the shooter.

Is Aimpoint better than EOTech?

Although Aimpoint has the superior battery life, EOTech is powered by more commonly available AA batteries and CR123A's. Though most EOTechs have auto turn-off feature they do not have the shake awake feature but neither does Aimpoint. Both brands have great options for night vision compatibility as well.

Is Holosun better than EOTech?

In the Size Comparison, the Holosun 510c is smaller in every dimension than the Eotech 512, and it's also more lightweight. So it came away as the clear winner in this category… In the Battery Life And Brightness Settings category, both sights have powerful daylight brightness settings which is good…

Is EOTech the only holographic sight?

However, when it comes to holographic sights, your options are severely limited. That's because only two companies make holographic sights: EOTech and Vortex.

Are Eotechs waterproof?

EOTech Model 512 Overview

It features an illuminated holographic red dot reticle, anti-reflection multicoated optics, and waterproof. The sight has a 90' field of view at 100 yards and an unlimited eye relief to ensure users maintain their situational awareness, especially when moving quickly.

Is EOTech Made in Japan?

The VUDU scopes are made in entirely Japan. They all have high density glass, etched reticles and multi coated glass. Their illumination control is a push button rather than a rheostat knob.

Does L3Harris own EOTech?

L-3 Communications announced today it had completed the acquisition of EOTech, Inc. for approximately $49 million in cash. The acquired business, renamed L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc.