Longshot

What Longshot does

Longshot, operating as Targetvision LLC, is a Pearland, Texas-based designer and manufacturer of wireless target camera systems for long-range and precision rifle shooters. Founded in 2013, the company sells a tiered product line ranging from the $229 Ranger (100-yard) entry model to the $999+ LR-3 flagship capable of streaming live UHD video up to 2 miles, alongside the $299 Hawk spotting scope camera attachment, multi-camera kits, a pre-programmed Android tablet, and an ecosystem of accessories (tripods, batteries, chargers, cant rods, bag risers). Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary wireless direct-connect architecture that creates a private network between the camera and a mobile device running the Longshot App (iOS/Android), eliminating dependence on internet, cell service, or hotspots — a meaningful advantage in remote shooting environments. The product line is augmented by the trademarked "Bulletproof Warranty" program, which covers accidental bullet damage, and a Marksman-to-LR-3 upgrade kit that locks in installed-base expansion revenue.

Name

Longshot

Legal name

Targetvision LLC

Website

https://longshotcameras.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Longshot (Targetvision LLC) designs and sells proprietary wireless target camera systems for long-range shooters, offering ranges from 100 yards to 2 miles via direct-connect technology serving individual shooters, ranges, and defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Target Cameras

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Action Cameras & Rugged Cameras (CRACAPAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Webcams & Video Capture Peripherals (HDACAFAG)

Keywords

• Target camera systems
• Wireless shooting cameras
• Long-range shooting
• Shooting range equipment
• Shooting sports electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Camera Hardware Sales: One-time hardware sales of target camera systems across multiple product tiers (Ranger, Ranger+, Marksman, LR-3, Hawk) ranging from $229 to $999+. Revenue from camera bodies, receivers, and bundled kits.
2. Accessories: Sales of accessories including tripods (Mini, Compact, Large), batteries, chargers, USB cables, tablet stands, rifle covers, bag risers, cant rods, and external antennas. Prices range from $14.99 to $349.
3. Bulletproof Warranty: Optional warranty add-on priced at $39 for Marksman and LR-3 (no deductible) or included with Ranger/Ranger+ ($99 deductible). Multi-camera systems require separate warranty per camera.
4. Upgrades and Kits: Marksman to LR-3 upgrade kit ($549), multi-camera kits (2-cam, 3-cam, 4-cam), and Competition Kit ($5,599+).
5. Longshot Tablet: Pre-programmed Android tablet ($289) bundled with Longshot app and video tutorials. MDM software installed for streamlined setup. Turn-key solution for customers without compatible devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Longshot designs and manufactures wireless target camera systems that allow long-range shooters to view shot impacts on targets from 100 yards out to 2+ miles without walking downrange. The cameras use a proprietary direct wireless connection to stream live HD/UHD video to mobile devices running the Longshot App (iOS/Android), with no internet, cell service, or Wi-Fi required. The company also offers multi-camera kits, a Bulletproof Warranty program, the Longshot Tablet viewing solution, and Permanent Hybrid Camera Systems for range and defense installations.

Product overview

Longshot Target Cameras is a manufacturer of wireless target camera systems for long-range shooters, offering a portfolio of camera products ranging from 100 yards to 2 miles range. The core product line includes the Ranger (100 yard), Ranger+ (1000 yard), Marksman (300 yard), and flagship LR-3 (2 mile) target cameras, plus the Hawk spotting scope camera accessory. These cameras work in conjunction with the Longshot App (iOS/Android) to stream live HD/UHD video of shot impacts directly to shooters' mobile devices without requiring internet or cell service. The system creates its own proprietary wireless connection between camera and receiver. Add-on products include multi-camera kits (2, 3, or 4 camera bundles), the Marksman-to-LR-3 upgrade kit, Bulletproof Warranty for accidental damage protection, and a Competition Kit. Accessories include tripods (Mini, Compact, Large), the Longshot Tablet (pre-programmed Android device), batteries, chargers, cases, and shooting accessories like the Bag Riser and Cant Rod. The company also offers Permanent Hybrid Camera Systems for permanent installation at shooting ranges and training facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ranger - 100 Yard Target Camera Entry-level target camera system with 100-yard wireless range, 6-hour battery life, and 1920x1080 HD resolution. Creates direct wireless connection to mobile devices without requiring internet or cell service. Priced at $229.
• Ranger+ - 1000 Yard Target Camera Mid-range target camera system with 1000-yard wireless range, 6-hour battery life, and 1920x1080 HD resolution. Includes Bulletproof Warranty with $99 deductible. Priced at $449.

Quantifiable outcome

• See shots up to 2 miles away without walking downrange
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mettle OpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Longshot was part of the Mettle Ops team awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD IDIQ contract. The contract has a $151 billion ceiling over ten years and supports layered missile defense systems. This partnership enables Longshot to compete for significant defense projects.
• GuidefitterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership through Guidefitter platform offering products to Guides and Outfitters, Military & First Responders, and Outdoor Professionals segments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sightmark: Sightmark manufactures digital target cameras, boresights, and shooting optics including their own line of wireless target cameras. It is the most direct product-line competitor to Longshot's target camera systems for the same precision-rifle and range-training customer base.
• Caldwell Shooting Supplies (GSM Outdoors): Caldwell offers shooting rests, range accessories, and target-acquisition products used at the bench and at the range. It targets the same precision-rifle and range-training buyer as Longshot and competes on adjacent accessories like rests and bags.
• Tactacam: Tactacam makes action cameras and POV cameras purpose-built for hunters and shooters, including spotting-scope attachments and point-of-view footage capture. Overlaps with Longshot's Hawk spotting-scope camera and the broader hunting/shooting POV imaging category.
• LabRadar (Indoor Shooting Range Solutions): LabRadar makes Doppler-radar ballistic chronographs and range electronics used at the bench by precision shooters. It shares Longshot's distribution through shooting ranges and competes for the same bench-setup buyer at adjacent price points.
• Spypoint: Spypoint makes cellular and Wi-Fi trail cameras that wirelessly transmit images and video to mobile devices without requiring local infrastructure. The wireless-to-mobile architecture closely mirrors Longshot's direct-connect design, though the use case (wildlife vs. target shooting) differs.

Emerging players

• AKASO: AKASO is a value-tier action camera brand competing on price. It overlaps with the lower end of Longshot's price ladder and could pressure entry-level SKUs like the Ranger $229 with cheaper wireless alternatives.

Broad incumbents

• GoPro: GoPro is the dominant consumer action/rugged camera brand. While not purpose-built for target shooting, its rugged wireless cameras are sometimes repurposed by shooters for downrange footage and represent the most likely large-player entrant into the niche.
• Vortex Optics: Vortex is a dominant optics brand (scopes, rangefinders, binoculars) widely distributed through the same firearms retailers and ranges that sell Longshot. It does not currently sell a dedicated target camera but operates in adjacent shooter-purchase decisions.
• Bushnell (Vista Outdoor): Bushnell is a large incumbent in shooting optics, rangefinders, and trail cameras sold through the same retail and sporting-goods channels as Longshot. Its broad product portfolio includes spotting scopes and digital imaging accessories that overlap with the Hawk spotting-scope camera concept.

Others

• Mettle Operations: Mettle Ops is Longshot's partner on the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ contract. It is the prime contractor through which any defense task orders would flow, making it the most strategically important partner for Longshot's defense upside.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/longshotcameras
• Facebookfacebook.com/longshotcam
• Instagraminstagram.com/longshotcam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/longshotcam

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Investors

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M&A

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