What Holosun does

Holosun Technologies, Inc. is a privately held American manufacturer of firearm optical sighting systems, lasers, and weaponlights, headquartered in City of Industry, California. The company designs, develops, and produces red dot sights, reflex sights, thermal scopes, night vision sights, prism sights, magnifiers, and laser aiming devices for pistols and rifles. Its active product catalog spans approximately 72 pistol sights, 51 rifle sights, 2 thermal sights, 1 night vision sight, 4 magnifiers, 8 weaponlights, 24 lasers, and 15 accessories, organized across multiple product families with distinct mounting footprints (RMR, RMSc, 509T, K) and feature tiers.

The company's technology platform rests on four proprietary pillars: Solar Failsafe (ambient-light solar backup power), Shake Awake (motion-activated power management), the Multi-Reticle System (MRS, selectable 2 MOA dot, 65 MOA circle, or combined), and the Performance Reticle System (PRS, 2 MOA dot with 8/20/32 MOA circle options). These are supported by energy-efficient Red Super LED (650nm) and Super Green LED emitters delivering up to 300,000 hours of battery life on certain models, with housings in 7075-T6 aluminum, 6061-T6 aluminum, and Grade 5 Titanium depending on tier. The product roadmap has progressively moved the company upmarket, with 2023-2024 introducing digital thermal (DPS-TH, DRS-TH) and night vision (DRS-NV) products, 2025 launching the IRIS laser and ARO-CORE series, and 2026 introducing integrated multi-spectrum aiming systems (AEMS-EVO-DUAL, ARO-EVO-DUAL) that combine red dot, visible green laser, and IR laser in a single optic.

Holosun operates a pure hardware-sales revenue model, selling exclusively through authorized dealer networks and online retail partners including Amazon, Bass Pro Shops, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Brownells, Midway USA, Optics Planet, Palmetto State Armory, Scheels, and Sportsman's Warehouse. Products are sold as one-time perpetual purchases with MSRPs ranging from $282 to $823 across the current lineup, with no subscription or recurring revenue component. The company targets four primary customer segments — law enforcement professionals, competitive shooters, hunters, and firearms enthusiasts — and claims a global footprint through its dealer network. Founded in Southern California (firmographic data indicates 2013; company history indicates 2015), Holosun is described as founder/management-owned with no evidence of external venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment.

Name

Holosun

Legal name

Holosun Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://holosun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holosun Technologies is a privately held California-based manufacturer of red dot sights, reflex optics, thermal and night vision sights, lasers, and weaponlights for pistols and rifles, sold globally through authorized dealer networks to law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and firearms enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms Optics

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optics & Sighting Devices Retail (Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders) (CRAMAKAC)

Keywords

• Red dot sights
• Firearms optics
• Laser aiming systems
• Weapon mounted lights
• Thermal imaging sights

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of Industry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Optics and Sights Sales: One-time hardware sales of red dot sights, reflex optics, thermal scopes, night vision sights, and accessories to consumers, law enforcement, and competitive shooters through dealer network and online retailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Holosun manufactures and sells firearm-mounted optical sighting systems, including red dot sights (open and enclosed, for pistols and rifles), solar-charging pistol sights, thermal and night vision digital sights, prism sights, magnifiers, visible and infrared laser aiming devices, and pistol/rifle weaponlights. The products are sold under trademarked proprietary platforms (Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, Multi-Reticle System) and address hunting, recreational shooting, competition, self-defense, and law enforcement use cases.

Product overview

Holosun Technologies is a manufacturer of precision red dot sights, lasers, and weaponlights for pistols and rifles. The product portfolio centers on several core technology platforms: Shake Awake (motion-activated power management), Solar Failsafe (solar backup power), Multi-Reticle System (selectable dot/circle reticles), and various footprint standards (RMR, RMSc, 509T, K). The pistol sight lineup spans open sights (507C, 407C, 507K, 407K, 507COMP, 507-PROMAX) and enclosed sights (509T, EPS, EPS Carry, EPS Core, AEMS Macro, AEMS Micro), with solar-charging options in the SCS series. Rifle sights include open (510C), enclosed (AEMS, AEMS EVO, ARO, 515, 530), and integrated laser/optic combos (AEMS-EVO-DUAL, ARO-EVO-DUAL). Thermal products include the DPS-TH pistol sight and DRS-TH rifle sight with 256×192 sensors, plus DRS-NV night vision sight. Supporting products include magnifiers (HM3X, HM3XT, HM3X Micro, HM6X), prism sights (MP3X), weaponlights (P.ID series for pistols, RAID for rifles), and lasers (IRIS series, LE series, RML). The ecosystem is unified through shared technologies, battery systems (CR1632, CR2032, CR123A), and mounting standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARO-EVO-DUAL Enclosed Rifle Sight with Lasers Enclosed rifle sight integrating a precision red dot, visible green laser, and IR laser in one streamlined optic, providing 3-in-1 aiming from daylight to night-vision use. Designed for duty and tactical rifle applications.
• AEMS-EVO-DUAL Enclosed Rifle Sight with Lasers Enclosed rifle sight combining precision red dot, visible green laser, and IR laser with tri-channel zeroing and selectable reticle (2 MOA dot, 65 MOA circle, or combined). Intended for tactical and law enforcement rifle applications.
• HS507-PROMAX-RD-PRS Open Pistol Sight Competition-focused open pistol sight with Performance Reticle System, enlarged window, and Solar Failsafe/Shake Awake technology. For competitive shooters.
• AEMS-MACRO-RD Enclosed Pistol Sight Enclosed pistol sight with Multi-Reticle System (2 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, or circle-dot), 0.9 × 0.9 viewing window, Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and up to 100,000 hours runtime. For duty and concealed carry.
• AEMS-MICRO-RD Enclosed Pistol Sight Compact enclosed pistol sight with Multi-Reticle System, 0.71 × 0.71 inch micro viewing window, Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and up to 100,000 hours runtime. For compact and micro-compact pistols.
• EPS-CORE-RD-MRS Enclosed Pistol Sight Compact enclosed pistol sight with full-size EPS viewing lens in RMSc footprint, Multi-Reticle System, Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and 50,000 hours runtime. For concealed carry and duty pistols.
• HS507C-X3-RD Open Pistol Sight Open pistol sight with Multi-Reticle System, 650nm red LED, Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and up to 100,000 hours battery life on RMR footprint. For concealed carry and duty pistols.
• HS407C-X3-RD Open Pistol Sight Open pistol sight with 2 MOA red dot, 650nm LED, Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and up to 100,000 hours runtime. RMR footprint for full-size pistols.
• HS407COMP-RD-6 Competition Open Pistol Sight Competition open pistol sight with 6 MOA red dot and large viewing window for fast target acquisition. For competitive shooters.
• AEMS-EVO-RD Enclosed Rifle Sight Enclosed rifle sight with Multi-Reticle System and large viewing window, Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, and up to 100,000 hours runtime. For duty and sporting rifles.
• DPS-TH Digital Thermal Pistol Sight Digital thermal pistol sight combining thermal imaging with the Multi-Reticle System, enclosed in 509T footprint. For hunting, law enforcement, and low-light applications.
• DRS-TH Digital Thermal Rifle Sight Digital thermal rifle sight with Multi-Reticle System and 256×192 thermal sensor in an enclosed design. For hunting, tactical, and search-and-rescue applications.
• DRS-NV Digital Night Vision Rifle Sight Digital night vision rifle sight with Multi-Reticle System and JC23TS sensor in enclosed housing. For low-light hunting and tactical applications.
• MP3X-BDC Prism Sight 3x prism sight with etched BDC reticle usable with or without battery power. For precision rifle shooting and shooters with astigmatism.
• HM3X 3x Magnifier 3x flip-to-side magnifier with aluminum housing and quick-detach mount for pairing with red dot optics. For rifle applications.
• HM3XT 3x Titanium Magnifier 3x flip-to-side magnifier with titanium housing and quick-detach mount. For premium rifle applications.
• HM3X-MICRO Compact 3x Magnifier Compact 3x flip-to-side magnifier with aluminum housing and quick-detach mount. For compact rifle platforms.
• HM6X 6x Magnifier 6x flip-to-side magnifier with aluminum housing and quick-detach mount. For longer-range rifle applications.
• IRIS-ARC Adjustable Infrared Illuminator Adjustable infrared illuminator for rifle platforms, used with night vision devices. For night-vision-capable applications.
• IRIS-RD4 Quad Function Laser Quad function laser with visible red laser, IR laser, IR illuminator, and flashlight in aluminum housing. For multi-mission rifle applications.
• P.ID-K Compact Pistol Flashlight Compact pistol-mounted weaponlight with high lumen output, designed for concealed carry.
• P.ID Full-Size Pistol Weaponlight Full-size pistol weaponlight with high lumen output for duty and home defense pistols.
• P.ID-HC High Candela Pistol Weaponlight Full-size pistol weaponlight with high candela output for longer-throw illumination.
• P.ID-PLUS Pistol Weaponlight with Green Laser Full-size pistol weaponlight with integrated green aiming laser. For combined illumination and aiming.
• P.ID-DUAL Pistol Weaponlight with Green and IR Laser Full-size pistol weaponlight combining green and IR lasers for daylight and night-vision applications.
• P.ID-PRO Pistol Weaponlight with Green Laser, IR Laser, and IR Illuminator Full-size pistol weaponlight integrating green laser, IR laser, and IR illuminator. For full-spectrum duty applications.
• RAID Full-Size Rifle Weaponlight Full-size rifle-mounted weaponlight with high lumen output. For tactical and duty rifle applications.
• RAID-BZ-IR Rifle Weaponlight with IR Head Rifle weaponlight with IR head for night-vision compatible operation.
• EPS-CORE-RD-3 Enclosed Pistol Sight Compact enclosed pistol sight with 3 MOA dot in RMSc footprint, featuring Solar Failsafe and motion activation.
• SCS Solar Charging Pistol Sights Series Solar-charging pistol sights with fully integrated solar power system for near-continuous operation. Includes SCS Carry, SCS 320, SCS MOS, SCS MP2, SCS P10, SCS PDP, and SCS VP9 models with various footprints and reticle options. For pistol applications requiring minimal battery maintenance.
• 509T Enclosed Pistol Sight First enclosed emitter pistol sight built for duty-grade reliability with Multi-Reticle System. For law enforcement and duty carry.
• 510C Open Rifle Sight Flagship open reflex rifle sight with expansive window, rugged design, and titanium housing option. For AR-platform rifles, hunting, and recreational shooting.
• AEMS Series Enclosed Rifle Sights Large field-of-view enclosed rifle sights including AEMS Pro, AEMS Core, and Ronin AEMS Max variants, with Shake Awake and Solar Failsafe. For duty and sporting rifle applications.
• EPS Series Enclosed Pistol Sights Enclosed emitter pistol sights including EPS and EPS Carry with various footprints (RMSc, K) and reticle options. For concealed carry and duty pistols.
• 507COMP Series Competition Pistol Sight Competition-focused open pistol sight with enhanced features for high-round-count competition use, including large viewing window and bold reticle. For competitive shooters.
• IRIS Laser Series Laser series including single (IRIS-1), dual (IRIS-2), and quad function (IRIS-3, IRIS-4) variants with visible red and IR lasers in aluminum and titanium housings. For rifle aiming applications.
• LE Series Lasers Laser series including LE117 (single red), LE221 (dual red/IR), LE321 (dual with illuminator), and LE420 (quad with flashlight) in aluminum and titanium housings. For rifle laser aiming applications.
• 403 Series Red Dot Sight Initial product line introducing Shake Awake and Solar Failsafe technologies, laying the foundation for a new standard in red dot technology.
• 508T Enclosed Pistol Sight Enclosed pistol sight with titanium housing and Multi-Reticle System. For concealed carry and duty applications.
• 512T Open Rifle Sight Open rifle sight with titanium housing. For rifle applications.
• 515 Enclosed Rifle Sight Enclosed rifle sight with titanium housing and Multi-Reticle System. For rifle applications.
• 530 Enclosed Rifle Sight Large enclosed rifle sight with Multi-Reticle System. For rifle applications.
• SCRS Solar Charging Rifle Sight Solar charging rifle sight with internal rechargeable battery. For sporting and duty rifle applications.
• RML Series Pistol Lasers Pistol-mounted red lasers including RML (aluminum) and RMLt (titanium) variants. For pistol aiming applications.
• 507C X2 Open Pistol Sight Open pistol sight with Multi-Reticle System on RMR footprint. For concealed carry and duty applications.
• 407C X2 Open Pistol Sight Open pistol sight with single dot reticle on RMR footprint. For concealed carry and duty applications.
• 507K X2 Open Pistol Sight Open pistol sight with K footprint for compact pistols. For concealed carry applications.
• 407K X2 Open Pistol Sight Open pistol sight with single dot on K footprint. For compact concealed carry pistols.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 300,000 hours battery life on certain models (ARO-EVO-DUAL red dot at setting 6)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EOTech: Manufacturer of holographic and red dot sights widely used by U.S. military and law enforcement; competes with Holosun on rifle/optic platforms and overlapping LEO/professional end users.
• Vortex Optics: U.S. optics brand offering red dots, rifle scopes, and binoculars across hunting, competition and tactical segments; directly comparable mid-range/pricing competitor with strong consumer and dealer presence.
• Trijicon: U.S. manufacturer of illuminated sighting systems including RMR pistol optics and ACOG rifle optics; long-standing premium-duty competitor with deep military/LE entrenchment competing head-to-head across Holosun's entire red dot lineup.
• Aimpoint: Swedish manufacturer of red dot and reflex sights for military, law enforcement and hunting, the most established duty-grade competitor to Holosun with strong LEO/military share and premium pricing.
• Primary Arms: Direct-to-consumer U.S. optics company with in-house brand (SLx, MDT, GLx) targeting value-conscious pistol and rifle shooters; price-positioned competitor with growing share of the recreational/CCW market.

Broad incumbents

• Burris Optics: Long-standing U.S. optics company producing red dots (FastFire, Optic Ready) and riflescopes for hunting and tactical use; legacy incumbent competing across pistol and rifle sight categories.
• Sig Sauer Electro-Optics: Optics division of major firearms OEM offering Romeo, Sierra and Tango lines of pistol/rifle optics; competes via bundled gun-plus-optic sales channel and broader product portfolio.
• Steiner Optics: German/American optics maker offering riflescopes, binoculars, and laser devices for hunting, military and marine markets; broader portfolio incumbent with overlap on rifle optics and laser aiming categories.
• Nightforce Optics: Premium riflescope and optic manufacturer focused on precision/tactical/long-range markets; competes at the high-end of rifle sight categories and overlaps with Holosun's premium/titanium Enclosed Rifle line.
• Leupold & Stevens: Established American optics maker with broad portfolio spanning rifle scopes, red dots (DeltaPoint) and binoculars; competes in hunting/tactical segments with deep heritage and wide retail distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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