Holographic weapon sights project a reticle onto a viewing window so the shooter can aim with both eyes open and acquire targets quickly. The category covers holographic sights for carbines, rifles, and duty weapons, including compact models and night vision compatible models. Military users, law enforcement officers, competitive shooters, and home defenders all rely on holographic sights for fast target acquisition.

Options include compact and full-size holographic sights, night vision compatible models, and models built to pair with magnifiers from top brands like EOTech. Models differ in size, battery type, night vision settings, and controls.

Choose the sight based on the rifle and how it will be used. Reticles are typically a ring with a dot, which gives the shooter a large aiming reference for close range and a precise point for longer shots, and the open window suits a carbine used for duty or home defense. If night vision will be used, choose a night vision compatible model, since those include night vision brightness settings. A compact sight with a single CR123 lithium battery takes up less rail space, which leaves room for rear iron sights or a magnifier. Add a magnifier behind the sight for longer shots. Some sights have their controls on the side, which keeps them reachable when a magnifier is mounted close behind. Some models co-witness with iron sights, so the iron sights are ready if the optic needs a backup.

Back up a holographic sight with iron sights, and add a weapon light for low-light use. See more rifle red dots and optics for the rest of the setup.