
Vortex Defender-ST 3 MOA Micro Red Dot (Tan)
Vortex Defender-ST 3 MOA Micro Red Dot with Motion Activated (Tan)
Handguns. Shotguns. Offset on a carbine. Whether running drills at the range or holding the line during rigorous duty use, the all-purpose Defender-ST delivers the toughness, accuracy, and adaptability your challenging world needs.
3 MOA Illuminated Red Dot
Ideal for fast target acquisition and precision accuracy at short to medium ranges.
Large Viewing Window
Provides a wide field of view and rapid sight alignment, enhancing target tracking and situational awareness.
Aspherical Lens
Offers a distortion-free sight picture with more accurate color fidelity for better visual clarity.
ShockShield Polymer Insert
Built-in shock-absorbing insert protects the optic from hard impacts and daily abuse.
Fast-Rack Texturing
Aggressively textured front allows for emergency slide racking against hard surfaces.
Motion Activation with Auto Shutoff
Automatically powers on when movement is detected and powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity to save battery life.
Button Lockout Mode
Prevents accidental brightness changes during use or transport, ensuring consistent performance.
Top-Mount Battery Compartment
Allows battery replacement without removing or re-zeroing the optic, improving uptime and convenience.
10 Brightness Settings
Includes daylight-visible settings for bright conditions and two night-vision-compatible modes for tactical use.
Parallax-Free Design
Delivers reliable aim without needing perfect alignment, aiding in faster target acquisition.
Unlimited Eye Relief
Flexible eye position improves speed and comfort in dynamic shooting scenarios.
Durable Single-Piece Chassis
Compact, lightweight housing enhances ruggedness while maintaining a low profile on the firearm.
Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof Construction
Sealed and tested for durability in extreme environments and under heavy recoil.
Low-Glare Matte Anodized Finish
Corrosion-resistant and helps reduce visual detection in tactical situations.
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Vortex Defender-ST 3 MOA Micro Red Dot (Tan)
Vortex Defender-ST 3 MOA Micro Red Dot with Motion Activated (Tan)
Handguns. Shotguns. Offset on a carbine. Whether running drills at the range or holding the line during rigorous duty use, the all-purpose Defender-ST delivers the toughness, accuracy, and adaptability your challenging world needs.
3 MOA Illuminated Red Dot
Ideal for fast target acquisition and precision accuracy at short to medium ranges.
Large Viewing Window
Provides a wide field of view and rapid sight alignment, enhancing target tracking and situational awareness.
Aspherical Lens
Offers a distortion-free sight picture with more accurate color fidelity for better visual clarity.
ShockShield Polymer Insert
Built-in shock-absorbing insert protects the optic from hard impacts and daily abuse.
Fast-Rack Texturing
Aggressively textured front allows for emergency slide racking against hard surfaces.
Motion Activation with Auto Shutoff
Automatically powers on when movement is detected and powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity to save battery life.
Button Lockout Mode
Prevents accidental brightness changes during use or transport, ensuring consistent performance.
Top-Mount Battery Compartment
Allows battery replacement without removing or re-zeroing the optic, improving uptime and convenience.
10 Brightness Settings
Includes daylight-visible settings for bright conditions and two night-vision-compatible modes for tactical use.
Parallax-Free Design
Delivers reliable aim without needing perfect alignment, aiding in faster target acquisition.
Unlimited Eye Relief
Flexible eye position improves speed and comfort in dynamic shooting scenarios.
Durable Single-Piece Chassis
Compact, lightweight housing enhances ruggedness while maintaining a low profile on the firearm.
Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof Construction
Sealed and tested for durability in extreme environments and under heavy recoil.
Low-Glare Matte Anodized Finish
Corrosion-resistant and helps reduce visual detection in tactical situations.
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Vortex Defender-ST 3 MOA Micro Red Dot with Motion Activated (Tan)
Handguns. Shotguns. Offset on a carbine. Whether running drills at the range or holding the line during rigorous duty use, the all-purpose Defender-ST delivers the toughness, accuracy, and adaptability your challenging world needs.
3 MOA Illuminated Red Dot
Ideal for fast target acquisition and precision accuracy at short to medium ranges.
Large Viewing Window
Provides a wide field of view and rapid sight alignment, enhancing target tracking and situational awareness.
Aspherical Lens
Offers a distortion-free sight picture with more accurate color fidelity for better visual clarity.
ShockShield Polymer Insert
Built-in shock-absorbing insert protects the optic from hard impacts and daily abuse.
Fast-Rack Texturing
Aggressively textured front allows for emergency slide racking against hard surfaces.
Motion Activation with Auto Shutoff
Automatically powers on when movement is detected and powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity to save battery life.
Button Lockout Mode
Prevents accidental brightness changes during use or transport, ensuring consistent performance.
Top-Mount Battery Compartment
Allows battery replacement without removing or re-zeroing the optic, improving uptime and convenience.
10 Brightness Settings
Includes daylight-visible settings for bright conditions and two night-vision-compatible modes for tactical use.
Parallax-Free Design
Delivers reliable aim without needing perfect alignment, aiding in faster target acquisition.
Unlimited Eye Relief
Flexible eye position improves speed and comfort in dynamic shooting scenarios.
Durable Single-Piece Chassis
Compact, lightweight housing enhances ruggedness while maintaining a low profile on the firearm.
Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof Construction
Sealed and tested for durability in extreme environments and under heavy recoil.
Low-Glare Matte Anodized Finish
Corrosion-resistant and helps reduce visual detection in tactical situations.























