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City of Industry, CA – The AEMS platform has earned its place as one of Holosun’s most versatile compact rifle-optic systems, delivering full-size visual performance in a streamlined footprint. For 2026, Holosun advances that design philosophy with two new models, the AEMS-EVO and the AEMS-EVO DUAL, each engineered to meet distinct real-world shooting demands while sharing a common emphasis on clarity, durability, and intelligent adaptability.

Both optics feature an expanded 1.26 × 0.98-inch viewing window, providing enhanced situational awareness and faster reticle acquisition under recoil, during movement, or when shooting from unconventional positions. A forward-facing light sensor supports this visual upgrade by adjusting reticle brightness based on the target environment rather than ambient lighting at the shooter’s position, providing an advantage when transitioning between interior, exterior, or mixed-light conditions.

Built on rugged 7075-T6 aluminum housings with IPX8 waterproof ratings and 1000G vibration resistance, the AEMS-EVO series maintains zero through extended round counts, field use, and harsh environments. Both models utilize Holosun’s Multi-Reticle System™ (2 MOA dot, 65 MOA circle, or circle-dot) and incorporate Solar Failsafe™, Shake Awake™, and memory functionality for predictable and efficient operation across long service cycles.

Designed for shooters seeking the visual stability of a full-size optic in a compact footprint, the AEMS-EVO focuses on maximizing optical performance without increasing mass or complexity. Its refined chassis preserves the familiar AEMS profile while improving handling and ergonomics, maintaining a lower-third co-witness height on the included mount and remaining compatible with carbines, PCCs, and defensive rifles where sight height and weight are critical.

A side-loading CR2032 battery delivers up to 50,000 hours of runtime at mid-brightness settings, supported by Holosun power-management technology to ensure consistent readiness whether the optic is in daily use or staged for defensive deployment. Read more

Trijicon®, Inc., manufacturer of Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ has expanded its popular Credo™ HX riflescope line with new models designed specifically for hunters. The new 2.5-10×56, 2.5-15×42, 2.5-15×56, and 4-16×50 scopes deliver rugged durability, exceptional clarity, and fast, precise aiming in any conditions.

Credo™ HX riflescopes feature LED-illuminated reticles with ten brightness settings—five red and five green—with an “off” position between each setting for quick access and efficient battery use. Each new model is built around a second focal plane design and is available with Trijicon’s BDC Hunter Holds reticle, offering rapid hold points for various distances. Elevation adjusters are tool-less, easy to set and feature rock-solid return-to-zero, while windage adjusters are capped for added protection. The premium quality adjusters are engineered to deliver crisp, repeatable ¼ MOA clicks, ensuring precision and reliability.

Built on a 30mm tube and offering up to 100 MOA of adjustment, each new Credo HX model features fully multi-coated, broadband anti-reflective glass that delivers excellent light transmission and edge-to-edge clarity. The result is true-to-life color, sharp detail, and zero distortion—especially valuable during early morning or late-evening hunts. Large objective lenses help increase exit pupil size, enhancing low-light performance even further.

A repositionable magnification lever allows shooters to adapt quickly to changing shooting positions and rifle configurations, while easy-grip controls provide fast, intuitive adjustments in the field.

Credo HX riflescopes are tested to Military Standards and Read more

Holosun has always approached pistol optics from a shooter’s point of view: start with the problems that show up on the clock and build hardware that quietly takes them off the table. The new 507-PROMAX is a direct expression of that mindset. It is built for high-tempo shooting where split times shrink, transitions get wider, and sight tracking becomes the deciding factor. With an enlarged window, a forward-leaning sunshade, and a purpose-built Performance Reticle System, the 507-PROMAX provides competitive and performance-driven shooters with more usable information in every presentation, without adding clutter or gimmicks.

Where most pistol optics require shooters to adapt their stage plan to a fixed reticle, the 507-PROMAX allows the reticle to adjust to the shooter. At the heart of the system is Holosun’s Performance Reticle System (PRS): a precise 2 MOA center dot anchored by selectable 8, 20, and 32 MOA circles in Red, Green, or Gold. That geometry isn’t decorative; each ring becomes a visual reference that serves a specific role. A 2 MOA circle helps the eye catch sight faster on the draw and stay locked through recoil. Intermediate 8- and 20-MOA circles give the shooter indexing tools for partials, awkward positions, or fast transitions across steel arrays. On demand, the optic can be set up as a clean dot, a coarse circle, or a layered reticle that matches the stage and the shooter’s style.

The housing and window work quietly in the background to support that reticle. Built from 7075-T6 aluminum, the 507-PROMAX maintains the durability shooters expect while carving out a noticeably broader sight picture than the previous 507COMP. The 0.91 × 0.67-inch window is framed by a forward-leaning sunshade that helps cut glare and preserve contrast on the reticle in inconsistent lighting, whether that’s bright outdoor bays, artificial indoor light, or mixed environments where the shooter moves from dark to light in a single run. Weighing in at just 1.55 ounces, the optic maintains a balanced feel on the slide. It sits on the familiar RMR footprint, maintaining compatibility with pistols already cut to that pattern.

Power and controls are built for people who’d rather spend their time shooting than babysitting an optic. Read more

Fort Worth, Texas – XS^® Sights is excited to return to Las Vegas for the 2026 SHOT Show. Stop by booth #13624 in the Venetian Expo January 20-23, to meet with the team and see the company’s advanced products for hunting, shooting, self-defense, law enforcement, and competition use.

Among the many products XS will have on display are the new Lever Handguards for Smith & Wesson and Henry Lever-Action Rifles. These lightweight, durable aluminum handguards with M-LOK mounting bring modern capability to lever guns, adding versatility without compromising balance, reliability, or the soul of the platform.

XS will have its advanced Fiber Optic Sights for EDC and competition use at the show with planned lined extensions for SIG SAUER, HK, and other manufacturers’ pistols in the months ahead. These rugged fiber optic sights deliver fast target acquisition and bright, high-contrast visibility in daylight and are built to withstand hard use on the range, in competition or in the field. XS Optic Plates for ACRO or RMR footprint optics and Optic Ready (OR) Sights will also be on display. These popular kits deliver a seamless, rugged mounting solution by pairing precision-fit plates with high-visibility iron sights, giving shooters a clean, durable optics-ready setup. Read more

City of Industry, CA – The ARO-EVO DUAL brings together the speed of an open reflex sight with the added versatility of integrated visible and infrared lasers, creating a hybrid aiming system suited for modern carbines, PCCs, and compact rifle builds. Designed for shooters who need an optic that can function across daylight, transitional lighting, and night-vision environments, the ARO-EVO DUAL expands capability without adding weight or taking up rail space. Its compact profile and clear viewing window allow shooters to maintain situational awareness, while the onboard lasers deliver alternative aiming solutions that activate instantly when conditions demand them.

At the center of the sight is Holosun’s selectable 2 MOA dot and 65 MOA circle-dot reticle, giving shooters a fast, intuitive reference point for close-range work or a clean dot for more precise shots at distance. Integrated visible green and IR lasers extend the system’s usefulness into low-light and night-vision applications, providing aiming options when environmental conditions or shooting positions may compromise optical sighting. Read more