We train hundreds of shooters per year and a significant number are active Law Enforcement and Military who must depend on quality equipment. Vortex® optics have proved to be high quality, reliable, and affordable. Their staff is knowledgeable, and fully understand the circumstances, conditions of use, and requirements of Law Enforcement and Military customers.

Pat Goodale - Director, Practical Firearm’s Training (PFT)

I've shot it through a weeklong patrol rifle and pistol school I went through. I've shot it weekly in the pistol red dot class I have been teaching. I have also shot it at a major USPSA competition at the Staccato Ranch. During the stress it received, it never lost zero and caused no major damage. With all that, I would say I am thoroughly impressed with the Defender ST.

Detective M. - Ferguson, Texas

As a Navy SEAL I had access to many kinds of optics for all the various shooting platforms that were assigned to me. Even though I have years of experience in the military with a variety of top shelf brands, my go-to optic preference is Vortex®. The quality I have learned to expect and receive from Vortex® is spectacular. Thank you, Vortex®, for your appreciation to those who have served. It is felt.

Geoff Reeves - U.S. Navy SEAL/Actor