● Handguns ● Shotguns ● Offset on a carbine. Whether running drills at the range or holding the line during rigorous duty use, the Defender-ST™ is ready when and wherever you are.
Loaded with ShockShield™ technology, motion activation and a dot with adjustable brightness the Defender-ST™ delivers superior target acquisition, adaptability in all lighting conditions, and faster follow-up shots.
Whether this optic is part of your everyday carry setup or mounted to your shotgun sneaking around the turkey woods, the Defender-ST™ large ultra-clear window is the perfect size for a smooth draw out of concealment and wide enough to quickly acquire the dot on that fast-moving tom. If you’re looking for a durable and versatile red dot that fits all your shooting needs, look no further than the Defender-ST™.




| Large Hard Coated Aspherical Lense | Large Distortion Free Sight Picture. |
| Motion Activation with 10 minute Auto-Shutoff | Automatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life. |
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Top Mount Battery |
Easy battery change without having to rezero your optic. |
| 10 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings | Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster centerpoint acquisition in bright daylight conditions. |
| Parallax Free | All red dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered "parallax free" and will make a negligible difference in performance. |
| Unlimited Eye Relief | Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition. |
| Night-Vision Compatibility | The lowest 2 settings are nightvision compatible. |
| ShockShield™ | Polymer insert absorbs shock to the 7075 aluminum body protecting it for everyday abuse. |
| Fast-Rack™ Texturing | Aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface. |
| Waterproof | O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments. |
| Fogproof | Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures. |
| Shockproof | Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact. |
| Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized | Corrosion and wear resistant anodization provides low-glare matte surface and helps camouflage the shooter's position. |
| Single-Piece Chassis | Compact and lightweight. |


3 MOA MRDS Reticle
The Defender-ST™ features a total of 10 brightness settings (eight for daylight use and two for night vision). Offered with either a 3 or 6 MOA daylight bright red dot, it is easy to see and acquire targets regardless of lighting conditions or background.
Subtension detail for Defender-ST Red Dot.


6 MOA MRDS Reticle
The Defender-ST™ features a total of 10 brightness settings (eight for daylight use and two for night vision). Offered with either a 3 or 6 MOA daylight bright red dot, it is easy to see and acquire targets regardless of lighting conditions or background.
Subtension detail for Defender-ST Red Dot.
| Manufacturer | Vortex Optics |
|---|---|
| Dot Color | Red |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
| Max Elevation Adjustment | 115 MOA |
| Max Windage Adjustment | 145 MOA |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Length | 1.83" |
| Weight | 1.48 oz. |