What was the EOTECH scandal?
— the parent company of EOTech — agreed to pay $25.6 million to settle a lawsuit that accuses the defense firm of knowingly selling the U.S. military and government agencies optics that failed in extreme temperatures and humid weather conditions.
What’s wrong with EOTECH?
The government’s problem with these products? Well, EOTech optics do have a flaw; it’s called “thermal drift” and it can cause the sight to be off as much as six to 12 inches at 100 yards. That’s enough to miss a human body no matter where you aim.
Does military use EOTECH?
Thousands of EOTECH sights are used by federal law enforcement and military, including special operations forces.
Is EOTECH better than red dot?
These sights are made by only two companies: EOTech and Vortex. This is much more accurate than other red dot sights that have a two-MOA reticle which multiplies in size when magnification is added.
What EOTech do Navy Seals use?
The U.S.’s elite military units commonly use the Aimpoint and EOTech red dot sights, just to name a few. They have used the Aimpoint Comp M2 & M4 EOTech 553 Holographic Sight’s past and present. As a Navy SEAL, I used the Aimpoint, ACOG TA01NSN and Colt 4 X 20.
Can I still return my EOTech?
Those who have yet to receive a refund, but now want to return their EOTech product can get a refund up to the MSRP ranging from $299 to $1,179, plus $15 for shipping and a $22.50 voucher.
Where are EOTech optics made?
Ann Arbor, Michigan
EOTech is manufactured in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Who is the parent company of EOTech?
L3 Technologies
L 3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPAmerican Holoptics LLC
EOTech/Parent organizations
What does EOTech do to protect its customers?
EOTECH is dedicated to protecting its customers and products. EOTECH supports the many departments and individuals involved in attempting to stop this illegal product from entering the country, and proudly stands behind its Made in USA products.
What kind of reticle does an EOTech sight use?
Most EOTech sights, this one included, feature a circle-dot reticle: a 65 MOA circle with a 1 MOA dot in the center. I had initially been skeptical of the reticle type that the EOTech uses.
Where are the EOTech holographic weapon sights made?
ALL Genuine holographic weapon sights sold by EOTECH and the consumer model Holosight sold by Bushnell are and have always been made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the industrial heartland of the U.S.A. There are no other companies or manufacturers authorized to design or manufacture EOTECH branded products or components anywhere in the world
Are there any trademarks or patents for EOTech?
EOTECH trademarks and patents, as well as many of the company’s product designs, are protected by United States trademark and patent laws. EOTECH is dedicated to protecting its customers and products.