Vortex Defender CCW 3MOA Red Dot

The Vortex Defender CCW 3MOA Red Dot is the red dot sight built for modern everyday carry. Designed for concealed carry with maximum concealment, it delivers first-shot quickness you can trust when you have nowhere to run. This compact, purpose-built optic blends everyday reliability with rapid target acquisition for those who demand performance in tight spaces.

Engineered as a true CCW-friendly sight, the Defender-CCW features a large hard coated aspherical lens that delivers a distortion-free sight picture from edge to edge. The result is a crisp, bright reticle that remains clear under a variety of lighting conditions—whether you’re navigating a dim interior, bright sun, or transitional light. Its micro-size footprint won’t bulk up your handgun, but its rugged construction ensures you don’t trade durability for concealability.

Battery life and readiness are central to this design. The Defender CCW incorporates motion activation with a 14-hour auto-shutoff, so the optic powers up quickly when you move and conserves power during periods of inactivity. A Top Mount Battery makes changes simple and fast, avoiding the need to re-zero your optic after a battery swap. This layout keeps you in the fight with minimal downtime, making it an ideal choice for self-defense scenarios where reliability matters most.

Durability under real-world use is another key focus. The ShockShield polymer insert absorbs impact and recoil, protecting the 7075 aluminum body from everyday abuse. Fast-Rack Texturing on the face of the optic provides aggressive, confidence-inspiring grip when you’re rack-ing the slide or aligning the optic against a surface in a hurry. The result is a rugged, weather-ready sight that’s built to stay on point through the rigors of practice, training, and real-world carry.

In terms of operation, the Defender CCW is designed for straightforward, fast use. It offers 8 daylight brightness settings so you can dial in the center dot for fast, instinctive aiming in bright daylight, while still maintaining a clear reticle in shaded or overcast conditions. The parallax-free design minimizes the need to perfect eye alignment, letting you acquire your target quickly even if your head position shifts slightly. With unlimited eye relief, you can shoot from a variety of cheek welds and body positions without sacrificing accuracy.

Night-vision compatibility ensures versatility across lighting environments—the lowest two brightness levels are suitable for use with night-vision gear. The optic is designed to be waterproof with O-ring seals that prevent moisture, dust, and debris from penetrating the housing, and it is fogproof to handle a wide range of temperatures. Built to endure recoil and impact, this sight is as capable in the field as it is in the range. The low-glare matte black anodized finish provides camouflage benefits and resilience against wear, while the single-piece chassis keeps the system light and compact for day-to-day carry.

With a compact weight and size, the Defender CCW remains unobtrusive on a firearm while delivering the reliability you expect from a premium red dot sight. Its 1x magnification ensures a true sight picture, and the 3 MOA Defender Dot provides a precise, easily visible aiming point that remains distinct in varied lighting. The combination of these features makes it an excellent choice for everyday carry, personal defense platforms, and training scenarios where speed and accuracy are essential.

• Large, hard coated aspherical lens for distortion-free sight picture
• Motion Activation with 14-hour auto-shutoff to save battery life
• ShockShield polymer insert protects the 7075 aluminum body from recoil
• Fast-Rack Texturing on the optic face for confident slides and surface racking
• Top Mount Battery for quick, no-rezero battery changes
• 8 daylight brightness settings for bright to dim environments
• Parallax Free design with negligible parallax for fast aiming
• Unlimited Eye Relief for versatile shooting positions
• Night-Vision Compatible on the two lowest settings
• Waterproof and Fogproof with O-ring seals for all-weather use
• Low-glare Matte Black anodized finish for durability and concealment
• Single-Piece Chassis: compact, lightweight, and rugged

Specifications

• Magnification: 1x
• Reticle: 3 MOA Defender Dot
• Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA
• Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
• Max Windage Adjustment: 105 MOA
• Max Elevation Adjustment: 110 MOA
• Dot Color: Red
• Mount Type: Shield RMS/RMSc
• Eye Relief: Unlimited
• Length: 4 cm / 1.59"
• Weight: 26.9 grams / 0.95 oz

All Vortex products purchased from Extravision are covered by the Australian Vortex VIP Warranty. The VIP Warranty is a Very Important Promise: we will repair or replace your product if it becomes damaged or defective, at no charge beyond return postage. It doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. The VIP warranty is fully transferable, requires no warranty card or receipt, and is designed to take care of you after the sale. The policy does not cover loss, misuse, theft, or deliberate damage.

Ready to upgrade your everyday carry with a compact, high-performance red dot sight? The Defender CCW 3MOA Red Dot delivers quick acquisition, durable construction, and practical features that adapt to your shooting style. Discover the reliability, finesse, and peace of mind that come with choosing Vortex, and consider adding this dependable optic to your kit today.