VORTEX® ADDS NEW GREEN DOT AND TAN HOUSING OPTIONS TO DEFENDER LINEUP
September 24, 2026
When failure isn’t an option. Now with more options for concealed carry and tactical shooters.
BARNEVELD, Wis. – Holster wear. Barricade hits. Repeated recoil. Bad weather. Defender was designed for the realities of everyday carry and fast-paced tactical shooting, where equipment gets handled rough and doubt in your optic has no place in the equation.
The Defender-CCW™ and Defender-ST™ Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dots carry that reputation forward with enclosed protection that shields the emitter from rain, snow, dust, and everyday carry debris. Whether mounted on a pistol, offset on a carbine, or piggybacked on an LPVO, dual-power operation and rugged construction deliver the durability shooters expect from the Defender line. New green multi-reticle and tan housing options let shooters tailor their optic to their firearm or personal preference.
ENCLOSED 7075 ALUMINUM HOUSING – Durable protection against debris and moisture
MULTI-RETICLE – Quickly adapts to diverse shooting situations
SOLAR WITH AUTO D-TEC TECHNOLOGY – Automatically draws power from solar or battery, as needed
LARGE VIEWING WINDOW – For fast target acquisition and wide field of view
ASPHERICAL LENS – For a distortion-free sight picture and truer colors
FAST-RACK™ TEXTURED GRIP – For racking the slide off any surface
EASY TO MOUNT – Uses Shield RMS (CCW) and DeltaPoint® Pro (ST) footprints
For some shooters, a green dot may be easier to pick up against certain backgrounds, in changing light, or simply because they can see green better than red. Likewise, the tan housing option gives users another way to complement specific firearms or the environment, all without changing the optic’s function or operation.
Green multi-reticle and tan housing versions of the Defender-CCW™ Enclosed (MAP: $299.99 / MSRP: $399.99) and Defender-ST™ Enclosed (MAP: $379.99 / MSRP: $529.99) are now available at your local dealer and online. To learn more, compare models, or find a dealer, check out the new Vortex® Store Locator.
To see more from Vortex®, visit VortexOptics.com
About Vortex®: Your desire to be your best fuels our promise to provide nothing short of exceptional performance, unmatched service, and memorable experiences. The way we see it, your success is our success. Welcome to Vortex Nation™.
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