Lasers

Green lasers visible at 100+ yards in daylight. Red lasers as the reliable indoor and close-range workhorse. Tactical laser sights for firearm platforms. The full laser selection from everyday utility to precision targeting.

1 item in stock right now, priced at about $9, sorted with the most-ordered first. Most ordered this month: Horizon Beacon Long-Range Laser Pointer - Midnight Black.

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Horizon Beacon Long-Range Laser Pointer - Midnight Black

$ 8.99

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Lasers & Laser Pointers

Green, red, and specialty laser options at South Summit.

Laser Pointers and Tactical Lasers: Power, Color, and What's Legal

The color difference between red and green matters more than most people realize. The human eye is most sensitive to green light (around 532nm), which means a green laser appears significantly brighter than red at the same actual power output. In daylight, a 5mW green laser is visible at distances where a 5mW red laser disappears entirely. For outdoor use and firearm applications: green. For indoor and classroom use: both work.

Power class matters for safety and legality. Class 2 (under 1mW) covers most safe consumer pointers. Class 3R (under 5mW) is the common range for visible-beam lasers — safe with reasonable care but requiring awareness around eyes. High-powered lasers above 5mW are regulated more strictly in some jurisdictions.

Tactical Laser Sights: What to Know Before Mounting One

A rail-mount laser sight adds a visible targeting reference for low-light situations where iron sights are difficult to acquire quickly. For handguns in a home defense role, a laser sight allows accurate aim without requiring a full stance and sight picture. The practical tradeoff: battery maintenance. A laser sight in a drawer for two years without a battery check may not be ready. Check quarterly.