[SHOT 2026] Holosun Debuts Red Dots With Integrated IR Lasers

Daniel Y
by Daniel Y


Holosun has a whole slate of new product releases for 2026. All of these new goodies were on display at their booth at SHOT Show 2026. Let’s take a tour of the new releases.


SHOT 2026 @ TFB:



ARO-EVO-DUAL


The new ARO-EVO-DUAL takes the Advanced Rifle Optic unveiled last year and adds laser aiming tools. Both a visible green laser and infrared laser are built into the body of the optic, shining out thorugh the front lens of the red dot. A Crane-type plug on the red dot body controls a switching pad for controlling the lasers. Like the earlier ARO and ARO EVO red dots, the new Dual version includes a solar failsafe and a shake awake motion sensor to save battery life when the optic is not in use.



AEMS-EVO


The AEMS Evo takes the original AEMS and sizes it up, with a window measuring 1.26 x 0.98 inches. That is 29% larger than the standard AEMS. It is available with red, green, or gold reticles and offers up to 100,000 hours on a single CR2032 battery.


AEMS-EVO-DUAL


Much like the ARO-EVO-DUAL, the AEMS-EVO-DUAL adds a visible green laser and infrared aiming laser to the existing AEMS optic.



AEMS-MACRO


The AEMS MACRO is a fully enclosed pistol dot that fits the 509t footprint. It also includes an adapter for the RMR footprint. It incorporates a front light sensot and solar backup to keep the reticle brightness appropriate for the conditions.


AEMS-MICRO


Holosun is not just making larger versions of its sights this year! The AEMS Micro scales down the AEMS for use on concealed carry pistols. It includes an RMSc footprint adapter plate for compatibility with a wide range of slim handguns.


507 PROMAX


The 507 PROMAX offers an even larger window than the 507 Comp. It is 21% larger, measuring 1.18 x 0.98 inches. Like the 507 Comp, the PROMAX offers multiple reticle options, including a 2 MOA dot, and 8, 20, or 32 MOA outer circles. Versions with red, green, and gold reticles are also available. The 507 PROMAX fits RMR footprints, has solar backup, Shake Awakre, and up to 100,000 hours of battery like on one CR1632 battery. There have been more than a few memes online about the size of this optic, and I brought that up one of the nice gentlemen at Holosun, who showed me their products. He laughed and acknowledged that sentiment, but noted that there is market demand for big optic windows.



507C-X3


The Holosun 507 has undergone many revisions and upgrades, and the latest model is the 507C-X3. Like other 507C models, the latest one fits the RMR footprint. It has a 2 MOA dot and 32 MOA outer circle, and comes in red, green, or gold reticle color options.





A similar redesign is coming to the 407 series as well with the 407C-X3.

EPS-CORE


Holosun’s EPS Core has the same lens as the full-size EPS red dot, but fits an RMSc footprint for use on small guns. Like other EPS models, the Core comes in either Multi Reticle System or standard 3 MOA dot versions.


IRIS-ARC


The new products are not just optics! The IRIS-ARC is an infrared illumination device using a VCSEL laser diode. This offers an adjustable beam for close-range flood illumination, or a more focused beam for illumination at extended distances. Unfortunately, it was not on display at SHOT Show.



Daniel Y
Daniel Y

AKA @fromtheguncounter on Instagram. Gun nerd, reloader, attorney, and mediocre hunter.

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  • Ape Ape on Jan 26, 2026

    Still waiting for an affordable dual reticle for the 300 Blackout guys. I thought Holosun would be the one. I know Wilcox and Sig both have one but at eye-watering prices.

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