A collapsible reflective optical sight for a firearm includes a base configured to mount the optical sight to a firearm; a lens attached to and able to rotate with respect to the base, wherein the lens includes a first optic with a reflective surface, and the lens is movable between a collapsed configuration in which the lens is folded down with respect to the base for storage and a deployed configuration in which the lens is angled with respect to the base for use in aiming the firearm; a light source mounted to the base that reflects light off the reflective surface of the first optic to a user for aiming the firearm; and a hood rotatably mounted to the base and connected to an upper portion of the lens. Additionally, the collapsible reflective optical sight can include a firearm and a mechanical sight.

A collapsible reflective optical sight for a firearm includes a base configured to mount the optical sight to a firearm; a lens attached to and able to rotate with respect to the base, wherein the lens includes a first optic with a reflective surface, and the lens is movable between a collapsed configuration in which the lens is folded down with respect to the base for storage and a deployed configuration in which the lens is angled with respect to the base for use in aiming the firearm; a light source mounted to the base that reflects light off the reflective surface of the first optic to a user for aiming the firearm; and a hood rotatably mounted to the base and connected to an upper portion of the lens. Additionally, the collapsible reflective optical sight can include a firearm and a mechanical sight.

An illuminated sighting system for providing an illumination at a sight of a firearm includes a power source housed within a compartment of the firearm. The sighting system further includes a light source. The system additionally includes a switch which completes a power circuit that provides power from the power source to the light source when activated, and a conduit configured to transmit light from the light source to the sight of the firearm. The sighting system includes a feature to deactivate the light source when the firearm is holstered or in another stored condition.

A reflective gun sight includes a rear sight including a light source; and a front sight including a reflective surface that is directly opposing the light source and recessed within an aperture of a front sight housing, wherein light emitted from the light source travels through the aperture and is reflected by the reflective surface toward the rear sight.

A weapon sight interface for mounting a device on a weapon having a rear sight and front sight, including an enhanced rear sight for replacing the rear sight of the weapon, having a base for installing in a dovetail slot of the weapon, an elongated tail that extends along the barrel of the weapon; and one or more tritium dots or white dots configured to enable use of the enhanced rear sight as -a rear sight of the weapon; and also having a quick release interface for attaching to the device and locking onto the enhanced rear sight, having guides to securely fit onto the enhanced rear sight, a quick release lever, which in a lint position causes the guides to lock onto the enhanced rear sight and in a second position releases the enhanced rear sight so that the quick release interface can slide off.

A rear sight assembly for a firearm is disclosed. The rear sight assembly contain a sight base coupled with the firearm, a sight blade pivotally coupled with the sight base and a tension member positioned between the sight base and the sight blade and configured to push the sight blade against the firearm.

A rear sight assembly for a firearm is disclosed. The rear sight assembly contain a sight base coupled with the firearm, a sight blade pivotally coupled with the sight base and a tension member positioned between the sight base and the sight blade and configured to push the sight blade against the firearm.

An aiming device and method that combines several distinct features, any single one or combination of these features may be used for aiming. These features include: 1) Front & rear sight form a recognizable shape when aligned, 2) The front sight is relatively large and visually protrudes above the rear sight when properly aligned. 3) The front sight may feature a substantially distinct point or vertex as its aiming reference point. 4) Both front and rear sights possess distinct visual reference points that can be visually aligned with precision. 5) Lower portion of front sight may be visually centered in the notch of rear sight to facilitate aiming.

An aiming device and method that combines several distinct features, any single one or combination of these features may be used for aiming. These features include: 1) Front & rear sight form a recognizable shape when aligned, 2) The front sight is relatively large and visually protrudes above the rear sight when properly aligned. 3) The front sight may feature a substantially distinct point or vertex as its aiming reference point. 4) Both front and rear sights possess distinct visual reference points that can be visually aligned with precision. 5) Lower portion of front sight may be visually centered in the notch of rear sight to facilitate aiming.

A rear sight is provided for use on a firearm. The rear sight includes a rear sight blade connected to a mounting base. The mounting base is configured to be connected to a top surface of the firearm. The blade includes a sighting notch positioned to be aligned with a post on a front sight. The width of the sighting notch is variable. The rear sight is configured to be provided with a second sighting notch integrated within the rear sight and which is configured to move between a first position and a second position.