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EOTECH and Fast Metal Collaborate to Introduce the EOTECH Halen Ballistic Spectacle System

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

EOTECH, known for its precision optics and mission-critical solutions, and Fast Metal, known for its premium APEL-approved ballistic eyewear solutions, are proud to unveil the EOTECH x Fast Metal Halen Ballistic Spectacle System.
EOTECH Halen Ballistic Spectacle System

Built on the proven Halen platform, the only aluminum frame listed on the U.S. Army’s Authorized Protective Eyewear List, this collaboration retains the rock-solid construction, optical clarity, and MIL-PRF-32432A ballistic compliance operators depend on in demanding environments.

Product features and benefits include:

Scratch-resistant, interchangeable lenses
Three mission-tuned lens options: Clear, Smoke, and I-Vis Umbra, tailored for varied light conditions without sacrificing protective performance
EOTECH and Fast Metal signature branding on temple
Unobstructed field-of-view through wraparound design and precision-engineered optics that support situational awareness.
Helmet and gear integration via flexible nylon temple arms designed for compatibility with communication and mission systems.

“This collaboration brings both consumers and professional users exactly what they’ve been asking for” said Tom Hadt, President of Sales and Marketing for EOTECH. “The Halen Ballistic Spectacle System provides ballistic protection and a professional edge, along with uncompromising optical performance, comfort, and tactical readiness.”

The Halen Ballistic Spectacle System is the next evolution of optical eyewear and will begin delivery May 2026 through the EOTECH website and dealer base. MSRP is $299

ABOUT EOTECH, LLC:

Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, EOTECH designs, manufactures, and markets the original Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) and designs and distributes Vudu rifle optics, EFLX pistol sights, thermal and night vision systems, and laser devices. The world’s tier-one professional’s trust EOTECH’s full line of professional-grade optics to deliver unparalleled speed, accuracy, and reliability. Since 1995, EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) have been designed, developed, and manufactured in the US. In 2016, EOTECH expanded its optics line by introducing the Vudu line of premium magnified optics designed to cater to the most sophisticated of users. Our exacting standards demand continued focus on product quality, not quantity, ensuring that the highest specifications are not only met but exceeded. Every optic manufactured is treated as if it will be the one that will face a life and death situation. When there are zero margins for error, there is only one clear choice – EOTECH.

ABOUT FAST METAL

Fast Metal engineers ballistic-rated eyewear that protects the elite, including warfighters, law enforcement, extreme athletes, and mission-first professionals. Born from precision manufacturing and raised on rock ’n roll, the Fast Metal name reflects the energy and innovation behind every frame. Whether clearing rooms or carving trails, Fast Metal delivers vision that does not blink.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

EOTECH

John Bailey | VP of Marketing

john.bailey@eotechinc.com

FAST METAL

Mike Torres | President

mtorres@fastmetal.com

Tags: Adjustable Eye Pro, EOTech, Eyepro, Fast Metal, PPE
Posted in Eyepro, Made In USA!, SHOT Show | No Comments »

USSOCOM Replaces EOTech Sights With EOTech Sights

Saturday, September 29th, 2018

Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division, acting as the program office for special operations weapons procurement on behalf of United States Special Operations Command has announced a $23,637,320 contract to L-3 Communications EOTech for Close Quarters Battle Sights. We do not yet have verification of which model was selected.

As you may recall, in September, 2015, we broke the story of severe issues with EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights. Ultimately, many (but not all) units within USSOCOM withdrew the sights from service and the US Department of Justice charged L-3 Communications with fraud. L-3 settled for over $25 million. This led to a massive commercial refund program by EOTech, taking back virtually any EOTech sight identified by customers.

SOF units tested and fielded various interim replacements and USSOCOM undertook a formal program to identify a replacement as part of their Miniature Aiming System – Day suite of optics. This contract award is a result of that effort.

Internally, EOTech cleaned house, fixed their production issues, and introduced the VUDU line of telescopic sight. It’s a testament to the dedication of EOTech that they were able to turn themselves in three years and win the business back. I’m impressed.

Tags: EOTech, L-3 Communications
Posted in Contracts, Optics, SOF | 46 Comments »

EOTech to Introduce Green Reticle

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018

EOTech released this teaser earlier today on Instagram, depicting a green reticle option for the XPS and EXPS Holographic Weapon Sights. People often ask why green lasers are preferable to red. It’s the same reason EOTech is introducing the green reticle; the eye picks up green more quickly than red.

Tags: EOTech
Posted in Optics | 10 Comments »

EOTech Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Vouchers Now Shipping

Thursday, September 21st, 2017

In 2015, EOTech was found to have defrauded the US government over the performance of their Holographic Weapon Sights. They quickly settled with the government. As you can imagine, consumers who had purchased the sights were outraged.

EOTech parent company L3, launched a return program to reimburse the original price of the optics for those who were no longer happy with their purchase. However, a class-action lawsuit was launched against L3 anyway. This is the result.

What did participants in that class action lawsuit get? A voucher for $22.50 toward a new EOTech optic which much be used within a year.

Hat’s off to L3 for owning up to the issue and refunding full purchase prices for those who returned their optics.

This? It’s an insult to consumers. The law firm “looking out” for the consumer should disclose how much they made off of the deal.

Tags: EOTech
Posted in Industry | 25 Comments »

EOTech Class Action Lawsuit Claims Now Available

Saturday, March 25th, 2017

A proposed settlement has been announced for the class action lawsuit initiated by Andrew Tyler Foster against L-3 Communications, for the various performance issued suffered by the EOTech line of Holographic Weapon Sights manufactured between January 1, 2005, and November 1, 2016, including POI shift due to hot and cold temperature extremes, commonly known as thermal drift. Check out the full details at the link below to see if you qualify for the class action, and how to file a claim.

www.fostersettlement.com

Tags: EOTech
Posted in Industry | 18 Comments »

SHOT Show 17 – EOTech

Tuesday, January 17th, 2017

This can be considered a bit of a ‘non-story’ since there’s not a lot of ‘new’ info, but it’s worth bringing up all the same.

For a bit of background, at last year’s SHOT, EOTech focused exclusively on their line of magnified Vudu scopes, and didn’t feature a single one of their HWS (Holographic Weapon Sights) at their booth. This was likely in response to the US Government’s lawsuit against L3 Communications regarding performance issues experienced by the EOTech HWS optics in temperature extremes and high moisture environments, and more importantly L3’s failure to disclose they had prior knowledge of these performance issues to the US Government.

As a result, L3 settled with the Government for about $26 million, and even went so far as to offer refunds to virtually any customers who purchased an EOTech sight. After that, the issue was more or less dealt with, although it did leave a bad taste in many people’s mouths.

This year, EOTech came out with new branding for the line of HWS optics, including a new logo, and has started reproducing their most popular HWS models: XPS2, 512, 552, etc., in both black and FDE. My immediate question to the rep who talked to me was if there were any changes to the internals of the optics. The answer was somewhat vague, but I was told that the engineers at the company spent the past year or so retooling the optics, with the thermal drift issue being corrected.

So, the TL;DR of the situation is this: EOTech claims they fixed the issues with their HWS that caused them to get sued by the Government, and now they’re reintroducing their products to the market with new branding.

We’ll have to wait and see if they hold up this time.

www.eotechinc.com

Tags: EOTech, SHOT Show
Posted in Optics, SHOT Show | 11 Comments »

SHOT Show Media Day – EOTech’s New Branding

Tuesday, January 17th, 2017

EOTech showed up at Media Day at the Range with a new logo not only for their main brand, but also for their line of Vudu scopes.

While EOTech’s main focus was on the Vudu line, we also caught a glimpse of an EOTech electro-optic sporting the new branding, found on the Q Honey Badger, which we will focus on in an upcoming article.

www.eotechinc.com

Tags: EOTech, Q, SHOT Show
Posted in Industry, Optics, SHOT Show, weapons | 15 Comments »

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against L3 Communications for EOTech Sight Issues

Thursday, March 24th, 2016

It was just a matter of time before it happened. Apparently, getting a full refund for the purchase price of a EOTech Holographic Weapon Sight, without having to show a receipt wasn’t enough. Clay Pittman individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, have filed a class action lawsuit against L3 Communications and their EOTech business unit.

This class action hopes to represent anyone who purchased an EOTech HWS from 2007 until now because, the suit claims “for nearly a decade, Defendants sold holographic weapons sights to consumers throughout the United States that Defendants knew were materially defective.”

Pittman has not specified a monetary amount for the damages in his suit. Rather, he asks the court to:
-Issue an order finding in favor of Plaintiff and the Class on liability;
-Award damages, including compensatory, statutory, incidental, consequential, actual, and, as applicable, punitive and/or exemplary damages, and statutory penalties to Plaintiff and Class Members in an amount to be determined at trial;
-Grant injunctive and equitable relief to Plaintiff and Class Members including, but not limited to, disgorgement, restitution ;
-Award Plaintiff and Class Members their expenses and costs of the suit, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, and reasonable attorneys’ fees;

But, the most important petition to the court is to establish this case as the class action meaning any other cases would have to join this one.

Plaintiff Pittman is a Texan and is represented by The Miller Lawfirm PC of Rochester, Michigan. This is a different firm than Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC which we wrote about in the past and uses the website EOTechlawsuit.com.

The plaintiff goes into a great deal of detail in the complaint so it’s definitely worth a read.

Click to view .pdf

Tags: EOTech, L3 Communications
Posted in Industry, Optics | 52 Comments »