iron sights
Non-magnified aiming notches
Iron sights are the simple aiming devices built into a firearm, consisting of a front post and rear notch that the shooter aligns with the target.
The term distinguishes them from optical sights like scopes or red dots: I prefer iron sights for close-range shooting.
Also called open sights.
- sight pictureVisual aiming reference
- front sightForward aiming post
- rear sightFirearm aiming reference
- notchV-shaped incision
- scopeExtent or range
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- shootersshooter, sniper, rifle, pistol, shotgun
- marksmanshipmarksmanship, dry firing, accuracy, aim, target practice
- Shootingmarksmanship, target shooting, rifle shooting, competitive shooting, sport shooting
- gun accessoriesscope, scopes, holster, foregrips, sling
- Gun Featuresbolt action, semi-automatic, pump action, lever action, double action
- gun partsbarrel, barrels, trigger, triggers, bolt
sighting technology
iron sightstelescopic sight
Magnifying aiming device
red dot sight · night vision scope · thermal scope · laser sight