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Thursday, July 2, 2026  ■  Industry Update

HIVIZ Shooting Systems Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation & Excellence in Sight Technology

HIVIZ® Shooting Systems, a long-standing innovator in high-visibility sight solutions, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary marking three decades of relentless innovation, precision engineering, and unwavering commitment to enhancing the shooting experience for hunters, sport shooters and professionals alike.

Since its founding in 1996, HIVIZ has redefined visibility and performance through cutting-edge fiber-optic and tritium-based sight systems. From its earliest designs to its latest advancements, the company has consistently delivered sight systems that improve speed, accuracy, and confidence in the field and on the range.

Over the years, HIVIZ has introduced a series of groundbreaking products that have become industry benchmarks. The M-Series Magnetic Shotgun Sight revolutionized ease of installation and adaptability for shotgun users. The award-winning TriViz® Sight introduced the unique triangular design tailored for turkey and deer hunters. Magni-Optics® technology made alignment easier helping cross-eye dominant shotgun shooters stay on target. Most recently, the FastDot H3® bridged the gap between iron sights and red dots, helping simplify sight alignment with a reliable sight that is bright, easy to acquire and fast when you need it most.

At the core of HIVIZ's success is its proprietary interchangeable LitePipe technology, allowing users to quickly adapt their sight picture to changing light and environments. The unique molded LitePipes enable users to remove, replace and reuse the LitePipes so that shooters of all disciplines may customize their sight picture anytime, anywhere.

"HIVIZ has always been driven by a singular mission: to help shooters see better, shoot better, and perform at their highest level," said Phil Howe, Founder of HIVIZ Shooting Systems. "Reaching 30 years is not just a milestone, it's a testament to the trust our customers and partners place in us, and to the passion our team brings to innovation every day."

In addition to its robust line of branded products, HIVIZ has earned its reputation as a trusted manufacturing partner for many of the most respected names in the firearms industry. The company proudly collaborates on parts production and sight solutions with brands including Benelli, Browning, FN America, Henry Repeating Arms, KelTec, Kimber, Marlin, Mossberg, Remington, Rossi, Ruger, Savage, Smith & Wesson, and Taurus, underscoring its role as a critical contributor to the broader shooting sports ecosystem.

As HIVIZ looks toward the future, the company remains committed to advancing sight technology through continued research, precision manufacturing, and customer-focused design. With new innovations already on the horizon, HIVIZ is poised to build on its legacy and shape the next generation of shooting performance.

For the latest news and information on HIVIZ Shooting Systems, visit: www.hivizsights.com.

About HIVIZ Shooting Systems: HIVIZ® Shooting Systems is a premier designer and manufacturer of high-visibility firearms sights and accessories. Based in Laramie, WY, HIVIZ has spent 30 years delivering innovative solutions that improve accuracy, speed, and confidence for shooters worldwide. Through advanced materials, patented technologies, and strategic industry partnerships, HIVIZ continues to set the standard for performance-drive sight systems.