| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Firearms accessories |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Website | holosun |
Holosun is an American and Chinese manufacturer of small arms accessories and related goods based in California.
Holosun was established in 2013 in California. Their initial focus was on budget-priced weapon optics. Although they faced general skepticism, their low price point gained them market share. The quality of Holosun products began subpar. However, the quality improved significantly through the 2010s, which allowed them to rival more established manufacturers. [1]
A notable innovation by Holosun (specifically for electronic sights) is “shake-awake:” a motion sensor in the optic will power on the optic when it senses motion, and power down when it does not sense motion for an extended period of time. [2]
They have a family of thermal sights, including for pistols, as well as red dot and reflex sights, and laser sights. [3]
Holosun sells a family of tactical lights. [4]
Holosun is an American-Chinese company. [5] It is based in the American state of California. [6]
Standalone research revealed that Holosun is potentially owned and operated by Huanic Corporation, a Chinese manufacturer of optics that sells to the People's Liberation Army. During the company's upbringing it was co-located with another company called Surpass Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Huanic, before both companies relocated to California. One of the founders of Holosun, Li Tian, is also one of the founders of Surpass Technologies. A second founder of Holosun, Sun Wenhui, is potentially affiliated with the CEO of Surpass, Sun Jianhua who is also subsequently the CEO of Huanic Corporation. Relationship between the two companies was potentially confirmed as Hwoyoung branded products have been discovered to have Holosun markings on them, possibly due to packaging mistakes. Hwoyoung is a subsidiary of Huanic. [7]
Holosun weapon sights have been adopted by the Estonian Military. [1]
Holosun products have seen widespread use in Ukrainian service in the Russo-Ukrainian War. [1] Holosun scopes have found their way into Russian service in the war as well, though through unconventional means. [6] They have primarily been imported into Russia for alleged hunting use. [5]