Holosun’s Shake Awake Defensive Gun Sights: Power When You Need it Most

Last updated: October 9, 2026 · Originally published August 11, 2019

There’s nothing that brings a flood of adrenaline and fear like being shaken awake in the middle of the night–Honey, I heard something downstairs–but for Holosun optics, it’s the moment for which they were created. They call it Shake Awake technology, and it means that you’ll never have to worry about discovering that your red-dot, open reflex, or tube sight is out of battery at the worst possible time.

Shake Awake technology doesn’t just help preserve your battery life, as important as that is. It also means that you’ll never have to fumble for the controls at a time when you need to focus completely on the task at hand. Holosun understands that whether you’re taking a shot on fast-moving game or responding to that bump in the night, events often unfold more quickly than we can imagine…so they’ve ensured that your optic will never have to play catch-up. That’s why Holosun has incorporated Shake Awake technology in all of its open reflex, tube, and micro red-dot optics.

Here’s how it works: Shake Awake allows a Holosun optic to essentially go to sleep after no movement or vibration is detected during a set period of time; much like your computer when not in use. Naturally, the amount of time before the optic shuts off is completely programmable by the user. As soon as the optic senses movement, it automatically turns on for immediate use and at the same level of brightness last used. This feature helps promote longer battery life and ensures the unit is ready for action the second the firearm is picked up.

Shake Awake is featured in many of the reflex and red-dot optics in both of Holosun’s Classic and Elite series of optics, and is just one more reason more shooters have come to depend on these precision, yet smartly priced devices for the ultimate in shooting readiness. The best part? Right now, at the time of this writing, Short Round Supply is offering Holosun optics at 40 percent off for Guns & Gadgets Daily readers! Just click here and use the code “GGD” at checkout!

James Nicholas

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