--- title: "Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Micro Red Dot" description: "Micro red dot optic with a 3 MOA bright red dot, motion activation, and 10 minute auto-shutoff. Slim profile and hard coated lens support everyday carry." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/vortex-dfccw-mrd3-defender-ccw-3-moa-micro-red-dot-black" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Micro red dot optic with a 3 MOA bright red dot, motion activation, and 10 minute auto-shutoff. Slim profile and hard coated lens support everyday carry." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/226820/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713454710" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Micro Red Dot" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Optics](https://www.kygunco.com/category/optics) / [Red Dots](https://www.kygunco.com/category/optics/red-dots) / VRT-DFCCW-MRD3 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/226820/main.jpg?v=1713454710) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # VORTEX Defender-CCW 3 MOA Micro Red Dot - Black Micro-sized red dot optic for everyday carry with a 3 MOA bright red dot, large hard coated aspherical lens, and motion activation with 10 minute auto-shutoff. Slim profile helps reduce bulk for a smoother draw, and the ShockShield polymer insert is designed to absorb everyday impacts. Fits full-size to micro-compacts. $249.99 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$50** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. Almost gone. Order now before it sells out. Item # 226820 Style VRT-DFCCW-MRD3 UPC 843829133272 Condition New Manufacturer [Vortex](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/vortex) Weight 1 lb Arm yourself with the red dot specifically built for modern everyday carry. The micro-sized Defender-CCW™ delivers maximum concealment, reliability, and the first-shot quickness you need when facing a threat with nowhere to run. The slim profile means no extra bulk or width for a smoother, no-snag draw from under clothes and less chance of printing, so the only one on the street who knows you're packing is you. A large, class- leading sight window and brilliant, illuminated dot help you lock on target faster and defend more accurately, even in low light. Auto-Shutoff to preserve battery life. Motion activated, so it's instantly ready when you need it. Fits full-size to micro-compacts. Meant for those who prioritize personal protection, the Defender-CCW™ lets you carry more discreetly, defend faster, and more accurately when life is on the line. **LARGE HARD COATED ASPHERICAL LENS** For a fast, distortion-free sight picture. **MOTION ACTIVATION WITH 10 MINUTE AUTO-SHUTOFF** Automatically activates with motion while 14 hour Auto-Shutoff saves battery life. **SHOCKSHIELD™ POLYMER INSERT** Polymer insert absorbs everyday impacts. **SPECIFICATIONS** - Dot Size: 3 MOA - Dot Color: Bright Red - Battery Type: CR1632'Illumination Settings: 10 Settings (8 Daylight, 2 Night Vision) - Eye Relief: Unlimited - Magnification: 1x - Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA - Travel Per Rotation: 30 MOA - Max Elevation Adjustment: 110 MOA - Max Windage Adjustment: 105 MOA - Parallax Settings: Parallax Free - Width: 1.1" - Height: 1.0" - Lenght: 1.6" - Weight: 0.9Oz - Mounting Footpring: Shield RMS ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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