Jordan Vinroe is the founder and CEO of Gideon Optics, a rapidly growing optics company focused on bringing durable, high-performing red dot sights to the everyday shooter’s budget. In this episode, you’ll get to hear first-hand Jordan’s journey from running gun shows in PA and well-known parts companies to building a dedicated optics brand that has rapidly grown in popularity in a relatively short amount of time. We’ll also get a couple of nods to what Gideon is trying to do to bridge the gap between “duty-ready” performance and realistic, working‑class budgets here in 2026. Please welcome Jordan to the show!
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TFB Behind the Gun #213: Gideon Optics CEO Jordan Vinroe on Affordable Optics
In today’s episode of TFB’s Behind the Gun Podcast, we get to hear the origin story of Gideon Optics, what actually goes into designing and testing a pistol red dot, and how Jordan thinks about trust, warranty, and long‑term support for customers who rely on their gear. Whether you’re optics‑curious, brand‑loyal, or still skeptical of newer or foreign-manufactured names in the space, this episode will give you a clearer picture of who Jordan is, what Gideon stands for, and why more shooters are starting to give them a serious look over legacy optics brands when it comes to everyday firearms optics.
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