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Laser sights or iron sights? Many traditionalist argue that iron sights are the only way to shoot. While others feel lasers increase accuracy. Laser sights do offer a number of clear advantages. They however are not intended to and should not be considered to be a replacement for iron sights.

Lasers allow for very high speed target acquisition and can allow you to shoot from the hip with the same accuracy as shooting from the shoulder.

A laser will allow for accurate firing from different shooting positions. You can shoot from awkward positions where you may not be able to get a good sight picture with iron sights. Positions like shooting at an intruder while laying in a bed or shooting around objects.

A firearm equipped with a lasers can be a powerful deterrence. A target may feel that the fight has already been lost when encountering a beam pointed at them. Situations can be de-escalated without ever having to fire a shot.

Lasers also provide an edge under low light conditions where it may be difficult to see iron sights.

Although lasers do provide a lot of distinct benefits, there are a couple of drawbacks. Lasers can give away your position. Also batteries do die and a laser can be a liability if you rely on it alone.

In conclusion, laser sights can be a great asset but should only be considered a supplement to iron sights.