Merlin
Our Story

Optics built by
people who hunt.

Where we stand

Honest pricing, real support, and the features that actually matter in the field. That's the whole pitch.

The thermal optic market runs on two playbooks: premium names charging $2,000+ for a triple-digit margin, and bargain imports with no warranty, no support, and a battery you throw away. We started Merlin because there should be a third option — fair pricing on gear that's genuinely good, backed by people who stand behind it.

We obsess over the things that matter when you're out in the dark: a bigger, sharper screen, real 3× zoom, on-board photo and video, and a rechargeable battery that's still going when the competition's is dead.

What we stand behind

Every optic ships with a 3-year warranty, free US shipping, and a 30-day return window. Design, quality control, customer support, and warranty fulfillment all run through us — so there's one place to call, and we answer it.

Who we are

Family-owned. Based in Southern California. Run by people who hunt, shoot, and pick up the phone when you call. If you want corporate customer service, buy Pulsar. If you want a brand that gives a damn, buy Merlin.