Abstract: A targeting illumination unit (100) adapted for attachment to a weapon (190) is described herein. The unit (100) include a hollow body (105), a non-laser light source (160) supported in the body and adapted to emit at least one light beam (175), and a lens assembly (120) supported in the body and adapted to focus the emitted at least one light beam (175) for projection therefrom, and a reticle (125) provided between the non-laser light source (160) and lens assembly (120). The reticle (125) has a geometrically-shaped image formed thereon that is adapted to modify the at least one light beam (175) emitted by the light source (160). The unit (100) is adapted to project a geometrically-shaped targeting light image (180) at a distance from the weapon (190) for facilitating targeting of the weapon (190).

Abstract: A targeting illumination unit (100) adapted for attachment to a weapon (190) is described herein. The unit (100) include a hollow body (105), a non-laser light source (160) supported in the body and adapted to emit at least one light beam (175), and a lens assembly (120) supported in the body and adapted to focus the emitted at least one light beam (175) for projection therefrom, and a reticle (125) provided between the non-laser light source (160) and lens assembly (120). The reticle (125) has a geometrically-shaped image formed thereon that is adapted to modify the at least one light beam (175) emitted by the light source (160). The unit (100) is adapted to project a geometrically-shaped targeting light image (180) at a distance from the weapon (190) for facilitating targeting of the weapon (190).