Sight (device)

device for alignment and aiming of a weapon

A sight is a tool. It is used to help aim a person's line of sight so that it lines up with a target. It is used on weapons and other equipments such as telescopes. A sight can be a simple marker, such as an iron sight. It can also magnify the target, such as a telescope.

An iron sight on an H&K MP5 submachine gun