
RED DOT PISTOL
This 16 hour course, taught over 2 days, is designed to introduce the use of red dot optics on a semi-auto pistol. Students will understand the fundamentals of shooting RDS pistols, equipment considerations, myths and mindset of the dot, zeroing, RDS specific malfunctions, and positional shooting.
Learning Objectives
Safety
Care and Maintenance of the RDS Pistol
Equipment Considerations
Myths and Mindset of RDS
RDS Pistol Fundamentals and Offset
Zeroing
Finding the Dot From the Draw
Body Mechanics
Recoil Management
Strong and Support hand only employment
RDS Specific Malfunctions
Lighting Conditions and RDS
Requirements
Open mind to learn
One semi-automatic handgun equipped with RDS
1000 rounds of ammunition minimum for your firearm
One good quality strong side holster(How you plan on carrying your firearm on a daily basis. *No Serpa holsters for this class*)
One dual magazine pouch or two single magazine pouches
3 double stack magazines (5 single stack magazines)
One sturdy belt that can hold equipment (Not the belt that holds up your suit pants)
CAT or SOF T TQ and an IFAK on your person is mandatory.
Eye and ear protection (electronic ear pro recommended)
Baseball hat or any hat with a brim
Food and drinks
Dress for the weather (we will shoot in the rain or snow)