MICRO RED DOT PISTOL

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Duration: 4 hours 

Prerequisite:

This comprehensive course is part of our pistol training series for the student that wants to acquire practical knowledge on how to apply the appropriate techniques when utilizing the micro red dot system (MRDS) on their pistol. This course emphasizes a realistic approach to the understanding and application of the MRDS.  

Completion of our Basic Pistol course is required, or an equivalent course (USPSA / IDPA classification) before you attend the Red Dot Pistol course. The student MUST possess the knowledge and ability to physically demonstrate how to safely load, fire, and unload a pistol.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the required minimum skills for this specific course may be removed from the training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering for this course. For additional information concerning this course and performance criteria please contact us. 

Course Overview: 

This course is taught by an NRA certified instructor with a law enforcement and competitive shooting sports background who provides a hands-on training environment for the novice to advance pistol owner who seeks to develop, strengthen, improve, and develop their foundational understanding of pistol mounted optics. 

There is ample opportunity in the classroom and range to achieve the desired practical knowledge in this casual, stress-free, and fun learning environment. You’ll find this course to be beneficial in refining and enhancing your visual aiming skills!

The course duration is approximately 4 hours, depending on class size and number of questions asked, which includes a 3-hour live fire practical session.

Course Outline:

· Overview of the universal firearms safety rules.

· Demonstrate administrative in-service loading and unloading pistol techniques.

· Overview of marksmanship fundamentals.

· Overview of mindset preparation and execution.

· Visual focus techniques.

· Advantages and disadvantages of pistol mounted optics.

· Nomenclature, mounting options and how pistol mounted optics work.

· Understanding offset and holdovers.

· Occluded optics. 

· Sight tracking and variable light conditions.

· Immediate action drills with optic mounted pistols.

· Alternate shooting positions.

· Strong-hand and support-hand techniques.

· Techniques and concepts of understanding proper pistol presentation.

· Body posturing/alignment. 

· Preventative maintenance of the optics. (cleaning, maintenance, and inspection).

· After-action course review. 

Practical Skill Exercise:

· Perform a ready function check on an optic mounted pistol.

· Demonstrate and apply the appropriate pistol mounted optic presentation. (dry fire and live fire     

  practical exercise)

· Student/Instructor optic calibration drill (live fire practical exercise). 

· Perform a visual index target transition live fire exercise.

· Perform a strong-hand and support-hand live-fire exercise. 

· Single hand manipulation with optic equipped pistol. 

· Perform various reload drills (emergency, tactical, magazine exchange) utilizing pistol mounted  

  optic techniques. 

Required Equipment: (Some items may be available to rent at the host location)

· Optic mounted full-size, carry, compact or micro semi-automatic pistol. 

  --Students may be able to rent a pistol mounted optic at location if rental firearms are available.

· Hearing protection (passive or electronic).

· Eye protection—wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses.

· Note taking material (notepad and pen/pencil).

· Rigid Gun Belt (1.5” or wider)—contact us for additional questions.

· Outside the Waistband (OWB) Holster (strong-side only – no IWB, cross-draw, appendix, etc.)  

  (No Nylon, Cloth, or SERPA style holsters)—contact us for additional questions.

· Sturdy magazine pouch or pouches that can hold 2 pistol magazines securely.

· At least 3 pistol magazines.

· 400 rounds of range approved ammunition. 

· Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid state ID or U.S. Government issued ID (Passport or   

  Military ID). (Please contact for additional questions)

Course Occupancy Notification:

We keep class sizes relatively small - generally no more than ten students - so everyone receives proper attention. Classes fill up quickly due to the small size, so sign up today!

This course can be conducted in a family, small group, or corporate setting. Several components of this course are integrated into our 1:1 private lesson plan. For additional information or any special accommodation, please contact us. 

                              ****No Loaded Firearms Allowed in the Classroom****