Red Dot Pistol

Intermediate

Duration: 16 hours

$400.00

Fee

Matthew Lyons

Instructor Bio

Date Location Class Size Class Time Instructor Availability
Register Now August 23 Saturday
2 Day Class
Waterman, IL
4 - 16 Students 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Matthew Lyons Space Available
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Description

This 16-hour program has been designed by Lions Defense, to provide students with instruction on care and maintenance of their Red Dot Sights (RDS) equipped handgun, zeroing, finding the dot from the draw, and tracking the dot under recoil. Students will have also completed live fire exercises covering zero, first shot from the holster, sight picture/sight alignment, target focus, grip emphasis, and recoil management.

 

 

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Topics Covered

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

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Types

Intermediate, Specialty Other

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Documentation Requirements

Once registered for the course, please email Lions Defense a copy of a valid driver's license. If an Illinois Resident, a FOID card is also required.

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

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Requirements

  • Open mind to learn

  • One semi-automatic handgun equipped with RDS

  • 1400 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 tactical belt that can hold equipment (Not the belt that holds up your suit pants)

  • 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)

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