Red Dot Pistol 101

Description

This class answers the question of why for the shooter looking to become more proficient in the Practical use of Red Dot Sight (RDS) Pistols and their practical application. This class will bring the new or experienced shooter up to speed on the latest methods of shooting the RDS pistol in the most effective and efficient ways possible. 

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

By the end of this course you will know:

• Zeroing the Optic
• Draw and Presentation
• Acceptable Sight Picture and Tracking the Dot
• Stereoscopic Vision and Target Focus Shooting
• Optic Failure and Back-Up Iron Sights
• Obscured Lens Shooting

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Topics Covered

Safety brief/med plan

• Care and maintenance of the RDS equipped pistol 

• Mindset and myths of the dot

• RDS pistol fundamentals and offset

• Zeroing

• Finding the dot from the draw

• Body mechanics

• Recoil management

• Multiple targets

• Support hand/strong hand only employment

• RDS Specific malfunctions

• Positional shooting

Expectations and Outcomes

Student will receive certificate of completion at the end of course

Types

Basic, Intermediate

Documentation Requirements

Optional items some students find helpful:

Sun block
Lawn chair
Insect repellent
Notebook
Pen or pencil
Cleaning Kit
Rain Gear
Hat
Shirt with collar
Towel or Shemagh
Waterproof boots
Spare Clothes
Hearing Aides (if applicable)
Cooler with water and electrolyte drinks
Gloves
NSAID – Ibuprofen, Naproxen
IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)

PLEASE carry all firearms in accordance with Ohio Law. We will give you an opportunity to swap out your
carry ammo with practice ammo at the start of class and swap them back at the end of class, if needed.
Please do not attempt to swap out ammo on your own. You must have an instructor with you up on the
designated firing line. ABSOLUTELY NO HANDLING OF WEAPONS BEHIND THE DESIGNATED FIRING
LINE AND WITHOUT AN INSTRUCTOR PRESENT.

PLEASE DO NOT LOAD/TOUCH YOUR GUN UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO THE RANGE

PLEASE carry all firearms in accordance with Ohio Law. We will give you an opportunity to swap out your
carry ammo with practice ammo at the start of class and swap them back at the end of class, if needed.
Please do not attempt to swap out ammo on your own. You must have an instructor with you up on the
designated firing line. ABSOLUTELY NO HANDLING OF WEAPONS BEHIND THE DESIGNATED FIRING
LINE AND WITHOUT AN INSTRUCTOR PRESENT.


CLASS ROOM IS LOCATED ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, IF YOU SEE A DIRT ROAD AND A HOUSE THAT MEANS YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT LOCATION.

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Requirements

A functional and practical RDS handgun

Hearing Protection, electronic is preferred.

Wrap around style eye protection.

At least 3 magazines

If available, a spare handgun and support gear is also an excellent idea.

A minimum of 300 rounds of pistol ammunition.

When you arrive to the range PLEASE do not remove your gun from your holster/bag until told to do so.

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