Red Dot Handgun

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Description

Red Dot Handgun is designed to provide students with information and skills specific to the usage of Red Dot Equipped Handguns.  Curriculum will cover all aspects of RDS handgun implementation including: Mounting, care, maintenance, zeroing and equipment selection.  Students will learn RDS handgun theory and will work through extensive repetitions to build competency with their platform.

Instructional material covered

• Firearms safety
• Concepts / mindset
• Red Dot Sight options
• RDS handgun theory
• RDS handgun specific techniques
• RDS handgun zeroing

Required equipment

• Handgun with Red Dot Sight mounted (Loaner units available upon request)
• At least 3 handgun magazines
• Holster and magazine pouches (At least one pistol pouch)
  • Holster must attach to the belt and provide sufficient retention to prevent the firearm from falling out during moderate physical activity. SERPA style holsters will not be permitted.
• Eye protection
• Electronic hearing protection
• Weather appropriate clothing
  • Pants, long sleeve shirts and hats are recommended
• Close toed shoes
• 300-500 rounds handgun ammunition

Course prerequisites

End User Handgun*