Pistol Optics FUNDAMENTALS & proficieny

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The effectiveness of slide mounted pistol optics (Red Dot Sight) is difficult to refute and is why they're rapidly becoming the primary aiming system for countless shooters, both recreational and occupational. Anyone who's adopted this system of aiming first discovered that achieving positive results required overcoming a learning curve. While definitely not an insurmountable task, the transition from traditional iron sighted shooting to a pistol optic aiming system does require an open mind, willingness to adapt, and motivation to change. My methodology in teaching the use of this system offers simplicity based on measurable and objective solutions in developing fundamentally sound shooting performance. 

Course Length:  16 hours

Tuition Fee:  $300

Course Topics:

• Optic zeroing
• Dot behavior & introduction to shot calling 
• Stance, grip, & recoil management
• Trigger manipulation techniques
• Introduction to skill isolation training 
• Elimination of unnecessary motion to develop maximum efficiency 
• Development of consistent dot acquisition & sight picture 
• Tracking the dot under recoil, reading data & diagnosing deficiencies in technique 
• Levels of target confirmation
• Stages of presentation and modulation
• Reactive & predictive shooting
• Balancing speed & accuracy 
• Overcoming optic failures & occlusion 
• Strong/Support hand shooting 
• Multiple targets & efficient transitioning 
• Shooting in motion 
• Maximizing the dot at distances of 25 yards and beyond 
• How to develop a dry-fire plan & the deliberate practice concept
• How to determine your capabilities & establishing metrics to track changes in performance

Mandatory Equipment:

• 1 functional/reliable semi-automatic pistol equipped with a properly installed slide mounted optic system and back-up iron sights viewable through the lower portion of the optic window.
• Extra batteries for your optic.
• 1 functional tool for elevation/windage adjustments on your optic.
• 3 functional pistol magazines minimum. Bring more if you have them.
• 1 high quality holster compatible with the pistol to be used. The holster must be functional, in acceptable condition, and capable of securing the pistol without question. Normal wear and tear sustained through duty use or daily carry is acceptable. Serpa holsters, damaged holsters, or old/worn leather holsters will not be allowed on the firing line.
• 1 magazine holder/pouch capable of securing a minimum of 2 pistol magazines on the belt. Additional holders/pouches or those capable of securing multiple magazines are acceptable.
• 1 sturdy belt of high quality capable of bearing the pistol/holster weight without sagging or allowing the holster to move away from the body while drawing the pistol.
• Adequate hearing protection.
• Adequate eye protection.
• Baseball style cap with full brim.
• Hydration source.
• Black Sharpie 
• 1000 rounds of quality ammunition

Recommendations / Suggestions:

• If you have access to extra equipment, bring back-ups to what you feel necessary. 
• Treat your optic glass with an anti-fog solution.
• If you’ve had your system for a while and haven’t changed your optic battery in 6 months to a year, go ahead and change the battery prior to class.
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellant
• Rain gear