Pistol Mounted Optics Certification - Pistol Red Dot Workshop

Pistol Mounted Optics Certification

Pistol Mounted Optics Certification

Welcome to our in-person event where you can get certified in pistol mounted optics at the Public Safety Institute!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN:

Upon successful completion of this Pistol Mounted OPTICS Certification Course, you will be able to:

• Review the types of red dots and mounting options.
• How to Properly Sight In (zero)
• Refine reticle (red dots) Acquisition on Presentation
• How do I acquire the Red Dot?
• How do I present the pistol with the Red Dot?
• Understand advantages and limitations of a Pistol Mounted Optics
• Understand holdover/offset and apply to drills
• Review and apply downed optic drills
• Improve single handed shooting techniques with the Optics
• Discuss multiple shot considerations with the Optics
• Experience the benefits for shooting on the move with the Optics
• Practice multiple target engagement techniques

LIVE-FIRE drill with the Optics:

• Verify and or Adjust Optics (zero)
• Acquire Red Dot on Target/Present and fire
• Understand Parallax and how to apply it during live fire (meaning, Red Dot does not to be centered on glass to be effective)
• Downed Optics Drills: sights fill up with water, snow, mud, or debris
• Alternative firing techniques with downed optics: Top of the shroud as a reference, Edge of Slide as a reference

EQUIPMENT LIST

• Handgun, major caliber 9mm, 357 SIG, 40 S&W, 45 ACP with Red Dot Mounted
• • Semi-auto center fire pistols only – revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed
• Holster – duty or OWB
• Magazine pouch
• 3 magazines
• Optic adjustment tools
• Spare batteries for Optics with its tools
• Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
• Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
• NO open toed shoes, NO shorts, or sweatpants/leggings
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Recommend electronic hearing protection

AMMO

• Estimated round count: 200 rounds pistol
• No steel cased, No steel core, NO aluminum case or Exposed lead ammo
• Ammunition may be purchased at the range

Learn More & Sign Up Here Now: