Practical Red Dot Pistol Skills (8 HRS)

Note: This course course is NOT designed for first time shooters.Students should be able to safely draw from the holster and shoot. Practicing the draw from the holster prior to the class is highly recommended.

Description

This course is designed by USPSA GrandMaster in Carry Optics and is taught by Modern Samurai Project endorsed instructors. It will provide students with the necessary skills to properly transition from using standard pistol iron sights to mini red dot sights (MRDS) for self-defense or duty use. This transitional training will include drills addressing the common concerns associated with the use of MRDS on duty pistols. Students will also improve on the skills and knowledge to successfully negotiate around obstacles and shoot on the move. This is an in-depth, comprehensive training course focusing on the fundamentals and capabilities of MRDS and to learn the proper techniques for red-dot acquisition under various conditions and circumstances. 

Location

Private Range
Culpeper, VA

Link-up Point

10411 James Monroe Hwy
Culpeper, VA 22701

Link-up occurs and convoy departs 20 minutes prior to class start.

Date & Time:

Saturday September 07, 2024
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Saturday November 16, 2024
Sign up HERE

Cost:

$295 (Plus an additional Range fee of $20 per student, payable cash on the day of the course to the instructor)

Topics Covered

  • Understanding the MRDS, theory and various features 

  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Considerations

  • Understanding Mechanical Offset and Holdover

  • Weapons manipulations with RDS

  • Applying the Fundamentals of Marksmanship with a Pistol MRDS

  • How to properly Zero a MDRS to POA/POI

  • Initial Sight Acquisition and Dot Tracking 

  • MRDS up close (5 yards and in).

  • How to change from Front Sight to Target Focused Shooting

  • Advantages and Limitations to a MRDS

  • Use of back-up iron sights (BUIS) 

  • Alternate aiming techniques

  • Downed Optic Drills to include, occluded Optic Drills and total Optic blockage Drills

  • Engaging multiple targets/threats

  • Reloading and Clearing Common Stoppages/Malfunctions with a MRDS

  • Strong Hand Only and Support Hand Only Shooting and Manipulations

  • Advanced drills for improving skills

     

Equipment Needed

  • Serviceable semi-automatic pistol (9mm or larger caliber) and at least three magazines

  • Quality belt with strong side holster and at least 1 magazine pouch

  • Serpa holsters or similar holsters that use the trigger finger to deactivate a retention device are NOT allowed

  • Be able to retain 2 magazines on your body

  • 3-5 magazines of 10 round capacity (minimum)

  • 350 rounds of dependable ammunition (minimum). No steel core, no armor piercing, no tracer.

  • Knee pads (optional, but recommended – range surface is rocky gravel)

  • Water for hydration

  • Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap.

Services

  • Lunch is not included. Please bring your own.

  • It's highly recommended to bring a chair.

  • This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns.

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