Pistol Mounted Optics Certification - Pistol Red Dot Workshop

Pistol Mounted Optics Certification

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

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

• 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

• 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

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