Red Dots on pistols are becoming more popular (again) as options for carry weapons. Part of mastery is training - here it is! 

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Prerequisites: Must have already taken a fundamental class by a vetted instructor. Student should be able to clear Dot Torture drill at 3 yards 

Topics Covered

• Zeroing your red dot. 10 yard zero. 25 yard confirmation. Ammo selection.

• Draw and how to stop fishing for the dot. Why back up irons are necessary? 

• Only use the necessary amount of information required to make an acceptably accurate shot at the speed and distance required. 

• Red dots up close. 5 yards and in. 

• Red dots at distance

• Speed: Efficiency of draw and presentation. Concealed and Open setups. Speed is the economy of motion. Speed is not useless frenetic movement. Micro Drill training method.

• Dot tracking: Grip, stance, dot movement, predictability. Stop over confirming the dot!

• Modes of Practice: Speed mode. Accuracy Mode. Real Mode.

• How to get better on your own. Dry fire for skill building. Live fire for confirmation.

• Target transitions

• Shooting on the move

• Why you should compete

• Mini match to test skills

• An opportunity to test for the Black Belt Patch.

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Equipment needed:

• Slide mounted red dot pistol.

• The ability to carry 3 mags (1 in gun, 2 in pouches).

• Good holster of student's choice. No Serpas. No old leather holsters.

• 1000 rounds of reliable ammo.

• Eye pro, Ear pro.

• Open Mind