Practical Red Dot Pistol Skills Clinic (4.5 HRS)

Note: 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. If you need help with this, please contact us for recommendations.

Description

This course provides 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 a 4.5 hour clinic focusing on the fundamentals and capabilities of MRDS and on learning the proper techniques for red-dot acquisition under various conditions and circumstances. 

Location

NRA Range
11250 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030

NRA Range Note

All first-time users of the NRA range will be asked to complete a written range safety test prior to shooting. There is a one-time $10 processing fee for the range test. Show up at least 30 minutes early if you need to take the safety test. For additional information please visit: http://nrahqrange.Nra.Org/

Time:

From 2:00 PM TO 6:30 PM

Topics Covered

  • Understanding the MRDS, theory and various features

  • 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

  • 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 (time permitting)

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)

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

  • Water for hydration

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

Services

  • Indoor restrooms available.

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