Red Dot Training Session 1
This is an Outdoor Sportsman’s Club sponsored training event that is free to all OSC members. The instructors are current Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and active members of the Outdoor Sportsman’s Club. The 4-hour course will cover general topics about Red Dot Sights (RDS).
There will be two sessions on two different dates.
The first session on Monday August 9,2021 from 4pm-8pm. It will focus on subject matter geared for those WHO DO NOT HAVE an optic. Information and discussion will focus on RDS selection and use.
The second session on Tuesday August 10,2021 from 4pm-8pm. It will focus on subject matter geared for those WHO DO HAVE an optic. Information and discussion will focus on RDS selection, use of an optic on your handgun, and review of suggested RDS techniques. The training will conclude with live fire drills using your RDS.
Monday August 9,2021 4pm-8pm
This date is being offered primarily for those members who DO NOT HAVE a red dot sight pistol. This class is mostly an informative lecture and discussion about RDS. At the conclusion of the class, members may have the opportunity to shoot a RDS handgun of one of the instructors for familiarization. This will be a low round count if interested in shooting a RDS. The course will review the following topics:
- Red Dot Sight Theory
- Characteristics of a good optic
- Optic Brands
- Mounting Options and handgun RDS setup considerations
- Use of back-up iron sights (BUIS)
- Zeroing the RDS
- Pistol Handling with a mounted optic
- Dealing with Parallax and occluded optics
- Alternate aiming techniques
- Using RDS with a hand-held flashlight technique
Required Equipment:
- Bring 20 rounds of pistol ball ammo in 9MM if interested in trying live fire with an RDS.
- Hat with a brim
- Eye & ear protection
- Weather appropriate gear
- Hydration and snacks as you need
Each session is limited to 20 participants.
Sign up by July 31.
Email your name, session number, and phone number to Betse Esber, [email protected].