Red Dot Handgun Fundamentals
Class Overview
This class focuses on getting students up to speed using a red dot sight on their pistol. Ideal for students who are brand new to red dot sights as well as those who may have some experience with them, but still need to learn how to achieve the best performance and avoid common mistakes from their RDS. When set up, maintained and deployed properly, the red dot sight can provide a distinct advantage for many shooters.
Subjects
- Review of existing skills
- Proper setup and maintenance of a Red Dot Sight
- Pros and cons of using a RDS vs iron sights
- RDS specific malfunction clearances
- Strong and weak hand shooting
- Multiple threat engagement
- Varied distance shooting from 7- 135 yards
- ITTS hostage rack
- Shooting on the move
- Rapid target engagement
- Man on man shoot off
- Shooting from unconventional positions
Equipment
- Cleaned and oiled pistol at least 9mm in caliber.*
- Properly mounted Red Dot Sight (Must be mounted prior to class).
- The manual for your RDS and any tools it came with
- Extra battery for your optic
- Suppressor (tall) iron sights as backup for RDS (Highly recommended!)
- Three or more magazines
- Holster and belt or duty rig (Make sure your holster works with your RDS pistol)
- Magazine pouch
- Eye and ear protection
- 400 rounds of factory ammunition
* We have a limited number of RDS handguns available for rent. If you will need to rent in order to attend this class, make sure to contact us before booking your class to verify we have a rental still available for you.
Class Details
Class Tuition:
From: $550.00
Prerequisites:
If you have not completed the prerequisite class with ITTS, but you have prior formal training that was recent and comprable in both subject matter and duration, contact us to discuss your candidacy for this class. Your prior training will need to have been from a qualified and verifiable source that meets our school’s standards.
LEO & Military may be exempt from this prerequisite. Contact us to discuss.
Day & Times:
This is a 2-day class:
Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many options out there and it largely depends on your budget. Converting your handgun over from traditional iron sights to an ideal RDS setup can be an investment. You’ll need to either get your slide milled for an RDS or purchase an aftermarket slide. You will need to purchase an RDS and you will also want to get suppressor height iron sights installed so you can use them as a backup if your RDS ever fails.
In terms of specific red dot sights we recommend, take a look at offerings by Trijicon, Aimpoint, Leupold or Holoson. There are plenty of other options at cheaper price points, but you get what you pay for. If you’re going to bet your life on a handgun with an RDS you want one you can really rely on. Please make sure to do plenty of research and contact us if you need any further guidance.
- Make sure you have your red dot sight professionally installed or if you do it yourself make sure to use loctite and a torque wrench (check the manufacturers recommended torque specs).
- Bring any manuals and tools that came with your RDS.
- If you know how to zero your RDS then it’s a good idea to do it before class, that will save you time. However, we will cover zeroing in class and give everyone an opportunity to zero their RDS. We recommend a 25 yard zero and we will show you ways to make that process easier.
- Make sure to get a holster that works with an RDS mounted on your handgun.
We have a limited number of RDS handguns available for rent. If you will need to rent in order to attend this class, make sure to contact us before booking your class to verify we have a rental still available for you.
We don’t sell ammunition to those who are bringing their own firearm to class, they will need to supply their own. If you need help figuring out where to purchase ammunition, check out our Industry Partners!
We only provide ammunition to students who are renting firearms from us for the sole purpose of training.
