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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:

12651 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342

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