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Pistol Optics/Red Dot Course

PREREQUISITE: Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship

8 HRS / One day

Welcome to the Pistol Optics/Red Dot Course, where you’ll immerse yourself in a world of precision and skill development with your everyday carry pistol of choice. This course not only provides instruction on the fundamentals of operating a pistol with iron sights or a red dot optic, but will also incorporate immersive drills that challenge you at various distances, honing your mechanics and enhancing your self and home defense capabilities. This class is not just informative; it’s an opportunity to push your limits and enhance your shooting proficiency. Discover the thrill of mastering your pistol with optics in a safe and controlled environment. Students attending this course should have attended the NinjaBob Solutions Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship I course where they have demonstrated proficiency with the use of a handgun and safe gun handling procedures with live ammunition. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your shooting game and book your spot now for an unforgettable and empowering learning experience! 

COST:  $550

COURSE TOPICS

  • Recognizing the difference between target focus and front sight focus
  • Identify mechanical offset
  • Recognizing the effect of mechanical offset on various targets
  • Smooth and effective pistol presentation
  • Efficient and consistent acquisition of “the dot” from shot to shot
  • Alternative aiming solutions for an occluded optic or optic mechanical failures

EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Pistol with mounted, and zeroed, red dot optic 
  • Magazines (2 min, 3 ideal) 
  • Magazine pouches 
  • Pistol holster or off-body concealment holster/purse/fanny pack, backpack of choice. 
  • Sturdy belt (belt, waistband, leggings, or concealment holster type of choice5)
  • Eye protection
  • Ear protection
  • 600 rounds of ammo (.22, .380, 9mm, .40 S&W, 45ACP, etc.)

***Any of the above items can be rented/provided with advance notice. Recommend bringing a ball cap, water bottle with cap/cover, comfortable weather-appropriate clothing (can be warm or cool on the range depending on individual comfort level), sunscreen, and bug repellent.

A modified shooting position may be substituted for those who have a disability or functional limitation regarding a particular shooting task. To better enable us to accommodate you, let us know prior to registration if you have a limitation to a particular activity in the course description, i.e., wheelchair-bound, hearing impaired, loss of limb, etc.

1 To better enable us to accommodate those with a disability or functional limitation regarding a particular shooting task, let us know prior to registration if you have a limitation to a particular activity in the course description, i.e., wheelchair bound, hearing impaired, loss of limb, etc.

2 For firearms classes only: recommend wearing two types of hearing/ear protection for indoor ranges: the foam type earplug and an over the ear earmuff type with noise cancelling and hearing enhancement capabilities (i.e., Cordova brand Encore Ear Plugs Corded Disposable and the Peltor Sport Tactical 100 Electronic Hearing Protector)

3 For firearms classes only: Pistol holsters should cover/protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel/slide if it is an inside the waist band holster (IWB).

4 For firearms classes only: Pistol holsters should cover/protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel/slide if it is an inside the waist band holster (IWB). Contact me if you have a question on the equipment that you intend to bring meeting these requirements. 

5 For firearms classes only: Pistol holsters should cover and protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel and slide if it is an inside the waist band holster (IWB). Outside the waistband (OWB) pistol holsters should also have an adjust tension or at least a single retention feature to hold your pistol securely in your holster when firing from any static or moving shooting position (i.e., kneeling, standing, prone, moving, etc.,). Contact me if you have a question on the equipment that you intend to bring meeting these requirements. If you are new to the shooting community, contact me for any advice on the required equipment on the list. Where stated in the course descriptions, equipment and gun rentals are available with advance notice. 

6 For firearms classes only: a seated or modified shooting position may be substituted for those who have a disability or functional limitation regarding a standing shooting position. To better enable us to accommodate you, let us know prior to registration if you have a limitation to a particular activity in the course description, i.e., wheelchair bound, hearing impaired, loss of limb, etc.

7 For firearms & tactics classes only: Tactical/duty kit should reflect your area of the industry from Military/S.W.A.T. Tactical duty rigs to VIP protection kit/clothing (a.k.a., first- and second-line gear).

8 For Emergency Evacuation/Egress and tactics classes only: Elevated positions include MEDEVAC from rooftop fighting positions, emergency egress/bailout from second story window/balcony.

9  For Emergency Evacuation/Egress and tactics classes only: CMC Rescue Survivor 8 Escape System, the EVAC Systems Bail-Out Bag Kit, or equivalent https://firepenny.com/CMC_Rescue_Survivor_8_Escape_System_p/CMC-500400.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwv8qkBhAnEiwAkY-ahkU2LQLFG-WJSTfjYCiQDnhVxfdXQb4NEkGmPoqKXp9BDO_1uWgKsxoClNAQAvD_BwE

10 Helmet:; for Emergency Evacuation/Egress, CQB (LE/Mil) and tactics (LE/Mil) classes only: recommend a helmet that you will be expected to use in your daily duties such as an ballistic OPSCORE or Team Wendy helmet. The Bump helmet version from these two vendors are also recommended/optional. Fall rated climbing helmets designed for rock/mountain climbers are more than acceptable if they’re in your inventory but not required.

11 For firearms & tactics classes only: tactical/duty kit should reflect your area of the industry from Military/S.W.A.T. Tactical duty rigs to VIP protection kit/clothing (a.k.a., first- and second-line gear).

12 For firearms classes only: Holster should cover/protect the trigger and cover the pistol barrel/slide if it is an inside/outside waistband holster (IWB/OWB) and be worn from 3-9 o’clock position (clear of the front of the body when worn).