Intro To RDS

For shooters moving from irons to a red dot. We cover selection and mounting, zeroing, and the presentation mechanics that make the dot appear where you expect it, then build to one-handed manipulation.

Course Objectives

• Safety / med brief
• Equipment discussion, pros and cons, irons vs red dots
• RDS maintenance
• Mounting procedure for the RDS
• Brightness settings (manual vs automatic) and dot-wash considerations in low light
• Zeroing procedure
• Finding the dot on presentation
• Tracking the dot during recoil
• Re-acquiring the dot after reloads
• One-handed shooting (dominant & non-dominant side)
• One-handed weapon manipulation (reloads / malfunction clearing)
• Chance to win a top shooter patch
• Weapon maintenance and storage
• Debrief

Required Equipment

• Ammunition: 200 rounds
• Semi-auto pistol equipped with red dot and backup irons
• Holster — AIWB or OWB Kydex (no leather, nylon, or SERPA)
• 3 magazines
• Double pistol mag carrier
• Eye and ear protection (electronic recommended)
• Appropriate range attire (no open-toe shoes or low-cut shirts)
• Hat
• Lunch & water
• Pen & paper