RDS Pistol

The red dot sight is the dominant pistol optic for a reason, but it rewards a different skill set than irons. This course builds the mechanics that make a dot fast: a consistent presentation that puts the dot on target every time, and the eyes-up index that keeps you driving the gun.

We cover the full optic life cycle — selection, mounting, zeroing, maintenance — then drill the shooting skills that separate a slow dot from a fast one.

Course Objectives

• Safety / med brief
• Equipment discussion — irons vs. red dots, pros & cons
• RDS maintenance and mounting
• Brightness settings & low-light considerations
• Zeroing procedure
• Finding the dot on presentation
• Levels of confirmation
• Tracking the dot during recoil
• Re-acquiring the dot after reloads
• One-handed shooting & manipulation (dominant & non-dominant)
• Positional shooting & barricade drills
• Red-dot-specific malfunctions

Required Equipment

• Ammunition: 400 rounds
• Semi-auto pistol equipped with red dot and backup irons
• OWB or AIWB Kydex holster (no leather/nylon or SERPA)
• 2 magazines minimum if AIWB
• The ability to carry a minimum 1 spare mag on body.
• Eye and ear protection (electronic recommended)
• Appropriate range attire (no open-toe shoes or low-cut shirts)
• Hat
• Lunch & water
• Pen & paper
• Sharpie