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Pistol Red Dot Essentials

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Pistol Red Dot Essentials

"a great time"

The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, especially for a beginner like me. The grounds are clean and taken care of. It is a great time!

Kathy Menditto

This class is designed to help students transition into the world of pistol-mounted red dots. With the growing popularity of optics-ready pistols and red dot sights, many shooters are looking for guidance on proper setup, zeroing, and foundational shooting techniques. This course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to confidently run a red dot-equipped pistol.

This class serves as an equivalent replacement for Vital Pistol Skills Level 1 for students beginning with a red dot platform.

Topics Covered:

  • Zeroing and zero distances
  • Proper grip and body alignment
  • Target focus and sight picture
  • Red dot acquiring and reacquiring
  • Pistol manipulations with red dot attached

Class details

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Pre RequisiteBasic knowledge of centerfire handgun

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Skill Level Beginner/Intermediate

Equipment

  • Own semi-auto centerfire handgun with red dot properly installed
  • Any applicable adjustment tools included with optic
  • Two-three mags and mag pouches
  • Firearm case

OfferedLimited time

Class Size – 14

Cost – $100

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Classroom – Class begins in Range

Range – 3 hours

Ammo150 rounds

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