Defense Technology: Pistol Mounted Optic Instructor Course

Pistol Optics Instructor Course – Red Dot Sight

This two-day course focuses on developing Instructor skills necessary for transitioning personnel from traditional iron sights to the pistol mounted electronic optics – Red Dot Sights. Like all Defense Technology Training Academy firearms courses, it is designed to enhance the student’s abilities to create, present and conduct safe and relevant firearms training for personnel in their departments.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Through discussions and practical range drills, students attending the Defense Technology Pistol Optics Instructor Course will be exposed to the latest “Red Dot” training techniques. This course emphasizes the following topics:

• Proper pistol draw to allow rapid sight acquisition

• Traditional v. suppressor height back up iron sights

• Comparison and contrast of available pistol optics

• Optic mounting considerations

COURSE BENEFITS

This course is conducted by real-world professionals with strong operational experience in their respective fields.

• Learn the effective use of the Pistol Mounted Optic.

• Enhance the safety and effectiveness of weapons manipulation.

• Become more proficient in Firearms instruction.

Required Equipment

Eye and ear protection

Pistol with a mounted electronic optic – Red Dot Sight

Holster compatible to the students pistol/optic

3 magazines with pouches

Appropriate clothing for range and weather

Estimated 1,000 rounds of pistol ammunition

OPTIONAL/RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Electronic shot timer

Cert Expiration Date
10/31/2028
Training Hours
(16 Hours)
Training Contact
800-347-1200 Opt Training