Red Dot Pistol Course for Instructors

This course is intended for current Police Firearms Instructors to learn how to teach their officers the principles and proper operation of the Miniature Red Dot Systems (MRDS) for their duty pistols. Points of Instruction will begin with the basic operation of a pistol mounted red dot and the benefits of implementing and authorizing the use of MRDS through department policy. Policy suggestions will be given. The proper way to mount a red dot will be discussed. Live and dry fire drills will be run. These drills will focus on several topics, including a proper and efficient draw stroke to find the dot upon presentation, tracking the dot under recoil, dot specific malfunctions, and the use of the dote and close and extended distance. The class will be run as “shooter/coach” format on the line.

Students in this class should have previously attended a basic firearms instructor course. This class is not intended to learn how to teach someone to shoot, but rather how to teach specifically to use the RDS system.

At the end of class, students should have a baseline knowledge of the RDS systems, pros and cons to be aware of, and typical maintenance. Students will have the necessary knowledge to instruct other shooters on the RDS system, as well as the why. Students will also have to pass a written test with a 90% or better score, and a live fire qualification, and again pass with a 90% or better.

Equipment Needed:

• RDS Pistol, Duty Belt, 3 Magazines
• 800 Rounds of Training Ammunition
• Eye & Ear Protection
• Note taking materials, to include a Sharpie. To be carried on person.
• Body Armor

Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026