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Red Dot Sight Pistol Course - Single (1) Student

$159.00

This 4-hour class is designed for pistol shooters transitioning from iron sights to a slide-mounted red dot sight (RDS). Red dot optics offer faster target acquisition and improved accuracy by eliminating the need to align traditional front and rear iron sights.

Training focuses on rapid dot acquisition, tracking the dot through recoil, and using the optic effectively in realistic shooting scenarios. Students will also work on proper presentation and target transitions while refining efficient draws and shooting from multiple positions.

This 4-hour class is designed for pistol shooters transitioning from iron sights to a slide-mounted red dot sight (RDS). Red dot optics offer faster target acquisition and improved accuracy by eliminating the need to align traditional front and rear iron sights.

Training focuses on rapid dot acquisition, tracking the dot through recoil, and using the optic effectively in realistic shooting scenarios. Students will also work on proper presentation and target transitions while refining efficient draws and shooting from multiple positions.

Who This Class is For

  • New or Experienced Shooters

  • Shooters transitioning from iron sights to red dot optics

  • Handgun owners looking to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence with a red dot sight

What You’ll Learn

  • RDS Fundamentals: Advantages and limitations of red dot optics, target focus, and grip/stance optimized for optics

  • Setup & Zeroing: Proper mounting, maintenance, battery management, and confirming zero at practical distances

  • Dot Acquisition: Techniques to quickly find the dot during the draw and after reloads—no more “fishing”

  • Dynamic Shooting: Tracking the dot through recoil, shooting on the move, and balancing speed with precision

Prerequisites for this Class

  • Basic handgun fundamentals, including safe handling, drawing, reloading, and clearing malfunctions

  • Completion of the NRA Basic Pistol Course, or equivalent (required)

  • Completion of the HGP Pistol Holster Course (recommended)

  • Waivers: You will be required to read and sign range rules, range waivers, and HGP Training Solutions LLC waivers prior to class.

Please Bring the Following Items to Class

Required Items

  • Eye and hearing protection

  • A semi-automatic pistol or revolver

    • Red Dot Sight (RDS) Optic should be mounted to the pistol

    • RDS Optic should have battery installed (recommend spare battery)

    • Bring RDS Optics original packaging, mounting hardware, and instructions to class

    • Firearms must be in a proper holster

    • Firearms and holster are available to rent for $25 (must be arranged in advance)

  • 200 rounds of factory ammunition in the correct caliber

    • No reloaded ammunition allowed

    • Recommend 9mm Round Nose, 124 grain bullets for rental guns

    • Recommend round nose or flat nose bullets rated for your pistol

Clothing

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather

  • Classes are held rain or shine

  • Recommended:

    • Long-sleeve shirt

    • Pants

    • Hiking boots or closed-toe shoes (no sandals or open-toe shoes)

    • Baseball hat

    • Sunscreen

    • Knee pads

Food & Water

  • Packed lunch or snacks

  • A cooler is recommended (no refrigerator at the range)

  • Bring enough water or drinks to stay hydrated for 4–8 hours outdoors

  • No alcohol during classes

Suggested Items

  • Pencil and notepad

  • Range belt with holster

  • Three magazines for semi-automatic pistols

  • Small medical kit

  • Gun lubricant

  • Make sure your pistol sights or optics are properly zeroed