Introduction to Pistol Red Dot (MRDS)

Schedule

Sat Oct 24 2026 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Continental Shooting Center Stuart, FL | Stuart, FL

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Course Brief: This 4-hour pistol course is specifically designed for those new or potential new owners of a pistol red dot. The course is designed with a heavy focus on understanding the optical system itself, product differences, options, uses and practices.
Course Level: Intermediate
Cost: $175 Includes Range Fees and Targets
Length: 4 Hours
Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:
- Safe handling
- Equipment Selection: Dot size, color, and other options
- Installation options
- Correct nomenclature
- Pros and cons using a red dot system
- Maintenance
- Fundamentals of RMR pistol shooting including, grip and presentation fundamentals, sighting in (zeroing), finding the dot,
and self-diagnostics.
Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:
- Must be comfortable shooting on your own in a traditional static range environment.
- Must have shot at least 500 rounds within last 12 months through the gun you will be using (or a comparable model) prior to this class.
- Must understand how your gun functions and be able to load, unload, show clear. Students who need help with loading or unloading their firearm (or magazine) or struggle with understanding and handling basic malfunctions are not prepared for this class.
- Must be familiar and competent with your chosen handgun and using consistent fundamentals at a level of unconscious competency.
- For semi-automatic handguns, must be able to pull the slide back and lock it open (back) and clear a malfunction (jam).
- Must demonstrate a firm understanding of and respect for basic firearm safety rules and range etiquette.
- Must have a valid concealed weapons license and present it to the instructor upon check-in. If you do not have a valid Concealed Weapon License from a US State, let us know at booking and we will provide directions on how to provide a background check in lieu of this requirement. Background check reports must be received no later than 3 business days prior to the class.
If you would like help with any of the above, we recommend booking a Private Training Session with one of our instructors prior to attending this class.
Pre-registration through Florida Firearms Training is Required. Call 561-450-9586 or full details at https://floridafirearmstraining.com/specialty-pistol#90f82403-8d71-4902-a6d4-68211d003b3d
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Continental Shooting Center Stuart, FL, 3091 SE Jay St, Stuart, FL 34997-5964, United States

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