PISTOL MOUNTED OPTIC SKILLS

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Blue Trail Range | Wallingford, CT

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Pistol Mounted Optic Skills teaches you the basics of how to use a pistol with an optic mounted to it The optics were are referring to are commonly called red dot sights which are electronic sights that project a colored beam of light from the emitter to the inside of the lends. Topics covered will be dot acquisition upon presentation, the draw and recovery to the holster, target focus shooting with a dot, self defense oriented grip and stance, single handed use as a applied to a handgun with a red dot optic mounted to it. Acquiring the dot from alternative positions. We also cover the advantages and complications of having a pistol with an optic mounted to it.
Prerequisite. Students should have a solid understanding of how their handgun works and how to use it to include the fundamentals of shooting, load and unloading, use of a holster. This course is not designed for new firearms users or anyone with a very limited knowledge base of how their handgun works.
Required Gear
- handgun with red dot optic.
- holster; strong side hip mounted or appendix inside waistband only. No cross draw, shoulder, ankle, small of back, or pocket carry allowed.
- 550 rounds of ammunition
- 5 magazines or speed loaders or more
- magazine holder
- eye protection
- ear protection - electronic is preferred.
- note taking material
- clothing for weather conditions and closed toe shoes. We will be on a grass range.
- Spare battery for optic
- Manual for optic
- Sight adjustment tool for optic
- water
- snacks / lunch
Optional Gear
- sunscreen
- bug spray
- chair
Rental pistol with holster and magazines available for those wanting to learn before they buy.
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Blue Trail Range, 316 N Branford Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492-2714, United States

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