Intro to RDS Pistol 1-day (8 hours)
*This class is open to LE and Non-LE students*

This class will be taught by Sheriff Chris Brown and Sergeant Matt Higgins

RDS (red dot sight) equipped handguns are gaining popularity for carry and duty guns. But with the implementation of an RDS program, there must be accompanying training to ensure proficiency on the new weapons platform.  In RDS Operator, we will cover a range of topics to help you become proficient in the use of the RDS pistol.

This course is designed for a shooter that has a solid shooting foundation and is wanting to transition from iron sight shooting to red dot pistol shooting.  This class will push the envelope mentally; be prepared to learn a wide variety of new information.  This class will challenge even the most proficient shooter and will change the way you think about shooting.

Topics Covered:
Zeroing
Recoil control techniques through structure, not strength
Proper trigger manipulation
Mastering draw stroke and presentation at different speeds and modalities
Speed through efficiency
Finding the dot, and where it is when you can’t find it
Red dots at distance vs. up close
Alternate aiming methods: What to do if the dot fails

Required equipment:
-Handgun with mounted red dot sight and at least 3 mags**
-350 rounds of reliable ammo
-Reliable and good quality belt/drop leg/paddle/AIWB holster (no Serpas, no old leather holsters)
-Eye and Ear protection (electronic preferred but not required)
-Sharpie
-Water/water bottle
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Good attitude and open mind

Class info: 8:30a-5p

Searcy Police Department Firing Range
2009 N. Main St
Searcy, AR 72143

**Walther is providing a limited number of PDP pistols with red dots and holsters for those who would like to attend but do not yet have a red dot equipped pistol (student must still provide their own 9mm ammunition for class)