RDS Instructor / September 7-8, 2027 / Council Bluffs IA

RDS Instructor 2-Day (16 hours) 
*This class is open to LE/MIL and civilians
This class will be taught by Sheriff Chris Brown

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 Instructor, we will cover a wide range of topics to not only help you become proficient in the use of the RDS pistol, but also be able to effectively teach that material to others in a proven format with proven results.

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 teach and coach students.

**You are not required to be an instructor to attend this class.  This class is geared toward the instructor side of things, where we take additional time to discuss information and techniques for instruction**

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
Diagnosing shooters and coaching: Why you miss
Red dots at distance vs. up close
Target transitions
Alternate aiming methods: What to do if the dot fails
One-handed shooting: What changes with the dot?

Required equipment:
-Handgun with mounted red dot sight and at least 3 mags
-500 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

Twin Lakes Gun Club
283 Co Rd 1046
Mountain Home, AR 72653

A limited supply of Walther PDP pistols (with optics) and holsters will be available for anyone who would like to try one of their pistols, or anyone who doesn't have an RDS gun but would still like to attend.  There is no charge for use of the equipment, but you must still supply your own 9mm ammo - Please reach out before class to secure one of the pistols as quantities are limited

All training sales are final. Refunds are only available if the class is canceled by NSDS. If students cannot attend, they can receive credit for a future class by contacting us at naturalstatedefensive@outlook.com 30 days prior to the class start date. Class credit is valid for one transfer only and expires after one year.