{"product_id":"rds-instructor-council-bluffs-ia-september7-8-2027","title":"RDS Instructor \/ September 7-8, 2027 \/ Council Bluffs IA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRDS Instructor 2-Day (16 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*This class is open to LE\/MIL and civilians\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will be taught by Sheriff Chris Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #050505; background: white;\"\u003eRDS (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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #050505; background: white;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis class will push the envelope mentally; be prepared to learn a wide variety of new information.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis class will challenge even the most proficient shooter and will change the way you teach and coach students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #050505; background: white;\"\u003e**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**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics Covered:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZeroing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecoil control techniques through structure, not strength\u003cbr\u003eProper trigger manipulation\u003cbr\u003eMastering draw stroke and presentation at different speeds and modalities\u003cbr\u003eSpeed through efficiency\u003cbr\u003eFinding the dot, and where it is when you can’t find it\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosing shooters and coaching: Why you miss\u003cbr\u003eRed dots at distance vs. up close\u003cbr\u003eTarget transitions\u003cbr\u003eAlternate aiming methods: What to do if the dot fails\u003cbr\u003eOne-handed shooting: What changes with the dot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired equipment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Handgun with mounted red dot sight and at least 3 mags\u003cbr\u003e-500 rounds of reliable ammo\u003cbr\u003e-Reliable and good quality belt\/drop leg\/paddle\/AIWB holster (no Serpas, no old leather holsters)\u003cbr\u003e-Eye and Ear protection (electronic preferred but not required)\u003cbr\u003e-Sharpie\u003cbr\u003e-Water\/water bottle\u003cbr\u003e-Weather appropriate clothing\u003cbr\u003e-Good attitude and open mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Info: 8:30a-5p\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin Lakes Gun Club\u003cbr\u003e283 Co Rd 1046\u003cbr\u003eMountain Home, AR 72653\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural State Defensive Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56357203968292,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/9737\/5780\/files\/IMG_6350.jpg?v=1789829885","url":"https:\/\/naturalstatedefensivesolutions.com\/products\/rds-instructor-council-bluffs-ia-september7-8-2027","provider":"Natural State Defensive Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}