{"product_id":"rds-user-aug-21-22-2026-searcy-ar","title":"RDS User \/ Aug 22, 2026 \/ Searcy, AR","description":"\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; 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 User 1-Day (8 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*This class is open to LE and non-LE*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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 class will be taught by Sgt. Matt Higgins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\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 look at performance with a pistol.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\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;\"\u003eTopics Covered:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003cbr\u003eZeroing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\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 style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\u003eRequired equipment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\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 style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background: white; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eClass Info: 8:30a-5p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background: white; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSearcy Police Department Firing Range\u003cbr\u003e2009 N. Main St\u003cbr\u003eSearcy, AR 72143\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\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 style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0in 0in 8.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural State Defensive Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51441969430820,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/9737\/5780\/files\/IMG_2227.jpg?v=1766155306","url":"https:\/\/naturalstatedefensivesolutions.com\/products\/rds-user-aug-21-22-2026-searcy-ar","provider":"Natural State Defensive Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}