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The way we aim our firearm is an area that sees constant improvement. Over a decade ago rifle optics went through significant changes with the introduction of “red dot” sights. These mounted optic sights offered a tremendous advantage in speed, accuracy, and application. Unfortunately, back then, optics for pistols were not as easy to set up or robust enough for every day use.

Times have changed and now most companies offer pistols ready to accept pistol optic sights straight from the factory. We now have a wide selection of sights that are ready for every day carry.

This class will focus on the draw to first-round hits from concealment unless you have an open rig. We will work on proximal extension relative to the attacker, using the red dot to the most significant advantage at different distances, multiple hand positions that the armed citizen encounters during a fight, and stacking complex cognitive tasks under pressure. Biomechanics of movement and the neuroscience of the decisional process and training methodologies will be explored. If you shoot competitively or carry a pistol for personal protection you will benefit from this class.

Pistol optic sights offer a number of advantages for the pistol shooter.

The most important is “target focus” which allows the shooter to clearly see the target with a red dot superimposed on it.
Secondly, the red dot is simpler to understand. With the red dot you are only “placing a dot” on the target. With iron sights you have three planes of focus which is obviously not as simple when compared.
Next, you have the ease when dealing with certain vision issues during shooting and it is found to be easier when dealing with difficult positions.
Last, is the ability to “track” in recoil and transitions. That bright red paintbrush of the red dot optic is hard to miss.

All of these factors are significant advantages for the shooter but IT WILL require an understanding of the red dot sighting system.

TOPICS COVERED

This 2 day pistol optics class will prepare you to get the most out of the red dot/pistol optic sights and introduce you to a training methodology that will allow you to take advantage of these benefits. This class will also help avoid time consuming mistakes in your training while learning the use of red dots.

The following subjects will be covered:

Finding the dot during the draw
Repeatable draws and reference points
Target focus and using stereoscopic vision
Zeros/Holdovers at different distances
Ammo makes a difference
Precision and speed
Proper settings for the brightness of the red dot sight
Wet optics and downed optic drills
Positional shooting advantages
Tracking in recoil and transitions
Interpreting and processing the information available

EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES

We charge a $20 CASH per day “range/facility” fee at our home range in Dahlonega. We will collect this when you finish registration the morning of class.
You will register/pay for courses online. Keep the receipt, payment is your first confirmation. Your second and official confirmation from me will arrive via email about a week prior to class (check your SPAM). Please arrive to class 30 minutes early to complete waivers and registration.
??At each POP class every new client will receive a WHITE “Complete Combat Ant” rank patch. Accuracy standards and challenges are a BIG part of our classes. Please visit our Challenges page for details on THE DRILLS and WHAT YOU CAN EARN! During this 2 day course you will shoot our “standards” to earn a BLUE, PURPLE, BROWN or BLACK “Complete Combat Ant”. You must pass at 90% to earn each rank.

Cancellation Policy: We offer no refunds. If you have to cancel, we invite you to attend another class within a 12 month period of that class. ?

Closing:
We will finish classes with a few words from your coaches, Certificates of Participation (or emailed), and hand out White Ant Rank Patches.

TOP SHOT: Our Top Shot Award (and prize) will be given out to the person that shoots the highest score on the “end of day” test. This is a HUGE accomplishment that should not go unnoticed. CONGRATS!

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED AWARD: Our Challenge Accepted Award goes out too the person that faced their fears, changed their mindset, and worked their bums off to accept the challenge of working through obstacles. The person that earns this award will also receive a “one on one” consultation with Tom Kelly of Dark Star Gear. You will discuss your current gear, goals and ways to improve your shooting journey. This consult will include up to $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE. This GC will be “spent” according to your gear “needs” after your consultation. Thank you Dark Star Gear!