Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor Course
Registration: Register on-line at www.sigsaueracademy.com, or contact the SIG SAUER Academy Training Coordinator via phone at 603-610-3411.
Course Description:
The Pistol Mounted Optic is not a new concept, though in the last decade technology has enhanced the reliability and durability of the Handgun mounted optic for duty and self-defense use. Teaching new students on the Pistol Mounted Optic presents unique problems for students learning to acquire the red dot with the dominant and non-dominant hand and while firing multiple shots. Objective based training techniques will be utilized to get maximum performance from the students while using a PMO.
Topic covered:
- Review the types of red dots and mounting options
- Training considerations
- Policy considerations
- How to properly sight in (zero)
- Equipment inspection and maintenance
- Advantages and limitations of a pistol mounted sight
- Application of marksmanship fundamentals review
- Holdover/offset
- Down Optic Drills
- Alternative Positions
- Using a Pistol mounted sight around barriers
- Single Hand Shooting
- Multiple shot considerations
- Shooting on the move
- Multiple target engagement techniques
- Establishing performance based training the PMO
Equipment:
Handgun with mounted optic (Sig 320 RX/ 9mm available for student use)
- 3 magazines minimum
- Holster: Duty or OWB
- Mag pouch
- Minimum 1000 rounds per student
- Ear and eye protection
- Sunblock
- Hydration
- Sight adjustment tools
- Spare batteries for optic
- Knee pads/optional
