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

This class is not scheduled through Gunsite Academy.

See the description above for reservation details..