Sunday April 13th, 8.30am – 12.30pm

This advanced class is designed for experienced handgun shooters who are familiar with basic handgun handling and holster drawing techniques. Participants will deepen their understanding of shooting with a pistol-mounted optic (PMO) also known as a red dot, with a focus on practical application, recoil management, and advanced target acquisition techniques.

The course covers PMO sight-in, the advantages and limitations of shooting with optics, and how to effectively engage multiple targets from various positions and under dynamic conditions such as shooting while moving. Students will also engage in drills to fine-tune their optics, practice shooting with both dominant and non-dominant hands, and develop techniques for self-diagnosing issues with their PMOs. The class culminates in a competitive-style shoot to demonstrate the increased speed and precision achievable with a red dot.

Course Objectives

Participants will gain skills and knowledge to:

• Understand the advantages and limitations of shooting with a PMO
• Properly sight in a PMO and adjust for common shooting challenges
• Apply marksmanship fundamentals while using a PMO
• Effectively engage multiple targets and shoot from alternate positions such as barricades and while moving
• Learn how to manage recoil and acquire the dot after firing follow-up shots
• Develop the ability to shoot with both dominant and non-dominant hands
• Implement PMO training techniques for self-diagnosis and improvement
• Improve shooting speed and accuracy in competitive-style drills

Prerequisites

• Prior attendance in a holster draw class (or equivalent experience)
• Basic handgun class or equivalent experience with holster draw, firearm safety, and shooting fundamentals

Please note: This is not a beginner course. Students must be proficient in safe firearms handling, holstering, and basic marksmanship fundaments.

Student Equipment Requirements:

• Handgun equipped with a pistol-mounted optic (PMO); (semi-automatic centerfire pistols only)
• 350 rounds of ammunition (can be purchased in the Showroom, subject to availability)
• Optic owner’s manual and any adjustment tools
• 2 magazines (minimum)
• Holster (Outside Waistband – OWB)
• Magazine pouches
• Spare batteries for PMO
• Electronic Hearing Protection
• Eye Protection
• Knee pads (optional)

$350 per person (plus applicable NJ sales tax). Includes data book and Nalgene water bottle.

Dress code: no blue jeans, t-shirts or open-toed shoes please.

Cancellation Policy: Must contact us to cancel 10 days prior to class to receive full refund, or 72 hours prior to class to receive a 50% refund (minus credit card processing fees and applicable NJ sales tax). Any cancellations made less than 72 hours before the class date cannot be refunded.