RED-DOT PISTOL OPTIC ARMORER’S CERTIFICATION

In the world of modern firearms, red-dot sights are becoming a standard for enhancing accuracy and speed in target acquisition. However, with advanced technology comes the need for specialized knowledge and skills. The FOCUS™ - Red-Dot Pistol Optics Armorer's Class is designed to equip firearms instructors and professionals with the expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, install, zero and optimize red-dot optics. This comprehensive course ensures that you can keep these crucial tools functioning at their best, whether for your own use or for your agency or range program.

This course is ideal for Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, department armorers, department Range Masters, or training officers responsible for the upkeep of department equipment.

Course Highlights

  1. In-Depth Technical Training: Dive deep into the mechanics and technology behind red-dot optics. Understand how these systems work, and learn the specific methods for maintaining them.

  2. Hands-On Practical Application: Engage in practical exercises where you'll diagnose and fix common issues that can arise with red-dot sights. From battery management to addressing co-witnessing errors, lets get into the weeds of it all. Learn best practices for installation, zeroing, and adaptor plate selection.

  3. Optimization Techniques: Learn how to fine-tune red-dot sights for peak performance, adjusting settings for different environments, lighting conditions, and user preferences.

  4. Instructional Skills: As a firearms instructor, it’s crucial not only to know your equipment but to teach others effectively. This course will also cover best practices for instructing others on the maintenance and care of red-dot optics.

Eligibility & Requirements:

  • Students MUST be (or have been selected by their agency to attend) certified Firearms and Red-Dot Instructors.

  •  Students MUST be sworn police officers.

  •  Students MUST bring a weapon and optic combo they will work on to install and uninstall. If this is the student’s duty weapon, that is the weapon he/she will take apart. A spare gun/optic combo is

    recommended. If spare is brought, A HOLSTER MUST ACCOMPANY THE SPARE WEAPON.

  •  Students MUST have an appropriate holster for their weapon/optic/light combo.

  •  Students must bring 300 rds of ammunition for the weapon they will shoot.

  •  Students must bring their duty belts.

  •  Students must bring their vests.

  •  Students must bring eye and ear protection.

  •  Students must bring 10 “dummy” training rounds for their weapon.

  •  Students must bring at least 3 training magazines for their weapon.

  •  Students must have an optic mounted on their primary handguns prior to arriving to class.

COST: $499

**This course does NOT give the student authorization to carry a red dot on duty without individual department approval/authorization.

**The cost of this course includes the armorer’s kit the student will receive while attending this course. These armorer’s kits are for the students to keep. Students are encouraged to bring any existing tools/kit they have, but will be supplied with everything they need to install optics and work through the course. Any specialty tools needed for unique or specialty optics must be brought to the class.