RED-DOT HANDGUN INSTRUCTOR
(LEO/MIL)
FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course– This course is strictly for law enforcement and military personnel. With the emerging importance of red-dot sight systems in tactical environments, understanding and mastering this technology is paramount. In addition to this, as a firearms instructor, you MUST know how to teach this to personnel within your agency.
Looking for the certification course that will enable you to teach red dot instruction at work? This state-certified course is it! **
The FOCUS™ Red-Dot Handgun Instructor Course is an advanced training program tailored specifically for those looking to educate others in the tactical and proficient use of red-dot sights on handguns. This course delves deep into the methodology, mechanics, and teaching techniques, empowering participants to instruct with confidence, precision, and clarity.
Shooters will be taught how to mount optics, test them for function, and maintain them. Live fire drills will focus on draw stroke, trigger control, and consistently finding and tracking the dot under recoil. Grip, stance, dot movement, and confirmation of the dot on target will also be taught and drilled. All live fire shooting will be run in the coach/shooter format.
Course Objectives:
Master the intricacies of red-dot sight systems on handguns.
Develop strong instructional skills, ensuring clarity and retention among your students.
Practice advanced shooting techniques, honing your own skills to lead by example.
Learn to create, adapt, and execute effective training programs for your agency/team.
Eligibility & Requirements:
Exclusive to active duty law enforcement officers and military personnel.
Must be a Certified Firearms Instructor, either through ILETSB, POST, other police training group, or military training school.
Any weapons brought to the training MUST already have the red-dot optic installed by a qualified armorer.
RDS Pistol with optic-height iron sights, Duty belt with CORRECT holster for gun, 3 magazines minimum.
800 rds of range ammo.
Eye and Ear Protection.
Note taking material. To include a sharpie, to be carried on person.
Body Armor.
COST: $599
**This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), and the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), but does NOT give the student authorization to carry a red dot on duty without individual department approval/authorization.
