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Modern Samurai Project | Red Dot Pistol: Fundamentals and Performance 2-Day Course


Red Dots on pistols are becoming more popular as options for carry weapons. Part of mastery is training - here it is! 

Prerequisites: Must have already taken a fundamental class by a vetted instructor. Student should be able to clear Dot Torture drill at 3 yards 

Topics Covered

• Zeroing your red dot. 10 yard zero. 25 yard confirmation. Ammo selection.

• Draw and how to stop fishing for the dot. Why back up irons are necessary? 

• Only use the necessary amount of information required to make an acceptably accurate shot at the speed and distance required. 

• Red dots up close. 5 yards and in. 

• Red dots at distance

• Speed: Efficiency of draw and presentation. Concealed and Open setups. Speed is the economy of motion. Speed is not useless frenetic movement. Micro Drill training method.

• Dot tracking: Grip, stance, dot movement, predictability. Stop over confirming the dot!

• Modes of Practice: Speed mode. Accuracy Mode. Real Mode.

• How to get better on your own. Dry fire for skill building. Live fire for confirmation.

• Target transitions

• Shooting on the move

• Why you should compete

• Mini match to test skills

An opportunity to test for the Black Belt Patch.

Equipment needed:

  • Slide mounted red dot pistol.

  • The ability to carry 3 mags (1 in gun, 2 in pouches).

  • Good holster of student's choice. No Serpas. No old leather holsters.

  • 1000 rounds of reliable ammo.

  • Eye pro, Ear pro.

  • Open Mind

    Range: Royal Range USA
    Range Address: 7741 Highway 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221

Range Fee is $20 per day. $40 total. Due in cash to host at beginning of TD1. 

*Refunds will only be made if the class is canceled. If a student cannot attend the class they signed up for, they will be given a credit to another class of comparable value. 

COST: $500

Earlier Event: June 17
IDPA Match
Later Event: June 24
OUTLAW Shooting Club