You are curious about the red dot systems. Maybe you are considering one for your handgun or you just bought one and want to get started and learn how to use it. This is the course for you!

The Intro To Red Dots course is designed to answer your questions about the system.

With the recent advances in technology, the resurgence of Red Dot sight systems on handguns has happened. Standard, or Iron sights, are always going to work but what if there was a better way to aim?

Enter the Red Dot. This system is becoming the next evolution in shooting and we are bringing the skills to use them to you.

The Red Dot system, often referred to as an RDS, MRDS, or “The Dot” is evolving into the new way to sight and shoot. In this course we discuss the systems, how they work, and how you can use them to a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.

We will use a combination of dry work and live fire drills to help you discover how the dot works for you and if you want to go further.

This course was formed after researching how the body works, how the eye views sighting systems, and information and skills from numerous training courses. All with the goal of developing a course that will make you better!

Subjects Covered

Red Dot options and considerations

Red Dot advantages and disadvantages

Red Dot mounting and maintenance

Basic dot acquisition skills

Dry and live fire skill training

Required Equipment:

For this class, you will need the following items:

*A Red Dot equipped semi-auto pistol.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of July 10, 2025, any Sig-Sauer P320 variant (m17, m18, 320, compact, x carry, legion, etc) is banned from any training course, competition, or event that Rochester Personal Defense, LionsPride Training Group, or DFJ is conducting or has purview over.

If you have a Sig-Sauer P320 or variant, I apologize if this affects you, but I cannot risk the safety of attendees should an uncommanded discharge occur. (defined as the pistol firing without the trigger being pressed)

If a student with a P320 or variant shows up at a class, they cannot participate in the course with that pistol. They are welcome to borrow a different brand/model from another attendee, but they will not be allowed to use their Sig-Sauer P320 variant pistol in the course.

*A minimum of 2 magazines
*100 rounds of ammunition (Minimum)
*Eye and ear protection
Weather and range appropriate clothing and footwear
Hydration
*A maintenance kit for your gun and your sight system
A folding chair if you wish

*If you do not have any of the above items, we can furnish you with a gun, ammo, protective gear, and whatever else you may need for this course. We are here to help you!

Prerequisites: You must have completed our Concealed Carry 1 or an equivalent course.

You MUST have a solid grasp of the safe handling, loading, and unloading of your handgun.
You must be FULLY familiar with the operation of your handgun.