Pistol Mounted Optics
Class
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.
Sign up here: https://griffinhowe.com/product/pistol-mounted-optics-class-2/
