Description

This intensive 24-hour (two-and-a-half-day) Instructor-Level course is designed to equip firearms instructors with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to effectively train Law Enforcement Officers in the use of Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO). Participants will explore the benefits and limitations of PMOs, learn to diagnose and address optic malfunctions, and build confidence through structured, hands-on application. The course employs objective-driven training methodologies to maximize performance and proficiency with PMO-equipped firearms.

Hours:

Day 1: 10 hours from 1000-2000 (to allow for low light) 
Day 2: 10 hours from 0900-1900 
Day 3: 4 hours from 0800-1200 

Prerequisites

At least one of the following must be met:

• ​Active-Duty Law Enforcement Officer / Rangemaster

• Designated by agency as a Firearms Instructor / Rangemaster. 

• NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

This is not an entry-level / end-user / transition course. Students must be proficient with the fundamentals of marksmanship to include proficiency with draws, reloads, malfunctions, and safe weapons handling. This class is fast paced​.

Objectives

• Proper presentation of the pistol (draw stroke refinement)

• Target focus concept

• Use of optic or suppressor height sights

• Advantages and limitations of a pistol mounted optic

• Zeroing procedures

• Overcoming PMO malfunctions and occlusions

• Acceptable sight picture

• Trigger management (prep and reset under recoil)

• Single handed operations

• Shooting while moving

• Recoil management techniques

• Low and no light with a PMO

• Use of cover

• Multiple target engagement techniques

Requirements

• 1500 rounds of pistol ammunition

• Pistol with red dot mounted

• Handheld or weapon-mounted flashlight

• Holster and magazine pouches, Duty holsters are high encouraged

• Minimum of (3) three magazines

• Lunch, snacks, and water

• Sunscreen

• Hat, Inclement weather gear