RDS - Red Dot Sight Handgun

The RDS – Red Dot Sight offers many advantages for the handgun shooter. Most shooters are more accurate with the RDS, especially at longer distances. Proper aiming of the RDS requires Target / Threat focus, which is both a benefit during lethal engagements and consistent with our natural threat response. The ‘dot’ also provides valuable feedback identifying inefficiencies in our shooting mechanics.    

For most, the transition to red dot sights on rifles was intuitive, but on the handgun there is more of a learning curve. Shooters who try to figure it out on their own are often frustrated. Difficulty ‘finding the dot’ is a common complaint. This class will accelerate your learning curve and success with the RDS handgun using industry leading instructional methods.

Prerequisite: Prior training is not required, but you must be competent and safe while handling, loading, and shooting your firearm. You will be moving and shooting.

Safe weapons handling is more important than your marksmanship skills.

Attendees exhibiting unsafe weapons handling will be removed from training without a refund.

Range Location

  • TDSA Texas Defensive Shooting Academy (Outdoor)
    1125 Wolf Springs Rd. E.
    Ferris, TX
    75125

Course Outline

  • RDS Zeroing

  • Dot Acquisition & Presentations | From Draw, Ready, Reloads

  • Fine Tuning Handgun Mechanics

  • Using Target Focus

  • Dot Diagnostics & Shooter Mechanics

  • Dot Malfunctions and Remedies

Required Equipment

  • Handgun with Mounted Red Dot Sight

  • 350 - 500 Rounds of Ammo

    • 500 is ideal, but given shortages 350 is sufficient

  • Sturdy Belt and Holster*

  • Hearing and Eye Protection

  • Clothing Suitable for Weather Outdoors

  • Lunch (there are no facilities on site)

*For Safety - Holster must be sturdy, rigid, and maintain an open shape when the gun is drawn. Sturdy leather or kydex construction is recommended. Retention is not necessary. Either IWB (Inside Waistband) or OWB (Outside Waistband) are acceptable. Serpa Holsters are NOT allowed.

To see our full list of holster requirements please click here

Range Information

TDSA is an outdoor range in the elements. The ground dirt can get muddy when it rains, please be aware of the weather when dressing. There is not a store or facilities other than a porta-potty. Bring comfort items like sunscreen, bug spray, portable chairs, and for longer training, food or snacks.

Safety Policy

Conditioning safe shooters is a mission we take very seriously. Safety is important during training to avoid accidents but safe weapons handling must be conditioned for it become habitual under stress. Each class and lesson begins with a safety brief to establish expectations and consequences for unsafe behavior. Minor violations are common in the beginning and will be remediated. Major violations can result in termination of training or removal from group classes.