Concealed Carry Red Dot 1 - May 17 2025

Course Details

Description:

The red dot equipped handgun has become the preferred conceal carry method for many responsible gun owners. Those who have experienced frustration with a red dot handgun are either frustrated because they cannot keep the dot steady enough in the window to take an accurate shot, they lose the dot after recoil or cannot initially find the dot during presentation. Another potential frustration is their draw is not as fast as they want it to be from concealment. In this course, you will learn how to confidently navigate through these frustrations or any optic malfunction that may arise with the red dot.

This is not a beginner course . You'll need to have a firm understanding of the fundamentals beforehand and should be able to consistently pass the 5x5 drill from concealment (target found on Luckygunner.com; just Google “5x5 Drill”). We will be starting the course with this drill to get an understanding of everyone's skill level.

Class Instruction Includes:

• Carry Position
  
  • AIWB and IWB: Why those carry positions. Benefits and Negatives of each
    

• Cover Garments
  • Consistency in draw with multiple cover garments.
    

• MRDS
  
  • Brands to avoid
    
  • Constant On VS Off when not in use.
    
  • Dot Brightness Setting for multiple environments and time of day.
    
  • Battery Choices
    

• Ammunition Choices
  • Target Ammo
    
  • Self Defense Ammo
    

• Zeroing MRDS
  • Optic Zero
    
  • Zero Distance
    

• Handgun Fundamentals
  • Red Dot Specific

• Finding the Dot
  
  • During Presentation
  • When lost during recoil
    

• Reloads
  • Tactical versus Speed
    

• Potential Optic Malfunctions: How to use optic when battery is dead, emitter is not working, or optic lens is occluded

Objective:

Have a firm understanding of how to safely and efficiently deploy your handgun from concealment and acquire the dot on each presentation. By the end of this course your draw will be faster and you will know how to handle an optic malfunction.

Class Size/Minimum: Max of 12/Minimum 4

Prerequisites: Student must have a firm understanding of the Fundamentals and be safe throughout the course.

Course Length: 9 Hours on range, with a lunch break (~45 minutes). Course time is 8:30a to 5:30p.

Range Location: Farm Training Center; Fairfield, Utah. Roughly one week before the class date an email will be sent to notify which bay and where to park.

Equipment*

Required:

• Open Mind
• Miniature Red Dot Sight (MRDS) Equipped Handgun
• Holster: Kydex or injection molded AIWB or Strong Side IWB. No Leather, Nylon or SERPA.
• Ammo: 650
  • 600 FMJ. We will shoot at least 500 but will get close to 600.
  • 50 of your preferred self defense load. Bring whatever you use in your carry gun.

• Eye Protection
• Electronic Hearing Protection (Must be electronic in order to hear instructions during live fire).
• Magazine Holster
• Extra Batteries for MRDS and hearing protection
• Tools to remove, replace battery or install MRDS on handgun.
• Minimum of 5 Magazines (if single stack bring double) and the ability to have 40 rounds on the firing line (either in magazine holsters or pockets) at the start of course of fire.
• Marker - Either a Sharpie or something reliable that can write on multiple target materials.
• LUNCH - bring lunch!
• Water or something to hydrate. The range does not have any facilities but does have a Porta Potty so bring plenty of water.
• Notepad and pen. Be sure to take notes!

*We have a limited number of Rental Guns & Equipment available for rent. Contact us for more details.

Recommended:

• Backup Handgun
• Defog agent for optic lens. We recommend Cat Crap.
• Extra attire for inclement weather - we shoot rain or shine. Be prepared even if the weather says it will be nice!
• Camping chair - To use during breaks or Lunch
• Extra snacks - bring more than you think you will need.

Buying for multiple people or someone else? Include their name and email in the order notes.

By completing the checkout process and signing up for this course, you agree that:

You have no physical infirmity that is a contraindication to firearms training, moving over uneven ground or being exposed to the weather, sun, rain, dust or other environmental exposures that may be encountered during this training.

You understand, and are fully aware, that there are many inherent risks and hazards associated with using any firearms related equipment. You know full well that by participating in this activity you may be seriously injured or killed, even if you do nothing wrong. You expressly assume all such risks.

You understand that this training involves the use of live ammunition.

You understand that as a participant in this training, you will be responsible for any equipment that you may be required to supply. You understand that you should choose to bring and use reliable and reputable equipment.

Before participating, all shooters will need to complete and sign the provided Training Waiver. This will be sent out shortly after registration and is required for all students prior to joining a course.

All sales are final. No refunds.

However, if we are notified of your enrollment cancellation more than 30 days from the training class date, your payment (minus a $25 cancellation fee) will be applied as a credit to another class. This credit will expire after 1 year and the funds will be considered forfeited. No-shows without prior notice will not be given any such credit.