This course is designed to provide law enforcement personnel with essential skills and knowledge for effectively using red dot sights on their firearms. Participants will receive hands-on training in the installation, adjustment, care / maintenance, and operation of red dot optics, emphasizing accuracy and rapid target acquisition. The course will also cover safety protocols, legal considerations regarding the use of deadly force, and situational decision-making through practical scenarios.

At the end of this training/course, the participant/trainee will be able to:

• Demonstrate the proper way to install and adjust red dot sights on firearms.
• How to care and maintenance red dot sights on firearms.
• Describe the steps in safely handling firearms equipped with red dot optics.
• Provide the necessary legal framework for the use of deadly force in law enforcement scenarios.
• Analyze shooting scenarios to determine appropriate decision-making (shoot/don't shoot) based on situational context.
• Implement effective target acquisition and engagement techniques using red dot sights.

Successful Course Completion: 

• Assessments: Participants must show proficiency and functional knowledge of instructed course material, including safety guidelines, legal use of deadly force, and operational procedures regarding red dot sights.
• Practical Demonstrations: Participants will demonstrate proficiency in handling firearms equipped with red dot sights through live fire exercises.
• Remediation Plan: If a participant fails to show proficiency in the course and continued improvement with the practical demonstrations, they will be required to attend a remediation session. This session will review the key concepts and skills, followed by a re-evaluation of their performance.

MCOLES CPE/302 Funds Approved Course 

Required Student Equipment:

• RDS Equipped Pistol
• Duty Belt
• 3 Magazines
• Ear/Eye Pro
• Vest
• 400 Rounds of Ammo
• Pen/Notepad