Pistol Mounted OPTICS Certification
December 13th
From Zero to Hero: How to Use Pistol Optics Effectively. Here's all what you need to know about Pistol Red Dot Optics. Transform Your Shooting Experience with Pistol-Mounted Red Dot Optics.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN:
Upon successful completion of this Pistol Mounted OPTICS Certification Course, you will be able to:
- Review the types of red dots and mounting options.
- How to Properly Sight In (zero)
- Refine reticle (red dots) Acquisition on Presentation
- How do I acquire the Red Dot?
- How do I present the pistol with the Red Dot?
- Understand advantages and limitations of a Pistol Mounted Optics
- Understand holdover/offset and apply to drills
- Review and apply downed optic drills
- Improve single handed shooting techniques with the Optics
- Discuss multiple shot considerations with the Optics
- Experience the benefits for shooting on the move with the Optics
- Practice multiple target engagement techniques
LIVE-FIRE drill with the Optics:
- Verify and or Adjust Optics (zero)
- Acquire Red Dot on Target/Present and fire
- Understand Parallax and how to apply it during live fire (meaning, Red Dot does not to be centered on glass to be effective)
- Downed Optics Drills: sights fill up with water, snow, mud, or debris
- Alternative firing techniques with downed optics: Top of the shroud as a reference, Edge of Slide as a reference
WHERE:
Burro Canyon Shooting Park
22100 E. Fork Rd
Azusa CA 91702
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, December 13th 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EQUIPMENT LIST
- Handgun, with Pistol Mounted Optic
- Don't have an optic, you may rent on with us for an additional $50
- Holster – duty or OWB
- Magazine pouch
- 3 magazines
- Optic adjustment tools
- Spare batteries for Optics with its tools
- Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
- NO open toed shoes, NO shorts, or sweatpants/leggings
- Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
- Recommend electronic hearing protection
AMMO
- Estimated round count: 300 rounds pistol
- No steel cased, No steel core, NO aluminum case or Exposed lead ammo
- Ammunition may be purchased at the range
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Optic Course Approved?
Yes, Public Safety Institute is a CA licensed Firearms Training Facility. Public Safety Institute is also a CA DOJ Approved Firearms Training Entity.
Instructor Credentials
The instructor is a CA POST Pistol Optics Instructor and graduate of the SIG Sauer Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO) Instructor Course.
How much is the course?
The Tuition/Training Certification fee is $75. We do offer monthly payment plans!