This course is restricted to sworn officers of a United States governmental agency.
OTOA membership is required to attend this class.
Register today ✓ All invoices will be deferred until the student is checked into class on day one.
To host this training, email training@otoa.org
The Intro to the RDS pistol is an introductory course with classroom lectures and live fire range time to learn how to properly use the RDS system on the duty pistol. The life fire will consist of drawing and presentation, acquiring the red dot, target focus versus front sight focus, and distance shooting with the RDS.
Instruction topics include structure versus strength, less effort equals higher efficiency, pros and cons, and the limitations of optics available in the marketplace. We will also cover the proper use of RDS in lousy weather, overcoming those conditions, close-quarter environments, and extended-distance situations.
Also taught will be the proper use of RDS with damage or glass obstruction. Finally, detailed information and data to consider before purchasing will be covered.
Topics of Instruction Include
- The course covers an individual officer wanting to enhance his ability with the RDS or start gaining knowledge of the RDS.
- The fundamentals redefined: structure vs. strength, less effort = better efficiency.
- Pros, cons, and limitations of optics available in the marketplace will be discussed at length.
- Proper use of RDS in inclement weather and how to overcome those conditions through technique.
- Proper use of RDS in CQB environments and at extended distances.
- Proper use of RDS with damage and or obstruction of the glass.
- It allows an agency or team to acquire more information on the RDS pistol before purchasing it.
Each officer will gain the basic knowledge necessary to self-diagnose their performance.
- Individual attention will be given to each officer to ensure they comprehend all material presented.
- The whys will be explained, discussed, and answered with every technique taught within the curriculum.
Student requirements
- Ballcap
- Eye/ear protection
- Inclement weather gear (wet/cold)
- 250 rounds of quality/factory ammunition - NO RELOADS (9mm if you are using OTOA-owned loaner Glock pistols)
- Notepad/pen/pencil
- Range snacks/water/hydration
No RDS-equipped pistol? No Problem:
The OTOA can provide a loaner Glock RDS pistol with optic and holster for *$100 per student.
Email training@otoa.org to reserve the following supplies:
- Glock RDS pistol
- Right-handed or left-handed holster
- Preferred or requested red dot optic - Holosun or Trijicon
Note: $100 will be added to each student registration requesting the Glock RDS loaner pistol
Lodging, Travel and Food:
The course cost does not include ammunition, lodging, transportation, and food.
- Attendees are responsible for their ammunition, lodging, transportation, and food.