AT – Concealed Carry Red Dot 1 – June 13 2026

Description:

The red dot equipped handgun has become a preferred concealed carry setup for many responsible gun owners. Common frustrations show up in different ways, not finding the dot during presentation, the dot moving too much in the window to confirm an accurate shot, losing the dot after recoil, or an inefficient concealed draw that breaks your index and slows you down. In this course, you will learn a repeatable process to solve each of these problems and keep the gun running through common optic issues, including occluded lenses, dead batteries, and other failures that can happen in the real world.

This is not a beginner course. You will need a firm understanding of the fundamentals and must be able to consistently pass the 5×5 Drill from concealment. Google “5×5 drill” to find the target and standard, it is available from multiple sources. We will start the course with this drill to confirm baseline skill and tailor coaching.

Class Instruction Includes:

• Carry position selection and setup
  • AIWB and strong side IWB, why these positions, benefits and tradeoffs

• Cover Garments
  • garment management, and draw consistency across different clothing

• MRDS fundamentals
  • Optic selection, what to look for, what to avoid, and durability considerations
  • Constant on vs off when not in use.
  • One dot brightness setting for multiple environments and time of day.
  • Battery choices, maintenance habits, and replacement schedule planning

• Ammunition considerations
  • Target ammo versus carry ammo and why it matters

• Zeroing MRDS
  • Confirming zero
  • Zero distance selection, and verification process

• Handgun Fundamentals
  • Red Dot Specific

• Finding the dot during presentation
  • Building a repeatable index

• Reloads
  • Administrative versus emergency
  • Maintaining dot awareness during reload work

• Potential Optic Malfunctions, how to effectively run the gun when:
  • Battery is dead
  • Emitter is not working
  • 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 demand during every presentation. By the end of this course your draw will be more efficient and consistent, and you will know how to keep the gun running through common optic problems.

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 approximately on the range with a lunch break. Course time is 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Required Equipment: Select More Info link below for complete course equipment list and more information.