About This Course

It’s time to make the leap into red dot optics for your pistol. Red dot sights are a staple of modern shooting. They are affordable, reliable, and accurate. With just a little bit of effort, red dot sights can significantly improve your capability to shoot in all types of self-defense scenarios.

Come learn how to maximize your effectiveness with a red dot sight from our cadre of professional shooting instructors. In this comprehensive one day course we will explain everything you need to know to become proficient in red dot optic accuracy. 

If you are new to red dot optics, or looking to finally take the plunge into the new era of shooting, then this is the course for you. No prerequisites required. Just come with your red dot equipped pistol and get ready to become unstoppable.

Don’t own a firearm? Shooting packages are available that include: firearm, holster, magazines, and magazine holders. Supplies are limited so reserve yours early by emailing info@sheepdogresponse.com.

Topics Covered

• Types of red dot optics
• Mounting red dot optics
• Zeroing red dot optics
• Managing red dot optics in all conditions
• Fundamentals of marksmanship
• Proper loading/unloading procedures
• Correcting weapons malfunctions using red dot
• Multiple target indexing

When & Where: December 14, 2024

14th December 2024 | 8 am - 5:00 pm | Lonestar Range & Academy

Locations:

Range Address:

Lonestar Range & Academy | 10000 N. US HWY 183, Florence, TX 76527

Local Travel Accommodations:

Nearest Major Airport: Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Hotels

• Comfort Inn & Suites (Burnet)
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin - Cedar Park 
• Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Park North Austin

Packing List

• Durable pants WITH BELT LOOPS and durable shirts (avoid tank tops or low cut collars)
• Sturdy belt/pistol belt
• Rain Jacket- the event will go forward regardless of weather
• Electronic Hearing Protection (to receive instruction while on the firing line)
• Extra batteries for hearing protection and optic
• Weapons cleaning and maintenance equipment
• 400 Rounds of ammunition
• Tourniquet
• Food (Our lunch breaks will be short, so bring something that does not require any preparation)
• Water (you will need to be drinking water throughout the day to stay hydrated)
• Dummy Rounds X 5
• Pistol with red dot optic
• Retention Holsters (your holster preferably will be made of Kydex which is form-fitted to your pistol. If you use nylon or leather holsters you will need to have a thumb break or some form of retention. If you show up without a proper holster you will have to do all drills off the table. No Blackhawk Serpa holsters allowed.)
• 3-4 Magazines
• Magazine pouch (recommended two)

Recommended Items:

• Individual First Aid Kit (we highly recommend getting one and learning how to use it)
• Sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Snacks
• Multi tool