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Carry Optics Mastery

30 lessons
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A course focused on the installation, maintenance, and use of pistol mounted optics on your handgun. How to get the most out of these amazing modern tools.

Carry Optics Mastery

Modules

Introduction to Red Dot Sights

Lessons

  • Carry Optics Mastery Introduction
  • What Is A Red Dot Sight
  • Advantages & Limitations

Anatomy & Mounting

Lessons

  • Pistol Optics Anatomy
  • Footprints & Adapter Plates
  • Optic Mounting Procedures

Common Red Dot Designs & Features

Lessons

  • Popular Models Overview
  • Features Deep Dive

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Lessons

  • Routine Maintenance
  • Diagnosing Problems
  • All About Backup Iron Sights
  • Transitioning From Optic to Iron Sights

Zeroing Your Dot

Lessons

  • Preparing to Sight in the Optic
  • Understanding the Mechanics and Ballistics of Zeroing
  • Optic Zeroing Procedures
  • Verifying & Fine-Tuning Your Zero

Shooting Fundamentals with a Red Dot

Lessons

  • Stance for a Solid Foundation
  • Grip for Consistency & Repeatability
  • Trigger Press for Sight Accountability
  • Draw & Presentation: Finding the Dot
  • Sight Picture: Gross vs. Fine

Drills

Lessons

  • Recoil Reprogramming Exercise
  • Relaxed Speed Drill
  • Half-n-Half Drill
  • 1-to-10 Drill
  • Throttle-X Drill
  • Left-Right-Center Drill

Problem Solving

Lessons

  • What About Shooting With an Occluded Window?
  • What to Do When the Dot Isn’t There?
  • What to Do When the Dot “Fails”?