Concealed Carry Red Dot 1 - April 11 2026

Course Details

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 5x5 Drill from concealment. Google “5x5 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.

Video package included and optional upgrades:

Included with registration, you will receive 3 personalized feedback videos plus 5 raw clips from class.

Standard delivery is within 30 days of course completion. The delivery clock starts the night of course completion.

Optional add ons at checkout (selected in options):

• Enhanced Feedback, adds 3 extra personalized feedback videos and 5 additional raw clips, total 6 feedback videos and 10 raw clips.
• Express Delivery, guarantees all footage delivered within 10 days of course completion.
• Bundle, includes Enhanced Feedback plus Express Delivery.

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.

Range Location: Farm Training Center; Fairfield, Utah. Roughly one week before the class date an email will be sent to notify which bay and where to park.

Equipment*

Required:

• Open Mind
• Miniature Red Dot Sight (MRDS) Equipped Handgun
• Holster, kydex or injection molded AIWB or strong side IWB, covers the trigger guard and allows one handed reholstering, no leather, nylon, or SERPA
• Ammo: 650 total
  • 600 FMJ. Expect to shoot 500 to 600 FMJ. Bring more if you want extra reps or if you need reshoots.
  • 50 of your preferred self defense load. Bring whatever you use in your carry gun.

• Eye Protection
• Electronic Hearing Protection (Must be electronic in order to hear instructions during live fire).
• Magazine Holster
• Extra Batteries for MRDS and hearing protection
• Tools to remove, replace battery or install MRDS on handgun.
• Minimum of 3 Magazines, if single stack bring bring more as needed. Ability to start a course of fire with 40 rounds on the line, either in magazine carriers or pockets.
• Marker - Either a Sharpie or something reliable that can write on multiple target materials.
• LUNCH - bring lunch!
• Water or other hydration. The range does not have any facilities but does have a Porta Potty so bring plenty of water or your hydration of choice.
• Notepad and pen. Take notes!

*We have a limited number of Rental Guns & Equipment available for rent. Contact us for more details.

Recommended:

• Backup Handgun
• Defog agent for optic lens. We recommend Cat Crap.
• Extra attire for inclement weather, we shoot rain or shine. Be prepared even if the weather says it will be nice!
• Camping chair - To use during breaks and Lunch
• Extra snacks - bring more than you think you will need.

Buying for multiple people or someone else? Include their name and email in the order notes.

By completing the checkout process and signing up for this course, you agree that:

You have no physical infirmity that is a contraindication to firearms training, moving over uneven ground or being exposed to the weather, sun, rain, dust or other environmental exposures that may be encountered during this training.

You understand, and are fully aware, that there are many inherent risks and hazards associated with using any firearms related equipment. You know full well that by participating in this activity you may be seriously injured or killed, even if you do nothing wrong. You expressly assume all such risks.

You understand that this training involves the use of live ammunition.

You understand that as a participant in this training, you will be responsible for any equipment that you may be required to supply. You understand that you should choose to bring and use reliable and reputable equipment.

Before participating, all shooters will need to complete and sign the provided Training Waiver. This will be sent out shortly after registration and is required for all students prior to joining a course.

All sales are final. No refunds.

However, if we are notified of your enrollment cancellation more than 30 days from the training class date, your payment minus a $25 cancellation fee will be applied as a credit to another class. This credit will expire after 1 year and the funds will be considered forfeited. No shows without prior notice will not be given any such credit.