Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor

Course Hours: 16.0 Hours

Course Description

This course will teach the skills needed by firearms instructors when conducting pistol mounted optics courses at the agency level. These skills will include the correct stance and platform while drawing a handgun with mounted optics, correct trigger control, zeroing a pistol with mounted optics, applying the seven marksmanship fundamentals, firing multiple rounds on one target, operating the semi-automatic pistol with mounted optic weapon hand and support hand only, operating the pistol with mounted optic with occluded front and rear optics, proficiency with a mounted optic when moving and engaging steel targets, operating a handgun with optics while using a handheld or weapon mounted light and in a low light environment, the correct use of cover, and firing a handgun with mounted optics at different distances.

Prerequisites

Students must be active law enforcement and possess a Firearms Instructor Certification in order to attend this course. 

Who Should Attend

Firearms Instructors that will be conducting pistol mounted optics courses at the agency level should attend this training.

Special Notes

Students should bring an agency-issued semi-automatic handgun with a pistol mounted optic, any tools needed for adjusting the mounted optic on the handgun, extra batteries for the optic, duty gear (to include Level 2 or higher retention holster), a double magazine holder, 3 magazines, a handheld flashlight, weapon-mounted light (optional), ear and eye protection, and a hat with a brim.

Name Start Date End Date Location Time Course Number Status
Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor 11/13/2025 11/14/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LCRA25076 Waiting List
Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor 12/02/2025 12/03/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LCRA25103 Register