CA POST Certified – Pistol Red Dot Instructor Course

At Primal Response, we believe red dot sights (RDS) are the future of law enforcement firearms training. Developed by experienced Law Enforcement Officers and Firearms Instructors, our CA POST Pistol Red Dot Instructor Course is designed to equip firearms instructors with the skills and knowledge to confidently implement and lead RDS training programs within their agencies. Drawing from real-world experience carrying and instructing with red dot-equipped pistols, we’ve created a course that provides both foundational knowledge and practical application of RDS in duty settings.

Course Overview

Duration: 2 consecutive days (16 hours total)
Format: Classroom instruction + live-fire range exercises

This comprehensive course covers:

• A comparison of available red dot sights
• Durability, reliability, and mounting options
• Maintenance and care of RDS systems
• Zeroing procedures and live-fire drills
• Malfunction clearing and troubleshooting
• Proper sight picture and follow-up shots
• Target transitions and shooting with obstructions
• Instructor development with a teach-back assignment

At the conclusion of the course, each participant will deliver a teach-back presentation on an assigned topic to demonstrate instructional readiness.

Required Equipment

• Handgun with red dot sight already mounted
• Suppressor-height iron sights
• Duty gun belt with holster and magazine pouch
• Minimum of 3 magazines
• Eye and ear protection
• 800+ rounds of practice ammunition
• 50+ rounds of duty ammunition

Recommended (Not Required)

• Routine gun care/cleaning kit
• Sunscreen
• Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Train with purpose. Instruct with confidence.
Join us and become a certified leader in red dot pistol instruction for law enforcement