Pistol Optics Instructor

This course requires attendees to bring 800 rounds of ammunition as well as a pistol with optic

Course Description

This is a train-the-trainer course. The P.T.I. Pistol Optics Instructor class provides instructor-level training for previously certified pistol instructors that are training officers who are deploying pistol optics for duty carry. This three-day class gives an overview of the benefits and limitations of electronic sight systems for pistols, tactics necessary for on-duty deployment, the highly important differences in sight acquisition between iron sights and a dot optic, and tips for helping your officers transition from iron sights to optics.

Topics Include

  • A review of the design and function of pistol optics
  • A review of proper mounting and zeroing of a pistol optic.
  • Proper acquisition of the reticle from various shooting positions.
  • Combat shooting and CQB with an optic-equipped pistol
  • Malfunction drills with a mounted optic
  • Tips on how to quickly acclimate an experienced iron-sight shooter to a pistol optic.
  • Ideas for developing training for pistol optics shooters.
  • Care and maintenance
  • Drills will include actual or simulated optics use in inclement weather

Course Length

24 hours

Training Charges

$300

Course Schedule

DateCourse Number
04/13/26 – 04/15/26#26-56
11/09/26 – 11/11/26#26-58
Police Training Institute
1004 S. Fourth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-2337