TIP TUESDAY: PRESENTATIONS WITH A RED DOT SIGHT
“There are different nuances when it comes to presentation transitioning from iron sights to a red dot sight. A challenge we can face when we see a crisp red dot pistol optic - we tend to become hyper-focused on accuracy and not speed when pressing the trigger. We want to develop the habit of finding a good balance of accuracy and speed. The perfect shot too late is not a perfect shot at all.
Our presentation is working from compressed ready, focusing on the speed of where our hands are bringing the gun to our line of sight with the red dot on the target. Our arms should have that nice natural bend in them so we can manage the recoil and settle back for follow-up shots. Find the groove and cadence watching the dot drop in from the 12 o’clock position in our sight while maintaining target focus. Watching the dot plant itself on the target with every shot instead of driving out and running into the barriers.
Once we find the right cadence, we can then begin to work on presentation from our holster. Work on the transition from the holster to where our hands merge, obtain get a good sight picture with the dot planting itself on the center of the target. With repetition and consistency, we will develop faster presentation results with a good mix of accuracy and timing.”
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Retired – Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SWAT Police Officer
Jared Reston is a retired SWAT police officer with over 20 years of experience. He owns and operates Reston Group which specializes in pistol, rifle, and tactics training.
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