The Dot Life
THE DOT LIFE
MDFI ALUMNI ONLY
CLASS COST
$225.00
CLASS TIME
9am – 7pm
THIS COURSE IS ENDORSED BY MODERN SAMURAI PROJECT
MCOLES REGISTERED COURSE
This course has been registered with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) for use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds and earns training credit within MITN.
PRE-REQUISITES
MDFI Foundation Handgun
Valid CPL or Law Enforcement Credentials (if you do not have either, email us for instructions).
MUST KNOW, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THE FOUR LIFE RULES OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS HANDLING AT ALL TIMES. See video below.
DESCRIPTION
The Dot Life is the perfect class for those that are new to running a slide mounted Red-Dot Optic (RDO) on their handgun or for those familiar with the setup but looking to improve their performance with the pairing.
In an industry filled with “Red Dot Classes” that are simply the run of the mill handgun class with everyone shooting red-dot-equipped handguns, The Dot Life is in a category all its own.
The course is designed to help students hone their skills and learn new tips and techniques to get the most out of their equipment. Students and cadre will work together to address the common roadblocks many shooters encounter when making the transition from iron sights to a red-dot equipped handgun in a safe, fun, and educational environment.
With the goal of helping shooters become more confident and capable with the defensive handgun setup, it is also endorsed as a precursor class to the incredible red-dot-specific classes offered by our friend, skilled shooter, and training affiliate Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project.
TOPICS COVERED
- In-Depth Firearms Responsibility (Safety) / Medical Briefing
- Zero Options and Selection
- Benefits of Using a Red-Dot Optic (RDO)
- Proper RDO Usage
- Efficient RDO / Handgun Presentation
- Techniques of RDO Usage at Varying Ranges
- Understanding Acceptable Target Area
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
- Red-Dot-Equipped Semi Automatic Handgun
- At Least 2 Handgun Magazines
- 300 Rounds of Handgun Ammunition
- Eye & Ear Protection
- A Quality Holster (see FAQ for allowed types)
- You must bring your CPL (or LE credentials) to class.
RECOMMENDED:
- Magazine Carrier
- Appropriate Clothing for Weather
- Sunscreen / Insect Repellent
- Folding Canopy, Table and/or Chair
- Snacks & Water for A Full Day
UPCOMING CLASSES
This course is only available to MDFI Alumni therefor you must be logged in to your Alumni account to register.
STUDENT REVIEWS
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Think of this as "Foundation Red Dot." Everything you need to get started with a red dot on a handgun will be covered. You also learn what to practice for best results. Tim lives and breathes the curriculum. I felt confident I was getting the best possible advice.
This was another great MDFI class. It was a great mix of teaching red dot skills and applying them. The instructor-to-student ratio allowed for a lot of attention and refinement. And the quality of instruction (Tim, Derrick, Grant, and Roman) was amazing, friendly, and very personable.
This class is a great learning experience for shooters across all ranges of experience in regards to running a dot. As an assistant principal my everyday job is to evaluate instruction and learning. Good teaching is evident and easy to spot regardless if it is in a math classroom or on the range in a defensive firearms course. Tim, Brandon and Grant did a great job of providing thorough explanations of the curriculum and frontloading shooters with the information that they needed. They would then break it down into manageable chunks/smaller drills that would then be scaffolded into a larger drills that put all the pieces together. The instructors would then model/demonstrate each drill before beginning to instruct it. They also provided great immediate feedback to shooters as they were conducting the drills, including pushing the more advanced shooters further and spending more time with novice shooters who needed the additional instruction/help. This is exactly what I would want to see when I walk into a classroom in my building. They did a great job overall and I highly recommend any class that Tim, Brandon or Grant are instructing.
MDFI never disappoints, I have been shooting with a dot on most of my handguns for 7-8+ years and this was my first time taking "A Dot" class and it was well worth it. Brandon & Tim did an amazing job keeping everyone engaged and switched on. The flow of the call and curriculum covered everything for shooting with a dot and proved many myths that you hear about wrong. They kept the line extremely safe and made sure that everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who has a dot on a blaster no matter how long you have been running it, you will defiantly take away things that you can work on for your future training.
Jonesey
Actions Sports Agency
This class really helped me to further my skill set with using the red dot in the defensive use of a pistol. Learned some great "nuggets" to speed up the process. Brandon and Tim went above and beyond to make sure everyone was tracking, and no one was left behind. You will be hard pressed to find this level of instruction being done in such a safe professional manner than what Trek and crew do at MDFI.