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RDS Handgun User Course

RDS Handgun User Course

P.O.S.T Hours

Course Fee

16

$300

Out of State Fee

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Vendor Fee

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No Show Fee

$300

Website

Course Summary

This course is designed for law enforcement officers to become proficient with the knowledge, skills and techniques, needed to operate a handgun mounted with a red dot sight (RDS) for duty use. Course will cover the fundamentals and capabilities of pistol mounted RDS, proper sight in techniques, and techniques for red dot acquisition.

Course Requirements

Students must be current certified law enforcement officers. Students should come to class with red dot already zeroed.

Special Instructions

Equipment List

Handgun with red dot mounted optic and at least three magazines

Duty belt with holster and magazine pouch for handgun and magazines. Holsters must provide an active or passive retention device and be able to keep the handgun in place while running or moving in and out of awkward positions. Competitive shooting speed rigs are not allowed.

Any optic tools and spare batteries for optic

Eye protection (clear and dark lenses)

Hearing protection to include earmuffs or earplugs

1500 rounds of frangible ammunition in the caliber of student’s handgun

Handheld flashlight with extra batteries

Weapon mounted light (optional)

IMPORTANT NOTE

Wyoming based students need to register on Acadis.

Any non-Wyoming based student needing lodging can contact the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy at 307-358-3617 or email at wlea@wyo.gov

Pricing for staying at the academy is $65/ Night (Double Occupancy) or $95/Night (Single Occupancy) (includes three meals)
If students only want meals they are available at a rate of $15 per day or $5 per meal.
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HOUSING FOR ADVANCED TRAINING STUDENTS IS NOT GUARANTEED. Students will be notified of housing availability after the course registration deadline.

Available Courses Listed Below

Course Title
Start Date
End Date
Application Deadline
RDS Handgun User
Mar 18, 2027
Mar 19, 2027
Feb 18, 2027
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