Pistol Mounted Optics with Erick Gelhaus

Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO) aren't coming, they are HERE and have quickly gained popularity. Making the switch from iron sights to PMOs doesn't have to be a mystery and this course covers successfully making that transition. After covering what does and doesn’t change along with some optic-centric issues in the classroom, we will be on the range. Topics include:

• Acquiring the dot from the ready and the holster
• Installing & maintaining the optic
• Broken & blocked optics
• Shooting both eyes open
• Shifting one’s visual attention, and
• Zeroing the pistol.
• As in the norm for a Cougar Mountain Solutions (CMS) course, judgment & decision making will be addressed as well.

Pre-Requisite:

Gunsite/Rangemaster/Thunder Ranch/ITTS/PRI, IDPA/USPSA rating, or defensive handgun class that includes holster work/reloads/stoppages  as well as an understanding of applying the 4 Safety Rules practically while working around your firearm while not hazarding your neighbor.

What to Bring

• Note taking materials
• A pistol with an optic (loaners MAY be available with enough notice)
• Appropriate belt
• Appropriate holster & mag pouches,
• 3 mags
• 150 rounds
• Extra battery & tool to change it
• Adjustment tool for optic
• Eyes and ears
• Please bring your lunch, scooby snacks, caffeine, and – of course – water. We will break but the less time is devoted to lunch, the more time we can spend on your dot.
• There is NO additional range fee.

About Erick Gelhaus

Erick  is a retired Sheriff's Sergeant from northern California and a Gunsite rangemaster. Based on his experience and training with pistol mounted optics, he was asked to develop Gunsite's pistol mounted optics classes. He served in the US Army and made it through grad school. Erick taught for Aimpoint and is a presenter at Rangemaster's yearly TacCon.

Questions? Contact Erick at Cougar Mountain Solutions:  (707) 396-2705 or email: cmsolutions@sonic.net