Upcoming Courses

It is strongly recommended that students are already certified firearms instructors. This is not a stand-alone firearms instructor course.

The Red Dot Sight Instructor (RDSI) course provides law enforcement instructors with a comprehensive understanding of the MRDS system, associated equipment, policy and administrative considerations, diagnostic tools, and law enforcement–specific applications.

This is a 2-day course approved for 16 Minnesota POST credits.

All students must demonstrate safe firearms handling and meet minimum proficiency requirements. Tuition must be paid in advance and is non-refundable.

Registration is open to active law enforcement and military personnel only. Any exceptions must be approved by contacting info@stormtraininggroup.com prior to registration.

Students will participate in a variety of dry-fire and live-fire skill-building drills designed to strengthen their understanding of MRDS use and diagnostics. Upon completion, instructors will have the foundation necessary to establish and facilitate a MRDS program within their agency.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to the MRDS system
• Optic/equipment selection for law enforcement use
• Care, maintenance, and installation of MRDS systems
• Administration proposal and policy development
• Practical shooting fundamentals applied to MRDS
• Dry fire programming for skill development
• Zeroing process and procedures
• Dot acquisition and re-acquisition
• Recoil management
• Target transitions
• Strong-hand and support-hand only shooting
• MRDS-specific malfunctions
• Positional shooting and MRDS challenges
• Shooting on the move with MRDS
• Low-light MRDS techniques (handheld and weapon-mounted lights)

What to Bring

• RDS-equipped handgun and holster with at least 3 magazines
• Duty belt and gear (belt-mounted magazine pouch)
• 1,000 rounds of handgun ammunition
• Handheld flashlight
• Weapon-mounted light (optional)
• Ear and eye protection
• Spare batteries for optics and lights
• Lens pen, microfiber cloth, or anti-fog product for optic cleaning
• Note-taking materials

Featured Instructor

Ryan Knoll

Ryan served in law enforcement for over 12 years with several large city departments, primarily in patrol before being selected for a proactive narcotics unit. He also served as a firearms instructor and field training officer.

Ryan has completed numerous certifications, including: Handgun/Patrol Rifle/Shotgun/Less-Lethal Launcher Instructor, Sage Dynamics Red Dot Pistol Instructor, Modern Samurai Red Dot Pistol Instructor, and multiple armorer courses (Glock, Sig P320/516, S&W M&P, 37/40mm Less-Lethal Launcher).

He has extensive experience working with new shooters, diagnosing issues, and building training plans to elevate performance. At his most recent agency, Ryan spearheaded the testing, policy development, and full implementation of red dot pistol sights — making it the first department in Minnesota to issue RDS to all new hires.

Testimonials

“I am significantly more confident in my own shooting abilities. What I liked most about the training was the repetition and overall shooting opportunities. I have already recommended this course to others. It’s fun and laid back, but also challenging in a good way.”
Keirsten Englund, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office

“Extremely knowledgeable instructors with an obvious passion for what they do.”
Eric Anderson, Lakeville Police Department

“Class was awesome! Great instruction, demonstration, and great material. I am now very confident in teaching basic firearm skills and this class really broke it down.”
Josh Sannes, Eagan Police Department

“I feel that I learned a lot about the instruction portion of firearms training and relating these techniques to newer or less experienced officers. The instructors were very personable and very professional. They were very open about learning from their students. I like that the students ran a lot of the range with supervision from the instructors.”
Jordan Hellerud, Saint Louis Park Police Department

“I wanted to learn how to train officers who never touched a gun, and I learned how step by step. These instructors are better than any course I have had. Instructors very much wanted to help YOU become a better instructor, could tell they cared and were very knowledgeable.”
Dave Streefland, Eagan Police Department

“I feel my shooting skills have improved significantly as well as my teaching skills. Excellent instructors, very skilled and competent. What I liked most about the course was actually practicing running my own firing lines. This course was excellent, among the best I’ve ever attended.”
Chris Anderson, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

“Very good course! Goes over the fundamental trainings to be able to teach other people at all skill levels.”
Jordan McKellips, Plainview Police Department