S12E14: Red Dots on Carry Guns…Are They Worth It?

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About This Episode:

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the pistol optics and why we think it’s important to start considering them, if you’re not already. There is quite a bit of data that supports the efficacy of using them in a defensive context. How about you…do you think red dots on pistols are a good idea? Do you or will you use them on your carry gun? Tune in to learn more!

Resources Used in This Episode:

-Sage Dynamics White Paper on MRDS – https://www.sagedynamics.org

-NLEFIA Pistol RDS Survey Final Summary Jan 2025 – https://www.scribd.com/document/811177971/NLEFIA-Pistol-RDS-Survey-Final-Summary-Jan-2025

-Norwich University RDS Pistol Study – https://soldiersystems.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2011_Norwich_Study_RMRvIronSights.pdf

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