About the Course
This Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO) course is designed to develop the necessary skills for a student to effectively deploy a pistol with a PMO.
Students will learn what visual inputs are needed to effectively utilize the electronic sighting system. Students will develop the skills necessary to effectively use a PMO with two-handed and single-handed grips. They will improve on the skills and knowledge needed to successfully shoot from various positions, transition between multiple targets and negotiate around obstacles. Students will learn contingencies in the event of a PMO failure.
EQUIPMENT
300 Rounds of training ammunition per student
Pistol with properly mounted and zeroed PMO
Holster made to accept a PMO (Outside-the-Waistband)
Three magazines and at least one single magazine carrier
Eye and ear protection
Adjustment/mounting tools for the student’s specific PMO and an extra battery
PREREQUISITES
Completion of Paladin Basic course or equivalent
Your Instructor
Louie Tirona
Louie worked for the Richmond Police Department for almost 30 years. In that time, he was fortunate enough to have worked in multiple assignments but primarily worked in operations (patrol and investigations). Louie was a member (and team leader) of the department’s High Risk Entry Team and was part of the team at a time when the operational tempo was at its highest. He became a firearms instructor early in his career and was chosen to be the department’s Primary Firearms and Tactics Instructor for the majority of his career.
Louie has extensive experience in operations and investigations, specifically in violent crimes. Multiple promotional opportunities afforded him experience in the full spectrum of running a law enforcement organization. He left a lasting legacy at his department for instilling a culture of training and excellence.
Louie is a POST-approved firearms instructor and has successfully completed training in the use of the pistol, carbine and shotgun. Additionally, he has been qualified as an expert witness in California Superior Court and Federal Court.
During his law enforcement career, Louie has trained with some of the top trainers in the firearms community to include: Ron Avery (Practical Shooting Academy and Tactical Performance Center), JJ Racaza, Rob Leatham, Mike Seeklander, Frank Proctor, Robert Vogel, Mike Pannone (CTT Solutions) and others.
Louie has been an assistant instructor for Ron Avery at the Practical Shooting Academy and is a lead instructor for the Tactical Performance Center.
Louie is an active competitive shooter and holds Master rankings in IDPA and USPSA/Steel Challenge.