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OPERATIONAL TACTICAL OPTICS PROGRAM

Unlock Your Shooting Potential

Learn to blend optics technology with the skills and techniques used by elite Police and Military units around the world.

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Discover the Missing Link between Training and Operations

Learn to blend technology with the skills and techniques used by SWAT, Special Forces, and Elite Units from Canada, the United States, and forces abroad. 

The OTOP
Advantage

This specialized training program is designed to give the Law Enforcement Officers, Soldiers, and Armed Security Forces the knowledge to be more effective in the use of their weapons platform together with their optical sight. 

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Modular Training Program

Access 16 core modules, over 50 instructional videos, and hundreds of resources and materials to guide you throughout the program at your own pace or join a Hybrid Learning Track.

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Expert-Led Instruction

Students receive weekly access to OTOP Instructors, including additional Forums and Resources. 
Participants are encouraged to join the regularly scheduled training calls for support.

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Comprehensive Learning

All participants receive immediate access to the most recent version of the online OTOP Training Manual. Additionally, they can download drills and practices to use on the range for extended learning opportunities.

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Continued Training and Support

Participants will have the opportunity to remain an active participant in the OTOP community. Receive updates, new content, and exciting bonus materials from global experts. 

Course Overview

Sharpen Your Optics Skills with the Operational Tactical Optics Program

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Spanning foundational lessons on optic types, anatomy, reticles, and adjustments through advanced techniques for wind calls, range estimation, and field problem-solving, OTOP delivers professional-grade knowledge that is both practical and mission-focused.

Build confidence through hands-on exercises and professional insights designed for law enforcement, military, security, and responsible shooters.

Enroll now and take your precision to the next level.

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Types of Firearm Sights

Introduces the major sight categories – variable magnified optics, electronic sights (red dot, prismatic, holographic), and back-up iron sights – explaining their basic function and typical applications.

Anatomy of a Riflescope

Breaks down the external and internal components of a riflescope, shows how to adjust controls (reticle focus, magnification, turrets, parallax) and includes a practical turret-dialing exercise.

Choosing the Right Optic

Covers focal plane differences, angular measurement units (MOA/MRAD), and common reticle types to help you match reticle and optic choices to mission requirements.

Seeing a Clear Picture

Explains image quality factors – exit pupil, eye relief, magnification, field of view, scope shadow, parallax, and astigmatism – and demonstrates their effects on target acquisition.

Riflescope Installation

Teaches proper mounting practices including bases, rings, cantilever mounts, anti-cant devices and bubble levels, plus a hands-on mounting and inspection exercise.

Point of Impact

Explores trajectory concepts, sight-over-bore considerations, zeroing distance, and maximum point-blank range to understand where rounds will strike.

Angular Units of Measurement

Teaches MOA and MRAD systems, step-by-step correction calculations and practical exercises for applying angular corrections.

On the Range

Provides range preparation, bore sighting, zeroing procedures, turret baseline setup, and practical zero confirmation drills including the box test and MPBR determination.

Using Electronic Sights

Reviews electronic sight components, installation options (co-witness, magnifier setups), dot characteristics, limitations, and zeroing procedures with range exercises.

Utilizing Your Reticle

Covers SFP calibration, measuring shot corrections with the reticle, hold techniques, and conversion between MRAD and MOA with applied turret-dialing practice

Gathering Information with Your Reticle

Teaches range estimation methods, shooting from angles, and using reticle measurements to collect tactical information in the field.

Training to Enhance Your Skill Level

Focuses on eliminating reticle movement through mechanical checks, physical and mental conditioning, dry-fire work, and structured live and scenario drills.

Collecting Data on Previous Engagements

Explains recording D.O.P.E. for elevation, using ballistic data and BDC reticles, and includes exercises for capturing and applying elevation data.

Utilizing Optical Support Equipment in the Field

Reviews rangefinders, spotting scopes, binoculars and monoculars, tripod use, and shooter/spotter teamwork with practical field exercises.

Compensating for Wind

Teaches wind reading techniques (environmental signs, meters, mirage), bracketing methods, wind formulas in MRAD/MOA, and building a wind chart for holds or dialing.

Advanced Techniques

Introduces sub-sectional dialing, split-the-reticle methods, finding ½ power on SFP optics, extended BDC holds and field problem-solving with dry-fire practice.

Course Registration

 The OTOP course was designed for modular delivery, allowing customized learning pathways to help meet the specific training needs of individuals and organizations. For more information, please fill out the Training Application Form HERE. 

Basic - Course Only

Hybrid-Online (1-Year Access)

$99

USD

  • 24/7 Digital Access
  • Downloadable Range Guides, Training Exercises, and Reference Materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Ongoing Access to New Content Updates and Revisions
  • Exclusive Deals and Promotions from OTOP Partners
Register for OTOP Basic

OTOP Advanced

Hybrid-Online (1-Year Access)

$165

USD

Includes everything in Basic, plus:

  • Access to Instructor-led Forums and Online Instructor Sessions
  • FREE Hardcopy OTOP Manual*
    ($95 value)
  • Discounted OTOP Advanced Annual Subscription
  • Discounted In-person Training Course Registration
  • Access to ILET Training Materials (LE/MIL Only)
Register for OTOP Advanced

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    as low as $29/seat
  • Custom Delivery and Onboarding Support
  • Discounted Instructor and Train-the-Trainer Programs
  • Available to Law Enforcement, Military, and/or Government Agencies
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