With the new generation of handguns mostly optic ready making it better for the shooters to acquire targets, but do they really need them given that pistols are more used at closer ranges. The Firearm Blog asks and discusses the question in this TFBTV episode... "In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Thunder Ranch with lead instructor, Jack Daniel, to discuss whether or not you really need a red dot on your gun. For the sake of argument, James (a recent red dot convert) adopts an anti-red dot stance, while Jack tells us why red dots on handguns are helpful, and gives viewers tips on how to maximize performance with a red dot. Enjoy this special from Thunder Ranch."