Low Light Carbine Class 13APR24

The adversary chooses the time and place. As a student of self defense and the modern martial art, it is critical that you add low light training to your repertoire of skills and capabilities. After all, half the world is dark all the time…Darkness has advantages, the question is, are you giving the advantage to the adversary? 

Gain experience shooting, moving, and communicating in the dark. Everything is the same as in the day…just harder. 

Gain tips and practical advice regarding equipment setup, try out various night optics and accessories. Practice live fire tactics in both field and urban environments. Shake out your gear and find the limits of your current skills.  

Prerequisite:

You must have prior safe weapons handling experience to attend this seminar. 

Topics: 

Adjusting your eyes to the dark
Historical context of how people fight in the dark
Equipment selection, weapon setup
White light vs. ambient light vs. night vision vs. thermal vision
Teamwork, bounding movement, fire and maneuver
Daylight and lowlight close quarter battle practice 
High intensity shooting and moving

Schedule: 

15:00 Setup, issue out ammo and weapons, equipment inspection, introductions, scope and purpose, goal setting 
16:00 Safety brief, theory
17:00 Safe weapons handling, tactical movement, live fire warm up, check zero on day optics
18:00 Learning new skills, rehearsals, zero night optics and lasers
19:00 Low intensity moving and shooting
20:00 High intensity moving and shooting
21:00 Debrief, clean up, go home 

Location:

Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detail directions will be emailed to those who sign up. If you are inexperienced in driving mountain roads, give yourself 2 hours to make the trip.

Packing list: 

Pencil/Pen and notebook
Sturdy shoes
1 gallon water
Layer garments so you can adjust for cold, wet, or warm weather
Hat
Helmet and armor optional
Night vision and IR laser optional
Thermal optic optional
Handgun and holster optional
3+ rifle magazines
200+ rounds of ammunition
handheld flashlight
weapon mounted light optional
Cleaning kit with oil, rag, toothbrush
Eye protection
Ear protection 
Tools for mounting and adjusting sights/lights
Salty snacks and bag lunch

Cancellations: