Low Light Handgun Class 23MAR24

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? 

In recent years, LED lights have become smaller, lighter, and more durable. Weapon lights are lighter, more powerful, and holsters for those weapon lights have become more available. Still, the basic need for understanding how the human eye works in the dark, and how to move, aim and shoot using flashlights has not fundamentally changed. 

In this specialty seminar let’s understand the unique niches that handheld pocket flashlights and pistol mounted lights hold in the modern age of defensive gun ownership and carry. Allowing you to identify threats, and shoot with precision speed in the dark.  

Learn the SureFire Institute principles of operating in low light, learn what tools and techniques work in the real word, and gather tips on moving, shooting, concealed carry, home defense and close quarter battle. 

Prerequisite:

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

Topics: 

How your natural night vision works
Equipment selection, handheld lights vs weapon mounted lights
Handheld flashlight shooting techniques
Special considerations for using red dots in dynamic lighting conditions
Defensive 1-man and 2-man close quarter battle theory 
High intensity shoot and move drills

Schedule: 

15:00 Setup, issue out ammo and weapons, equipment inspection, introductions, scope and purpose, goal setting 
16:00 Safety brief, and low light theory
17:00 Safe weapons handling, tactical movement, live fire warm up
18:00 Learning new skills, 4 flashlight techniques
19:00 Low intensity moving and shooting training
20:00 High intensity moving and shooting training
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
Handgun and holster 
3+ 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: