2018 Low Light In/Around Structures - Nov 3

Course Summary:

FBI crime statistics show that if you are a victim of a violent crime, the assault will probably be at night or in low-light situations. So no matter how good you are at shooting paper targets on a well-lit range, you will need a very specfic set of skills to survive when you find yourself in the dark. This includes safely utilizing your flashlight in and around your home or defined structure.

Prerequisites:

A valid concealed carry license/permit from Ohio or another state.

Course Length/Hours:

1 Day - 1:00pm-9:00pm

Topics Covered:

Presented by Sly Tac Training Concepts, this 8-hour course will teach you advanced, real-world tactics that could save your life. You will learn:

The one and two-handed flashlight techniques that work best for you.
How to efficiently use a flashlight to identify targets.
How to navigate corners and barriers without exposing yourself with your light.
How to use your flashlight to manage unknown contacts.
Basic do’s and don’ts of tactical flashlight technique.
Pros and cons of flashlight types, including incandescents and LED.
Using the above skills in a live-fire shoot house.

Gear Requirements:

Reliable handgun
At least 3 magazines and carrier
Ammo: approx 200-350 rounds
Strong side holster (IWB or OWB) - no cross draw, shoulder, or middle-of-back holsters
Tactical flashlight and carrier
Apparel appropriate for the weather (rain or shine)
Dinner and hydration
Electronic Hearing protection
Eye protection
Billed hat
Portable chair is recommended

Classroom & Range Information:

Use Google Maps to GPS

Course Cost:

$150 per person

A portion of your entry fee benefits Buckeye Firearms Association.

Preview the Liability Release you will be asked to sign when you check in at the event.

ONLY 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: For most of our events, you may cancel and receive a refund (less a $10 processing fee) up to 3 weeks before an event. No refunds within 3 weeks of an event.

Additional Information:

Few people practice with a flashlight or even think to carry one. But it is one of the most important accessories you can own.

A flashlight gives you many tactical advantages, and it should be part of your EDC (Every Day Carry) gear and a key element in your home defense plan.

For example, the number one rule for determinng whether a person is a lethal threat is to confirm whether they have the means to kill you. This is especially true if you are outside your home. What may seem like a pistol in someone's hand may be just a cellphone or compact umbrella.

Being able to proficiently use your flashlight could mean the difference between saving your life or spending the rest of your life in prison.

Did you know that using an extremely powerful flashlight to blind an unknown contact is NOT considered assault? It gives you a few extra seconds to displace your position, take away the night vision of your attacker, and give you the additional tactical advantage of being lost in a bright blotch of light.

Because we consider flashlight skills to be as important as pistol skills, we want you to have access to this practical training.

This is considered an advanced class. You will be required to possess a CCW license and be proficient in drawing and reholstering with one hand.

The first half of the class will refine your handgun and drawing skills and refresh your shooting fundamentals, including trigger management, moving, reloads, and use of cover.

Then, during the remaining daylight, you will practice shooting with a flashlight (one handed and two handed light techniques), moving, reloading, and use of cover.

After a short break for dinner, and the onset of dark, you will have a chance to put all these skills together in actual low-light conditions. Shooting at night is a a dynamic experience. Your sights will look different. Your muzzle flash will become a factor. And your light discipline (not lighting yourself up to your adversary) will become critical.

Preview the Liability Release you will be asked to sign when you check in at the event.

ONLY 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: For most of our events, you may cancel and receive a refund (less a $10 processing fee) up to 3 weeks before an event. No refunds within 3 weeks of an event.