This 2-day / 16-hour instructor development course is designed to teach firearms instructors the technical information associated with illumination tools, such as hand-held flashlights and weapon- mounted lights. In addition, firearms instructors will be exposed to training methodologies that will enhance their low light training program. Most basic firearms instructor courses usually dedicate about 4-5 hours to low light shooting and only conduct basic low light drills. This instructor course goes much further in depth. Emphasis will be placed on developing live-fire drills that enhance student's ability to learn both hand-held techniques and weapon-mounted systems for both handguns and shoulder-fired weapons. The concepts taught in this course apply to ALL weapon disciplines for creating better training.

NOTE: This course requires the use of carbines / rifles. Students don't need to be certified as a rifle instructor to attend. However, students must have successfully completed a rifle operator certification course of 16+ hours to attend this course.

Topics Covered:

• Case law for low light training
• Basic anatomy of the human eye
• Technical specifications of illumination tools
• Principles of low light tactics and engagements
• Pistol drills for both hand-held and weapon- mounted lights
• Rifle drills for both hand-held and weapon- mounted lights
• Weapon manipulations in low light
• Line drills vs. solo drills
• Developing appropriate drills to emphasis low light skills
• And more…

Required Equipment:

• Pistol and three magazines. Weapon mounted light (optional)
• Holster & mag pouches
• 200 rounds of pistol ammo
• Carbine / rifle with three magazines. Tactical sling. Weapon-mounted light (optional)
• Rifle mag pouches
• 200 rounds of rifle ammo
• Hand-held flashlight with charger or spare batteries
• Hat with a brim
• Clear eye protection
• Ear protection (including one set of foam inserts)
• Weather-appropriate outerwear
• Hydration fluids & snacks

NOTE - Weapon mounted lights will be available in the class.