Nov 23rd Defensive Concepts for Low Light Environments !

[Cruel Hand Luke]

 We will be offering the Defensive Concepts for Low Light Environments class on Saturday November 23rd at The Ridge in Dayton TN.

 

Date: Saturday November 23rd 2024

Time: 4PM - 11PM Eastern

Location: The Ridge Dayton TN. (http://www.theridgeshooting.com/)

Price $180 ( plus a $10 cash range fee payable to the range at class )

Instructor: Randy Harris Instructor's BIO

THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS . Students should be able to safely load, unload, draw from a holster and safely handle their pistol in close proximity to other people. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PLEASE CONTACT RANDY AND DISCUSS YOUR PREVIOUS SHOOTING EXPERIENCE.

This class will cover some critical skills which include shooting with and without the help of flashlights in low or no light. We will work both proactively challenging unknown potential threats and also reacting to unexpected close quarter attacks in low light settings. You will see just how much light you really need to accurately shoot by and how much light you actually need to ID targets.

We will also cover manipulating the pistol in the dark both with and without a light in our hands. We will load , unload and clear malfunctions with and without flashlights. A fair amount of time will also be devoted to using the flashlight as a tool to help you get deselected in the "pre fight interview" , use the light as a distraction device and impact weapon, and as a bridge from less lethal to lethal force.

Range Gear and requirements : Handheld flashlight (Surefire 6P, G2, Streamlight Scorpion or similar). Extra batteries. Pistol and holster designed to be worn on the belt. Two spare mags (3 total minimum) and a mag pouch. If you have a weapon mounted light for your pistol and want to use it for some drills then please bring it too. If your carry pistol has a light that is fine too just make sure it fits your holster. If you have a "blue gun" or airsoft gun and training knife or inert "trainer" pepper spray you want to bring feel free to do so. We will be doing some interactive exercises where students will play the role of both good guys and bad guys to get a better feel for just what each experiences when the techniques are applied in low light. If you don't see it from both sides you only know about half of what is going on.

Range Safety gear (eye and ear protection) . Clothing appropriate for weather. Snacks and drinks.

You are welcome to bring something to eat for dinner. There are also several fast food places close to the range like Taco Bell or Subway to grab something if you chose to do that during our dinner break.

Ammo: Approximately 200 rounds. If you want to shoot more you are certainly welcome to bring more and shoot more but we will be focusing on shooting with high accountability not mag dumps.

If you have a weapon mounted light for your pistol and want to use it for some drills then please bring it too. If your carry pistol has a light that is fine too just make sure it fits your holster.

If you have a "blue gun" or airsoft gun and training knife or inert "trainer" pepper spray you want to bring feel free to do so. We will be doing some interactive exercises where students will play the role of both good guys and bad guys to get a better feel for just what each experiences when the techniques are applied in low light. If you don't see it from both sides you only know about half of what is going on.

PAYMENTS :Payments can be made through Eventbrite or by by cash or check or Electronic payment by paypal or venmo (friends and family option) or by credit card (contact Randy by phone 423 827 9133 or by email at randy@harriscombative.com for CC payment). This will also be listed on Eventbrite if you prefer to sign up there but you can save the Eventbrite fees and tax that they charge by paying me directly.

Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defensive-concepts-for-low-light-environments-tickets-1081166330599?aff=oddtdtcreator

Paypal – Randy@harriscombative.com

Venmo – www.venmo.com/Randy-Harris-47

 

 

Edited November 13 by Cruel Hand Luke

[Dahak]

A quick review

Don't skip the description. While there is shooting in low light conditions, this is life changing class. In the literal sense, I will be doing things differently in my life after having attended this class. How much does lighting affect your ability to distinguish a panhandler who need to be ignored versus a bad guy who needs to be stopped? More than you think and even more in low light when the ability to detect details is reduced. Makes sense when read on a screen, but now I have some practice reps that taught me that my personal space bubble needs to grow a lot as conditions worsen. How much depends on how bad the lighting is and the rest of the circumstances, but at least now I have some starting data points.

A very valuable self-defense class that happens to include some fun shooting exercises in the dark. I highly recommend this class.