Tactical Illumination - Handguns

Classroom: 1 Hour

Live-Fire Training: 3 Hours

Skill: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Handgun 200

Learn to operate a handheld or handgun weaponlight in low-light and no-light conditions.

Course Description:

Tactical Illumination - Handguns Course is designed to introduce students to tactics and techniques necessary when using a handheld or weapon mounted flashlight while shooting in low-light and no-light conditions. Students will be faced with live fire exercises that require judgmental shooting situations and target identification with the use of a flashlight.

Instructional Material Covered:

• Firearms Safety

• Low Light/No Light Shooting Principles

• Gear Selection and Placement

• Handheld/Weapon Mounted Light Overview

• Target Identification

• Live Fire Exercises in Low-Light/ No-Light Conditions

• Magazine Changes (Retention and Emergency)

• Malfunction Drills

• Timed Shooting Drills

Required Equipment:

• Handgun (Rental handguns available upon request)

• Handheld Flashlight

• Weapon Mounted Flashlight (Recommended but Not Required)

• At least 3 handgun magazines

• Holster and magazine pouches (At least one pistol magazine pouch recommended)

• Strong Side/ Concealed Holster must attach to the belt and provide sufficient retention to prevent the firearm from falling out. (Strong Side Holsters for a Glock 17 or 19 can be provided is needed)

• Eye protection (can be provided if needed)

• Electronic hearing protection (can be provided if needed)

• 200 rounds handgun ammunition (can be purchased the day of the course) NO steel case or steel core ammo allowed

Course Prerequisites: Handgun 100, Handgun 200

Course Cost: $149.99

Course Times: 0800-1200

Contact: Shane Caughey at scaughey@blackstoneshooting.com or 704-414-6032

For more information about prerequisite exemptions, please email Shane at scaughey@blackstoneshooting.com

Please note that exemptions are rare due to the progressive nature of our course curriculum and overall safety of all guests and team members.

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