Low light/no light fundamentals is exactly as the title says, a basic introduction to the use of white light in low light/no light areas in the environment.  This course is designed to give students the basic fundamental understanding of using and employing both weapon mounted lights and handheld lights while shooting.  Students will also learn a basic understanding of considerations regarding weapon light and handheld light choice.  Students will also shoot and move in low light/no light conditions utilizing cover and concealment.  Prerequisites: students are expected to have a basic understanding of how to use both their handgun and rifle.

Topics Covered

• Firearm safety rules
• Self defense shootings
• Uses of white light
• Momentary vs constant
• Handheld vs weapon mounted
• Different shooting grips while holding a flashlight
• Handgun reloads
• Rifle reloads
• Photonic barriers
• Necessary lumens
• Weapon mounted light location
• Light discipline
• Movement
• Weapon manipulation/transitions
• Use of white light around cover/concealment

Equipment Required

• Reliable ar-15 style rifle
• Reliable handgun
• Rifle sling
• Outer waistband (OWB) or inner waistband (IWB) style holster
• Weapon mounted light on both firearms
• Handheld light
• 3 functional rifle magazines
• 3 functional handgun magazine
• Minimum 1 magazine pouch for rifle
• Minimum 2 magazine pouch for pistol
• Belt rig, chest rig, or plate carrier to support rifle and handgun magazine(s)
• Eye and ear protection
• 700 rounds of handgun ammunition
• 600 rounds of rifle ammunition
• Appropriate range clothing (we will train in the rain or sun)
• Handgun/rifle cleaning equipment
• Batteries