2-Day Night Vision Defender Class, Victoria TX 05/18/2012

$650.00 — $1,050.00

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This Class will be attended by defense industry reps from Surefire, FLIR, Wilcox, and Laser Devices, Inc.  Students will have a chance to demo equipment from these manufacturers.  Students will also be treated to a Texas BBQ dinner for both nights of the class.

The 2-day Night Vision Defender Course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for the safe, effective use of night vision devices employed with firearms for home defense and other applications in a social setting. The course features classroom presentation, square range live fire, drills/exercises, and scenario-based training. The instructor cadre is composed of a world class group of individuals with years of real-world experience in military and law enforcement special operations units. Students will learn to safely operate their night vision devices while manipulating multiple weapon systems in a dynamic environment. The Night Vision Operator’s Course will cover:

• -The physiology and psychology of night operations
• -Introduction to image intensification technology
• -Capabilities and limitations
• -Operation of common night vision systems
• -Use of peripheral equipment
• -IR lasers and designators
• -IR lights
• -Movement and navigation
• -Firearms employment (handgun and rifle)
• -Basic tactics (while wearing NVG)
• -Use of cover
• -Moving and shooting
• -Understanding lighting conditions and using them to your advantage
• -Dealing with flashlights
• -The limitations of low quality night vision equipment

Equipment and ammunition requirements:

• Hands Free Night Vision Device. The model is not important as long as it works and will not have you off the line because it constantly craps out. Spare Batteries and a Lens Cloth are suggested.
• Head or Helmet Mount for NVG. You will be wearing your NVG on your head for many hours on end. It is suggested that you have a good, comfortable system to mount your device. We do not recommend the standard issue Skull Crusher.
• A serviceable 5.56×45, 5.45×39 or 7.62x39mm carbine or rifle. What you bring is not as important as the fact that it works. Spare parts and maintenance equipment is suggested. The class will not stop because you sheared a bolt lug.
• A good quality red dot/optical sight, weapon-mounted IR laser is suggested, weapon-mounted white light, tactical sling for your primary weapon
• Four (4) serviceable magazines for your primary weapon
• A serviceable pistol with night sights and/or pistol-mounted white light/laser
• Three (3) serviceable magazines
• Holster
• Chest or belt rig that allows for ready access to pistol and rifle magazines
• Serviceable hand-held flashlight
• 400 rounds of quality rifle and 250 rounds of quality handgun ammunition **Note on Ammunition** No green tip, steel core, or armor piercing ammo of any kind can be shot in the indoor range.
• Eyepro (clear) and Earpro
• Weather Appropriate Clothing
• Water/food/snacks
• Personal protective gear (student’s discretion)
• Pen/Pencil, Notepad

Prerequisites:

The Night Vision Operator’s Course is an advanced shooting, but basic night vision course. Students are expected to have had formal training with both rifle and the handgun prior to attending this class. Proof of successful completion of training from a reputable instructor or school is required to be admitted into this course. No exceptions!  If you do not have documentation to show successful completion of prior firearms instruction, you will be required to attend the 2-day Intermediate Level Gun Course, which will allow us to make sure you are up to par with the skills required for safe participation in the Night Vision Defender Course.  The 2-Day Intermediate Level Gun Course is as follows:

Intermediate Level Combat 2-Gun course

This 2-day course is designed to build or refresh the rifle and handgun skills students will need to safely participate in the Night Vision Operator’s Course. It will be conducted the day prior to the start of our Night Vision Operator’s Course. It utilizes classroom presentation, square range fire, and various drills and exercises- all delivered in a comfortable, relaxed environment. This class is mandatory only for those students who cannot provide documentation of their completion of previous training from a reputable school/instructor. Topics include:

• Range and Safety Brief
• Discussion on the rifle as a primary weapon
• o Ballistics
• o Optics and Lasers
• o Peripheral gear and placement
• Discussion on the pistol as a secondary weapon
• o Ballistics
• o When and how to transition from rifle to handgun
• Firearms employment (handgun and rifle)
• o Shooting fundamentals
• o Load, reload, and unload
• o Malfunctions/ immediate action
• o Single, multiple, and moving targets
• o Proper use of cover
• o Transition to handgun drills
• o Light and laser drills
• o Moving and shooting

Equipment and ammunition requirements:

• A serviceable 5.56×45, 5.45×39 or 7.62x39mm carbine or rifle. What you bring is not as important as the fact that it works. Spare parts and maintenance equipment is suggested. The class will not stop because you sheared a bolt lug.
• A good quality red dot/optical sight, weapon-mounted IR laser is suggested, weapon-mounted white light, tactical sling for your primary weapon
• Four (4) serviceable magazines for your primary weapon
• A serviceable pistol with night sights and/or pistol-mounted white light/laser
• Three (3) serviceable magazines
• Holster
• Chest or belt rig that allows for ready access to pistol and rifle magazines
• Serviceable hand-held flashlight
• 500 rounds of quality rifle and 500 rounds of quality handgun ammunition. **Note on Ammunition** No green tip, steel core penetrator ammo/or armor piercing ammo.
• Eyepro (clear) and Earpro
• Water/food/snacks
• Personal protective gear (student’s discretion)
• Pen/Pencil, Notepad

If you need to take the 2-Day Intermediate Level Gun Class, please make sure you select the proper tuition to add to your cart.

NOTE: Students who fail to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency and/or safety will not be allowed to participate in the Night Vision Operator’s Course – their course fees will be fully refunded.

This course is open only to US citizens. A valid US passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate and a valid ID (i.e. driver license) must be presented on the first day of class to confirm your citizenship.

A concealed carry permit OR a military or law enforcement ID OR a letter from your local law enforcement agency confirming that you do not have a criminal record are required for this and all TNVC Group courses.

Dates:

May 18-19, 2012 (NV Defender Class), May 16-17, 2012 (Intermediate Level Gun Class)

Host:

Wild River Ranch

Location:

Victoria, Texas

Range Fees:

Included in Tuition