Upcoming Low Light Instructor in Simsbury, CT

Course information, including eligibility requirements and equipment lists can be found here.

Your instructor can be reached via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Day 1 Start Time will vary depending on time of year. Specific time will be sent to registrants closer to the start of class.

Course Prerequisites:

• Current LE / mil / gov credentials.
• Recognized basic instructor cert (i.e. POST, TCOLE, NRA LE, etc) is mandatory.
• Able to demonstrate and employ safe weapons handling during courses of fire.

Strongly Recommended:

• Recognized Firearms / Tactics / CQB / Low Light Instructor Certifications are recommended but not required.
• Previous intermediate to advanced firearms training to include courses of fire where movement, barricades, working around others, communicating and adverse shooting positions were addressed.

Individual Equipment List:

• Handgun with at least 3 magazines (5 if single stack) and magazine pouch.
• Holster must attach via the belt (paddle holsters are not allowed). Holsters must provide an active or passive retention device and be able to keep the holster in place while running or moving in and out of awkward positions. No SERPA or Vanguard type holsters.
• Carbine with sling. A weapon mounted light is strongly recommended (if allowed by department SOP). A minimum of 3 magazines and a method to secure them is required. Carbine needs to be zeroed prior to class.
• 600 rounds handgun / 400 rounds carbine (no green tip) ammunition
• 50 rounds of NLTA 9mm blanks / 50 rounds of NLTA .556 blanks / 100 9mm NLTA marking rounds / 100 .556 NLTA marking rounds.
• Corresponding weapons/conversions for your chosen NLTA platform. We can provide this if you are using UTM.
• Force on force helmet and neck protection.
• Groin protection (sports cup).
• CAT or SOF T TQ on your person is mandatory an IFAK is recommended.
• Cleaning kit and gun lube.
• Eye protection and electronic ear protection.
• Long sleeve shirt, gloves, knee pads are mandatory. Elbow pads and shemagh (face wrap) are optional.
• Full duty belt / tactical loadout (your normal work setup).
• Handheld flashlight(s), extra batteries and clear eye protection for low light work.
• Headlamp is strongly recommended.
• 4 chem lights (any color).
• Notepad, pen, perm marker and thumb drive (needs 4 gigs of available space).
• Multi tool (Multitasker / Gerber / Leatherman).
• Water and snacks.