Cougar Mountain Solutions – Erick Gelhaus – Low Light Application Pistol

This class focuses on applying your existing handgun skills in a low-light environment, utilizing both handheld and weapon-mounted lights.

TOPICS COVERED

• Selection of handheld and weapon-mounted lights;

• How to manipulate and activate your lights;

• Integrating lights with your handgun from ready positions and your holster;

• Transitioning from a hand-held to a weapon-mounted light;

• Working with lights around cover;

• Judgment and decision-making will also be addressed.

   

EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES

By the session’s end, you will be able to utilize your handheld and weapon-mounted lights more effectively for navigation, identification, communication, and engagement, with an emphasis on informed decision-making.

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Experience applying the Four Safety Rules practically while working with your firearm, ensuring you do not endanger your neighbor. You must be able to draw your handgun from the holster as well as loading, unload, and clear any common stoppages. Be comfortable working from multiple ready positions.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Note-taking material

• Clear eye/safety glasses and electronic ear protection

• A reliable mid to full-size pistol

• Appropriate belt, holster, and mag pouches

• Minimum of a handheld defensive/duty light and a weapon-mounted light is also suggested;

• 3 magazines

• Extra batteries for all lights and optics

• Please bring your snacks, caffeine, and, of course, water. We will break for dinner

• Appropriate range of attire for the environment and weather.

• Ammunition: 250 rounds of reliable pistol ammunition

   

SCHEDULE

• 1 pm – 10 pm

   

  COST

• $250 plus range fee of $30 due at signin