A JBS Training Group / Tap-Rack Tactical Joint Project
Class Cost: $925 + $25/Day Range Fee
- Friday Evening – Sunday Evening
September 15, 2023 - September 17, 2023
3:00 pm - 11:59 pm
3-Day Ballistic Experience – DARK EDITION
A JBS Training Group / Tap-Rack Tactical Joint Project
https://tap-rack.com/
https://www.jbstraininggroup.com/
Course Description:
This course addresses the entire spectrum of Night Vision Training and use from daylight standards to Night vision competency. This three-day course covers basics during daylight, low light firearms use, and Night Observation Devices (NODs) use. Students will explore performance shooting and movement and how/if they are affected by the integration of NODs.
Topics Covered:
- Firearm safety and control with specifics on low-light environments
- Medical briefing
- Gear choice and set up
- Compare/contrast between current NODs/laser systems
- Navigating changing environments
- Proper zeroing procedure and techniques
- Reloads
- Malfunction clearance in near total darkness/under NODs
- Active and Passive Shooting techniques
- Unconventional shooting positions
- Transitions to alternate weapon systems/optic systems
- White light integration
- IR to white light transitions and their applicability
- Target transitions on parallel and perpendicular planes
- Manipulation of IR spectrum energy
- Concepts of Movement
- Movement under NOD’s
- Performance Shooting under NODs
- Dealing with Photonic Barriers
- IR engagements of low and high percentage threat zones
- Cover considerations under NODs
Course Prerequisites:
- This course is NOT for beginners. Students MUST have completed at minimum a Foundation Level carbine AND pistol course taught by a reputable training company in order to attend.
- All students must KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY the Four Rules of Responsible Firearms Handling at all times. Students who cannot be controlled with a weapon will be removed from the class with no refund of tuition.
Recommended Prerequisites:
- MDFI Foundation Handgun
- MDFI Foundation Carbine
- MDFI Low Light Handgun
- MDFI Low Light Long Gun
- MDFI Handgun Cover + Movement
- MDFI Long Gun Cover + Movement
Gear Requirements:
- Helmet/skull crusher and head mounted night vision device. (Panoramic, Dual-tube, or Monocular)
- Serviceable and Sighted-In Carbine/rifle in 5.56/.223, 7.62X39, 5.45×39, .300BLK that has:
- White Weapon Mounted Light
- IR Laser Aiming Module
- NOD-compatible Optic
- A SUPPRESSOR AND IR ILLUMINATOR IS RECOMMENDED
- Serviceable and Sighted-In handgun and holster for applicable handgun set up.
- RED DOT OPTIC AND WHITE/IR (Vampire) WEAPON MOUNTED LIGHT IS RECOMMENDED
- Handheld white light
- Minimum 3 magazines for handgun and carbine/rifle
- Ability to carry one carbine mag and one pistol mag on your person while moving.
- 750 Rounds of ammunition for handgun AND carbine/rifle
- 3 red chem lights and a method of attachment for them to be worn on body
- Electronic ear pro
- Ballistic eye protection (wrap around style preferred) (must have clear lens ballistic eye protection for hours of darkness)
- Clothing that you do not mind getting dirty/damaged
Gear Recommendations:
- Snacks/food/water. There will be no time to leave range for food.
- Note taking material
- Clothing for potential weather changes
- Lube and tools to fix downed equipment