Defensive Handgun Low Light
Parallels the training of DH1 and DH2, focusing on the critical skills needed to use handguns with handheld and weapon-mounted lights in low light conditions.


Time & Location
Sep 05, 2023, 8:00 AM – Sep 07, 2023, 6:00 PM
Thunder Ranch, 96747 OR-140, Lakeview, OR 97630, USA
What You Will Learn
Thunder Ranch’s Defensive Handgun Low Light course parallels the training of DH1 and DH2, focusing on the critical skills needed to use handguns with handheld and weapon-mounted lights in low light conditions. Recognizing that defensive encounters often occur in low, altered, or failing light, this course prepares you to handle such scenarios.
Students will learn to choose and use the right tools and equipment, integrating them in the dark. This training goes beyond basic flashlight techniques, emphasizing practical application. You will engage in exercises that challenge your ability to navigate and respond to threats in varied lighting conditions.
The course includes drills on the flat range, inside the Terminator shoot-house, and in varied urban and rural terrain.
Defensive Handgun Low Light ensures you are equipped to handle situations where lighting is compromised.
What to Bring
Handgun
Holster
4-6 magazines (or more)
Frangible ammunition (1000 – 1200 rounds recommended)
Eye protection (at least one set of clear lenses)
Electronic Ear Protection
Knee and elbow pads
Handheld tactical-style flashlight (button on the tailcap)
Hat with a brim
Magazine pouch
Range bag
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Durable footwear
Materials for note-taking
Cleaning gear
Special tools (e.g., Torx, hex)
Manuals for firearm, optics, etc.
Handheld flashlight from a quality manufacturer- Surefire, Streamlight, Modlite, Cloud Defensive, etc.
3 Chem Lights, any color.
Ammunition Requirements
Frangible ammunition (1000 – 1200 rounds recommended)
No green tips, magnums, tracers.
No steel core, .338 caliber, or zip guns.
Travel Reminder
When traveling with suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs), ensure you carry the appropriate documentation at all times, especially in case of police stops.
Registration and Payments
All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Please choose your class carefully. No refunds and no transfers are available.
Purchase Your Spot
General Admission
$1,280.00
+$32.00 ticket service fee
Total
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