Urban Rifle Night Vision- April 2027

What You Will Learn

Thunder Ranch’s Urban Rifle Night Vision course is a staple offering that leverages our extensive experience with night vision systems. This course builds on your previous Urban Rifle training, teaching you to integrate those skills with night vision operations.

Over three days, you’ll learn to maximize your night vision system in conjunction with rifle use across various environments. The course utilizes the diverse terrain and exclusive features of Thunder Ranch, presenting new challenges in locating and engaging targets under night vision. Exercises cover both urban and rural settings, emphasizing equipment manipulation and situational awareness in low or no-light conditions. This advanced course is designed to push your limits and provide a full spectrum use case for your equipment.

Pre-Requisite

• Successful completion of Thunder Ranch's Urban Rifle 1 or another rifle course from a reputable school or instructor within the past 5 years.

• Must be physically capable of navigating terrain in the dark with full kit and legally possess and be able to use firearms and night vision equipment (ITAR Compliance).

• NO RENTAL UNITS are available.

IMPORTANT - We cannot overstate the importance of medical training. Every class at Thunder Ranch includes a med block.

• Every participant must have a genuine (no generic brands) North American Rescue CAT, RMT ratcheting, or SOF®T tourniquet on their person during class.

• If you do not own one of the approved TQ’s you may purchase a CAT7 or RMT during checkout or upon arrival at Thunder Ranch.

  
  

Class Packing List - we encourage you to download and print this list.

Class Schedule

• TD1 begins at 12pm local time.

• TD2 and 3 start times will be decided upon conclusion of day 1

• Course ends at approximately 9pm local time on TD3.

Frangible Ammunition is NO LONGER REQUIRED at Thunder Ranch.

Need to Ship Ammo?

Ammo can be sent up to 3 weeks prior to class. Be sure to include your last name and dates of class on the shipping label. EXAMPLE:

Thunder Ranch

Attn: "your last name" 4/1-3

96747 Highway 140

Lakeview, OR 97630

We also encourage you to email your tracking number(s) to info@thunderranchinc.com

Getting to Thunder Ranch

If this is your first time coming to Thunder Ranch, WELCOME! You are in for the experience of a lifetime. We know you have questions about travel and we encourage you to use the Thunder Ranch Travel Guide to help make your planning experience a smooth one.

Snacks/Lunch/Beverages

Bring Lunch and snacks as needed. There will not be time to leave the range for food. A microwave and fridge are available. Every student will receive a Thunder Ranch reusable water bottle and water coolers are present on every range. We STRONGLY recommend bringing electrolytes as the ranch is a high desert climate at 5,400ft of elevation.

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.

About Our Weather

Thunder Ranch is located at 5,400ft of elevation and is considered a high desert climate. The weather conditions are subject to change rapidly and can vary from cool mornings, to hot afternoons, followed immediately by snow- not kidding. Layers are your best friend. You can have all the boxes checked on your gear list and still "fail" on your wardrobe. There is a lot of truth to the saying "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing."

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.

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