Never taken this type of class, would like to, as this gets more practical for HD. Don't use weapon mounted lights.
VATA has one on their schedule for June I believe. Considered it.
VATA has one on their schedule for June I believe. Considered it.
I'm gonna take the lack of replies as this type of class is pointless.
Thanks.
Don't use weapon mounted lights.
You cannot just make a statement like this with out backing it up. Thats ridiculous.
I think he was saying HE doesn't use them, answering the OP's question.
Tattoo, you won't get much response because there's just not a ton of low light, civilian-centric classes around here. The couple I've seen in the last few years were more tailored to NV use. But, that doesn't mean it's not valuable training. I've done a little low light shooting, and adding light manipulation to an already stressful situation is definitely a challenge.
If you have trouble finding a class, there's no reason you can't add some light work to your dryfire routine. Also try some dry runs around the house to experience the effects of splashback and find the blindspots in your home.
As for weapon-mounted vs handheld, I definitely find weapon-mounted is ideal. Just try running some drills with a handheld and you'll quickly find it's limitations and added complications.
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IMHO the best low light pistol class is Craig Douglas's (ShivWorks) AMIS.
Manipulating a light is really easy and can be practiced dry firing at the house. But with AMIS you're working to solve problems and learning how to hunt with the handgun with light attachment. You're also learning why having a handheld to work in conjunction is so valuable. Working the light is only a micro part of night time shooting.
I guess range time with the light could be valuable and I'm not discounting that, however I see more validity in the type of FoF instruction that Craig offers.
The atmosphere in using the light in different methods when and going between a shooting problem and a non shooting problem are invaluable in my opinion.
I'm thinking about taking a low light handgun class soon. For those who have done low light handgun training would you say it was worth it? Did you use hand held light, weapon mounted light OR combo of both?