Defensive Concepts for Low Light Environments

Randy Harris is a highly accomplished civilian firearms and self defense trainer combining both real world experience with interpersonal violence , over 25 years teaching experience as an instructor ( 15 of those teaching all over the eastern US for a nationally known organization - Suarez International)  ,a verifiable resume studying under some of the most respected instructors in the world and an impressive list of shooting accomplishments.He holds both a Master Instructor and Advanced Shotgun Instructor certification from Rangemaster, a Tier 1 Instructor Certification from Suarez International, Pistol Instructor certification from the National Rifle Association, and Handgun Carry Permit Instructor certification from the State of Tennessee. He has participated in the National Tactical Invitational and is a multi-time presenter at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference and was a participant at the inaugural Rangemaster Professional Trainers Symposium Discourse in December 2023.Randy is also an IDPA Master Class competitor in six divisions. He has won the Tennessee, Georgia and Arkansas IDPA State Championships in the Back Up Gun division, finished 5th in Master Backup Gun at the 2024 IDPA Nationals, finished 14th in Master Stock Service Pistol at the 2015 IDPA World Championship and 5th in Master Back Up Gun at the 2023 IDPA World Championship. He is one of only four people to hold both the Red Pin (Advanced Ranking / Top score in class)  from the Rogers Shooting School and a Turbo Pin from Gabe White's Pistol Shooting Solutions class both of which he accomplished shooting from concealment. Our mission is to provide the best quality training in weapons , tactics, combatives and trauma care to help good people prevail in desperate situations.

Harris Combative Strategies (Randy Harris)

A thorough look at the typical low light civilian defensive encounters from managing unknown contacts to engaging with precision gunfire.

The Ridge Dayton TN

Date: Saturday November 23 2024 Time: 4PM - 11PM Eastern Location: The Ridge Dayton TN. (<a href="http://www.theridgeshooting.com/" title="http://www.theridgeshooting.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.theridgeshooting.com/</a>)Price $180 (plus a $10 range fee payable to the range at class) Instructor: Randy Harris <a href="http://harriscombative.com/randys-bio/" title="http://harriscombative.com/randys-bio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instructor BIO</a> THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS . Students should be able to safely load, unload, draw from a holster and safely handle their pistol in close proximity to other people. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PLEASE CONTACT RANDY AND DISCUSS YOUR PREVIOUS SHOOTING EXPERIENCE. This class will cover some critical skills which include shooting with and without the help of flashlights in low or no light. We will work both proactively challenging unknown potential threats and also reacting to unexpected close range attacks in low light settings. You will see just how much light you really need to accurately shoot by and how much light you actually need to ID targets. We will also cover manipulating the pistol in the dark both with and without a light in our hands. We will load , unload and clear malfunctions with and without flashlights. A fair amount of time will also be devoted to using the flashlight as a tool to help you get deselected in the "pre fight interview" , use the light as a distraction device and impact weapon, and as a bridge from less lethal to lethal force. Range Gear and requirements : Handheld flashlight (Surefire 6P, G2, Streamlight Scorpion or similar). Extra batteries. Pistol and holster designed to be worn on the belt. Two spare mags (3 total minimum) and a mag pouch. If you have a weapon mounted light for your pistol and want to use it for some drills then please bring it too. If your carry pistol has a light that is fine too just make sure it fits your holster. If you have a "blue gun" or airsoft gun and training knife or inert "trainer" pepper spray you want to bring feel free to do so. We will be doing some interactive exercises where students will play the role of both good guys and bad guys to get a better feel for just what each experiences when the techniques are applied in low light. If you don't see it from both sides you only know about half of what is going on.Range Safety gear (eye and ear protection) . Clothing appropriate for weather. Snacks and drinks. You are welcome to bring something to eat for dinner. There are also several fast food places close to the range like Taco Bell or Subway to grab something if you chose to do that during our dinner break. Ammo: Approximately 200 rounds. If you want to shoot more you are certainly welcome to bring more and shoot more but we will be focusing on shooting with high accountability not mag dumps. If you have a weapon mounted light for your pistol and want to use it for some drills then please bring it too. If your carry pistol has a light that is fine too just make sure it fits your holster. If you have a "blue gun" or airsoft gun and training knife or inert "trainer" pepper spray you want to bring feel free to do so. We will be doing some interactive exercises where students will play the role of both good guys and bad guys to get a better feel for just what each experiences when the techniques are applied in low light. If you don't see it from both sides you only know about half of what is going on.