Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Skills Lab) | Sep 17, 2026 | Orem TP

Fundamentals of Low Light Shooting with a Hand-held Flashlight

Price: $85
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Tactical Penguin, Orem UT

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TOPICS COVERED

• Examples of various types of handheld and weapon mounted lights
• Carry and deployment of lights
• Integrating the light into your firearm deployment
• Manipulating the light and pistol or rifle simultaneously
• Live fire practice to compare and evaluate the light deployment that works best for you
• Live fire practice under different lighting conditions and scenarios

DESCRIPTION

Train to dominate low light encounters in areas of darkness- parking garages, corridors or similar conditions- by utilizing your handheld or weapon mounted lights.  

The main focus of this course is on the use of a handheld flashlight with your EDC pistol' as time allows, we'll incorporate drills utilizing you weapon mounted light on either your handgun or rifle.  Learn about the different types of lights, carry and deployment, and how to integrate lights with your everyday carry to find the technique that best works for you.

No night vision training is included in this course. If you are interested in learning to use night vision optics, check out our NVG/Thermal course.

MINIMUM ROUND COUNT – 200 rounds

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REQUIRED GEAR

1. A handheld flashlight with a momentary switch and extra batteries; we recommend the Powertac M5; https://.powertac.com/ use the code "NIELSEN" for a 20% discount on your purchase
2. A hand held or weapon mounted light and extra batteries (we strongly recommend that your flashlight has a momentary tail switch/button)
3. Minimum of 3 magazines for your handgun (5 recommended if using single stacked mags)
4. Magazine pouches for your magazines
5. Properly fitting holster and sturdy belt (Preferably a rigid or kydex style outside-the-waistband holster. No soft side collapsable holsters; you must be able to reholster using only one hand. If you intend to use an inside-the-waistband holster for this course, check with us ahead of time so we can verify the suitability of the holster and coach you on how to safely use it.)
6. Minimum of 200 rounds of ammunition for that handgun
7. Eye protection
8. Electronic hearing protection
9. Appropriate range attire: closed-toe shoes, long pants, and crew neck shirt

Our preferred flashlight is the Powertac M5. When buying directly from Powertac, use the code NIELSEN for a 20% discount on your purchase.

SUGGESTED/OPTIONAL GEAR

1. A properly functioning carbine or rifle
2. At least 3 rifle magazines (5 or more are recommended)
3. At least 200 rounds of rifle ammunition
4. Magazine pouches for your rifle magazines
5. A quality sling
6. Sharpie type pen for marking targets
7. Pen and notepad for taking notes
8. Hat or other head covering
9. Gloves
10. Knee pads and elbow pads
11. Footwear that you can stand in all day (boots are highly recommended)
12. Sunscreen or raingear (if outdoors, this course will go on rain or shine)
13. Refillable water bottle for hydration
14. Food or snacks to sustain you for the duration of the course

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Ammunition not allowed: armor piercing or steel core ammo (you will be responsible for paying for any damage to the range or steel targets)

Holsters not allowed: Blackhawk SERPA holsters, any holster that requires you to use your trigger finger to defeat a retention button or switch, cross draw holsters, ankle holsters, belly band holsters, fanny pack holsters, small-of-back holsters, shoulder holsters, soft side (collapsible) holsters

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PREREQUISITES

Participants must complete either Defensive Handgun or Defensive Rifle (preferably both) and demonstrate proficiency in safety and technique in order to take this class and gain the maximum training benefits. Exceptions may be granted by the instructor prior to signing up if you have attended other equivalent training or have sufficient experience. Handgun Manipulations, Rifle Manipulations, and Rifle-Pistol Transitions (Skills Lab) are also encouraged.

LOCATION

Tactical Penguin (formerly Get Some)
935 N 1200 W
Orem UT, 84057
801-437-3899

PLEASE NOTE: Tactical Penguin’s range policy dictates that registration must close 48 hours prior to the start of this class. If you are interested in this or any of our other classes, please be sure to complete your registration as early as possible.