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Low Light Fundamentals (Skills Maintenance): Apr 15, 2026 | Murray

Price: $75
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Tactical Penguin, Murray 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

Even during the day, low light conditions still occur in areas like parking structures, public garages or service corridors. Darkness significantly impacts your ability to clearly see objects, individuals and potential threats; in a self-defense situation, the successful use of illumination will give you a critical advantage. This course will provide you with the fundamentals of integrating a hand held or weapon mounted light into your self-defense training.

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 properly functioning handgun
  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 collapsible 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 Transitions: Holsters, Slings, and Support Side (Skills Maintenance) are also encouraged.

LOCATION

Tactical Penguin (formerly Get Some)
6651 S State St.
Midvale, UT 84047
801-562-1222

Event Information

Event Date 04-15-2026 7:00 pm
Event End Date 04-15-2026 9:00 pm
Capacity 12
Individual Price $75.00
Instructor Erik Sawiak
Number of Hours 2
Setting Indoor Range
Next Class CQB Fundamentals and Home Defense (Skills Maintenance)
Location Tactical Penguin, Murray
Categories Low Light Fundamentals (Skills Maintenance)