Gladius Tactical at Elk River

ERAD is our low-light and night vision workshop. In this 4 to 6 hour workshop, we cover various aspects of shooting handguns and/or carbines in low light and no light situations. We break this workshop into two phases each session. First, we confirm zero with your firearms and equipment. Once zeroed we will transition to some basic drills focused on fundamentals while we wait for the sun to set. Once the sun sets, we begin with some low light and white light/visible laser drills for the group.

After dark, in the second phase of the workshop, we focus on white light and night vision shooting fundamentals. Suppressors are required if you wish to shoot with us after 6 PM. Rental rifles with white light and suppressors are available. In this phase we focus on active and passive shooting methods as well as night vision to white light transitions. Participants without night vision equipment may participate using white light.

Note: Start times will vary based on seasonal sunset times. Please be sure you have the correct start time. If you need to zero your weapon systems prior to the workshop, a range will be available two hours in advance of the workshop.

Who should attend:

• Night vision device set-up
• Low light/Night vision marksmanship fundamentals
• Rifle to handgun transitions
• Passive and active applications of NV equipment and aiming devices
• Shooting in and around barricades and vehicles
• Low light/No light to white light transitions
• And More...

Tuition:

• A serviceable handgun and fighting rifle with a sling and 2 magazines for each weapon system(Minimum)
• Suppressor for fighting rifles. (A limited number of rental weapons are available)
• Weapon mounted or handheld tactical light for both weapons
• Head/helmet mounted night vision device (Optional)
• Visible or IR weapon mounted laser aiming devices recommended if using NV goggles
• Quality holster and magazine holder for handgun
• Battle belt and/or plate carrier for rifle mags and equipment
• Minimum of 50 rounds handgun and 100 rounds rifle. Commercially manufactured ammunition only for each weapon. (No reloads please)
• Appropriate attire. Please dress for the weather and the environment. Bug spray is recommended.