1.2.1. B-rdy Lowlight & Dark Conditions with a Pistol

B-rdy Lowlight & Dark Conditions with a Pistol is an advanced course consisting of two lessons that build on the basic methodology of the B-rdy Pistol Handling system. The course is primarily intended for the use of a pistol for self-defense, where numerous attacks take place in low light conditions, most often in twilight and darkness.

The course will guide students through the possibilities of using low light conditions to gain a tactical advantage. The course has 2 lessons focusing on shooting and handling the weapon in the lowlight conditions, including FX scenarios.

The course is based on our own methodology combining basic techniques described in courses from Surefire, Czech army SFs and the Low-light course by Czech training company Hard Task, supplemented by a range of practical knowledge focused on the use of flashlights in EDC and service environments. We have also reflected a number of scenarios from real self-defense situations and operations undertaken in the dark in the course, including lessons learned from our night vision courses. The course assumes that students have the same level of skills as graduates of the B-rdy Pistol Handling System.

In addition to handheld flashlights, the course also covers the use of weapon-mounted flashlights to gain a tactical advantage. The entire course is conducted in the spirit of the B-rdy Performance Oriented approach, which means we focus not only on technique execution, but also on the ability to shoot effectively in low light conditions.

MAIN BENEFITS

• Own the darkness – make it your advantage
• Great add-on module to our B-rdy Pistol Handling System
• Modern and constantly developing methodology based on the B-rdy educational system and practical experience
• Each lesson begins with a detailed review of previously learned content
• After each lesson, students receive a written summary of the learned knowledge to support their independent training

The course is designed for current gun-licence holders, ideally graduates of our B-rdy Pistol Handling System Course.

Mandatory equipment:

• Handheld flashlight (we can borrow it or you can buy it at the course)
• Eyes protection (ballistic glasses)
• Hearing protection (we recommend active hearing protection)
• Self-loading pistol (we recommend to equip the pistol with the mounted flashlight too, but it is not necessary)
• 3 magazines
• at least 200 rounds per lesson
• Gun licence and ID
• Holsters for gun and magazines (OWB, IWB, appendix, service holster) and belt

Bring an handheld flashlight, UNLOADED self-loading pistol in a suitable concealed carry holster (ideally an internal or external kydex holster that allows for safe draw and reholstering), at least 3 spare 15+ magazines (more for smaller subcompact pistols) ideally in a kydex belt holster, protective gear (ballistic glasses and ears protection), at least 200 rounds of ammunition in your caliber, firearms license and gun ID. Bring your weapon to the shooting range in UNLOADED CONDITION! The range is cold, choose appropriate clothing and footwear, and plenty of fluids are recommended. Bring a 5 school cartridges for dry-fire and malfunctions training.

The course is ideally suited to skilled shooter who graduated our B-rdy Pistol Handling System Course. We are also able to create an individual terms for foreign students or young shooters.

Registration is mandatory. When you register for a course, you will receive a confirmation email. After the lesson you will receive an invoice for payment approximately the day after the training.

1. Safety with weapons
2. Comprehensive review as a test of skills and safety – working on covers and movements in a buddy teams, shooting while moving to cover + stepping into cover (distance), positions on different covers – kneeling, horizontal and low cover, slicing the pie, moving between covers and ammo management, coordination
3. Theory – Basic principles of using lighting conditions and selection of flashlight – Light reveals. Darkness is an advantage.
4. Strobe lighting with a flashlight and scanning the area by flashing and changing position
5. Moving from cover to cover
6. Slicing the pie with light
7. Background behind you and eye adaptation
8. Flashlight mounted on a weapon
9. SEARCH MODE vs. TARGET MODE
10. Reaction to contact – B-rdy Performance approach – try out all techniques and transitions on a timer
11. Post-shot routine without cover
12. Working with cover – differences in routine
13. Positions – standing/kneeling
14. Movement in space and transition to cover.
15. Quick peek
16. Solving malfunctions
17. Teamwork in different lighting conditions (dim light, backlight, darkness).
18. FX scenarios
19. Force on force scenarios

Go to Materials page and download the printable targets and other materials for your training.