DRK-OP (Gainesville, GA 02/02-03/2026)

Lowlight Obscured Pistol (DRK-OP) is a 2-day accelerated shooting course that is designed to address the high probability event as it relates to plain-clothes law enforcement and/or off-duty carry. This course specifically focuses on the rapid transition from covert to overt, and the skills needed to survive and win a close proximity, high intensity, violent encounter.

This course is 50/50, live-fire and NLTA (SIMS). Students will build skills on the range that they will then apply in reality-based "micro fights" against live-actor role-players.

Time/Date:

February 02-03, 2026
(1300-2200 each day)

Location:

Hall County Sheriff’s Office Training Center
2684 Allen Creek Rd., Gainesville, GA 30507

Topics include:

Covert carry methods

Employing guns & lights from concealment

Offensive and Defensive use of white light

Reactive movement / Earning a reactionary gap

Blue on Blue mitigation

Shoot / No shoot decision making in lowlight

Plain Clothes vs. UC vs. Off-Duty considerations

Vehicle exits / Fighting out of vehicles

Equipment / Gear selection

Relevant Case law / Case review

Student Equipment List:

Reliable Handgun w/ spare magazines

Concealment Holster (Solid kydex/plastic holster that allows for a safe and efficient draw & return to the holster. Holster must securely attach to the body via belt, band, etc.)

500 rounds of handgun ammunition

Eye and ear protection

Handheld flashlight w/ extra batteries

*Weapon light recommended but not mandatory

Chem or marker lights

Tourniquet

Water and snacks

(Clothing: It is strongly recommended that you dress in your normal work/off-duty attire.

Take into account clothing for inclement weather.)

NLTA (SIMS) Equipment List: 
(If not provided by the instructor.)

NLTA Handgun/Handgun conversion

Concealment holster for NLTA handgun

100 marking rounds for handgun

Helmet/mask approved for NLTA

Other PPE such as gloves and groin pro is recommended. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. blake@vector.consulting

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