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Defensive Handgun-Low Light (DHLL)
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Defensive Handgun – Low Light is a focused training course that builds real-world capability with handheld and weapon-mounted lights. Students learn practical techniques for using light to identify threats, control what is visible to others, and make accurate shots in reduced-light conditions. We emphasize clean weapon handling, deliberate light application, and clear decision-making regarding target identification.
This course is well-suited for responsible gun owners with previous training, armed security personnel, and concealed carriers who want to develop solid, repeatable skills for environments where visibility is limited. Prior low-light experience isn’t required.
Prerequisites: Defensive Handgun 1 (or similar course from approved trainer or training company)
Duration: 8 Hours
Cost: $250
Required Equipment
- Standard range attire while conducting firearms training (weather-appropriate activewear, etc.)
- Reliable semi-automatic pistol* w/ at least three to five magazines. Must be able to have at least 45 rounds loaded into magazines on your person.
- 350 rounds of handgun ammunition***
- Strong-side belt outside the waistband (OWB) holster – drawing from concealment is prohibited in this class**
- Support-side magazine carrier(s)
- Belt for range work compatible w/ holster and magazine carrier
- Two white light sources minimum, either: weapon mounted light and handheld white light or two handheld white lights.
- Wrap around clear eye protection for low light / current conditions. We strongly recommend ANSI Z87+ high impact approved glasses.
- Hearing protection. We strongly recommend electronic hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 25db.
- Hat with brim
- Sturdy footwear for range
* The Sig Sauer P320 handgun—along with all of its models and variants—is strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and is banned from all 540 Training classes for safety reasons.
** Blackhawk Serpa CQC II model holsters—or any equivalent holsters with similar push-button retention device on the side of the holster —are strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and are banned from all 540 Training classes for safety reasons.
*** Reloaded or handloaded ammunition is strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and is banned from all 540 Training classes for safety reasons. All ammunition must be factory new.