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NVG Familiarization


  • Hall County Sheriff's Office 2684 Allen Creek Rd. Gainsville, GA 30501 (map)

Instructor: Sqt David Meyers, US Army

Description:

TThis 3-day NVG course accelerates students through a brief class covering topics on theory, principles, light, inner workings of night vision and NVG case law followed by a hands-on exploration of topics covered in class including NLTA application. On days two and three students employ firearms in a reduced visibility (live) range environment.

Tuesday May 5: 4pm – 12am; Wednesday and Thursday: 6pm – 2am

Class size is limited. Please ensure to use your agency email address and a solid phone number.

Equipment Needed:

  • Your duty / call-out gear

  • Body armor

  • Helmet (with shroud / mounting plate)

  • NVG mount

  • NVGs (that are helmet mountable)

  • Pistol and rifle mounted optics that are zeroed

  • Infrared rifle-mounted and zeroed LASER

  • NLTA: 200 pistol, 400 rifle (UTM, Simunition with appropriate pistol and bolt carrier group or Airsoft)

  • Handheld flashlight

  • Weapon mounted flashlight for both pistol and rifle

  • Batteries and back-up batteries for everything that takes batteries

  • Water, snacks, appropriate clothing, headlamp

  • 3 mags for each weapon that can be secured

  • Live ammo: 400 pistol, 1000 rifle

  • Clear eye protection

  • Electronic hearing protection

  • Willingness to learn

Open to:  Full time sworn Law Enforcement officer- Patrol – SWAT – Jail – Courts – Admin

FREE to GTOA & ATOA Members OR become a GTOA Member for $50.

POST Credit will be given.