
Schedule
Tactical NVG Shooting
About this event
The Benjamin Guard Tactical NVG Shooting Course is an advanced two-day training experience designed for those who operate in the shadows. This course focuses on the seamless integration of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) with advanced shooting techniques to dominate during nighttime operations. Whether engaging threats, maneuvering through challenging environments, or coordinating team movements, you’ll leave this course with the confidence to fight and win in the dark.
Date and time
TBD
Location
The Benjamin Guard Headquarters, 13250 TX 11, Cumby, TX, United States
Course Overview
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Duration: 16 hours (2 days)
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Focus: Mastery of NVG use in night-time tactical operations and gunfighting
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Format: Live-fire scenarios, advanced NVG techniques, and stress-inducing drills
Training Topics
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Proper setup, adjustment, and maintenance of NVG systems
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Weapon-mounted IR device integration for precision engagements
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Navigating low-light and no-light environments using NVG
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Target acquisition, threat discrimination, and engagement under NVG
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Positional shooting and shooting on the move with NVG
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Low-light team tactics and communication using IR equipment
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NVG-specific challenges: glare, depth perception, and field of view limitations
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Situational awareness and decision-making in night operations
What Makes This Course Unique?
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Master the Darkness:
Train in a fully darkened environment to replicate operational conditions, using NVG to enhance visibility and control the fight.
Learn how to move, communicate, and engage threats in environments where visibility is your greatest challenge.
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Advanced Shooting Techniques:
Experience live-fire exercises designed to push the limits of your NVG and weapon-mounted IR capabilities.
Transition seamlessly between white light and NVG as the scenario evolves.
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Realistic Night Operations:
Engage in scenario-based drills that simulate real-world nighttime threats, from active shooter responses to patrol ambushes.
Tackle environmental challenges such as limited visibility, dynamic movement, and high-stress decision-making.
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Team Tactics Under NVG:
Coordinate with teammates in low-light environments using IR devices and silent communication methods.
Learn to effectively navigate complex situations as part of a unit operating under NVG.
Required Equipment:
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NVG system (head-mounted or helmet-mounted with proper mounting system)
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Weapon-mounted IR laser or illuminator
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Pistol and/or rifle with sling
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800 rounds of rifle ammunition and 500 rounds of pistol ammunition
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Tactical belt or plate carrier with magazine pouches
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Eye and ear protection
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Soft body armor (required)
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Gloves, sturdy footwear, and weather-appropriate clothing
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Extra batteries for NVG and IR devices
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Hydration and energy snacks
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Collin Skees
Collin Skees is a veteran of Air Force Special Warfare, serving as a JTAC. He later worked as a CIA contractor in high-threat environments and has extensive experience in high-threat executive protection, safeguarding key personnel in some of the most volatile regions in the world.
Currently, Collin instructs anti-terrorism courses for the U.S. State Department and brings his expertise in tactics and firearms to The Benjamin Guard, delivering top-tier training to military, law enforcement, and civilians.
The Benjamin Guard Training
The Benjamin Guard provides individuals with diverse and specialized skills in firearms and personal protection.