I've been trying to wait until I had time to properly write a review for the Low Light course I took last weekend with
@CR2 SS , but I don't want to wait any longer so here we go....
Last weekend I drove down to Arena Training Facility in Blakely Georgia, to participate in the CR2 Low Light Precision Rifle course. Let me just start by saying how nice it is to be around and be instructed by people who are REAL, I mean that in every sense of the word and if you don't know what I mean by that, you probably never will.
This course was everything I hoped it would be and more. Night Shooting is a very different thing and having legit professionals with real experience and real expertise is just invaluable. We learned 2 different techniques for dealing with range when you can see to dial, to shoot accurately at night, as well as many identification techniques and how to really use Night Vision and thermal equipment.
The facility could not be a better place to train no matter what you are doing, so that made it all the better. There was some positional work (which I struggle at due to my bad knees and 3 back surgeries ), as well as prone and baracade work. We covered a lot of ground and certainly improved to another level operating at night. This particular weekend there was almost zero ambient Light so it was very challenging, but I came away with new techniques and abilities to use shooting precision and long range at night. My small group shot to 850 yards in pretty much pitch black night, with our clip-ons.
It was my first time working with Chris Rantz(sp?) and I found him to be very easy to work with and very professional as well. He's also just a really nice guy. I always enjoy seeing and working with Chris Roberts and this was no different.
I was absolutely exhausted even before I got there, due to long work hours and 2 toddlers. Needless to say, at the end of the 2nd night I was completely wiped out. Even though the timing was terrible for me personally, I didn't want to miss out on this opportunity and I'm SO GLAD I didn't!
Ash, with Knights Armament is a really cool guy and they were nice enough to lend us some awesome gear. The whole experience was unique. I am so glad I had the chance to do this and I definitely did gain.
If you have the chance to train with these guys, I'd absolutely jump on the opportunity. You won't find any more qualified nor more genuine an instructor group. I am sure that I will make it happen to again as soon as I can do so for another course. Awesome Experience and much has been gained.
Gerald Hatton
Birmingham AL
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