We are please to announce the first of several course announcements for 2017.  https://tnvc.com/shop/category/training-classes/  Our classes, (especially the ones in Alliance Ohio) tend to fill up fast, so if you've wanted to experience firsthand our training events please get on the list.  



The TNVC Mobile Training Team (MTT) provides training to qualified U.S. Civilian Night Vision Enthusiasts and Armed Professionals alike.  Our highly experienced trainers have practical, real world experience in both Military Special Operations and Law Enforcement arenas.  Students are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and a current government issued CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) Permit to show proof they are not a felon (current active duty military ID’s are accepted).  If you are interested in hosting a class in your area or through your agency, please email [email protected] for range facility requirements.

Don’t have night vision, but still want to train?  No problem.  We offer rental NVG’s, Helmets, Mounts, and Lasers for an additional fee.  If you decide that you want to purchase the gear you rented during the class, 100% of your rental fee for that item(s) will go towards the purchase of the new product.



NIGHT FIGHTER: Level 1

   2 Nights – Open Enrollment

Night Fighter Level 1 is designed to arm students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of night vision operation and use. Beginning with gear choice and setup, the class provides students the tools for learning to safely / effectively move, shoot, and communicate in low-light/no-light environments. Students will participate in a variety of movement, stalking, and live-fire exercises aimed at producing a core competency with night vision goggles, lasers, and white light.

Subjects Covered

   Safety Brief
   Gear Discussion (NV101)
   Physiology of NV
   Fundamentals of Night Ops
   White Light drills
   Zeroing Lasers
   Square Range Shooting Drills
   Reloads in the Dark
   Transition Techniques
   Moving and Shooting
   Outdoor Movement with NV
   Improvised Shooting Positions
   Equipment Failure Drills
   White Light/Night Vision Integration
   Scenario Drills

Prerequisites

In accordance with ITAR Regulations, only U.S. Citizens will be accepted to participate in TNVC courses. NO EXCEPTIONS. Proof of citizenship is required. This is a physical class and students are encouraged to be in good physical condition. Students must have basic tactical weapons handling skills prior to the class. As such, students are required to produce proof of successful completion of tactical carbine and pistol classes, or previous military or law enforcement training prior to this course (no, your 4-hour CCW class does not count). To ensure your prior training classes meet the requirement, please email [email protected]

Ammunition

   1,000 rds Rifle
   200 rds Pistol

Gear

   Serviceable Carbine or Rifle
       Weapon Light
       Red Dot (preferably Night Vision Compatible)
       Infrared Laser (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
       Weapon-Mounted IR Illuminator (recommended)
       Sling
   Serviceable Pistol
       Night Sights or MRDS (preferred)
       Weapon Light
   Night Vision Goggle (Gen3 preferred) (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
   Helmet or Head Harness for NVG (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
   NVG Helmet Mount (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
   Hand Held White Light
   Ballistic Eye Protection
   Ear Protection
   Maintenance/Cleaning Kit for Weapons
   Minimum of Five (5) Serviceable Rifle Magazines
   Minimum of three (3) Serviceable Pistol Magazines
   Pistol Holster and Magazine Pouches that will Retain Items During Movement
       Must Hold two (2) each Rifle and Pistol Magazines on Person
   Sufficient Batteries for all your equipment
   IFAK or BOK on your Person
   Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
   Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
   Snacks, Energy Drinks, etc.

Many have asked who is TNVC's Lead Instructor?  A good question when you're expecting the best training from a qualified entity and company.  Training is a very serious topic that cannot be fully qualified based on internet forum posts (although we do try to always give the best advise we can on our social media fronts). We do feel the best firearms and NV training comes from the best trained Special Operations personnel. Their level of expertise and experience is at a level many never achieve, but always strive to reach.   Below is Don Edwards bio. Don has been part of our TNVC family for a number of years (long before he came on-board full time) and he enjoys training more than anything else. He's a wealth of knowledge who has a knack of  explaining complex aspects into a training philosophy that is reachable to all levels and experience.  

Don Edwards, Director of Military and Law Enforcement Sales and Training, TNVC.
Don Edwards is a 20+ year veteran of US Army Special Operations.  He began his career in the 75th Ranger Regiment where he was a participant in Operation Just Cause.  Retired from 20th Special Forces Group where he served as Team Sergeant during combat operations in Iraq.  

He has been a training manager and primary instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA, and has been an Operational Advisor to the US DoD from 2008 to 2015 advising and assisting combat units in both Iraq and Afghanistan.  Don has developed numerous firearms and tactics training programs and is a co-developer of some of the leading Night Vision training programs being taught today.  An avid hunter and outdoorsman, Don enjoys using the latest Night Vision and Thermal technology to pursue wild hogs and predators.  He lives with his wife and two children in Jacksonville Florida.