Most gun owners never train for low-light encounters. Night Pistol Defense gives you the skills and ability to perform when visibility is low and the margin for error is small.
During This Class, You Will:
Learn to Recognize Threats
You’ll confidently distinguish between threats and non-threats in minimal light, eliminating the paralyzing doubt that puts you and your loved ones at risk.
Practice Strategic Light Control
By the end of this class, you’ll seamlessly integrate your weapon-mounted light or flashlight with movement, transforming what was once a clumsy distraction into your advantage.
Build Stress-Resistant Accuracy
You’ll develop the rare ability to maintain accuracy under the dual pressures of darkness and adrenaline, placing you in the top tier of capable defenders.
What is Night Pistol Defense?
Night Pistol Defense is a one-day advanced defensive pistol class designed to push your skills to a new level of precision and accountability. Most defensive encounters happen in low light—this course prepares you to win when visibility is low, stress is high, and every decision must be right the first time.
Here’s the problem: most gun owners train in daylight and never pressure-test their flashlight techniques. But darkness changes everything—your aim, your awareness, and your ability to make the right call. Misidentifying a threat or telegraphing your position could have devastating consequences.
This course gives you a rare edge: the ability to maintain clarity, control, and accuracy under the most chaotic conditions.
During this 7-hour class, you will:
- Develop your threat identification, judgement, and light discipline techniques
- Build your handheld light or WML skills
- Practice stress-proof shooting mechanics in low-light environments
- Train for real-world defensive success, not just range performance
This class delivers more value:
Night Pistol Defense is rarely offered, yet critically needed. You’ll receive expert coaching, practical drills, and repeatable skills that help you protect yourself and your loved ones when the lights go out.
Who should attend:
Graduates of Advanced Pistol Defense or equivalent training. This is a defensive pistol class for serious students ready to take their preparedness to the next level.
Our courses are available only to U.S. citizens (both natural-born and naturalized immigrants) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders).
In accordance with the Department of State’s regulations regarding the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), certain non-U.S. citizens are not allowed to participate in our training courses. Only non-U.S. citizens who are lawful permanent residents are eligible to attend. We reserve the right to verify the U.S. residency status of any student.
To Attend NPD, You Must:
Meet These Requirements
- Have successfully completed DART Level 2 (Advanced Pistol Defense)
- Be 21+ years of age & a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Be legally allowed to own a firearm in the state of Florida
- Be able to operate a firearm safely
- Complete a liability waiver before the start of the class
- A valid government-issued ID or driver’s license
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Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and pants/shorts with belt loops. No sandals.
Bring This Gear
- Semi-auto pistol (22LR, 9MM, .380, 40MM, or .45ACP)
- (3) magazines
- 250 to 300 rounds of ammunition
- Weapon-mounted light and/or handheld flashlight
- Outside-the-Waistband holster
- Pistol magazine carrier for (2) mags
- Gun belt (reinforced)
- Eye & ear protection
- Water, snacks for the duration of the course
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to take the Night Pistol Defense course?
Night Pistol Defense requires completion of Advanced Pistol Defense or equivalent training. Students must demonstrate safe firearms handling fundamentals and basic marksmanship. Our Orlando instructors evaluate each participant’s readiness through bilateral contraction in low visibility scenarios, ensuring everyone starts with the necessary foundation for successful night shooting techniques.
How long is the Night Pistol Defense course?
This comprehensive training spans 7 hours in Orlando, providing intensive hands-on experience with weapon-mounted light advantages and low-light target identification drills. The course is structured to maximize skill development while preventing fatigue that can impact night shooting accuracy improvement, ensuring students remain engaged throughout this transformative day of training.
Do I need to bring my own firearm and ammunition to the class?
Yes, students must bring their personal defensive handgun, holster, and 300 rounds of ammunition. We’ll teach various flashlight grip methods for handguns, so bring both weapon-mounted lights and handheld flashlights if available. Orlando participants appreciate our ammunition-efficient drills that focus on realistic stress response in dark shooting scenarios.
What specific low-light shooting techniques will be taught?
You’ll master essential low-light target identification drills and tactical flashlight grip methods for handguns used by Orlando defense professionals. Training includes momentary illumination techniques, proper light positioning to avoid self-exposure, and weapon-mounted light advantages in dynamic scenarios. These skills directly transfer to real-world stress response in dark shooting scenarios.
