Why a Low-Light Shooting Course Should Be Your Next Step After Getting Your Concealed Carry Permit

Stanley Prescott
Aug 6
3 min read

So you’ve taken your concealed handgun class, passed your qualification, and now you’re carrying daily.

But here’s a serious question: Can you shoot — safely and accurately — in the dark?

If your answer is anything less than a confident "yes," then it’s time to take the next critical step in your self-defense journey: Low-Light Shooting Training.

The Truth: Most Defensive Encounters Don’t Happen in Broad Daylight

According to the Department of Justice and various self-defense research studies, over 60% of violent crimes occur during hours of limited visibility — after sunset and before sunrise. Home invasions, carjackings, and parking lot assaults are all far more likely to happen when it’s dark. In fact, a study from the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that most violent crimes committed by strangers happen between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

That means you’re far more likely to need your firearm when your ability to see clearly — and make split-second decisions — is severely compromised.

Low Light Changes Everything

Most CCW courses are conducted in well-lit classrooms and daylight shooting ranges. But defensive shooting in the dark is a completely different game. In low light:

Your target ID becomes harder.
Your depth perception is altered.
You’re more likely to shoot at movement instead of identifying a clear threat.
Using a flashlight while maintaining control of your firearm becomes a critical skill.

These aren't things you can "figure out" when it happens. You need training. You need practice. You need to build muscle memory before your life depends on it.

🔦 Why Flashlight Use Requires Training

Using a flashlight with a firearm isn’t just about holding both at the same time — it’s about identifying threats, weapons manipulation,and maintaining control under stress.

In our Low-Light Shooting Course, you’ll learn essential flashlight techniques like:

Harries Technique – A classic technique that stabilizes your shooting hand while holding the flashlight under your support hand.
FBI Technique – Keeps the light source away from your body to prevent giving away your location.
Neck Index – Great for scanning in confined spaces with quick transitions.

We also teach how to avoid common mistakes, like flagging your own body with the muzzle while using a flashlight, or momentarily blinding yourself during rapid threat assessments.

This type of training is something most gun owners never receive — until it’s too late.

🎯 What You'll Experience in Our Low-Light Shooting Course

✔️ Live-fire drills in low-light conditions

✔️ Flashlight and weapon manipulation techniques

✔️ Threat identification under pressure

✔️ Shoot/no-shoot decision-making in the dark

✔️ Realistic scenarios based on actual self-defense incidents

You’ll leave this course with more than just confidence — you’ll have a serious edge in protecting yourself and your loved ones when it matters most.

Don’t Let Your Training Stop at “Basic.”

Getting your concealed handgun permit is a great first step — but it’s just the beginning. The reality is that many gun owners stop training after that first course, which leaves a dangerous gap in their ability to defend themselves in real-world scenarios.

Don’t be that person.

Train for the Conditions You’ll Actually Face

Most threats happen in the dark. Most CCW holders have never trained for it. You don’t rise to the occasion — you fall back to the level of your training.

Take the next step. Learn to fight in the dark.

🎯 Register now for our Low-Light Shooting Course at: https://www.plctrainingco.com/lowlight-shooting-course