2019 The Mingle registration is OPEN. Please read below for details.
2019 "Nationwide Training" Raffle will be OPEN March 1st, 2019 CLICK HERE

Please CLICK HERE for general The Mingle information on what to expect, who is invited, day 1 & day 2 basics, about our featured charity,
our Nationwide Training Raffle and our hashtag photo contest.

Please CLICK HERE for The Mingle 2019 event details.

Day 1 Saturday, May 18th, 2019: Mari's Cucina and Social House
Day 2 Sunday, May 19th, 2019: Location is at our private range in Dahlonega, GA

Day 2 Sunday, May 19th, 2019 LIVE FIRE blocks for FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS and EXPERIENCED STUDENTS ONLY.

LOCATION: PRIVATE Dahlonega Range
List of Hotels/Lodging options in Dahlonega, GA

Only 24 spots available
You will train in EACH 2 hour bock = ALL day event
9-5pm (arrive 8:30am)

PAST INDUSTRY GUESTS: I still have your email addresses so you will be automatically invited as you are grandfathered in! You will now register to attend through Eventbrite. The Mingle is still by invitation-only so you will receive an  email with an invite to attend and the PASSWORD to view the event page. Feel free to contact me and REQUEST the Eventbrite registration PASSWORD.

NEW INDUSTRY GUESTS: Click on THE MINGLE 2019, scroll down to the bottom of this page and fill out the "INVITE ME" section. Once approved, you will receive an Eventbrite invite from me /The Complete Combatant and the PASSWORD to view the event page.

There are only 75 spots available on Saturday and 24 spots available on Sunday so we will use the "first come first serve" system. We WILL have a waiting list so please make note that last minute NON-EMERGENCY cancellations will be frowned upon and any NO SHOWS will not be invited back.

REGISTRATION for The Mingle 2019 is OPEN. What to expect:
  • DAY 1 FREE = Ladies in the firearms/self defense industry will register YOURSELF for Day 1 (Day 2 is optional at $150 each)
  • Day 1 $25 EACH = You can opt to bring 1 or 2 guests (see below for requirements) to Day 1. Please pay for them when you register if possible. If you are still working on who to bring, and need to register them at a later date, then please contact me BEFORE you go back and register them as I need to confirm our Day 1 head count to make sure we have room for you to add them.
  • If you are a firearms instructor or an experienced shooter then you are qualified to attend Day 2. You will register YOURSELF and your GUEST for Day 2 here as well.
  • Day 2 $150 EACH = You are $150. You can opt to bring 1 or 2 (experienced shooters = embraces the 4 lifestyle safety rules, has taken a professional live fire class and is familiar with expectations on the line) guests to Day 2 at $150 each. Please pay for them when you register if possible. If you are still working on who to bring, and need to register them at a later date, then please contact me BEFORE you go back and register them as I need to confirm our Day 2 head count to make sure we have room for you to add them.
  • If you brought a inexperienced shooter friend to Day 1 then they can not participate in Day 2 but they are invited to come and WATCH during your 2 hour block. EDUCATION is education!
  • After I receive your registration I will contact you via email to confirm the information you provided, names of  your guests, your wine preferences and if you registered for Day 2, I will confirm that as well.
  • Day 1 and Day 2 confirmation email will usually be sent within 48 hours of registration.
  • You will receive 2 confirmations about 1 week prior to The Mingle.


Please make note that Day 1, Saturday The Mingle is held in Alpharetta and Day 2, Sunday The Mingle is held in Dahlonega. These locations are about 40 minutes apart. You can grab a hotel in Alpharetta, Dahlonega or anywhere IN BETWEEN! Here is a list of Hotels/Lodging in Dahlonega, GA. Feel free to research other options...
  • Obviously, there are always exceptions to every rule but please understand that Day 2 is for experienced shooters (experienced shooters = embraces the 4 lifestyle safety rules, has taken a professional live fire class and is familiar with expectations on the line) and firearms instructors ONLY.
  • You MUST attend Day 1 in order to attend Day 2
  • $150 per person to train in three 2 hour blocks
  • If you are NOT present when we start the morning safety brief first)then you will not be permitted to participate. There will be NO exceptions. You will be invited to stay and watch. EDUCATION is education!
  • Please make sure the GEAR LIST (below) is complete PLUS each instructor will have their own REQUIREMENTS so make sure you check out their REQUIREMENTS below and have plenty of ammo. We suggest you always bring 100 extra rounds
  • Bathrooms and running water is available at the range
  • This is a rain or shine event
  • When you arrive, please pull through the gate and follow the PARKING and NO PARKING signs. A volunteer will be there to guide you as well
  • There will be a TRAINING CLASS IN SESSION sign by the driveway
  • There is VERY little wi-fi/cell service so please leave in plenty of time. If you get lost I CAN NOT be reached.
  • Please use Google or WAZES. We have NEVER had anyone loose their way using either of these apps
  • Photos and videos will be taken
  • Each student will be required to sign 2 HOLD HARMLESS/LIABILITY WAIVERS before their 2 hour block
  • DO NOT contact the instructor direct with questions. All questions will go through Shelley Hill.

Very special THANK YOU to our Instructors and Day 2 volunteers! These special people are pillars in our community and we are humbled that they have taken the time out of their weekend to help us during Day 2 The Mingle! Each volunteer is an instructor and/or Range Safety Officer (RSO)...boy are we spoiled or what??!!
  • Lynn Givens
  • Claude Werner
  • Brian Hill
  • Shannon Pable
  • Steve Havey
  • Carl Hirt Jr.
  • Anna Alexandre
Gear List:
  • Please note that this gear list is MANDATORY
  • 300 rounds of ammo (ball or target)
  • NOTE: I usually bring an extra 100 rounds when I attend a class
  • Pistol w/holster that will not collapse when drawn (strong side, inside, outside waistband or appendix is fine)
  • NO SERPA HOLSTERS or collapsible holsters
  • Please make note that the range MAY be muddy due to inclement weather and/or previous rain fall so keep that in mind when it comes to foot attire. OH, AND there are tiny natural springs throughout the grounds that keep parts of the range moist
  • Concealment garment is encouraged in Brian's 2 hour block but not required.
  • At least one spare magazine or speedloader
  • Magazine pouch/carrier (if none don’t worry pockets work well)
  • A sturdy belt for the holster and magazine pouches (try your gear on prior to class)
  • Eye & ear protection (foam inserts or muffs – electronic muffs recommended)
  • "Back up” gun if you got it. You never know when a failure will occur and screw up your whole training day
  • Proper OUTDOOR weather attire
  • Hat with bill.... this is WHY!
  • Sunblock and bug spray (as needed)
  • 1 Gallon of hydration
  • Sack lunch and snacks
9-11am Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant

Developing the Concealed Draw:
Being able to present the pistol in personal protection is the crucial skill for the armed citizen. Developing a repeatable, efficient, and accurate draw stroke will be the focus of this block of instruction. How distance and target size change the arc of readiness during a self defense encounter. A holster will be required in class as a portion of this block will be dry practice and the rest will be drawing from the holster.
12-2pm Lynn Givens of Rangemaster

Triggers & Timing:
The objective will be to learn how to use proper timing, as part of trigger control, in order to get good, solid hits in a timely manner. Only hits to a fairly small portion of the human torso will reliably result in rapid incapacitation. This fact, coupled with the fact that stress will increase the size of your shot group, means that we need to learn to hit a fairly small area without the luxury of extended time frames.

 To accomplish this, we will work on several drills designed to help you find the balance between hurrying up and getting good hits, which is mostly a matter of proper trigger manipulation. A holster will be required to secure the pistol during the class but in order to concentrate on triggers and timing, all firing will be done from The Ready.

3-5pm Claude Werner aka The Tactical Professor

Close Range Precision Marksmanship:
The requirement to deliver an accurate shot on a small target at conversational distance occurs regularly in Personal Protection incidents. This class will equip clients with the requisite skills and practice tasks that will allow them to feel confidence in their abilities to perform at the level required for such an incident. A holster will be required to secure the pistol during the class but the class will not require drawing from the holster.
  • Please add 10 rounds of the ammunition normally carried for Personal Protection to your GEAR LIST