2020 Nationwide Training Giveaway will be open March 1st, 2020
2020 GLOCK Pistol Donation Letter (PDL) Giveaway will be open March 1st, 2020

Day 1 Saturday, October 17th, 2020 9:00am-6:00pm
Day 2 Sunday, October 18th, 2020 9:00am-6:00pm
Location is at our private range in Dahlonega, GA

9:00am-6:00pm Day 2 Sunday, May 16th, 2019 For FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS and EXPERIENCED STUDENTS ONLY (experienced shooters = embraces the 4 lifestyle safety rules, has taken a professional live fire class and is familiar with expectations on the line) .

BOTH Saturday and Sunday of The Mingle is held in Dahlonega. You can grab a hotel in Dahlonega, Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek or anywhere in that area and still be under 45 minutes away! Here is a list of Hotels/Lodging in Dahlonega, GA that are only about 15 minutes from the range. Feel free to research other options and book your (refundable) hotel IMMEDIATELY as this little mountain town is very popular!

  • Only 28 spots available
  • $160 per person to train all day and to be entered into the HK pistol GIVE AWAY!
  • You WILL received Certificate of Participation to add to your Continuing Education  file!
  • 9:00am-6:00pm (arrive 8:30am)

Projected Day 2 schedule (will change as needed to accommodate):
8:30am Ladies arrive. Admin duties....
9:00am Review safety brief and medical plan. MUST be present
9:15am To the range to get your GEAR set up
9:45am Claude Werner and Ronnie Dodd
12:00pm 1 hour LUNCH
1:00pm Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant
3:15pm 15 minute BREAK
3:30pm Shelley Hill & Brian Hill: Image Based Decisional Drills, 5x5 Challenge and Standards!
5:30pm Pack up firearms and range clean up
5:45pm Closing statements, HK GIVEAWAY, pass out Certificates of Participation and SWAG Bags!

There are only 50 spots available on Saturday and 28 spots available on Sunday so we 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 2020 will be OPEN Jan. 2020.
  • DAY 1 FREE = 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Day 2 $160 EACH = 9:00am-6:00pm = You MUST attend Day 1 in order to attend Day 2.
  • Day 1 and Day 2 confirmation emails will usually be sent within 48 hours of registration.
  • You will receive another confirmation about 2 weeks prior to The Mingle.
Sunday Gear List:
  • Please note that this gear list is MANDATORY
  • LOCAL GUESTS, YOU WILL NEED  TO BRING A CHAIR.
  • NON-LOCAL GUESTS,  if you are flying in then please let me know and I will have a chair available for you! 
  • 300 rounds of ammo. NOTE: I always bring an extra 100 rounds when I attend a class
  • SACK LUNCH  (HK will provide snacks/hydration)
  • Pistol w/holster that will not collapse when drawn (strong side, inside, outside waistband or appendix is fine)
  • Holsters that collapse (leather, soft, etc.) when drawn will NOT be allowed on our range. NO SERPA HOLSTERS will be allowed on our range. Please make note that if you show up with any of the above, we will ask you to CHANGE so you can comply with our range rules. If you do not have a back up gun then you can CHANGE to a HK VP9 and use a strong side Kydex holster that we will provide free of charge. Ammo not included
  • NO SERPA HOLSTERS or collapsible LEATHER 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 but not required.
  • At least one spare magazine (the more the merrier)
  • Magazine pouch/carrier (if none don’t worry pockets work)
  • 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. If not, we will have a HK VP9 waiting for you to use
  • Proper OUTDOOR weather attire
  • A LARGE plastic bag to use as a barrier between your range gear and the ground (this is a life savor if the ground is wet). Consider bringing 2 bags so one can cover up your gear if raining
  • Hat with bill.... this is WHY!
  • Sunblock and bug spray (as needed)
  • OPTIONAL: Knee pads to use during "brass" range clean up
  • OPTIONAL: Flashlight
Day 2 is sponsored by HK USA!!! That means Day 2 PERKS PERKS PERKS!
  • Angela of HK will be at The Mingle Day 1 and Day 2 to spread HK joy throughout the land! Oh, and bringing PERKS to Day 2 of course....
  • SPECIAL HK SWAG!!!
  • HK will be sponsoring snacks and hydration (bring your own sack lunch)
  • HK is GIVING AWAY a VP9 or a VP9SK. You are automatically entered into the GIVE AWAY with your paid ticket.
  • You will receive a raffle ticket the morning of Day 2.
  • You MUST be present to WIN.
  • The winner will receive a GIFT CERTIFICATE to redeem her choice of either a VP9 or a VP9SK (follow HK's directions to the "T").
  • Please make note: You WILL BE allowed to reserve a VP9 (for FREE) to shoot all day on Sunday if you would like a bit more time on that style of pistol. If you would like to do this then please contact me after you register to reserve a VP9 and a holster
THANK YOU to Gabe New over at  KSG Armory for donating a GIFT CERTIFICATE to the HK Pistol winner so you caqn get a custom holster for your new gat! HEEEE! Gabe also donated 14 outside the waist paddle holsters to use during TCC classes. We chose this style holster because it is the easiest to put on and take off.

THANK YOU to our featured target sponsor......TargetBarn!! Last year they donated DOOR PRIZES but this year they donated all the targets for Day 1 and Day 2 on the range! WINNING!
Special THANK YOU to Chris North! He is our photographer/videographer for the 3rd year in a row. Chris competes in GADPA, he trains with professional instructors, he is a fan of practice and works very hard to be a marksman in competition and self defense. THANK YOU Chris for volunteering your time. Also a big thank you to Brian Garrett! Brian has volunteered to
help Chris this year.

Very special THANK YOU to our Instructors and Day 2 volunteers:
Brian Hill      Gedde Wilson       Elaine Cook
Ronnie Dodd       Claude Werner      Howard Marbury

The Complete Combatant follows Jeff Cooper's Rules of Gun Safety
RULE I: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
RULE II: NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY
RULE III: KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
RULE IV: BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET
ADD RULE V: LET FALLING GUNS FALL
  • 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.
  • NO GUN HANDLING! Arrive with your firearm bagged OR holstered. At the beginning of Tiffany's block you will be given the option to un-bag your unloaded gun and holster OR to remove your carry ammo from your holstered gun and then re-holster. At the end of Day 2....vice-versa.
  • Arrive 8:30am. If you are NOT present when we start the 9am safety brief  review then you will not be permitted to participate. There will be NO exceptions. You will be invited to stay and watch. EDUCATION is education!
  • This is NOT a public range. This is PRIVATE PROPERTY.
  • Go to the pavilion FIRST. Bring your gear, coolers, etc. 
  • Please make sure the GEAR LIST is complete.
  • Bathrooms and running water are available at the range
  • This is a rain or shine event
  • When you arrive, please pull through the gate and turn LEFT into the gravel parking lot. A volunteer will tell you where to park.
  • Please use Google or WAZE. 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 when they arrive.
  • The Complete Combatant's range is considered a "hot" range. Range Rules HERE
  • DO NOT contact the instructor direct with questions. All questions will go through Shelley Hill.
9:45am RANGE 1: GUEST INSTRUCTORS are Claude Werner The Tactical Professor and Ronnie Dodd of Dodd & Associates Training & Rogers Shooting School
Using Drawstroke to Teach Decision-Making (A Train the Trainer experience):
 Decision-making is perhaps the most under-represented aspect of defensive firearms training today. While Force-on-Force training is available, it is typically structured in a RUN-RUN-RUN fashion instead of the CRAWL-WALK-RUN structure throgerst provides the most effective Adult Education process. This class will use physical skill training of proper drawstroke as the method to introduce shooters to the fundamental skill of appropriate decision-making. Attendees will combine a proper drawstroke and an appropriate force/no force decision in a format that develops both physical and mental skills simultaneously. Firearms instructors will leave the class with an introductory format they can use to teach their own clients not only how to manipulate a firearm but also how to make good decisions. This is the perfect INTRO to Image Based Decisional Drills Certified Instructor Program.

Holster work required and 50 rounds.
1:00pm RANGE 1: Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant
Shooting at the Speed of Sight:
What dictates how fast you can shoot with acceptable accuracy? Size, distance and relative risk (missing) affect the available area of the target, but your ability to see sights will dictate the pace of your shooting. This block of instruction will focus on the 3 types of sight pictures, and how they relate to the 3 trigger speeds. We will shoot targets at different distances, sizes and partials, learning how to treat each with the proper respect, and efficiency. Particular emphasis on being able to shot sooner, with accuracy, in addition being able to perform under pressure. No matter your present level of skill, you will benefit from these fundamental concepts.

Holster work required and 200 rounds.
3:30pm RANGE 1: Shelley Hill of The Complete Combatant
Image Based Decisional Drills:
People carry a lot of gear but gear does not solve the problem….you do. There are very few range exercises for the private citizen that focuses on making lethal (live fire), less than lethal and non lethal decisions quickly. Our Image Based Decisional Drills are intended to fill the much needed gap in learning how to make decisions using images to provoke a response, decide which TOOL to use and then ACT on that decision. From the time that a bad guy chooses you, you will have a very limited amount of time to make a decision. THEY choose HOW and WHEN. Your actions need to be quick and decisive. With our Image Based Decisional Drills you get to…Make a decision. Choose your “action”. See the results and then think about the pros and cons of the decision you made in a safe environment.

Image Based Decisional Drills has it's own website! You can buy an Image Based Decisional Drills KIT or NO KIT, Expansion Packs and MORE! Also check out how to become a IBDD Certified Instructor.

"Holster start" with 50 rounds.
3:30pm RANGE 3: Brian Hill
"Mixed Six" by Brian Hill:
The Mingle's "standards/qualification" will change each year. This course of fire will NOT be announced prior to GO TIME! We encourage you to take a photo of your qualification/standards target for your records and to continue your journey of high accuracy standards for yourself, your peers and your students.  This course of fire will be printed and given to you at the end of Day 2.

BONUS!! There will be a little SURPRISE waiting for you!!!

Holster work required with 50 rounds
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"The Mingle Challenge Cards" RANGE 1: Shelley Hill
End of the day 5x5 Challenge
  • 2 relays
  • LOW READY start or DRAW FROM HOLSTER start.
  • 5 Shots     5 Yards     5 Seconds
  • All 5 shots must be in the FULL FACE of the card (no breaking the line)
  • We learned this awesome drill from Tom Givens of Rangemaster.
This is a very challenging drill to score 100% on during class. SO GREAT JOB! Shelley will sign and date your The Mingle Challenge Card!

The Mingle 2021 will be May 22 & 23, 2021 from 9am-6pm so save the date!