We are so very proud to announce that Day 2 of The Mingle 2020 is sponsored by HK USA for the 2nd year in a row! That means GIFTS and PERKS PERKS PERKS!!

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.

Below are a few of The Mingle 2020 Day 2 event details. Dates are in stone but event details are not yet. Everything for 2020 will be finalized by January 1st, 2020.
Registration will be open at that time.

Day 1 Saturday, May 16th, 2020: Mari's Cucina and Social House
Day 2 Sunday, May 17th, 2020: Location is at our private range in Dahlonega, GA

Day 2 Sunday, May 16th, 2019 LIVE FIRE blocks including decisional drills and a qual 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) .

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

  • Only 24 spots available
  • You WILL received Certificate of Participation to add to your Continuing Education  file!
  • ALL day event
  • 9-6pm (arrive 8:30am)

Projected Day 2 schedule (will change as needed to accommodate):
8:30am Ladies arrive
9am Introduction, safety brief and medical plan. MUST be present
9:30am-10:15am A few words from our sponsor and SHOOT a couple HKs!
10:15am-10:30am BREAK
10:30am-12:45pm = Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant
12:45pm-1:30pm LUNCH
1:30pm-3:45pm = Lee Weems OR Tiffany Johnson
3:45pm - 4:00pm BREAK
4:00pm-5:30pm = Shelley Hill & Brian Hill: Decisional Drills and Standards!
5:30pm-5:45pm Range clean up
5:45pm-6pm Closing statements, HK GIVEAWAY and SWAG Bags!

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 2020, 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 55 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 $160 each)
  • Day 1 $25 EACH = You can opt to bring 1 guest (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 $160 EACH = You are $160. You can opt to bring 1 (experienced shooters = embraces the 4 lifestyle safety rules, has taken a professional live fire class and is familiar with expectations on the line) guest to Day 2 at $160 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.
  • 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 a confirmation about 2 weeks prior to The Mingle.
Day 2 is 100% 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 lunck)
  • 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").

HK will be bringing a VP9 and a VP9SK for you to shoot

  • We will start Day 2 off with each lady putting a few rounds through the VP9 or the VP9SK.
  • During the day you will have the opportunity to get more familiar with the 2 models by shooting the VP9 or VP9SK during class! Obviously, we will be sensitive shooting "time management" so everyone has a chance to shoot them during class if they choose.
Please make note that Day 1, Saturday The Mingle is held in Alpharetta (Johns Creek) and Day 2, Sunday The Mingle is held in Dahlonega. These locations are about 40 minutes apart. You can grab a hotel in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, 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.
  • This is a 9am-6pm event
  • Arrive 8:30am!
  • NO GUN HANDLING! Arrive with your firearm bagged OR holstered. At the beginning of Brian'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.
  • You MUST attend Day 1 in order to attend Day 2
  • $160 per person to train all day and to be entered into the HK pistol GIVE AWAY!
  • Arrive 8:30am. If you are NOT present when we start the 9am morning safety brief  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 (below) 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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!

                 Brian Hill                       Lee Weems                    Tiffany Johnson
             Shannon Pable                       Steve Havey                      Gedde Wilson
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
  • LUNCH, Snack and Hydration (HK will also provide snacks/hydration)
  • 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 but not required.
  • At least one spare magazine or speedloader
  • 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. You never know when a failure will occur and screw up your whole training day
  • 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: Bring a lawn chair to use during opening statements, breaks and lunch

The Complete Combatant follows Col. 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

9:30am-10:15am Sample HK's VP9 or VP9SK with Angela Harrell of HK and Shelley Hill
10:30am-12:45pm Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant
1:30pm-3:45pm Lee Weems of First Person Safety or Tiffany Johnson of Citizens Safety Academy
4:00pm-5:30pm Shelley Hill & Brian Hill

Image Based Decisional Drills with Shelley Hill
Standards with Brian Hill

Today you have worked on your fundamentals,  draw from concealment, and accuracy. This last block will focus on IMAGE BASED DECISIONAL drills and a STANDARDS.

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 added to your Day 2 SWAG bag.

Side Note: The Mingle 2021 will be scheduled.....
Save the date!