​Measure. Refine. Perform.
Our 1 day Patch Spotlight class is for our "Core Four go getters" that are BLUE Complete Combat Ant Rank and above, love a challenge and are focused on earning their next Complete Combat Ant rank patch.

"I designed the CORE 4 drill to help the armed citizen improve the critical skills of armed defense. It also provides a percentage rating for the belt test patch. You should be competent in the following areas:
  • Drawing from concealment with varied hand positions and executing the fundamentals of shooting
  • Accurate first hits in a suitable time
  • Being able to manage the stress of performing under pressure
I hope this drill will form a basis of practice and a metric to measure your improvement. Good skill"!
Brian Hill

If we could sum this classes goals into one paragraph it would be "to focus on providing you the skills needed to advance to the next patch through one on one coaching, accuracy, speed, & performance mode drills, gaining confidence, trusting the process and practice, practice, practice. Simply, to help you measure, refine and perform on command.
1 Day Patch Spotlight :
  • This class is offered at our home range in Dahlonega or at our "sister" range Georgia Mountain Shooting Association. 
  • Patch Spotlight is for BLUE Complete Combat Ant Ranks and above
  • 10am-6:00pm (arrive 9:30am)
  • $179 per person
  • We charge a $10 CASH per day "range/facility" fee at our home range in Dahlonega and $20 CASH at GMSA. We will collect this when you finish registration the morning of class.
  • You will register/pay for courses online  through the SCHEDULE page. Keep the receipt, payment is your first confirmation.  Your second and official confirmation from me will arrive via email about a week prior to class (check your SPAM). Please arrive to class 30 minutes early to complete waivers and registration.
  • Target:  IDPA or USPSA target. Just add B8 and circles.
  • Distance:  7 yards
  • Needs:  15 rounds, 2 magazines
  • Hit Factor (points/seconds x multiplier)

Directions:
  1. Hands Up (fence/frames).  Draw and fire 2 rounds to the body (Goal: 1.25 and under)
  2. Bill  Drill. Draw and fire 6 rounds to the body. (Goal: 2.00 and under)
  3. Failure to Neutralize. Draw and fire 2 to the body & 1 to the head.  (Goal:  1.5 and under)
  4. Draw and fire 2 to the body perform a speed reload and fire 2 to the body (Goal:  3.25 seconds)
 
Scoring:
  • Add 1 second penalty if no concealment or retention
  • Scored 5,3, DQ
  • Anything outside of the A or C ZONES are MISSES. You get 1 RETRY. If out = DQ
  • Brian will allow 1 mulligan (bad draw, etc.) per stage. If you fire, it is NOT a mulligan
  • 75 possible points
  • Total Score:  Divide points by total time.  Multiply result by 11.
Shooters Qualify for:
90%  Black belt test         8 seconds & 70 points =            96%
80%  Brown belt test      9 seconds & 70 points =            85.5%
70%  Purple belt test      10 seconds & 70 points=           77%
60%  Blue belt test          12 seconds & 70 points=            64%
GEAR LIST:
  • Pistol w/holster (strong side, inside, outside waistband or appendix is fine).
  • Both IRON sights and RED DOT sights are welcome in this class!
  • Holsters that collapse (leather, soft, etc.) when drawn will NOT be allowed on our range. NO SERPA HOLSTERS will be allowed on our range. THIS IS WHY!
  • 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 a strong side Kydex holster that we will provide free of charge. Ammo not included
  • Duty belt/rig is APPROVED​​
  • ​You can BORROW a HK VP9 with iron sights or RENT a H&K VP9 with a Holosun pistol optic aka a Red Dot. We have red and green available. Holster available. 
  • Concealment garment required. 
  • 400 rounds of factory loaded ammunition
  • Magazine pouch (if none don’t worry pockets work well)
  • A sturdy belt for the holster and magazine pouches (try your gear on prior to class)
  • Extra magazines: Double Stack x 3 mags and Single stack x 4 or more mags
  • 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
  • Hat with bill.... this is WHY!
  • Sunblock and bug spray (as needed)
  • 1 Gallon of hydration and a sack lunch (30 minute lunch)​
Skill Level: 
  • Patch Spotlight is for BLUE Complete Combat Ant Ranks and above
  • This class will require you to have safe gun handling skills
  • You need to be able to follow directions from our coaches
Cancellation Policy: We offer no refunds. If you have to cancel, we invite you to attend another class within a 12 month period of that class. ​