REGISTRATION FOR THE MINGLE 2021 WAS OPENED JANUARY, 2021
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2021 GLOCK Pistol Donation Letter (PDL) Giveaway opens October 1st, 2021
2021 Concealed Carry Item Giveaway opens October 1st, 2021

Day 1 Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 9:00am-6:00pm
Day 2 Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 9:00am-6:00pm (arrive 8:30am and can run as late as 6:30pm)
Location is at our private range in Dahlonega, GA

9:00am-6:00pm Day 2 Sunday 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 32 spots available on Sunday
  • $160 per person to train all day and to be entered into the HK pistol GIVE AWAY!​
  • 9:00am-6:00pm (arrive 8:30am and can run as late at 6:30pm)
  • ​Please make note that the refund policy is simple. There are no refunds. Thank you

There are only 50 spots available on Saturday and 32 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 2021 will be OPEN Jan. 2021.
  • DAY 1 FREE = 9:00am-6:00pm
  • 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.
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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! 
  • 200 rounds of ammo for SUNDAY. NOTE: I always bring an extra 50 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)
  • Both IRON sights and RED DOT sights are welcome
  • 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
  • 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
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THANK YOU to Gabe New over at  KSG Armory for donating a GIFT CERTIFICATE to the HK Pistol winner so you can 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.
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. 

Another HUGE thank you to our coaches and volunteers. We are ONLY here because of YOU! You are the best of the best and trusted friends. We really can't tell you how much we cherish you, your time and your expertise. 

The Complete Combatant follows Jeff Cooper's Rules of Gun Safety
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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 the first 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 in the am. Your first training block is IBDD and it will need to have a "sterile" environment. Bring your coolers, etc. BUT LEAVE YOUR RANGE GEAR IN THE CAR. You MAY have your EDC on you. We will remove your firearm (VIA HOLSTER TO A SAFE AREA). 
  • Please make sure the GEAR LIST is complete.
  • 2 Bathrooms and running water in the pavilion
  • Port-A-Potty on 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.
  • I am sorry but there are NO refunds. Thank you
  • 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.
IBDD will be practiced DRY with the use of
SIRTS Training Pistols.

​NO LIVE FIRE = we will have a "sterile training environment" with no weapons or ammo
​in the training area. 
9:30am-11:45am 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, 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. 

Due to the ammo shortage IBDD will be practiced DRY with the use of SIRTS (Training Pistol) or LASER (in the barrel of a disabled firearm). NO LIVE FIRE = we will have a "sterile environment" with no firearms or ammo in that area. 

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.

ZERO rounds needed
12:45pm - 2:45pm Stephannie Weidner of Active Self Protection
Abbreviated Evidence Based Pistol :
After spending the morning in the classroom learning the most important skills needed to win a gun fight, we will spend some time on range building that skill-set, as well as giving participants a path to continue to grow and improve at home.  FOCUS: DRAW TO FIRST SHOT
 
Items needed: This is a defensive minded class. We strongly recommend bringing your carry gun, concealed in your normal carry holster. While we bias very strongly towards practicing the way you carry, we also understand that not everyone is carrying every day and the minimum requirement is a gun in a safe holster. If you have any questions please contact the event organizer (Shelley Hill) or Instructor Steph Weidner.
 
75 rounds of range ammunition
3pm-5pm Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant
ORGANIZE & EFFICIENCY
This 2 hour block will re-visit the importance of stance & grip, follow through & trigger, and sights through dry practice and live fire. 
  • Draw to first shot
  • Rounds on target from Low Ready
  • Shooting with support hand and primary  and visiting the different thumb positions
These timed drills will help create essential skills and solid fundamentals for the continued improvement of your shooting competency.

100 rounds needed
5:00pm - 5:45pm Brian & Shelley
"The Mingle Challenge Cards"
  • 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!

5 rounds needed


The Mingle's Challenge
The Mingle's "challenge" 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. Holster work required

Justin Dyal's 5 Yard Roundup

15 rounds needed

The Mingle 2022 will be May 21st & 22nd from 9am-6pm so save the date!