This is our TQ 2026 page. Please visit The Quest's MAIN event page for details all about The Quest. Stay right here to hear all about 2026!
NEW NEW NEW REGISTRATION DATES FOR THE QUEST 2026: Please make note that The Quest 2026 tickets for The Quest 2025 alumni will go on sale Monday, Feb. 2nd, 2026 at 5pm EST. You will have from 5pm on the 2nd until 5pm on the 3rd to grab your ticket FIRST at a discounted rate of $745. After that, all tickets will be $775. SET YOUR ALARMS!
Annual 3 day event with SPONSORS, DOOR PRIZES, MATCH PRIZES, RAFFLE OFF FIREARMS, and MORE!
FRIDAY: Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project focusing on SOLID FUNDAMENTALS & PERFORMANCE.
SATURDAY: Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant focusing on MEASURING and REFINING. HK Shoot during lunch.
There are smaller towns that have RV areas and hotels that may be closer than Dalton.
Please make note that Dalton, GA is only 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN. Consider hotels there and even skipping flying into Atlanta all together! Just a thought.
We delve into the nuanced art of mastering red dot sight (RDS) technology to enhance firearm proficiency. Day 1 initiates with an introduction, followed by a safety briefing. Students are then guided through the process of zeroing their red dots, crucial for precise aiming. We explore the intricate mechanics of body posture and recoil management, emphasizing dot tracking techniques to predict and control movement. Diverse styles of draws, including the innovative “Wave” Grip, are scrutinized, alongside an in-depth analysis of Fitts Law principles, optimizing target acquisition. Day 1 culminates with practical drills like the 3 & 2 Drill, reinforcing red dot performance in close-quarter scenarios.
To optimize training effectiveness, three methodologies can be employed: subtractive (removing elements), additive (incorporating additional components), and progressive (advancing performance parameters). This exploration focuses on enhancing performance in preparation for tests or competitions, emphasizing the use of novelty and complexity to foster engagement and maintain attention. A variety of diagnostic drills will be utilized to isolate fundamental skills, while visual cues and dynamic movement exercises will be introduced in innovative ways. This approach aims to create a more engaging and rewarding practice experience for shooters, ultimately leading to measurable improvements in their performance.
A.J. is the founder, gunsmith, and lead instructor for Practical Performance. After leaving the U.S. Army in 2009, A.J. worked in the private security field as an executive protection specialist and instructor. After leaving the security and protection world, A.J. has been focused on the concept of “Performance Shooting” which blends concepts from both combative and competitive shooting disciplines. He holds a “Master” classification in USPSA Single Stack Division, as well as in multiple divisions of IDPA. In 2017, A.J. received an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences in Gunsmithing after three years of a full-time program in general to advanced gunsmithing, custom competition, carry, and guild quality firearms. With a passion for sharing knowledge, A.J. taught at a college for gunsmithing until 2022. A.J. brings a vast knowledge of firearms mechanics, instruction, combative and competitive concepts, and employment of firearms to the table.
$795 Per Person
$745 for TQ24 Alumni
9am-6pm Fri, and Sun.
9am-8pm Sat. (including the Celebrate the Dot party)
We will provide bottled water
On Friday morning we will collect $60 CASH per person to cover range fees
We also have a private FACEBOOK GROUP for The Quest 2026 guests . After you register for The Quest 2026, jump over and ask to join!
1 FREE "the Quest" tshirt (colors will vary). I will contact you for your shirt size after you register and you will receive your shirt on Friday morning of the Quest. Please wear on SATURDAY during group photo
"Celebrate The Dot" after-party held on the range from 6:00pm -8:00pm (ish) immediately following class on Saturday. This will include a catered feast!!! Last year was an OUTSTANDING taco bar with beef, chicken, black beans, street corn, Spanish rice, salsa, guacamole, chips, lettuce, cheese! Yes, want a loved one to join you on Saturday night? Let Shelley know about 2 weeks in advance and she will make sure there is enough for our added guests. Oh, and give her $20 cash for the meal.
You will receive 1 FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win a door prize
You will receive 1 FREE raffle ticket for the chance to win a firearm! We have a several pew pews to give away! We will pull WINNERS Saturday night. You will receive a Pistol Donation Letter and instructions to contact the donating company to redeem for NEW firearm.
Plan on bringing a sack lunch each day. We occasionally have a "lunch sponsor". We will give you a heads up on which day to bring a sack lunch and which day lunch will be provided (when applicable).
SWAG BAGS full of loot! Each loot bag can easily run $50-$200 each! We have OUTSTANDING sponsors! Here is is 2024 sponsors.
Dr. Matt Tipton and Dr. Matt Johnson are our Primary and Secondary medical persons. They are active in the ER and emergency medicine. They have been our P and S during all Quest events.
We will also raffle off a pew pew for $25 per ticket or $100 for 5 tickets. You can bring cash or donate directly to our charity so you can receive the tax deduction. 100% of the proceeds will go to Blue Line Ponies Retirement Range. Blue Line Ponies is a retirement range (we now have 3 locations in Georgia and Virginia) dedicated to our country's service horses. This includes Mounted Patrol Unit, police horses, prison horses, search & rescue, and border patrol horses. These mature horse aged out or are retired due to "lameness" and can easily end up in a kill pen, an abusive home where they are worked until they collapse, or are sold over and over again and are never truly "retired" until they pass away. Blue Line Ponies mission is to love, safeguard the dignity and comfort of our hard working ponies and to continue to provide the best care throughout their retirement. They worked tirelessly working with their human partners and they deserve nothing but the best. The WINNER will be pulled on Sunday night at closing statements.
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07-23-2025 The Quest has banned the Sig Sauer P320
Several law enforcement agencies, aspects of the Secret Service, firearms instructors and training academies have banned the Sig Sauer P320 handgun due to safety concerns, specifically the potential for unintended discharge. The Quest has banned it as well.
Key points about the bans and concerns:
Unintended discharges:
The primary concern is that the P320 can discharge without the trigger being pulled, often due to bumping, dropping, or holstering. This has caused countless injuries and fatalities.
Here's what is known about Sig P320 discharge incidents:
Lawsuits and Reports of Injuries: Numerous lawsuits and reports allege the P320 can discharge without the trigger being pulled. Over 100 people claimed their P320 discharged unexpectedly, with at least 80 gunshot wounds sustained.
Deaths: At least three deaths have been linked to alleged unintentional discharges of the Sig P320. The latest being a U.S. Airforce Airman out of F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming on July 20th, 2025
Sig Sauer's response: Sig Sauer has stated that the P320 is safe when used as intended and with proper training. However, the company has faced criticism and scrutiny regarding the safety concerns.
Sig Sauer states “The P320 CANNOT, under any circumstances, discharge without a trigger pull – that is a fact. The allegations against the P320 are nothing more than…..” https://www.sigsauer.com/p320-truth
As you know, this is not the case. Safety is our number one concern. There will be no exceptions. If you have planned on using this model at The Quest, please make other arrangements.
Thank you in advance, Brian, Scott and AJ
GEAR:
Pistol Mounted Optics ONLY
Batteries for your optic
Electrolytes for your water bottles
Pistol w/holster (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. THIS IS WHY!
Duty belt/rig is APPROVED
Don't forget your LockedIn GripLiquid Shooting Sports Chalk
Concealment garment is NOT required but strongly encouraged. Please make note, there is NO concealment with DUTY RIG.
750 rounds of factory loaded ammunition
Magazine carriers
A sturdy belt for the holster and magazine carriers (try your gear on prior to class)
Extra magazines: Double Stack x 3 mags and Single stack x 4 or more mags
