​CLICK HERE for the "meat and potatoes" of The Mingle event. That main page is all about who's invited and how, skill level required, invites for past industry guests, invites for new attendees,  and our featured charity. The details below are ONLY pertaining to The Mingle 2022.

CLICK HERE to go back to The Mingle 2022 specifics. 

The Mingle 2023 Projected Schedule

Saturday, May 21st, 2022:
  • Arrive 8:00am to get parked (designated areas) and then head to the DESIGNATED AREA to get registered, get your free raffle tickets, name tag and your weekend schedule.
  • 9am-10am EVERYONE needs to be at the DESIGNATED AREA for The Mingle's Day 1 opening statements, medical response plan, and safety protocols. You MUST be registered by then and present for the morning meeting or you will not be able to participate in any live fire blocks. 
  • Report to your training block
  • 10:15am - 1:15pm 3 hour training block
  • 1:30pm-2:15pm EVERYONE needs to go to the DESIGNATED AREA to grab their lunch. BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICH with sides
  • Report to your training block
  • 2:30pm - 5:30pm 3 hour training block
  • 5:45pm-6:00pm EVERYONE needs to at the DESIGNATED AREA for The Mingle's Day 1 closing statements and announcements ​
  • Day 1 can run as late as 6:30pm

Sunday, May 22nd, 2022:
  • Arrive 8:00am-8:15am to get parked (designated areas) and then head to the DESIGNATED AREA
  • 9am-10am EVERYONE needs to at the DESIGNATED AREA for The Mingle's Day 2 opening statements. We will review medical response plan and safety protocols. You MUST be present or you will not be able to participate in any live fire blocks. 
  • Report to your training block
  • 10:15am - 1:15pm 3 hour training block
  • 1:30pm EVERYONE needs to at the DESIGNATED AREA for lunch, MINGLING, door prizes, HK giveaway, Image Based Decisional Drills PROPS TABLE, SWAG bags and MORE! ​
  • LUNCH= BIGUN'S BBQ!!! Pork, chicken, 3 sides, and desserts! 
  • YES, as always, Chris North and Gail Carr will be interviewing designated Mingle guests 
  • 5:30pm - 6:00pm The Mingle's 2022 closing statements and announcements ​

3 Hour Training Blocks

Brian Hill
  • 3 hour live fire block
  • Assistant Instructor/ Range Safety Officer = Mike Rossi of The Complete Combatant
  • Assistant Instructor/ Range Safety Officer/Primary Medical = Chris Bean of Tactical Advantage
  • Class Description: TBA

"The Mingle Challenge Cards"
  • LOW READY start or DRAW FROM HOLSTER start
  • 5 Shots     5 Yards     5 Seconds
  • ​5 rounds needed
  • All 5 shots must be in the FULL FACE of the card (no breaking the line/edges)
  • 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! Brian will sign and date your The Mingle Challenge Card!

3 Hour Training Block 

​​Lee Weems of First Person Safety
  • 3 hour live fire block
  • Assistant Instructor/ Range Safety Officer/Primary Medical = Steve Havey of First Person Safety
  •  Assistant Instructor/ Range Safety Officer = Karen Whitlock of Trigger Time
  • Class Description: TBA

Clubhouse & Range: 3 Hour COMBINED Training Block

Nathan Goode of NG Investigations 
  • First Section 
  • 1  hour and 15 minute classroom presentation
  • Evasion and Tactics

20 min. to change from classroom to range. Remove EDC

Howie Marbury of HM Training and Consulting 
  • Second Section
  • 1 hour and 15 minute live fire block
  • HK Shoot (low ready and bench/table starts ONLY)
  • We provide course of fire and ammo!
  • Assistant Instructor/ Range Safety Officer/Primary Medical = Nathan Goode of NG Investigations. 
  •  Assistant Instructor/ Range Safety Officer = Shannon Pable of Shannon Pable's Garden & Gun.
  • HK LOVES The Mingle and supports The Complete Combatant's efforts...so much so that they have donated 14 HKs (with and with out Red Dots) for you to shoot during this block.

10 min. to get EDC back on. 

Below is all 3 training blocks COMBINED​ Gear List: 

  • LOCAL GUESTS, YOU WILL NEED  TO BRING A CHAIR. IF YOU HAVE ROOM FOR ADDITIONAL CHAIRS THEN PLEASE BRING THEM FOR OUR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS. 
  • NON-LOCAL GUESTS,  if you are flying in then please let me know and we will have a chair available for you!
  • You will want to take notes during the classroom presentation. Be prepared.  
  • 300 rounds of ammo. NOTE: I always bring an extra 100 rounds when I attend a class
  • HK will provide lunch BOTH DAYS (Chic-fila, BBQ, Moes, Subway, Zaxbys, Italian...you get the idea), snacks and hydration. Please bring your own lunch/beverages if you have any dietary restrictions. 
  • 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 two spare magazines (the more the merrier)
  • Magazine pouch/carrier
  • 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)​
  • ​REMEMBER, we are happy to reserve a VP9 and holster for you to shoot all weekend. CLICK HERE for details. 
    HK's w iron sights = rent for FREE
    HK's with red or greet pistol optics = SPECIAL discounted price of $35

More to Know: 

  • NO GUN HANDLING! Arrive with your firearm bagged/cased OR holstered. Each Coach will get you set up for their block. DO NOTHING until asked. If you handle your firearm at ANY TIME other than in a training session, on the line with your Coach, you will be asked to "empty, show clear and holster up". You will not be able to participate in any live fire classes from that point on. You will be invited to stay in your class, watch and learn.  If you see anyone break this rule, please tell Brian or Shelley immediately and we will address. Thank you.
  • You will sign 2 waivers and fill out a registration form on Saturday morning. 
  • Please make sure the GEAR LIST is complete​
  • ​We will have a Medical Protocol IN PLACE for each range/classroom. We will provide "need to know" information the morning of Day 1 and review again the morning of Day 2.
  • This is a rain or shine event so be prepared. ​
  • Photos and videos will be taken.​​​
  • DO NOT contact the instructor with questions regarding their block. All questions will go through Shelley Hill.