LOW-LIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE (LE/MIL Only) Sept 2026 (CA)

4-Day Low-Light Instructor Course

Master one of the most critical yet neglected dimensions of firearms and tactical training — operating in low-light environments. This comprehensive four-day, train-the-trainer program equips instructors with the knowledge, skills, and instructional techniques to teach effective low-light operations.

Participants will learn to integrate weapon-mounted and handheld light systems, manage target identification under stress, and apply advanced low-light shooting and movement tactics in both individual and team contexts. Emphasis is placed on instructional design, safety considerations, and performance-based teaching methods to ensure confident, competent transfer of skills to end users.

By the end of the course, graduates will be prepared to develop, implement, and sustain a low-light training program within their agency—enhancing officer safety and operational readiness when visibility is at its lowest and risks are at their highest.

Prerequisite: Firearms instructor, FTO, Tactical team personnel. LE/MIL personnel only. *Enroll with your official email. Contact us if you have a prerequisite question- admin@optempotraining.com  

Agency Enrollment: Agency representatives enrolling one or more officers- please click on the "CART" and provide all names and emails in the message box. Names of individual officers and emails are required for certificates. 

Tuition: $995

Location: Hosted by San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. 1601 Coyote Point Dr San Mateo, CA 94401.

Date & Time: September 28-Oct 1st, 2026.

Topics:

• Low-light tactics & case studies
• Types of lights
  
• Search techniques
• Effects of light on target ID
• Movement and shooting concepts
• Force-on-force scenarios
• Tactical considerations
• Instructor concepts 

 Hardware/Equipment:

• Semi-auto pistol of choice with WML, 3 or more magazines
• Patrol rifle with WML, 3 or more magazines
• Handheld light with spare batteries for all lights
• Duty/Tactical gear with holster and magazine pouches
  
• Minimum 700 rounds of pistol, 300 rounds of rifle ammunition (provided by student)
• Marking cartridge (SIMS/UTM) setup for your weapon systems. 200 marking rounds (100 rifle, 150 pistol)-provided by student. Limited sets available to rent. 
• Force-on-Force PPE (face, long sleeve, gloves https://amzn.to/3Ia5Q0V, neck https://amzn.to/45UkAtX, groin)
• 1 green chem-light, 1 red chem-light 
• Laptop with agency lesson plan template
• Notepad, pen, sharpie
• Ear protection (electronic preferred): https://amzn.to/4ma8oKm
• Clear eye protection: https://amzn.to/46aaR1z
• Tools, cleaning kit, and lubricant for your pistol/rifle: 10% off @Aegis with "Optempo" 
• Seasonally appropriate clothing for moderate activity