GENERAL QUESTIONS
Who can attend training?
I am a Green Card holder or permanent resident. Can I attend training with TNVC?
What is your refund and/or cancellation policy for your courses?
Can I reschedule my class to a different date or location?
How soon do I need to submit the application and supporting documentation?
Can I use my .22 AR for these classes?
When will I receive the detailed welcome letter?
I don’t have a CCW and need a background check. What should I do?
Why do I need a CCW or background check to attend training?
I have facilities and am interested in hosting a class or event. Who should I contact?
What if TNVC, Inc. has to cancel a class?
NIGHT FIGHTER 101 QUESTIONS
Can I bring a friend to watch the training or try out the goggles?
What are the start and end times for Nightfighter 101 training?
I don’t have night vision gear but want to attend the class. Do you offer rental equipment?
I have a PVS-14. Will it be suitable for the class?
I’ve signed up for the class and want to buy gear beforehand. What should I get?
Why is previous training required for a 101-level class?
What type of training should I pursue to meet the prerequisites?
Where can I find training to meet the prerequisites?
What are the pre-requisites to attend Nightfighter 101?
NIGHT FIGHTER 201 QUESTIONS
What time does the event start?
Can I bring a friend to watch the training or try out the goggles?
What time does training start and finish?
What rifles or gear won’t work with NLTA (Non-Lethal Training Ammunition)?
Do I need protective gear since NLTA (Non-Lethal Training Ammunition) is used?
Do I need to bring my own NLTA (Non-Lethal Training Ammunition) equipment for the class?
What are the prerequisites to attend Nightfighter 201?
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY QUESTIONS
Can I purchase gear onsite?
Will there be shooting at the event?
Should I bring my own gear?
How long does the “Try Before You Buy” event last?
Who is eligible to attend training?
LOCATION SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
ALLIANCE, OH
Where can I fly into for training in Alliance, OH? Most major airlines fly into Cleveland (CLE) which is about 90 minutes away. Canton-Akron (CAK) is much closer (about 30 min) but has limited service from major airlines.
Where should I stay in Alliance? We recommend two places in Alliance: the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn. Both are about the same distance from the range, and they both offer discounts if you call their front desk when you make your reservations. Explain you are coming into town for training at the police range, and they will offer you a slight discount. We have no financial interest in either location.
Where is the range? We are hosted for our classes by the Alliance Police (https://alliancepolicetraining.com/). The range is located outside of town at the Wastewater Treatment Site. About a 10-minute drive from either hotel.
Are there range fees for this location? Yes, the Alliance Police Department collects $25 per student, per day, for training at this location.
BOULDER CITY, NV
Where can I fly into for training in Boulder City? Las Vegas (LAS) is the closest and easiest airport to fly into for this class. It is about 30 minutes from the airport to the range.
Where should I stay for this class? If you just need a room with no casino attached, there’s a Best Western in Boulder City which puts you 10 minutes from the range. There is a new Holiday Inn Express which puts you 5 minutes from the range. Also available are the Green Valley Ranch Casino (20 minutes from the range) or the Sunset Station Casino (15 minutes from the range), as well as many major chain hotels available in Henderson and Las Vegas. We do not have any financial interest in any of these locations—they are recommendations from the hosts.
Where does the training occur? We run our course at Pro Gun Vegas (https://progunvegas.com/).
Are there any range fees for this location? No, the hosts do not charge range fees for this class.
Clinton, SC
Where can I fly into for training in Laurens, SC? Greenville, SC (GSP) is about 35 minutes away and Columbia, SC (CAE) is about 50 minutes away. Both are serviced by several major airlines.
Where should I stay for this class? There are a couple of hotels around the range near I-26 (5 to 10 minutes away). The hosts offer lodging on site that is clean, modern, and convenient. The hosts offer a condo-style building, hunting lodge-style lodging, and 2-man rooms. Additionally, there are a limited number of RV/camper hookups and tent camping available too. Lodging information is available at www.tnvc.com/training/ under The Clinton House Course listings.
Where does the training occur? Onsite, at The Clinton House Plantation (https://clintonhouse.com) for both the classroom and range portion.
Are there any range fees for this location? No, The host does not charge students for this class.
GRANDFIELD, OK
Where can I fly into for training in Grandfield, OK? You have a couple of options for airports to get you into this area. You can fly into the Dallas (DFW or DAL) airports which will put you about 2.5 hours away from the training location. Oklahoma City (OKC) is about 90 minutes away. Lawton, OK (LAW) is about 30 minutes away and has limited service and Wichita Falls, TX (SPS) with limited service is about 20 minutes away.
Where should I stay for this class? We recommend that you stay at the facilities offered by BadLands Tactical. The closest hotels are in Lawton or Wichita Falls, and the facilities offered by the host are reasonable and bring a social aspect to the class. We stay there for convenience and student interaction. Plus, the hosts go out f their way to make your stay as good as it can be. Prior to class, a detail email will be sent to students with lodging information. We do not have any financial interest in lodging at this location.
Where does the training take place? Badlands Tactical (https://badlandstactical.org/) hosts our classes. We conduct classroom training at the Badlands Tactical classroom, and then drive about 10 minutes outside of town for the range portion.
Are there any range fees for this location? No, BadLands does not charge students range fees for our classes.
GREAT FALLS, MT
Where can I fly into for training in Great Falls, MT? Great Falls has an international airport (GTF) that several major airlines service.
Where should I stay in Great Falls? The town has most major hotel chains, and they are all about the same distance to the classroom and range locations.
Where are the training locations? We conduct classroom training in one location and from there head to the range on the north side of town. We will put out detailed information in our welcome letter for final locations.
Are there range fees for this location? No. At this time, we are generously hosted by the local law enforcement agencies.
Jackson, NE
Where can I fly into for training in Jackson, NE? Sioux City, Iowa (SUX) is the closest regional airport to the range. They are serviced by United Airlines. Otherwise, Omaha (OMA) would be the next major hub, serviced by most major airlines, and about 90 minutes away.
Where should I stay for this class? There are most major hotel chains available in Sioux City, IA, about 20 minutes away from the range. We are also working with them on lodging on site—if this becomes available for students we will email the class directly and let them know about options and pricing.
Where does the training occur? Onsite, at Rev-Tac (https://www.rev-tac.com/) for both the classroom and range portion.
Are there any range fees for this location? No, the host does not charge students for this class.
Ben Franklin Range in Templeton, Pennsylvania
Where can I fly into for training in Templeton? Pittsburg International (PIT) is the closest and easiest airport to fly into for this class. It is about 60 minutes from the airport to the range.
Where should I stay for this class? There is a new modern bunkhouse with full facilities located on the facility. Gear lockers, fully equipped kitchen, several full baths. Several hotels within an easy drive from Kittaning (20 minutes southwest from the facility) and for the campers/overlanders in the crowd, there is a campsite available at Bear Ridge Campground
Where does the training occur? We run our course at Ben Franklin Range (https://benfranklinrange.com/)
Are there any range fees for this location? No, the hosts do not charge range fees for this class.
The Ranch in Dilley, Texas
Where can I fly into for training in Dilley ? San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the closest and easiest airport to fly into for this class. It is about 60 minutes from the airport to the range.
Where should I stay for this class? There is a new modern bunkhouse with full facilities located on the facility. Gear lockers, fully equipped kitchen, several full baths. Several hotels within an easy drive from Dilley, Northeast in Pearsall (approximately 15 minute drive)
Where does the training occur? We run our course at The Ranch (https://ranchtx.org )
Are there any range fees for this location? No, the hosts do not charge range fees for this class.
Law Enforcement Training FAQs
Why does TNVC offer Law Enforcement-only courses?
What is the difference between an open-enrollment Nightfighter 101 and an LE-only Nightfighter 101?
When and where will LE-only Nightfighter classes be offered?
What are the requirements for hosting an LE-only Nightfighter course?
Who is eligible to attend an LE-only Nightfighter course?
Who can attend an LE-only Nightfighter course?
I see an LE-only class in my area, but I am not a police officer. Can I still attend?
I am a LEO, but my agency won’t pay for the training. Can I pay for the class myself?
I am not issued night vision equipment by my agency. Is rental gear available?