Night Fighter 101: The Clinton House, South Carolina (2024 Dates in Drop-Down)

2024 Night Fighter 101 Current Training Dates (additional dates may be added) – Select Date From Drop Down Menu

Located in Laurens, South Carolina, USA – The Clinton House features nearly 2000 acres of diverse East Coast terrain with several lodging options, sporting clay range, 5-stand, pistol range, 300-yard range, 1000-yard range, and a 1-mile range. Just 39 miles from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, they’re conveniently positioned in central, upstate South Carolina. Their website is here

One aspect of The Clinton House that appeals to us is the availability of lodging on-site. With the hours that we keep, this is a huge advantage for the students to get downtime quickly after class concludes. Their rates are very reasonable, and the staff will stay there for the duration of the class. You can make lodging reservations here: [email protected]

About the lodging at The Clinton House:

Brick House
$50 per person per night.
3 Bath. Full Kitchen with a large dining table. Sleeps 12 to 14.
There are 4 x 2 man rooms, and 2 x 3 man rooms—if you plan to room with someone, please let us know

Check in is after 3 pm and before 9 pm.

IMPORTANT! If you wish to book a room, email with your desired selection (bed or private room), the dates you will arrive/depart, and how many people will be in the room.

NIGHT FIGHTER 101

Night Fighter 101 is designed to arm students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of night vision operation and use. Beginning with gear choice and setup, the class provides students the tools for learning to safely / effectively move, shoot, and communicate in low-light/no-light environments. Students will participate in a variety of movement and live-fire exercises aimed at producing a core competency with night vision goggles, lasers, and white light.

Subjects Covered

• Safety Brief
• Gear Discussion
• Physiology of NV
• Fundamentals of Night Ops
• White Light drills
• Zeroing Lasers
• Square Range Shooting Drills
• Reloads in the Dark
• Transition Techniques
• Moving and Shooting
• Outdoor Movement with NV
• Improvised Shooting Positions
• Equipment Failure Drills
• White Light/Night Vision Integration
• Scenario Drills

Prerequisites

In accordance with ITAR regulations, only U.S. Citizens will be accepted to participate in TNVC courses, NO EXCEPTIONS.  Proof of citizenship is required during the application process.  NF 101 Students must have basic tactical weapons handling skills prior to the class.  As such, students are required to provide proof of successful completion of a tactical carbine and pistol course, current/previous military or law enforcement training, and either proof of CCW or background check.  Concealed Carry training does not meet the criteria for previous training.

To ensure you meet prior training requirements, please email:  [email protected] 

Ammunition

• 500 rds Rifle
• 250 rds Pistol

Gear

• Serviceable Carbine or Rifle
• Weapon Light
• Red Dot (preferably Night Vision Compatible)
• NVG Height Mount (Strongly Recommended)
• Infrared Laser (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
• Weapon-Mounted IR Illuminator (Recommended)
• Sling
• Serviceable Pistol
• Night Sights or MRDS (preferred)
• Weapon Light
• Night Vision Goggle (Gen3 preferred) (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
• Helmet or Head Harness for NVG (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
• NVG Helmet Mount (Can be Rented for Additional Fee)
• Hand Held White Light
• Ballistic Eye Protection
• Ear Protection
• Maintenance/Cleaning Kit for Weapons
• Minimum of Five (5) Serviceable Rifle Magazines
• Minimum of three (3) Serviceable Pistol Magazines
• Pistol Holster and Magazine Pouches that will Retain Items During Movement
• Must Hold two (2) each Rifle and Pistol Magazines on Person
• Sufficient Batteries for all your equipment
• IFAK or BOK on your Person
• Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
• Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
• Snacks, Energy Drinks, etc.

Visit our FAQs page for additional information about our classes: https://tnvc.com/night-fighter-training-faqs/

RENTAL GEAR AVAILABLE

Don’t have night vision, but still want to train? No problem. We offer rental NVG’s, Helmets, Mounts, and Lasers for an additional fee. If you decide that you want to purchase the gear you rented during the class, your rental fee will go towards the purchase of the new product.

Add Rental Equipment Here: https://tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-night-fighter-rental/

We have a limited fleet of rental gear available for students who do not already own night vision.  For an additional fee, you can rent a package that includes both monocular and binocular options, Steiner DBAL IR or PEQ-15 lasers, Ops-Core Bump Helmet, and Wilcox Mounts.  Rental Gear is first-come/first-serve.

Export of Night Vision Equipment or related accessories (such as manuals) is strictly regulated by the US Department of State in accordance with the guidelines of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It is a major crime to ship or carry US manufactured night vision devices outside the borders of the United States, punishable by fines and prison sentences. Ignorance of these regulations will not hold up in court. By purchasing night vision equipment from TNVC, you attest that you will not attempt to export or carry this night vision equipment outside the borders of the United States. Also, it illegal to allow a non-US Citizen to look through US Gen3 Night Vision Devices, even on US soil. Again, this is a crime punishable by fines and prison sentences.