Highlights | Schedule | Speakers | Accommodations | FAQs
The 2A Field Trip has been cancelled for 2022.
Front Sight Firearms training facility alerted us that they were initiating an unforeseen and immediate “restructuring”. While the dust settles in Nevada, we will be seeking an alternate facility to host future firearms training courses.
Event Highlights
4-Day Defensive Handgun Course at Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
This fast-paced and exciting course is taught by seasoned and professional law enforcement, military, and private citizen instructors to levels that far exceed law enforcement and military standards, without any bootcamp mentality or drill instructor attitudes. After your first firearm training course at Front Sight, you will leave with skills that surpass 99% of the gun-owning population! This is no exaggeration. Once you’ve completed your first course you’ll discover that you’ve become the self defense training expert among your peers, and you will know you are better prepared than 99% of all gun owners in America.
After-Supper History Talks
The first couple days are full and were all eager for some rest. As the schedule lightens up on Wednesday and Thursday, Bill Potter will join us after supper and regale us with stories regarding some of his favorite weapons, the evolution of military tactics, the history of gunpowder, and other fascinating subjects .
Death Valley Day
Death Valley is the lowest (Badwater Basin sits 282 feet below sea level), the driest (less than 2” per year), and the hottest (Furnace Creek holds the world record of 134° in 1913) National Park in the United States. We will spend the day exploring the sublime beauty of this very unique place while Bill Potter tells us about westward expansion and manifest destiny, introducing us to a few of the colorful characters that made the West wild! Lunch is provided at Stovepipe Wells with plenty of cold water!
Death Valley, California, record temperature 134° F
Badwater Basin, 282 ft below sea level
Golden Canyon Trail, Furnace Creek, California
Devil’s Golf Course
Event Schedule
Note: Schedule times are subject to change.
Monday, March 14
6:30am—Enter facility for check-in. Class ends around 6pm.
Tuesday, March 15
Training at Front Sight
Wednesday, March 16
Training at Front Sight
Thursday, March 17
Training at Front Sight
Friday, March 18
Death Valley Day—Return to hotel by 5pm.
Event Speakers
Front Sight Instructors
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute boasts the finest instructional staff in the industry, made up of seasoned Military and Law Enforcement professionals.
Historian Bill Potter
An experienced historian and avid bibliophile, Bill Potter combines a lifelong study of American history with an uncommon ability to captivate audiences of all ages as he traces the providential acts of God throughout the ages. Mr. Potter has taught history in high schools and colleges, has led many tours of American and European historical sites and brings to each event a wealth of experience and knowledge. An experienced researcher and writer, Mr. Potter possesses a practical knowledge of antiquarian books, documents, and artifacts and has published several short books and has penned many articles and book reviews for publication. Bill has earned a well-deserved reputation as a man gifted in communicating the story of God’s providential hand in American history. As a father of eight children, he appreciates the necessity of passing on to the succeeding generations the richness of both our regional and national history. He and his wife, Leslie, reside in Virginia.
Accommodations
We recommend the Holiday Inn Express in Pahrump. Ask for the Landmark Events rate of $119.00 for two queen beds and $129.00 for a King room. Make your reservations by February 20th to secure this discounted rate.
Website: Holiday Inn Express Pahrump
Phone: (775) 727-9100
FAQs
- Location? Pahrump, Nevada, 60 miles NE of Las Vegas
- Check Southwest Airlines for low fares, no bag fees and change fees
- Age Requirements:
- 16 to 17 years old, welcome to take regular firearms courses alone as long as a parent or guardian is onsite; parent or guardian can be enrolled in a different course or on a different range.
- Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian MUST be the one working with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child. Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
- Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.
- Can women attend? Absolutely! Front Sight is the perfect place for the novice to gain valuable knowledge and skill in a safe, professional and friendly setting.
- Transportation? You will need to rent a car at McCarran International in Las Vegas if you fly in. You will also need a car to drive to the Front Sight range which is 25 miles outside of Pahrump.
- What if I don’t have a gun? Bring your own gun or rent one from Front Sight—make sure to check website for their allowed pistols for this course.
- Ammo—you will need 650–700 rounds
- Bring it yourself.
- Pre-purchase it from Front Sight and pick it up upon arrival.
- Purchase online and send it to our local contact in Pahrump—we will get it to the range for you.
- See Front Sight’s approved ammunition requirements
- Please familiarize yourself with the Front Sight Website where you will find information related to the Training Course:
- Lunch can be pre-ordered for delivery on site or brought in with you.
- More questions? Email us at info@landmarkevents.org.
Upcoming Events
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