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About the Event

Meet us in the high desert of Nevada for a lot of shooting and a little exploring as we host a 4-day defensive handgun course at Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, the nation’s premier shooting and training facility. You will receive 4 full days of training, informal after-supper history lessons, loads of fellowship and a full day narrated excursion to Death Valley with Bill Potter—in an air-conditioned coach!

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

After supper, Bill Potter will 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, and introduces us to a few of the colorful characters that made the West wild! No 20-mule team this time—we will be in an air-conditioned coach with plenty of cold water to go around!


Death Valley, California, record temperature 134° F


Badwater Basin, 282 ft below sea level


Golden Canyon Trail, Furnace Creek, California


Devil’s Golf Course

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Event Schedule

Note: Schedule times are subject to change.

Monday, March 29

6:30am—Enter facility for check-in. Class ends around 6pm.

Tuesday, March 30

Training at Front Sight

Wednesday, March 31

Training at Front Sight

Thursday, April 1

Training at Front Sight

Friday, April 2

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.

Seasoned Professionals

Bill Potter

An experienced historian and avid bibliophile, Dr. 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. He 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, Dr. 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. Dr. Potter 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.

Historian Bill Potter

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Ticket Information

$499 Per Person – Full Tour
$99 Per Person – Death Valley Tour Only
 

A non-refundable $50 fee is due to Front Sight for mandatory background check—not included in registration.

Age Requirements:

  1. 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.
  2. 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. Other Adults in our group can coach your child if you have more than one between 11 and 16.  Both Bill Potter and Kevin Turley are available to pair up with your additional child. 
  3. 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.

Accommodations

We recommend the Holiday Inn Express in Pahrump. Ask for the Landmark Events rate of $95 for two queen beds. After-supper History and Fellowship will be in the Holiday Inn meeting room.

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!
  • Transportation? You will need to rent a car at McCarran International in Las Vegas if you fly in.
  • 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
  • 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.
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Tour Under Construction

We are grateful to God for the financial support many of you have provided, making it possible to move forward. Having an accurate understanding of the times and a hopeful view of life requires seeing God’s providential hand in history and understanding His purposes, particularly in turbulent times. Our team at Landmark Events provides that everywhere we go. We hope to see you on a Landmark Tour this year!

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