Save the Date… Maine Event 2026

For the second time, we are opening this premier training experience to responsible citizens or Law Enforcement or Trainers ready to step forward.

This isn’t just another class.

This is a singe day event as part of the 4 day total purpose-driven, capability-building, standards-based training with Able Shepherd in the great state of Maine.

Lead Trainer - Jimmy Graham

Nationally recognized expert in emergency readiness and community safety, particularly in responding to active shooter situations and violent threats. A veteran U.S. Navy SEAL and CIA Protective Officer for (GRS), Jimmy brings a lifetime of real-world experience to the mission of protecting others.

Who

Anyone ready to sharpen their edge, responsible citizens or Law Enforcement or Trainers ready to step forward.

If you are Able Shepherd Phase 4 Certified, you will have the opportunity to test, pass, and earn official endorsements on your coin, if you are not Able Shepherd certified - "Bragging Rights" 

Where

Milford, Maine (See Below for Lodging)

A focused training environment. Serious work. No distractions.

Address will be provided after September 1st to registrants.

Why/What

Because capability matters.

In today’s world, you must ask yourself:

• What is my role in an emergency?

• Overwatch Testable Standard — 600 yards and in.

This one day event is about answering those questions with skill, confidence, and standards.  This is part of the 4 day overall event but for locals or those that only wish to travel for one day, you can partake in the Overwatch Training Curriculum.  600 yards and in to understand: 

ABLE SHEPHERD

OVERWATCH  —  600 Yards & In

Precision Rifle & Reticle Fundamentals — for Law Enforcement, Private Security & Civilian Marksmen

MOBILE DELIVERY — ABLE SHEPHERD COMES TO YOU

1 Day (8 Hours) Course Length

90–600y Engagement Range

On-Site Your Range, Your Team

20 Rds Final Test Standard

 

What Students Walk Away With •   Working knowledge of MIL/MRAD reticle & fast holdover calls •   A zeroed rifle and a personal DOPE chart they built themselves •   Repeatable hits on stationary & moving targets, 90–600 yards •   Confident engagement from angled & elevated shooting positions •   Comfort under a timed, scored, stress-inducing test standard Skills Covered •   7 Fundamentals of Marksmanship  •  Optic Familiarization  •  Trajectory  •  Holds & Calls  •  Range Finding / Estimation  •  Environmentals  •  Angle & Elevated Position Shooting •

How Mobile Training Works Able Shepherd brings the full course — instructors, curriculum, and test standard — to your department. Your Location Provides: •   Range access to 600 yards with a safe backstop •   Known-distance target positions, 90y – 600y •   Elevated or angled terrain / structure, where available •   Classroom or covered space for the intro block •   Minimum class size of [4] students to book

Final Test Snapshot — Timed, Scored Course of Fire

Section 1: 90y–225y + Mover	Section 2: 600y Steel	Section 3: Known Distance	Total Standard
13 hits required / 5 misses allowed	2 hits required / 4 misses allowed	5 hits required / 2 misses allowed	20 shots fired / 11 misses allowed

GEAR 

Each person will be responsible to have their own training gear to include:

• 308 AR10 Rifle with minimum 200 rounds of MATCH AMMO - 3-18x44 FFP Optic 

• Ability to hold/carry 80 rounds

• Range Finder

• DOPE - We will make in class

• Bubble Level

Let’s get to work.

CODE OF CONDUCT - Please Read Before Signing Up

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Schedule:

October 6-9, 2026

10/7 – Overwatch Day Testable Standard, 600 yards and in

• Overwatch Class
• Overwatch LIVE
• Confirm Sighted
• PLE Standards
• Overwatch Test

Investment

$875

Additional: Participants are responsible for:

• Travel arrangements

• Firearms (Overwatch) GEAR PAGE

• Ammunition (Can arrange ammunition to be on site for you)

• Food

• Lodging

• Free on-site camping / stay in climate controlled shoothouse available (contact us for details)
• Hotels and accommodations available near the training location:
• Black Bear Inn.
• Milford Motel
• *Other hotels are available in Bangor 

Payment & Refund Policy

• Full payment due no later than June 1

• 95% refund if cancelled before July 1

• 50% refund if cancelled between July 1 – September 1

• No refunds after September 1

GO / NO GO date: August 31
Minimum 10 participants | Maximum 30 participants

Important: Please wait to purchase plane tickets until after September 1 (following the August 31 GO/NO GO confirmation).

This is more than training.
It’s standards.
It’s responsibility.
It’s capability.

If you’re ready, we’ll see you in Maine.

For questions or to reserve your spot, please reach out directly.