Tactical Rifle / Carbine 1

Description

Course Description:  The Tactical Carbine / Rifle essentials course develops the students basic ability to properly shoot and maintain the AR/AK / Mini-14 platform Carbine / Rifle. The course is intended for shooters of all levels, whether a new AR-15 owner or a seasoned shooter, the skills taught create the basis of threat focused shooting and defense using the carbine platform. Don’t let the name fool you, this is a tough course and all level shooters will benefit from the course content.

Course training topics:

• Firearm Safety / Range safety briefing
• Personal gear and load-out
• Carbine / Rifle accessories / load-out
• Loading, reloading and unloading
• Carbine / rifle shooting fundamentals review
• Proper shooting positions
  • Standing
  • Kneeling
  • Prone
• Prone shooting fundamentals (please zero prior to class) 
• Foundation exercises
• Treat recognition exercises
• Multiple Threat Engagements
• Speed vs Precision exercises
• Malfunction Drills – Clearing common malfunctions
• Movement – Forward – Lateral
• Shooting from Barricade
• CHALLENGING capstone exercise to end the training day

Other Information:

• Course assumes a modern sporting rifle / carbine (AR/AK platform)
• 350 rounds (or more) required for the course.
• Appropriate dress – we train in all weather, cold weather gear is a must in winter months.
• At least 3 magazines (if using low capacity, 4 or more).
• Appropriate caliber ‘snap caps’ (available at our gear store) for malfunction drills.
• Belt magazine carriers / chest rig / Plate carrier are OPTIONAL! You do not need any carriers in this class if you do not already own one of the above.