Onsite Courses
Rifle 100
Introduction to Tactical Rifles
$60
3 hours
The course focuses on the basics of the military platformed rifles, however, we welcome any tactical rifle. We learn the history, theory of operation, and basic use. This class is designed for a shooter who has recently purchased a military-style rifle and would like to know the basics of use. This class is a prerequisite for the Tactical Carbine courses.
Class Prerequisites:
- Proper attitude and willingness to participate
Focus Areas:
- Safety
- Basic history & theory of operation
- Dynamics and rifle ballistics
- Proper loading and unloading techniques
- Rifle optics
- Zeroing sites or installed optics
Equipment Required:
- Rifle (We suggest you bring your own as rentals are limited)
- 1 rifle magazine
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- 50 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
3 hours class time, 1 hour range time
Rifle 200
Tactical Carbine 1
$150
5 hours
You’ve asked and we have delivered. This course is the first class in a series that will help you learn basic tactical skills using a military carbine for close-quarters personal protection both inside and outside the home. The class is a 5 hour course and includes classroom work, hands-on dry-fire practice, and live-fire drills.
Class Prerequisites:
- Completed Introduction to Rifles or instructor exception
Focus Areas:
- Safety
- Tactical shooting positions
- Reloading techniques
- Malfunctions clearances
- Live-fire drills such as controlled pairs, close-quarters speed drills, multiple target engagements
Equipment Required:
- Rifle with Tactical sling
- Three 20 or 30-round magazines
- Dual rifle magazine pouch or carrier
- Knee pads (optional but highly recommended)
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- 500 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
1 hour class time, remainder range time
Rifle 300
Tactical Carbine 2
$150
5 hours
The Carbine 2 course follows the Carbine 1 course and builds on those skills. In addition to some review, the Carbine 2 course will dive into much more advanced techniques and include the use of your tactical pistol skills for low light encounters. The class is a 5 hour course and includes classroom work, hands-on practice, and drills. Pistols are not required.
Class Prerequisites:
- Must have completed Rifle 200 and Pistol 500 if using your pistol
Focus Areas:
- Advanced shooting positions
- Search and assess for threats
- Barrier transitions
- Suppressive fire techniques
- Pistol transitions
- Reloading on the move
Equipment Required:
- Rifle with a tactical sling and weapon-mounted light (carbine)
- Three 20 or 30-round rifle magazines
- Dual rifle magazine pouch or carrier
- Knee pads
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- Pistol with strong side holster that does not collapse (optional)
- 500 rounds of rifle and 50 rounds of pistol ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
- Handheld flashlight with a momentary switch
1 hour class time, remainder range time
Offsite Courses
Precision Rifle 1
Rifle 500
$180
8 hours
Long-range rifle shooting is about precision engagement of small or distant targets that challenge the limits of your equipment, ammunition, and your own capabilities while under time and/or field pressures. This is the first, of a two-part class around long-range shooting. This course will focus on the equipment and steps that will lead you to successful long-range shooting.
Class Prerequisites:
- Completed Introduction to Rifles or Instructor exception
Focus Areas:
- Comprehensive understanding of rifle equipment
- Ammunition, Optics, Ranging targets
- Calibers
- Ancillary gear
Equipment Required:
- Rifle (you must bring your own)
- 100+ rounds of ammunition
- Magnified rifle optic
- Shooting mat recommended but not required
- Caliber of .223 or higher
- Eye and ear protection
- Cleaning rod for your specific caliber
Precision Rifle 2
Rifle 600
$180
8 hours
Long-range rifle shooting is about precision engagement of small or distant targets that challenge the limits of your equipment, ammunition, and your capabilities while under time and/or field pressures. The second part of this two-part series will cover more advanced techniques and skills necessary for success.
Class Prerequisites:
- Completed Long-Range Rifle 1
Focus Areas:
- Elevation adjustments and travel
- Bullet compensation
- Setup and placement
Equipment Required:
- Rifle (you must bring your own)
- 100+ rounds of ammunition
- Magnified rifle optic
- Shooting mat recommended but not required
- Caliber of .223 or higher
- Eye and ear protection
Precision Rifle 3
Rifle 700
$180
8 hours
This course is for those looking to push their capabilities as well as their rifles. R1000 builds on the fundamentals of long-range marksmanship learned in R500 and R600 to engage targets out to 1000 yards. These skills apply to competitive shooting, hunting or just ringing steel at long range. In this course, you will be challenged by the instructor and the course of fire that will give you the comprehensive skills and knowledge to put first round hits on target.
Focus Areas:
- Safety
- Ammunition & ballistics
- Rifle Nomenclature & function
- Optics functions & capabilities
- Shooting fundamentals
- Positional shooting
- Mils & MOA’s
- Range estimation
- Wind
- Rifle data books
- Apps & charts
Shooting Drills:
- Paper groups
- Steel
- Hold-overs & hold-offs
- Come-ups & come-overs
- Known distance engagements
- Unknown distance engagements
- Call for fire
- Multiple target engagement
1 hour class time, 6-7 hours range time
Class Prerequisites:
- Complete Rifle 500 & 600 or equivalent training approved by Instructor
Required Equipment:
- Rifle with bi-pod (you must provide your own rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor or larger, for caliber exceptions contact instructor)
- 250 rounds of one type of match or premium hunting ammunition
- Shooting mat
- Magnified rifle optic (no single dot or duplex reticles)
- Sand or rice bags
- Adequate clothing for a desert environment
- Food and water
- Rifle Data Book or notebook, specific data book pages will be provided after registration
Recommended Equipment:
- Spotting scope or binoculars
- Range finder
- Rifle tool kit
- Owner’s manual for rifle and scope
- Cleaning kit
Defensive Carbine Operation
DCO
$225
5 to 6 hours
This is an Intermediate level carbine course. This course is designed for students who desire to evolve their skills in a practical, outdoor shooting environment. The modern technique, as applied to the carbine. Learn to manage your environment from arm’s length to 100 yards and beyond. Our “no ego” approach to instruction encourages you to advance your knowledge, skills, and attitude to a higher level. This class will conclude with a series of Task, Conditions, and Skill required to pass the course.
Focus Areas:
- Carbine Set-Up & Gear Selection
- Zeroing your Carbine
- Carbine Tasks, Conditions, & Standards
- Reloads & Stoppage Clearances
- Basics of Shooter Movement & Multiple Target Engagement
- Conventional & Unconventional Positions
- Bilateral Rifle Operations
- Transitional Shooting
- Basic Pressure Drills
Up to 6 hours range time
Required Equipment:
- Gloves, Knee & Elbow Pads (optional)
- Appropriate Clothing for Training & Weather
- Rifle
- 4-6 Magazines
- Rifle Sling
- Magazine Holster (chest carrier or opposing hip)
- Ammunition (300+ Rifle)
- Gun Cleaning Kit with Lube
Advanced Carbine Operation
ACO
$275
6 to 10 hours
This is an advance level carbine course. This course is for those who will not settle for less than being a master with carbine. Pressure will enhance your previously learned skills as well as add advanced firearms handling techniques. You will devote more time to advancing your skills and creating more economy of motion and efficiency using advanced manipulations, short reaction times, and quick transitions to your shooting platform. By adding pressure to the shooter’s environment this course will allow students to evaluate their proficiency and build a more productive platform for their success.
You will shoot from unconventional, but effective positions. After successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to quickly and accurately engage multiple targets, transition from primary to secondary weapons, move and effectively utilize cover, shoot from unconventional positions, be exposed to close quarters shooting applications, and firing under stress. The class will conclude with a series of Task, Conditions, and Skills required to pass the course.
Focus Areas:
- Advanced Reloads & Stoppage Clearances
- Shoot, Move, Communicate Drills
- Multiple Threat Engagement
- Conventional & Unconventional Positions
- Bilateral Rifle & Pistol Operations
- Primary & Secondary Weapon Transitions
- Pressure Drills, Skills, and Standards
Class Prerequisites:
Must have completed Defensive Carbine Operations or have instructor assessment
Up to 10 hours range time
Required Equipment:
- Gloves, Knee & Elbow Pads (optional)
- Appropriate Clothing for Training & Weather
- 1 or 2 rifles
- 4-6 Magazines
- 1 Handgun (Mid – Full-Sized Recommended) with 3 magazines
- Rifle Sling & Optic
- Ammunition (500+ Rifle, 300+ Pistol)
- Gun Cleaning Kit with Lube
