CARBINE:ESSENTIALS

 

Description:

 

This course develops the core aspects of proper rifle usage and techniques. The objective of this course is to give you the necessary foundation of skills needed in rifle use. The main focus of this course is safe weapons handling, operation, and marksmanship application.

 

This class is open to AR, AK, and other carbine type rifles.  

 

What you will be taught:

 

• (Treat,never,keep,keep) safety rules

• Rifle nomenclature

• Rifle holding techniques

• Marksmanship

• Aiming techniques

• The importance of smooth trigger pull

• How breathing techniques increase accuracy

• Prone, kneeling, and standing positions

• Rifle care and maintenance

• How to zero your rifle

• Unloading procedures

• Clearing rifle malfunctions

• Understanding how gas/piston operation carbines work

• Weapon maintenance and lubrication

 

Required Gear List:

 

• Eye protection

• Ear Protection

• Rifle sling 

• Magazine (n/a for internal magazine bolt action rifles)

• 200 rounds of ammunition (for semi-automatic rifles) 

• Red dot, riflescope, or iron sights may be used

• Notepad and pen

• Baseball style cap (optional but recommended)

• Weapon tools for sight adjustments and lubrication

 

Note:  We shoot regardless of weather conditions. Dress accordingly and bring any sunscreen, hydration packs, and gore tex gear you would like to have. If you have a medical condition, please send us an email to let us know.