This nation was founded on the principle of a citizenry that owned rifles and had the ability to use them to protect their families, homes, and communities. This course is built on that foundation. We will guide you through the principles of rifle marksmanship, with a focus on close-range distances and the dynamics of employing a rifle/carbine in a protective role in and around your home.

The course will provide a strong foundation in rifle marksmanship, covering fundamentals such as rifle manipulation and mechanics, proper zeroing, understanding mechanical offset and its importance at close range, ready positions, positional shooting, precision marksmanship, and rapid multi-threat engagement.

By the end of this course, you will be more knowledgeable and capable as an Armed Citizen, equipped to defend your home and loved ones.

If you are using a Red Dot or LPVO, back-up sights are highly recommended.

Prerequisite: Safe gun handling

Topics Covered:

• Equipment Selection – What is Really Needed?

• Obtaining an Optical Zero at Short Distances

• Fundamentals of Rifle Marksmanship

• Optimal Rifle Handling

• Emergency and Proactive Reloads

• Diagnostic & Non-Diagnostic Malfunction Clearances

• Rapid Threat Engagement

• Multi-Threat Engagement Methods

• Positional Shooting

• Fighting Up from the Supine

• Employment of Cover and Working the Angles

Equipment for Class:

• Reliable Rifle – 5.56/.223, 7.62x39, .308

• Sighting System – Iron Sights, Red Dot Optic, or Low-Powered Variable Optic

• Rifle Magazines x 3 Minimum

• Magazine Carrier x 2 – This can be a battle belt, chest rig, or belt carrier (shooter’s preference)

• Rugged Clothing and Footwear

• Hat or Headgear

• Eye and Ear Protection

• Notebook and Pen/Pencil

• Sunscreen

• Drinks, Snacks & Lunch

Ammunition: 300 Rounds

Duration: 8 Hours