This nation was founded on the belief that a citizen should own a rifle and possess the ability to use it to protect their family, home, and community. This course is rooted in that premise. We will guide you through the principles and concepts of rifle marksmanship, focusing on applications from close range to intermediate distances. You will build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, including rifle manipulation and mechanics, achieving and maintaining a proper zero, positional shooting, precision marksmanship, and rapid target engagement at varying distances. By the end of this course, you will become a more capable and knowledgeable Armed Citizen.

Prerequisites: Safe Gun Handling

Topics Covered:

• Fundamentals of Rifle Marksmanship

• Optimizing Your Rifle & Bullet Combination

• Understanding and Achieving a Good Zero – What is the Correct Distance?

• Rifle Zeroing

• Optimal Rifle Handling

• Close Range Rapid Target Engagement

• Precision Grouping at Varying Distances (50 Yards – 300 Yards)

• Positional Shooting – Explanation, Demonstration, and Practical Exercise

• Rapid Target Engagement from Close to Intermediate Distances

Equipment for Class:

• Reliable Rifle – 5.56/.223, 7.62x39, .308 with Sighting System (Iron Sights, Red Dot Optic, or Low-Powered Variable Optic)

• Rifle Magazines (3 Minimum)

• Magazine Carrier (2) – Options include battle belt, chest rig, or belt carrier (shooter’s preference)

• Rugged Clothing and Footwear

• Eye and Ear Protection

• Notebook and Pen/Pencil

• Drinks, Snacks, and Lunch

Ammunition Requirements: 350 Rounds

Duration: 8 Hours