This nation was built on a citizenry that owned a rifle and had the ability to use it in the protection of their family, home, and community. This course is based on that premise. We will mentor you in the principles and concepts of rifle marksmanship and its employment from close range out to intermediate distances. A strong foundation will be built on the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, working through rifle manipulation and mechanics, understanding and achieving a proper zero, positional shooting, precision marksmanship, and rapid target engagement at distance. At the conclusion of this course, you will be a more knowledgeable and capable 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, 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 x 3 Minimum

• Magazine Carrier x 2 – This can be a battle belt, chest rig or belt carrier. Shooter preference.

• Rugged Clothing and Footwear

• Eye/Ear Protection

• Notebook and Pen/Pencil

• Drinks, Snacks and Lunch

  Ammunition Requirements: 350 Rounds

  Duration: 8 Hours