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AR-15 FUNDAMENTALS

Acumen Tactical, LLC |

Includes Live Fire

- Sat, Jun. 27, 2026
  1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
$95
4053 Killian Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Range Time
5 Hour(s)

20DAYS

10HRS

7MINS

27SECS

8 seats remaining

What You'll Learn

The AR-15 Fundamentals course is a live fire training course, which covers safe handling, proper operation & effective use of AR-15 style rifles. This class is designed for newer shooters, and includes a variety of drills designed to increase students comfort & competency with the AR-15 platform, including: Basic marksmanship skills, reloading, clearing malfunctions, target transitions, cadence, sight picture confirmations & proper trigger management, and balancing speed & precision.

Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full refund. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded, but may be rescheduled for another upcoming class within a reasonable time frame, at the discretion of the instructor.

What We'll Teach

AR-15 Fundamentals

This classroom and live-fire AR-15 Fundamentals course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance, and effective use of AR-15-style rifles in the context of civilian home defense and defense.

Classroom topics include:

Overview of basic AR-15 nomenclature and function
Cleaning and maintenance
Accessorizing the AR-15

Live-range topics include:

How to safely and effectively operate an AR-15
How to confirm zero
How to improve skills and precision with an AR-15

20DAYS

10HRS

7MINS

27SECS

Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone

Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe

What to Bring

Ammunition
Long Pants
Close-toed Shoes
Rifle / Carbine
Water / Beverage
Rain Gear
Pen & Notebook
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Eye & Ear Protection
Extra Magazines
Range Bag

What is Provided

Water / Beverage
Targets

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5.0

77 Reviews

What Students Are Saying

Class taken on Sat, Mar. 21, 2026
|Taught by
Instructors
Jon Plyler
Lincolnton, NC
5.0
"This course built confidence and skill. The training was done in a easy to follo format that built confidense under stress, design in"
Submitted on Sun, Mar. 22, 2026 by Shane S.
"Thank you Shane, great having you in class!"
Submitted on Mon, Mar. 23, 2026
Class taken on Sat, Apr. 26, 2025
|Taught by
Instructors
Jon Plyler
Lincolnton, NC
5.0
"I have taken multiple classes with Jon. I always learn a lot and appreciate Jon’s high standards for instruction and skills development. "
Submitted on Sun, Apr. 27, 2025 by Christopher M.
"Thank you Chris! Really enjoyed having you in class!"
Submitted on Mon, Apr. 28, 2025
Class taken on Sat, Jan. 4, 2025
|Taught by
Instructors
Jon Plyler
Lincolnton, NC
5.0
"Jon is very professional and experienced. I learned a lot and now I will apply what I learned. The fact he has served his country in the armed forces and as a police officer just makes me proud to have the honor of knowing him. Not all who are called serve! He is one of the great ones."
Submitted on Mon, Jan. 6, 2025 by Wayne D.

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