PRACTICAL RIFLE

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  • Includes Live Fire

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What You'll Learn

Practical rifle is meant to develop students' skills in rapid target engagement with a rifle from 0-500+ yards in natural terrain with unknown distance targets. Students will learn moving while utilizing cover and concealment, establishing a stable position, range estimation and holds. We will practice employment of support equipment such as barricades, slings, bags, and bipods.

Course topics: Gun setup Zeroing Trajectory/ holds Utilizing optics to their potential Range estimation/ Reading wind Shooting positions/ use of cover Use of artificial support Movement Multiple target engagement

Gear list: 2 point sling Rear bag and or front bag Red dot or scope 3 magazines No muzzle brakes Eye/ear protection Clothing appropriate for rocky, uneven, terrain, 500 rounds of ball ammo (no green tip)

Recommended gear: Shooting mat Multiple shooting bags Bipod Variable scope with a mil reticle and offset rds

This class is intended for a 16in barreled 5.56mm chambered AR-15 with a magnified optic. You do not need match ammo or components. Feel free to bring sbrs, other platforms, or no magnification, just understand the difficulty will increase. Acceptable calibers .223/5.56, 7.62x39, 300bo, .308/7.62x51,

Prerequisites: Must be able to safely handle/load/unload your weapon Must be familiar with your equipment/scope/reticle/etc.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within 7 days will result in no refund

What We'll Teach

AR-15 Practical Drills

Instructor-led range time including safety essentials, confirmation of zero, and use/operation of an AR-15; students will work on practical drills that focus on getting out of the optic and working on effective shot cadence, along with skill building and AR-15 shooting fundamentals, including recoil management, reloads, and malfunction clearance.

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What to Bring

  • Ammunition
  • Long Pants
  • Knee pads
  • Close-toed Shoes
  • Brimmed Hat
  • Rifle / Carbine
  • Water / Beverage
  • Lunch
  • Rain Gear
  • Pen & Notebook
  • Sunscreen
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Extra Magazines
  • Range Bag

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What Students Are Saying

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    Class taken on Sun, Apr. 13, 2025
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    "It was a great time and i learned some things which I was able to put to immediate use. It's primarily for AR platforms but the instructor was familiar with the AUG and offered some AUG-specific tips. Highly recommended and worth the money."

    Submitted on Mon, Apr. 14, 2025 by Mike B.

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    "James really has a gift for teaching. I’m a beginner and while I felt challenged and frustrated at times, I had a great feeling of accomplishment all through the class. I will definitely recommend this class to friends."

    Submitted on Sun, Apr. 13, 2025 by Gustavo S.