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AR-15: BUILDING FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

Southern Charm Firearms Academy |

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Includes Live Fire
    • Sun, Aug. 23, 2026

      6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • $125
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    Hwy 2571
    Smithville, TX 78957
  • Range Time
    2 Hour(s)
65DAYS
3HRS
22MINS
7SECS
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What You'll Learn

Prerequisite: AR-15: Zeroing class or excellent base knowledge of this rifle platform. Rifle must already be zeroed at 25 or 50 yards. Zero will be confirmed before skill building begins. If you don't know how to zero your rifle sights or optic, please take our zeroing class first!

Skills the student will learn: proper body position specific to the AR-15 platform, learn how to use a sling, get defensively accurate hits on target with multiple shots in a row, and reloads.

Cancellation Policy: If a student is unable to attend their class, we will happily reschedule you for the next available class or another class of their choice.

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.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor

You must have a sling on your rifle to participate in this class. A 2-point sling is recommended.

65DAYS
3HRS
22MINS
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AR-15: Building Foundational Skills

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    "Crystal always gives great instruction. She makes you feel confident in running your firearm. The more classes I take with her, the more confident I become. Louise D."

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