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Defensive Rifle Level 1: Foundations

Practical Carbine Skills

"a great time"

The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, especially for a beginner like me. The grounds are clean and taken care of. It is a great time!

Kathy Menditto

This introduction to Defensive Rifle class helps students gain a solid understanding of their semi-automatic rifle while building a foundation of modern shooting techniques. You’ll learn to manage recoil, improve marksmanship, and develop safe handling habits—laying the groundwork for confidently choosing a rifle as a defensive firearm. Practical Carbine Skills

Topics Covered:

  • Equipping, sighting in, basic functions, intro to accessories
  • Rifle zeroing
  • Proper grip
  • Mount, stance/body alignment
  • Firearm manipulation
  • Recoil management
  • Loading/reloading techniques
  • Proper rifle setup and accessories

    Defensive Rifle Level 1: Foundations Class Details

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    Pre Requisite – Basic understanding of your own rifle*

    6

    Skill Level – Beginner-Intermediate

    Class Size – 14

    Range – 3 hours (no classroom time, all range)

    Ammo – 120 Rounds of chosen ammunition (NO STEEL AMMUNITION OF ANY KIND)

    Cost – $90

    Equipment

    • Users’ own rifle/carbine
      • Ex: Ar-15, Ak47
    • Pistol caliber carbines are acceptable 
      • Ex: Scorpion Evo
    • At least two mags for chosen platform (recommended three)
    • Hearing and Eye protection
    • Slings are not required but recommended
    • Mag pouches are not required but recommended

    *Chosen firearm must have sights

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