This eight-hour course, which requires completion of the Carbine 2 course as a prerequisite, includes both classroom instruction and range time. Need copy for rest
Experience Requirements:
THIS COURSE REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CARBINE 2 BEFORE REGISTERING
Background checks are required.
Firearm Requirements:
Need copy/reqs - carbine length gas only? More permissive?
Magazine Requirements:
3 magazines (1 for firearm and 2 additional)
Magazine pouch that can hold your 2 extra magazines
This eight-hour course, which requires completion of the Carbine 2 course as a prerequisite, includes both classroom instruction and range time. Need copy for rest
Experience Requirements:
THIS COURSE REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CARBINE 2 BEFORE REGISTERING
Background checks are required.
Firearm Requirements:
Need copy/reqs - carbine length gas only? More permissive?
Magazine Requirements:
3 magazines (1 for firearm and 2 additional)
Magazine pouch that can hold your 2 extra magazines
This 8-hour course combines classroom and range instruction to teach the essential elements of defensive carbine use, including setup, safe handling, and proper load and make-ready procedures. Students will practice ready position presentations, trigger control, shot follow-through, and immediate action drills to build consistent, reliable performance. The training concludes with a qualification shoot to demonstrate safe handling and accuracy under practical conditions.
This introductory course focuses on building a strong foundation in carbine and modern sporting rifle (msr) handling, emphasizing safety, firearm knowledge, maintenance, and basic marksmanship skills. Designed for novices or those new to rifles and carbines, the class assumes no prior experience.
This eight-hour course, requiring completion of Pistol 2, covers using cover from multiple positions, engaging targets at varying distances, and correcting malfunctions such as failures to extract or double feeds. Students will practice turning and engaging targets, movement drills, and deliberate repetitions to build consistency. Training concludes with a stress course and a qualification shoot for certification.
This eight-hour course, requiring completion of Pistol 1, combines classroom and range training. Students will learn immediate action drills, multiple reload techniques, target transitions, and movement drills to improve speed and accuracy. It concludes with a qualification shoot to earn certification.
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