AR-15 (Basic)
This course introduces students to the defensive use of the AR15 rifle. Emphasis is placed on shooting-skill development for application in critical real-life situations. The fundamentals of marksmanship, gun-handling/weapon manipulation, situational awareness and defensive mindset are taught/discussed in classroom lecture while the hands-on aspects are taught/supervised on the range.
Course topics include:
- Weapon safety
- Situational awareness
- Equipment selection
- Weapon condition codes (loading/unloading, show clear)
- Battle Sight Zero (BZO)
- General maintenance/cleaning
- Stoppages/Malfunction
- Use of cover/concealment
- Multiple target engagement
- Dynamic movement/firing positions
Course Requirements (Students are required to have the following for training):
- Fully-functional AR15 rifle
- 4 magazines are required, 20 rounds capacity minimum
- 300 rounds minimum of associated ammunition
- Personal Protective Equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, hearing/eye protection and headwear (brimmed hat) are mandatory, gloves are optional
- For your safety, eye protection must be ANSI Z87+ rated and marked
- Shooting mat
- Rifle sling
Cost: $175