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