This course is designed to instruct the individual in the safe handling of their chosen carbine. This course will include detailed classroom instruction and practical application with a crawl, walk, run process. Subjects covered will be the appropriate mindset, mental awareness levels, equipment selection, weapon handling, shooting stances and positions, malfunction drills, multiple target engagement, shooting under self induced and exterior induced stress, tactical decision making drills utilizing various types of cover and barricades and the conduct of safe weapons range fire. More advanced skills will be learned and the basic skills will be reinforced with various shooting drills and situations.

Duration: 2 Days

Equipment

    * Carbine
    * 500 rounds of rifle ammunition minimum. Factory ammunition only
    * Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber of .38 or larger
    * 200 rounds of handgun ammunition. Factory ammunition only.
    * Min. 3 quality rifle magazine
    * Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
    * Quality holster and magazine carriers
    * Quality belt
    * Sling
    * Ear and wrap around eye protection
    * Clothing suitable for the weather
    * Cap with a brim
    * Rugged shoes or boots

Optional Items

    * Knee/elbow pads, etc.
    * Quality (SureFire-type) flashlight (if required by the course)

Prerequisites: None