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Rifle / Pistol Applications

8:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

THIS TWO-DAY, 16 HOUR COURSE COVERS THE FOLLOWING;

  1. Rifle Mechanics (Ready positions, Reloads, Malfunctions, and more)

  2. Pistol Mechanics (Fundamentals, Draw Stroke, Reloads, and more)

  3. Target Transitions

  4. Rifle to Pistol Transitions

  5. Shooting While Moving Forward

  6. Shooting While Moving Laterally

  7. Information Processing Drills

  8. Methodology to self-diagnose and self-direct training

Structure Assessment

8:1 STUDENT TO INSTRUCTOR RATIO

THIS TWO-DAY, 16-HOUR COURSE COVERS THE FOLLOWING;

  • Understanding the basic principles of room clearing

  • Assessing structures to understand the best plan of action to achieve the most desirable outcome

  • Decision-making based on the size and layout of a structure

  • Solo & Duo Clearance Techniques

  • Positive Threat Identification

TAKEAWAYS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • An understanding of:

    • Different types of rooms

    • Breaking down Hallways

    • How to efficiently and safely work in close proximity to teammates in a dynamic environment

Scoped Carbine

THIS TWO-DAY, 16-HOUR COURSE COVERS THE FOLLOWING;

  • Rifle set up

  • Philosophy of use (POU).

  • Basic understanding of external ballistics.

  • Max effectiveness of each individual rifle

  • Range estimation skills.

  • BDC / MRAD / MOA scopes.

  • Positive Identification (PID) of targets.

  • Positional shooting.

  • Ballistic calculator. (Kestrel or applied ballistics app)

Takeaways include but are not limited to:

  • Improved confidence with the individual’s equipment and capabilities.

  • Better understanding of structured training for self-improvement.

  • Setting realistic goals and expectations for individual performance.