An introductory course to rifle fundamentals, operation, and safety.
An introductory course to rifle fundamentals, operation, and safety.
Classroom: 1 Hour
Live Fire: 3 Hours
Skill: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: This comprehensive firearms training course introduces the student to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle. During this course, students will become familiar with the rifle and learn the basic handling skills necessary to safely and effectively operate it. Students will also learn about nomenclature, disassembly / reassembly, mechanical operation, care & cleaning, preventive maintenance, zeroing iron sights & electronic sights, shooting positions and much more. New knowledge and on range training will leave students with assurance as they begin their journey with rifles!
Covered in this Course:
Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures.
Introduction to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
Nomenclature.
Mechanical operation of the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
Function checking the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
Fundamentals & Methodology of shooting a rifle.
Basic gun-handling skills.
Loading / unloading and press checking the rifle.
Zeroing Sights (Iron/Electronic)
Confirming mechanical off-set and hold-off Point of Impact (POI).
Basic marksmanship and target analysis.
Ammunition management - Emergency reloads, tactical reloads and speed reloads.
Malfunction clearance drills
Presentation from the low ready
Threat assessment and area scanning.
Shooting positions - standing, kneeling and prone.
Dry-practice skill building drills for the rifle.
Fundamental diagnostics and self-correcting fundamental errors.
Basic take down of the rifle
Basic rifle skills standard drills
Time shooting drills
Course Details:
Rifle (M4/AK47/AR15)- Rentals available
2 Serviceable Magazines
150 Rounds of ammunition (can be purchased day of the course)
Electronic ear protection and eye protection (can be provided, if needed)
Course Times: 0800-1200
Course Cost: $ 149.99
Contact: Shane Caughey at scaughey@blackstoneshooting.com or 704-414-6032
Members, receive your 10% off benefit by using the promo code "MEMBER10" at checkout!
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