COURSE DESCRIPTION AND EQUIPMENT

 

Course Description:

Basic to intermediate level course focused on the science of precision shooting, firearm manipulation and body positioning, as well as moving and shooting techniques for the purposes of effectively defending yourself while employing a carbine.

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Course Hours:

Day 1:

• 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Day 2:

• 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Course Overview:​​

• Setting up the carbine to biomechanically suit the individual shooter

• Biomechanically efficient body and carbine positioning

• Understanding of ballistics and hold-overs for the 5.56 cartridge at distances up to 500 yards

• Zeroing iron sights and / or red dot (this is not a scoped carbine course)

• Establishing a multi-range zero

• Natural point of aim development

• Fundamentals of movement with a carbine

• Firing from concealment and cover

• Firing from positions

• Speed and administrative reloading techniques

• Malfunction clearing

• Transitions from carbine to handgun

• Manipulating and running the gun on the move

• Firing from positions associated with defensive carbine engagements

• Multiple target engagement work

• Both paper and steel plate targets are utilized

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Student Required Gear:​

• Seasonal appropriate clothing

• Closed toe shoes / long pants with belt loops / brimmed hat

• Long sleeved shirt or jacket to pad elbows

• Sturdy belt

• Handgun with:

  • Holster

  • 3 magazines

  • Magazine carrier(s)

• Carbine with:

  • Sling (mandatory)

  • Fitted with iron sights, red dot optic, or both

  • 3 carbine magazines

  • Magazine carrier(s)

• Eye protection

• Electronic hearing protection (mandatory)

• Water, lunch and snacks

• Note taking gear

• 1000 rounds for your carbine

• 200 rounds for your hangdun

• NOTE: 9mm ammunition is available for purchase from Mission Critical before or upon arrival at the course

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