2 DAY TACTICAL CARBINE

Topics covered include: carbine selection & setup, stance, zeroing sights*, sight alignment and trigger control, field stripping & maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, transition to handgun, strong side & weak side shooting, shooting positions, use of cover, & introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Malfunction drills, timed fire drills, shooting on the move, moving targets, team movement drills, stress courses and more.

*For classes at Blue Mountain - please come with a zeroed carbine

**Nightfire will depend on time of year & range restrictions

Physical requirements: For all tactical classes, students must be able to run short distances & be capable of standing for long periods.
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REQUIREMENTS:
Carbine: Serviceable duty grade carbine in .223/5.56, 7.62x39, 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP. 
The class is geared towards the AR-15 / M-4 carbine, but other proven platforms are acceptable - Serviceable sling (tactical type preferred.)
Minimum of 5 serviceable carbine magazines
Optics – (Optional, but highly suggested)
Weapon mounted flashlight (if a night shoot is part of the class)
Minimum 1 carbine magazine pouch or method to carry at least two spares magazine(s)
AMMUNITION REQUIRED: 800 rounds 
10 Dummy Rounds
Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)
Suitable range wear depending on the season
Weapon cleaning & lubrication supplies
Good attitude

OPTIONAL GEAR:
Duty style semi-automatic pistol (minimum 9mm caliber)
100 rounds of pistol ammunition
1 spare magazine & a seviceable holster - NO crossdraw, shoulder, ankle or Blackhawk Serpa holsters - I WILL ALLOW SERPA HOLSTERS ONLY IF YOU ARE AN ARMED PROFESSIONAL & IT IS YOUR ISSUED DUTY HOLSTER

ZEROED WEAPONS 100-yard carbine preferred, but others are acceptable if you have a good reason why and understand it.

OPTIONAL MISC.:
Sunblock
Baseball style hat
Lip balm
Water
Lunch / Snacks