Firearms and Fitness

Description

This outdoor performance course combines functional fitness with practical rifle and PCC handling in a dynamic range environment. Students will engage in moderate to high-intensity physical exercises immediately followed by shooting drills designed to elevate heart rate, induce fatigue, and test decision-making under stress. THIS COURSE TAKE PLACE AT AN OUTDOOR PRIVATE RANGE 30 MIN FROM FROGBONES. The location address will be email to students upon sign up.

The course emphasizes safe gun handling, efficient weapon manipulation, movement, and target engagement while physically taxed.

• Safe rifle handling under physical stress
• Sling management and weapon retention
• Reload efficiency and magazine changes
• Movement with a rifle platform
• Positional shooting and transitions
• Accuracy and accountability while fatigued
• Stress management and breathing control

Topics Covered

• The 4 firearm safety rules
• Sling and muzzle management
• Movement standards on the range
• Rifle condition awareness
• Emergency procedures and medical plan
• Hydration and heat management

• Finger discipline during movement
• Maintaining muzzle awareness at all times
• Controlled movement over speed
• Safe transitions between positions

Expectations and Outcomes

Types

Advanced, Handgun Fundamentals, NRA Courses, Rifle, Scenario Based Training, Specialty Other, USCCA Courses

Requirements

• AR-style rifle, PCC, or approved defensive-style rifle platform
• Functional sling (2-point or single-point recommended)
• Minimum of 3 magazines
• Rifle/PCC magazine carrier, chest rig, or belt-mounted mag pouches
• 200–250 rounds of ammunition
• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Athletic clothing suitable for outdoor physical activity
• Running or training shoes
• Water / hydration source

• Hat with brim
• Gloves
• Sunscreen
• Small towel
• Knee pads (optional for kneeling drills)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Rifle lubricant/basic maintenance kit

• All firearms must be in safe working condition
• Slings are mandatory for all rifle/PCC platforms
• No steel-core, tracer, or armor-piercing ammunition
• Holstered sidearms are optional unless otherwise directed by instructors
• Students must be capable of safely carrying and controlling their firearm during movement and physical activity

Recommended calibers include:

• 5.56/.223
• 380 AUTO - 45 ACP (9MM PREFERED IF ABLE)
• .300 Blackout

This is a physically active outdoor course involving:

• Running
• Squatting
• Push-ups
• Rapid movement drills
• Elevated heart-rate shooting exercises

Students are encouraged to hydrate before arrival and bring sufficient water for the duration of training.