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.

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.