Fundamentals of Tactical Rifle

Description

This course is open to anyone who has prior basic rifle training whether law enforcement, military or armed citizen, but it is not for new shooters. You will be taught the fundamental skills/tactics to deploy your rifle in a high-threat environment to save yourself and others. The instructors will help you and push you forward in all the critical areas of tactical rifle handling, manipulation and shooting. This course will help you build the foundation required to begin fighting with a rifle.

Performance-Based Training: We use Performance-Based training combined with limited Standards-Based training to help you improve. Our primary focus is on you the student. We will help you step out of your comfort zone and improve your personal performance (skillset) above whatever level you are at today so you can be better, faster, smarter and safer tomorrow.

Topics Covered

Mental and Physical Rifle Operation Skills

Combat Stance

Proper Grip

Zeroing your rifle

Off-Sets

Natural Body Alignment

Integrating Optics and Magnifiers

Recoil Management Techniques

Follow Through

Speed Loading

Tactical loading

Emergency Reloading

Transitions

How to clear malfunctions and stoppages

Weapon Manipulation

Tactical Sling Techniques

Compressed CQB Positions

Driving your Rifle

How to engage Multiple Targets

Alternate Shooting Positions

Basic CQB Tactics

Proper use of Cover including stand-off and Concealment in high-threat environments

Fundamentals of Moving while Shooting

Impact of Stress, Auditory Exclusion and Tunnel Vision.

Types

Basic, Intermediate, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual), Rifle

Documentation Requirements

None

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

$25.00 range fee per day for Non 17 South Rod and Gun Club members.  (Only for courses at 17 South)

First things first, empty your cup. Neither a full cup nor a big ego have room for more. Come with an open-mind and humble spirit ready to learn and work hard to move forward in your skill development. This is a Combat Rifle course so you will get dirty, sweaty and tired. (But it will be so worth it!)

1. Previous basic rifle training. (Certified Law Enforcement Officer’s whether federal, state or local automatically qualify)

2. A quality semi-automatic rifle with iron sights and/or optic and a sling.

3. A quality semi-automatic pistol (iron sights or optic) with a tactical or duty holster.

4. At least 3 magazines for your rifle.

5. At least 3 magazines for your pistol with tactical or duty mag pouches.

6. Tactical or Duty belt

7. Tactical kit/Duty gear (vest, plate carrier or chest rig, helmet, tactical belt/holster etc) if available. Kit will not be used all day. Please don’t miss this class just because you don’t have a full kit. We can work with what you have…

8. Minimum of 400 rounds of quality rifle range ammo.

9. Minimum of 100 rounds of quality pistol range ammo.

10. Weather appropriate attire that you don’t mind getting dirty. (Patrol uniforms may get ruined)

11. Hearing protection and Eye protection

12. Hydration - Water, Gatorade, etc.

13. Lunch/Snacks

14. Small Notebook/Pen

15. Brown or tan masking tape (Used to tape over holes in targets)

    Recommended Items - Electronic ear pro, Hat, Gloves, Sunscreen, Knee pads, bug repellant, weapon cleaning/maintenance kit

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