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This comprehensive 1-day firearms training course introduces the student to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle and the AK-47. During this course, students will become familiarized with the AR-15 / M-4 rifle and will learn the basic gun-handling skills that are necessary to safely operate and maintain this weapon system.
Students will also learn about nomenclature, disassembly / reassembly, mechanical operation, care & cleaning, preventive maintenance, zeroing iron sights & electronic sights, shooting positions and much more.
The following training topics will be covered:
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Firearms safety and safe gun-handling procedures.
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Introduction to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
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Mechanical operation of the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
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Disassembly / reassembly.
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Function checking the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
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Fundamentals of shooting a rifle.
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Basic gun-handling skills.
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Loading / unloading and press checking the rifle.
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Sling use and carry techniques.
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Zeroing iron sights.
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Zeroing electronic / red dot sights.
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Understanding projectile trajectory.
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Methodology of shooting the rifle.
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Confirming mechanical off-set and hold-off POI.
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Basic marksmanship and target analysis.
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Emergency reloads, tactical reloads and speed reloads.
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Malfunction clearance drills – Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3.
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Presentation from the low ready / hunt position.
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Presentation from high ready / combat ready.
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Delivering controlled pairs and head shots.
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Threat assessment and area scanning.
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Shooting positions – supported, standing, kneeling, prone.
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Preventive maintenance and cleaning.
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Basic rifle skills standard drill test and evaluation.
Student requirements: Note pad and pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, AR-15 or M-4 type rifle with iron sights and / or electronic sight, sling, at least 2 magazines, and gun cleaning kit.
Recommended equipment: Rifle magazine carriers, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system, water and clothing suitable for contact with the ground, elbow and knee pads.
If you are using an electronic / red dot sight, it must be zero magnification. We also recommend having back-up iron sights on your rifle in case your electronic sight goes down.
Ammunition requirements: 200 rounds of .223 / 5.56 rifle ammunition
Ammunition must be new manufacture (Federal, Remington, Winchester, etc.)
Absolutely no reloaded or remanufactured ammunition!
Course duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Course difficulty: Beginner. No experience necessary!
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