Intro to Carbine course

This 3-4 hour course introduces new shooters to safe use, storage, and the operation of a carbine (AR-15, M-4, or AK system) allowing them to practice confidently on their own at the range and attend future training. Training consists of lecture, demonstration, dry-fire practice, and a brief live-fire familiarization session that includes obtaining a 25-yard rough zero.

It is highly recommended that carbine users consider a “dot” optical sight on their carbine and if possible, zero it before class. Make sure to bring the user manual for your scope or optics and carbine. Use of scopes for long range shooting is not covered in the class.

  • Safe use of a carbine
  • Safe storage of a carbine
  • Carbine operation and accessories
  • Weapon inspection and maintenance
  • Basics of ballistics and zeroing
  • Fundamentals of marksmanship
  • Carbine manipulations: load, unload, immediate action, remedial action
  • Zero at 25 yards from the bench supported position
  • Basic standing position engagement

Students can rent or purchase the required equipment prior to class.

  • Each person must have their own carbine (AR-15, M-4, or AK) for the course
  • Gun in a case or box
  • Iron sights, Red Dot, or Scope Sighting System
  • A sling for their firearm
  • Eye and ear protection appropriate for the range
  • 3 magazines, 50 rounds of factory ammunition, no green tip, tracer, or armor piercing
  • Age 16 and above 
  • No previous training required
  • Students with significant experience should consider our Basic Carbine Level 1 course
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