Level 103 - Defensive Carbine, taught by Raider Tactical, builds advanced rifle-handling skills with an emphasis on safety, mental readiness, and efficient movement. Students will practice manipulations, malfunction drills, carry positions, pivots, and movement while developing an understanding of offset, cover, and concealment. Training also covers close-quarters considerations, doorways and corners, target transitions, and rifle use in diminished light.Defensive Carbine, taught by Raider Tactical, builds advanced rifle-handling skills with an emphasis on safety, mental readiness, and efficient movement. Students will practice manipulations, malfunction drills, carry positions, pivots, and movement while developing an understanding of offset, cover, and concealment. Training also covers close-quarters considerations, doorways and corners, target transitions, and rifle use in diminished light.Defensive Carbine, taught by Raider Tactical, builds advanced rifle-handling skills with an emphasis on safety, mental readiness, and efficient movement. Students will practice manipulations, malfunction drills, carry positions, pivots, and movement while developing an understanding of offset, cover, and concealment. Training also covers close-quarters considerations, doorways and corners, target transitions, and rifle use in diminished light.
Pistol-caliber carbines are allowed in this class.
Course Prerequisite:
- Must be a US Citizen or Immigrant Green Card holder.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and legally able to possess a firearm.
- Must speak and understand fluent English.
- Must have taken Carbine Fundamentals & Holster Fundamentals and/or possess the equivalent skill set.
- Minimum skills/knowledge required:
- Strict adherence to range/firearms safety.
- Solid knowledge regarding the operation of your rifle (loading/unloading/safety/malfunctions/maintenance).
- Safe and efficient gun handling practices.
- Be honest with yourself in regard to these skills. These skills are gained through dry practice at home and time spent on a live fire range.
- Minimum skills/knowledge required:
What You Will Learn/ Topics Covered:
- Safe rifle practices.
- Manipulations and malfunctions drills.
- Mental readiness.
- Close quarters combatives and shooting with rifle.
- Use of different carry positions.
- Pivots and movement.
- Understanding off set and how to use it properly.
- Proper understanding and use of cover and concealment.
- An understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the weapon in close quarters.
- Firing from doorways and corners.
- Target-to-target transitions.
- Shooting in diminished light.
- Movement with rifle.
Equipment Requirements/ What to Bring to Class:
- Valid ID and/or Immigrant Green Card (if applicable).
- Quality zeroed rifle (with iron sights/optic), a mounted, two-point sling and a mounted light.
- Small flashlight or weapon mounted light (and extra batteries, just in case).
- 400+ rounds of brass-cased, copper-jacketed ammunition (no M855/SS109 “green-tip” ammunition).
- 3+ magazines.
- Magazine carrier/pouch (to hold 2+ magazines).
- Eye and ear protection.
- Cleaning/repair kit and lubrication (recommended for general use/need).
Course Cost:
6 Hours - $240 per person
5% DISCOUNT ON ANY GEAR AND/OR ACCESSORIES REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE (excluding firearms and ammo)
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e you are ready to go on the day of class. Bring in your class confirmation to receive the discount.