Defensive Rifle Classes

Defensive Rifle 1 - $150

The Modern Sporting Rifle, Carbine, or any variant of Rifle in general has proven to be the most versatile self defense weapon in history. Defensive Rifle 1 will teach the basic concepts involved in Defensive Rifle deployment, including: Safety, basic weapons handling, marksmanship fundamentals, maintenance and accessories, optics, sights selections, loading &unloading, malfunction types and clearing, low-light shooting, and various shooting drills for the entry level shooter, up to an intermediate level. Shooting drills covered include controlled pairs and handling recoil on multiple shots, transitioning to multiple targets, and engaging moving targets. Upon completion of this course, students will have a sound knowledge of beginning defensive applications of a rifle, and the skills to use it in a self-defense situation.

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Defensive Rifle 2 - $150

Building from the skills learned in Defensive Rifle 1, Level 2 will deliver the trainee several different methods of self-defense applications for the defensive rifle. Advanced marksmanship skills including precision shooting, distant or smaller targets, and shooting under stress will be used to measure student success. Students will also learn navigating movement while shooting, the use of cover and concealment, tactical reloads/ammo management, negotiating tight quarters and urban environments. Students will also learn basic team tactics and communication necessary to work in small groups. The skills and tactics learned in Defensive Rifle 2 will culminate in scenario-based training through scenarios to test all skills learned and simulate decision making under pressure.   

PREREQUISITES: DR1 (or similar), GT2 or Intro to Red Dot (or similar pistol class)