Defensive Rifle (Black Rifle AR 102)

Defensive Rifle Duration  2 Days (16 Hours) In this two-day course, students learn how to use the semi-automatic rifle or carbine for self-defense. All aspects of defensive rifle shooting from near to far are addressed. Students gain the skills to deploy the rifle in an array of practical defensive shooting scenarios as well as the knowledge required to select a defensive rifle and support equipment.

Prerequisite  This is an intermediate level class. The student needs to know and be able to demonstrate safe gun handling, weapon system familiarity, and foundational marksmanship skills.

Course Outline 

• Responsible firearms ownership and defensive applications of the rifle and carbine
  
• Firearms safety that works - in the home, workplace, vehicle, in training, and in carry
• Selection of a defensive shoulder weapon and accessories
• Selection of defensive and training ammunition
• Administrative loading and unloading
• Zeroing and precision shooting
• Basic shooting techniques - defensive rifle fundamentals
• Reloading techniques
• Tactical immediate action
• Ready and carry positions
• Shooting positions, to include use of the sling and other methods of hasty support
• Multiple shot techniques
• Identification and engagement of multiple opponents
• Shooting while moving and utilization of tactical movement
• Identification and utilization of cover
• Transitions to handgun
• Preventative maintenance session - cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and safe storage