Rifle Gunfighting Essentials

Description

This course will give students the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and operating an AR-15 / M-4 rifle.  

You will need eye and ear protection as well as a baseball style hat. An AR-15 Rifle with a sling and at least one, preferably two SPARE magazines. A handgun with at least one, preferably two SPARE magazines. Snacks, lunch, and a chair are strongly encouraged to make the most of our time on the range. Bring at least 400 rounds of rifle ammunition and approximately 50 round of pistol ammunition

Topics Covered

• Components of the AR-15 / M-4 patrol rifle.
• The operating principle behind the AR-15 / M-4 patrol rifle.
• The relationship between errors in sight alignment and distance to the target.
• The relationship between eye relief and sight picture.
• The different storage / carry modes that apply to the AR-15 / M-4 patrol rifle and the procedures for placing the weapon in the different storage / carry modes.
• Slings available for the AR-15 / M-4 patrol rifle.
• Common failure modes for the AR-15 / M-4 patrol rifle and the immediate action drills used to clear each.
• Different shooting positions and the circumstances under which each should be used.
• Transitions from the rifle to a sidearm
• Field striping, cleaning, reassembly and function checking on the AR-15 / M-4 patrol rifle.

Types

Basic, Rifle