Tactical Rifle (2 day class), 9:00am-5:00pm

Tactical Rifle

The purpose of the class is to teach civilian firearm defense using an AR-15 or similar type rifle.  This class is for experienced shooters familiar semi automatic rifles and is NOT a basic class.  Students are expected to know how to operate their semi automatic rifle and have their rifles sighted for 50 yards.

The class begins with the fundamental considerations in shooting a rifle and graduates to the essential subjects used for tactical rifle self defense techniques which include:

• Marksmanship
• Use of a sling
• Recognizing and fixing rifle malfunctions
• Shooting from behind barriers
• Strong and weak side shooting
• Shooting on the move
• Shooting accurate controlled pairs

This is a two day class and the number of rounds fired in the range drills is at least 500.  All shooting is at human type targets with training in head shots and chest shots.

To fully participate in the drills, the student must bring:

• semi-auto in .223.5.56, .308 or PPC caliber
• 4 high capacity magazines minimum and magazine loader
• single or two point sling with rapid detachment; two point recommended
• rifle made by a reliable manufacturer
• eye and ear protection (electronic type recommended)
• minimum of 500 rounds of factory ammunition
• shooting mat, empty chamber flag, spotting scope (optional)
• handgun (semi auto preferred), holster and minimum 100 round and 3 magazines
• minimum 6 dummy cartridges in the caliber of your rifle

Be sure to bring a lunch and sun screen.

Once your credit card payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation of enrollment from Eagle Rock Gun School and Range.  However, if you prefer to pay by mail, please complete this application form by clicking here and mail it to the address on the form with payment at least 2 weeks in advance of the class date.