This course is designed for the owner of a short-barreled carbine, chambered for a handgun caliber or moderate power rifle cartridge up to .308, who desires to learn safe and effective techniques in utilizing the carbine as a defensive weapon. A sling is required. Note the desired dates and tuition then click here to register online. This course is designed to meet the need for structured, professional instruction in precision rifle shooting. Weather sighting in a new rifle, preparing for hunting season, or simply having a desire to enhance your present skills, this course is designed to provide the instruction to maximize performance of a rifle in your hands.
Practical safety is taught as well as the fundamentals of basic and advanced rifle marksmanship.
Basic ballistics and how to correct for environmental factors such as wind, temperature altitude, humidity and angles of fire will be covered. How to properly zero and then fire with precision from various supported and unsupported positions. Students will be taught to engage targets at known distances. The course will include a segment on engaging moving targets, range estimation and some information on current technologies and products. Other gear will be described in the student needs list.