When: November 29 / November 30
OVERVIEW
Two-day course utilizing your standard rifle outfitted with an LPVO or Red Dot Magnifier we will take your marksmanship skills to the next level. This class will teach you to become more precise and accurate with your perspective carbine. Having both closer and intermediate-range capabilities, shooters will find themselves approaching situations with rapid target engagements 300 yards and in and lots of movement with a goal of bridging the gap between precision and speed. Precise marksmanship and distance shooting require essential supporting skills to achieve success. This course will show you those skills. Topics that will be covered, but not limited to are.
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Philosophy of use (POU)
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Basic understanding of external ballistics.
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BDC / MRAD / MOA scopes.
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Max Point Blank Range.
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Understanding Zeros.
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Familiarization fire for extended distances.
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Identifying the limits of each individual rifle.
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Positively identifying targets. (PID)
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Gear considerations.
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Ballistic calculator. (kestrel or applied ballistic app)
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Barricade style shooting.
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Wind basics
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Range estimation skills
PACKING LIST
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Plate carrier / chest rig / battle belt (ability to hold a minimum of 3 mags)
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Carbine with magnified optic and (offset irons or red dot, optional but recommended)
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**** Recommend optic magnification minimum 4x or more…. Targets will range from 25yds to about 300yds (some locations will be farther). (weather depending) ****
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Shooting bag for barricades and zero.
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Wet / cold / hot weather clothing (season dependent).
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Food, snacks, water
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Ear pro, eye pro, IFAK
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Lube / cleaning kit / tools for your carbine and optic.
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Manual for your optic or come with a strong understanding of it to include the reticle and zeroing process.
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ZERO RIFLES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
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****AMMO: 500+ rnds of the same style Ammo. DO NOT mix brands and bullet grain styles****
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Clip board small or large and some paper.
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Pen/pencil.
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Note taking material.
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BALLISTIC CALCULATOR (Kestrel or applied ballistics on app store)
OPTIONAL
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Knee pads
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Shooting mat