Practical Carbine 1 “Intro to AR”

This class is intended for students who are new or have never had any formal training on the AR15 Platform. It covers the basic operation of the AR15 platform, maintenance, safe handling, and fundamental rifle marksmanship. This lays the ground work for future training by emphasizing the basics.

Topics Covered:

  • Safe weapon handling skills

  • Operation of the AR15 Platform

  • Disassembly and maintenance

  • Load and make ready

  • Zero

  • Marksmanship fundamentals

  • Reloads

  • Ready positions

Required Equipment:

  • Rifle w/ iron sights or optic, and Sling

  • 3 magazines

  • 250rds of ammunition

  • Eye and ear protection

  • Brimmed Hat

  • Weather appropriate clothing (rain, sleet, or snow, we’re training)

  • Lunch, snacks, hydration. We will do a working lunch on the range

Suggested Equipment:

  • Knee pads

  • Belt with magazine pouches

*A range fee of $25, separate from the registration cost, is required in cash the morning of your class. All other fees and target costs are included with registration cost. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We reserve the right to cancel or move your registration if it is determined you do not meet the proper prerequisites for the class.