Courses

This course teaches all of the fundamental skills required for selection and use of a Precision Rifle, including the associated optics.

Cost: $500.00

Prerequisite Class(s): None

ALL students must show photo ID at Sign-In, regardless of age!

This course uses lectures and PowerPoint visuals to teach the following subjects:

• Precision Rifle Equipment
  • Selection of appropriate rifle and optics
  • Rifle and optic set-up
  • Correct methods for care and cleaning of the rifle and optics
• Precision optics theory and adjustment
  • MilRad vs. MOA
  • Turret adjustments for windage and elevation
• Ballistics and use of ballistic calculators
  • Caliber selection
• Appropriate use of databooks
• Reading wind and making appropriate adjustments
• Shooting positions, with a focus on a correct prone position
• Range finding using the scope reticle
• Adjustments for significant elevation differences between rifle and target

Required Equipment:

• Since all training will be done in the classroom, no rifles or ammunition will be allowed inside! No specific equipment is required for this course
• It is recommended that students have the following:
• Something to take notes with (pen and paper, etc.)
• Databook, such as sold by Storm Tactical (www.stormtactical.com)
• MilDot Master or similar
• Ballistic calculator, such as Ballistic AE (Apple) or Applied Ballistics (Apple or Android)

Age Requirements:

1. 16 to 17 years old, welcome to take regular firearms courses alone as long as a parent or guardian is onsite; parent or guardian can be enrolled in a different course or on a different range.
2. Minimum age is 11 if taking the course with a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian MUST be the one working with the child during the entire course, and be responsible for only ONE child.
3. Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
4. Unattended minors are NOT allowed on the property. They must be escorted by a parent or guardian at all times or be enrolled in an appropriate course.