This exceptional entry-level,weekend course provides you with the practical skills of the
accomplished rifleman.
Cost: $1,000.00
Prerequisite Class(s): None – entry level course
ALL students must show photo ID at Sign-In, regardless of age!
Upon completion, you will have the ability to quickly strike center hits from a variety of shooting positions at ranges out to 100 yards. If you want to acquire the skills that tamed the Wild West and won the last World Wars, this course is for you.
Lecture Topics Include:
Use of Deadly Force and the Law; Color Code of Mental Awareness; Civil Liability; Weapon and Ammunition Selection; Ballistics; Zeroing, Sight Adjustments, and more.
Firing Range Drills Include:
Loading and Unloading; Carrying Positions; Ready Positions; Shooting Stance; Sight Alignment, Sight Picture and Trigger Control; Rapid Assumption of Kneeling and Prone; Target Engagement from 3 to 100 yards under Time Pressure; a Tactical Simulator and more.
The weapon must be fully functional, have all factory-installed
safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a
“hair” trigger less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, etc.)
The weapon`s caliber must be a rifle round of at least 5.56mm/.223 or larger and have an attached sling.
Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at
the Front Sight Pro Shop or numerous retailers.
Elbow and Knee pads are strongly recommended.
Some type of magazine pouch on the belt is strongly recommended.
Age Requirements:
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.
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.
Children age 10 and under are not allowed.
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.