Prerequisite: Active Law Enforcement or Active Duty Military with prior rifle/carbine training
Class Size: 14
This three day course covers the use of the patrol rifle or carbine in every-day law-enforcement
patrol operations. The course covers carry methods, associated equipment, deployment and use of
the carbine from the vehicle. Students will learn aspects of patrol rifle use in the urban or rural
setting, and how to employ various forms of cover while using the weapon. Expect a long training
day on the night shoot evolution. Other topics that are covered include:
- Gear and carry methods
- Ballistics of the 5.56 cartridge
- Use of the optical sight as well as iron sights
- Basic manipulations of the carbine
- Team communications
- Unusual shooting positions in urban environments
- Movement (forward and lateral)
- Close contact shooting
- Shooting from around vehicles
- Shooting from barricades
- Night shoot using the carbine at various distances
- Transitions at night
- Deploying from vehicles with the carbine
- Engaging small critical threat targets under time
- Stress drills
Ammunition: 1200 rounds of carbine ball ammunition, 300 rounds of pistol ball ammunition.
Gear List: Duty rifle/carbine with sling system and three 30-round magazines, duty pistol with three
magazines. Duty gear including soft body armor, flashlight, weapon mounted light (preferred) for
carbine, magazine pouches for the carbine magazines, eye protection (including clear lenses) and
ear protection, clothing appropriate for climate and conditions and a water bottle or other hydration system.
Course Cost: $250.00 includes lunch each training day. A current listing of Hotels for over night lodging is available on our web site. Most items on the gear list may be purchased at additional cost from our Pro Shop