Whether youre protecting your home or expanding your tactical skills, this class teaches you how to safely and effectively run a defensive rifle in dynamic, real-world situations.
 What You’ll Learn:
Safe and efficient rifle handling
 Rapid target acquisition
 Snap shooting and improvised positions
 Engaging single & multiple targets
 Speed vs. accuracy under pressure
 Defensive mindset and decision-making
 Practical shooting at short-to-mid range
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 Equipment Requirements:
Military-style autoloader rifle preferred (lever actions acceptable; no bolt actions, rimfire rifles, or shotguns)
• Sling required
• 400 rounds of ammo
• Eye protection
• Ear protection (electronic preferred for hearing commands)
• Magazines: Minimum of 3, ideally 5 or more
• Magazine pouches or chest rig (for reloads)
• Baseball cap or brimmed hat (helps deflect brass)
• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Long pants and weather-appropriate clothing (we shoot rain or shine!! )
• Iron sights, red dots, or low-power optics (no high-magnification scopes)
• Knee pads & binoculars recommended
• Be ready to train hard and get dirty — pretty rifles should stay home!!
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Support Gear:
• Rifle cleaning kit and lube
• Binoculars or spotting scope (optional, but helpful for target feedback)
• Notebook and pen
• Hydration system or water bottle
• Snacks/lunch (if class is all-day)
• Sunscreen/insect repellent (if outdoors)
• Gloves (optional for rifle manipulation or hot barrels)
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Optional but Helpful:
• Dump pouch
• Multi-tool or rifle-specific tool
• Shooting mat or pad
• IFAK (including a tourniquet)
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This is a hands-on, live-fire course designed to push your skills and build confidence in defensive applications. You’ll leave better prepared to handle your rifle in urgent, real-world situations.