NOVA Dynamic Training Group’s Applied Carbine course is designed for shooters who want to build a performance-based foundation with the modern rifle platform in real-world conditions. This course delivers intensive instruction on weapon manipulation, performance marksmanship, and movement—bridging the gap between technical proficiency and practical application. Whether you're a responsible armed citizen, private security operator, or military/law enforcement professional, this course emphasizes efficient mechanics under stress, repeatable accuracy, and durable fighting posture.

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Students will be pushed to establish and refine their baseline with the carbine through structured performance metrics, demanding drills, and live-fire problem-solving. Each block is framed through NOVA’s signature emphasis on threat context, cognitive load management, and operator confidence in dynamic environments.

 

Participants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, be a U.S. Citizen, be of good character, and possess a clear criminal history. Participants are responsible for satisfying all course fees seven (14.0) days prior to the course’s scheduled date. And, unless otherwise stated, in addition to the course fee, participants are responsible for any and all range fees; rental of protective equipment; rifle system; targets; and ammunition upon attending the course.

 

Instruction Includes:

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• Establishing a real-time performance baseline

• Mechanical and performance-based zeroing

• Proper body positioning, recoil management, and rifle indexing

• Efficient reloads and malfunction clearance under pressure

• Target transitions and visual processing speed

• Shooting from barricades and compromised positions

• Performance tracking, diagnostics, and accountability drills

• Moving with purpose: lateral, forward, and diagonal movement with stability

• Operating under physical fatigue and cognitive stress

• Engagements from standing, kneeling, seated, and unconventional shooting positions

• State Firearm Laws and Codes and Legal Rights and Responsibilities

• Use of Force In Defense of Self and Others

• Pre-Assault Indicators

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Required Gear

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• Carbine-style rifle platform

• 3 magazines

• Magazine carrier

• Optic or scope

• Back-up Iron Sights

• Sling (preferably 2-point)

• 500 rounds of brass-cased FMJ ammunition (Can be purchased at the range)

• Eye and Ear Protection (Rentals Available)

• Long Sleeve Shirt (Range)

• Pants

• Comfortable Footwear

• Notepad

• (2) writing pens

 

Recommended Gear (Optional):

• Bottled water

• Light Snack (Trail Mix, Fruit, Protein Bar, etc.)

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