Baseline Carbine is our introductory course for those with nominal or no experience with the AR-15 firearm system, as well as those who simply want to learn to "run" their rifle more efficiently and effectively. In this course, participants will be introduced to the safe handling, operation, and maintenance of a semi-automatic AR-15/M-16/M-4 rifle.  Students will also learn proper techniques for shooting and maintaining their rifle. This course is a confidence builder, in addition to providing students with the ability to learn how to incorporate the AR-15 platform into a home defense plan through simple drills and practice.

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Rifle ownership is not a prerequisite for this course. The course's instructor(s) will assist those who don’t own a firearm with both selection and the purchasing process.  Baseline Rifle I has two (2) training modules, the first module (A) being classroom (non-firing) instruction and the second part (Module B) being conducted at a firing-range (live-fire) instruction. Module A  consists of 2.0 total hours of instruction. Module B (“Range”) is approximately 2.0 hours of instruction.

 

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:

• Basic Firearm & Range Safety

• Rifle Mechanics & Nomenclature

• Rifle Selection Consulting

• Sling Selection Consulting

• Fundamentals of Rifle Marksmanship

• State Firearm Laws and Codes and Legal Rights and Responsibilities

• Use of Force In Defense of Self and Others

• Pre-Assault Indicators

• "Zeroning"(Iron Sights)

• Malfunction Clearing

• Cleaning and General Maintenance 

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Required Gear

• Carbine-style rifle

• 2 magazines

• 100 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):

• Sling (preferably 2-point)

• Bottled water

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

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* Taxes, fees, range time, and ammunition are not included in the course cost

Note:  This is a "LEVEL ONE" course. its designed to equip you with a fundamental proficiency in the knowledge and use of the AR-15 rifle; therefore, we will utilize fundamental equipment. Ergo:  This course will be shot with your "iron" or backup sights. Fundamental proficiency with iron sights is mandatory due to the fact that optics may fail. ​

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