Tactical Rifle Standards
Essential riflecraft for the armed citizen
The American Rifleman is an essential figure throughout our nation’s history. From the creation of these United States, when common men and women from all walks of life bore their personally owned arms to defend against injustices from the best trained and most feared military the world had ever seen – their own British regulars… through the reputation that has permeated every generation since, best described by Japanese Admiral Yamamoto who explained during WW2, “You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass.” … to the modern Rifleman’s steadfast relevance today in continuing to defend our Constitution from all enemies.
If the AR15, AK47, or similar magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle platform is a part of your defense plans for home, community, or Liberty, then please join us to learn how it best applies to the self defense of the civilian! This unique and proven course builds quickly to advanced skills that will sharpen and improve even the seasoned rifle operator, yet is truly designed to help anchor correct technique with a blank canvas. A new carbine owner would be well served and off to a safe and sound start. No prerequisites are required.
Tactical Rifle Standards is created with the average civilian rifle owner in mind. While this is primarily a manipulations class, we will present the most efficient techniques possible in order for you to journey towards meeting our challenging Standards in regards to measured Time and Accuracy measurements. Each student will leave with data to see where they currently are… with specific goals on how to progress.
Throughout the day, we will extensively cover:
- Firearm Safety
- Marksmanship Fundamentals
- Supported and Unsupported Field Positions
- How to discover and quickly and consistently find one’s Natural Point of Aim (NPOA)
- Clear understanding of Minute of Angle (MOA) and how to easily use it in the field
- Ready Positions
- Recoil Control
- Trigger Management
- Various Reloading Techniques
- Malfunction Diagnosis and Clearing
- And much more!
All skills are reinforced and measured with drills that will challenge and improve you!
REQUIRED ITEMS – and some suggestions that will help you get the most out of your class:
- Notebook and writing utensils! Please take notes!
- Reliable mag-fed, semi-auto rifle – your experience will be best with an AR15 or AK47 style platform – properly cleaned and lubricated – a spare firearm may be a wise choice in the event of a major failure.
- Iron sights or optic, with tools to adjust as needed.
- Rifle Sling – we strongly recommend a 2 point sling for this class. One excellent example is the Vickers VCAS sling.
- Spare Rifle Magazines – minimum 3, more is better
- Rifle Magazine Carrier – belt pouch and/or chest rig, plate carrier, etc. – I run both and explain why in class.
- Shooting mat, blanket, etc for prone shooting (optional)
- 400 rounds carbine ammo
- Eye and Ear protection
- Billed hat, Shirt with a high collar or tight neck, and appropriate clothing for shooting outdoors despite the weather
- PLENTY of water, Gatorade, etc, hand sanitizer, snacks, sunscreen, and any other comfort items you may need