Practical Defensive Carbine 2

This  is a developmental skills course focused on the practical use of the  defensive carbine.    It is a great course to continue your training  progression and will provide an opportunity to learn new skills while  improving upon your existing skill set.  The material will be presented  in a crawl, walk, run manner and in an easy to understand building block  approach.

PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of our Defensive Carbine Foundational Skills block of instruction or a waiver of this requirement after a  review of your prior training and experience.

Points of Instruction (POI) Include:

• Proper firearm manipulation

• Proper use of the 2 point tactical sling

• Deployment from ready and carry positions

• Speed & tactical reloading of the carbine

• Marksmanship development with enhanced accuracy standards

• Critical decision making in the context of a practical firearm application

• Specific developmental focus dependent upon the student's current skill level

• Immediate and Remedial Action for malfunction clearance (time permitting)

• Practical movement, use of cover, and shooting while moving (time permitting)

Equipment Required:

• Modern defensive carbine (AR-15 MSR platform preferred) with 2 point sling and WML

• Optical sighting systems such as a red dot sight (RDS) or low powered variable optic (LPVO) are preferred

• Iron sights or back up iron sights will be used if present and are highly suggested

• 5 full capacity magazines and a load bearing equipment (LBE) to carry 2+ magazines

• Weapon mounted light with "constant on" capability (500 lumen minimum with 1000-1500 suggested)

• Modern defensive pistol or revolver with OWB retention holster

• 3 magazines / 2 revolver speed loaders and a belt pouch to carry 2 speed reloads

• Factory produced training ammunition matching your firearm's caliber (50+ rds pistol & 300+ rds rifle)

• 500+ lumen hand held flashlight with belt pouch or pocket clip

• Eye protection (safety glasses or poly carbonate lenses in prescription eye ware)

• Ear protection (electronic shooting ear muffs highly suggested)

• Seasonally appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor activities (no low scooped neck shirts or tops)

• Closed toe shoes or boots suitable for outdoor activities

• A baseball style cap or visor to help protect your face

• Water, sports drinks, & snacks to maintain yourself during moderate physical activity for the training day

• Please note that the range facility does not have running water or improved facilities

WAIVER FORM completion required for participation