Courses

Defensive Rifle

The fighting rifle, carbine, or pistol caliber carbine

Duration: 2 days / 16 hours

Overview

• Responsible Firearms Ownership and Defensive Applications of the Rifle and Carbine
• Firearms Safety that works - in the home, workplace, vehicle, in training, and in carry
• Selection of a defensive shoulder weapon and accessories
• Selection of defensive and training ammunition
• Administrative Loading and Unloading
• Zeroing and Precision Shooting
• Basic Shooting Techniques-Defensive Rifle Fundamentals
• Reloading Techniques
• Tactical Immediate Action
• Ready and Carry Positions
• Shooting Positions, to include use of the sling and other methods of hasty support
• Multiple Shot Techniques
• Identification and Engagement of Multiple Opponents
• Shooting While Moving and Utilization of Tactical Movement
• Identification and Utilization of Cover
• Transitions to handgun
• Preventative Maintenance session-cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and safe storage

Notes
Estimated round count:  900 rounds rifle
                                            150 rounds handgun

Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping facility only.

**Steel cased ammunition and steel core bullets are NOT permitted**

Equipment List:

• Rifle or carbine w/ sling (calibers supported: 5.56, 7.62NATO, 7.62x39)
• 5 magazines minimum
• Magazine Pouches
• Defensive handgun
• 3 handgun magazines minimum
• Belt mounted holster and mag pouches
• Sturdy Belt at least 1.5” wide
• Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
• Clothing suitable for training in any weather
• Shooting Gloves
• Knee and elbow pads
• Hydration system 
• Hat with a brim
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Earmuffs and earplugs

Tuition includes the following:

• Course manual
• Free loan of any needed equipment (SIG SAUER pistols, rifles, holsters, safety equipment, etc.)
• 20% discount on SIG SAUER firearms from the Academy Pro Shop purchased during the course.
• 20% discount on genuine SIG SAUER parts and accessories from the Academy Pro Shop purchased during the course.
• 20% discount on future course tuition if you register during the course (Guest Instructor courses excluded)