Practical Carbine and Qualification

Practical carbine examines the use of the carbine in an urban/home environment. While focusing on the AR platform, other weapons such as the AK and various bullpups are also welcome. We will be working to achieve quick hits on silhouette targets at home and parking lot distances. While useful equipment add-ons will be discussed, this is primarily a skills-oriented course.

YOUR RIFLE SHOULD BE ZEROED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. WE WILL CONFIRM AND REFINE ZEROES, BUT THE SCOPE OF THE COURSE DOES NOT PERMIT DEVELOPMENT OF ZERO FROM SCRATCH.

Needed Equipment:

*Rifle, zeroed at 50 yards. We will confirm zero/zero as needed, but drills are more profitable tools.

*Red dot, LVPO, or similar optics are permitted but not required.

*Sling, ideally 2-point

*Minimum of 3x 20- or 30- round magazines

*Method of carrying 3 magazines on one's person. Pockets are acceptable.

*Minimum of 400 rounds range ammunition. (NO M885/SS109/”Green Tip”/7N6 or similar penetrator ammunition permitted)

*Pistol with holster, 3 magazines, and 50 rounds of range ammunition. Appendix is acceptable, but is going to be uncomfortable. SERPA holsters are PROHIBITED.

*Knee/elbow pads as desired.

*Shooting mat. A Harbor Freight moving blanket is acceptable—the ground is going to be cold.

*Clothing and personal items suitable for the weather.

*The usual eye/ear protection and other range gear.