Basic Rifle Course
November 3rd and 4th
Appalachian Network Community Center
84 Roberts Road
Murphy, NC 28906
This course will start at 9:00 AM on Saturday 11/3. Instructors are licensed and insured by the NRA. Cost is $100 and must be paid by 10/26 to reserve your place. Couples will receive a 10% discount.
There are no prior requirements for this class other than a willingness to learn how to safely operate and maintain the Armalite Rifle (AR). This class is required for advanced classes. The first day is classroom based and the second day is on the community center’s newly renovated range (rain or shine).
Email questions to david@ncrenegade.com
Course Outline:
Day 1
Safety Brief
AR-15 Weapons System Familiarization
Cleaning and Maintenance
How does the AR-15 work
Determine Master Eye
Safety Manipulation
Workspace
Weapons Condition Check (Observe)
Search and Assess
Marksmanship Fundamentals
Natural Point of Aim
Sight Alignment and Sight Picture
Breathing
Trigger Control
After each shot
Speed of Execution
Firing Positions
Gear Placement
Administrative Load
Tactical Reload
Combat or Speed Reload
Simple Malfunctions
Day 2
Zero Rifles
Range Drills
- Rifle Drill 1: Up Drill
- Rifle Drill 2: Reset Drill
- Rifle Drill 3: Reloads
- Rifle Drill 4: Three Little Chickens Malfunction Drill
Items to bring:
AR-15 Rifle with adjustable sling
Chest rig
250 rounds 5.56/223 55 gr (No green tip). Reloads are not recommended.
6 empty 30 round AR magazines
Hearing protection
Eye protection
Paper/pen/pencil
Cleaning supplies: solvent, lubricants, cotton patches, cleaning rod/tips.
Extra set of batteries for optics. Instructions for optics. This is not required if you will be using iron sights.
Water
Appropriate clothing for rain and weather conditions
Lunch for both days
