Basic Tactical Carbine

Location: Field Sports Park (utility range), 9580 Malech Rd, San Jose 95138
Time: 0800-1600
Cost: $200.00
Range Fee: $25.00
Contact: Jeff

Course Description

This one day course is designed for those individuals new to the use of the carbine, or those looking to refresh their basic skills. This course will stress the basic functions for the safe and effective use of the AR family of carbine. Note: We do not break for lunch, however, there are natural breaks during the day to eat and hydrate.

Students can bring other carbine types; however, the skills covered may not all apply to non-AR type weapons.

Skills Covered (but not limited to)

Basic functions and safety
Loading/unloading
Basic marksmanship
Malfunction clearing
Reloading (tactical, combat)
Weapon transitions
Threat management
Positional shooting (standing, kneeling, sitting, prone, and use of cover)
Tactical movements

Required Equipment

Carbine (AR configuration preferred) and 3 magazines (min)
Tactical sling for carbine
500 rounds of carbine ammunition
Handgun and 3 magazines
100 rounds of pistol ammunition
Holster and magazine pouches for pistol
Eye and ear protection

Recommended Additional Equipment

Magazine pouches or tac vest for carbine magazines
Optical sight (EOtech, Aimpoint, ACOG, etc)
Hat or head covering
Sunscreen
Note taking materials (pen and paper)
Bag lunch/snack (we do not break from the range for lunch)
Personal water supply
Knee and elbow pads

Prerequisite

None