DATE: TBD (Returns 2024)

LOCATION: Racine County Line Rifle Club

PREREQUISITE: Introductory-level carbine or scoped class recommended (if you are unsure of your skill level, take our quick proficiency quiz)

INSTRUCTOR: Critical Impact Group (Adrian Alan- bio)

Our most attended class, Intermediate Scoped Carbine is designed for students who have a solid grasp on the fundamentals of marksmanship and weapon handling, and want to focus on pushing the accuracy and effective range of their lightweight, magnified carbine. This course is geared towards lightweight, 5.56mm/.223 AR-15 pattern carbines, however lightweight, bolt-action carbines with lower-power magnified optics can be utilized with an understanding of their capabilities and limitations. While self-defense provides the context for the material taught in this course, the instruction is relevant to anyone looking to increase their effectiveness with a carbine at extended ranges for hunting, recreation, or competitive shooting.

Students should arrive at this course with a properly zeroed optic (we recommend 50 or 100 yards), and 250 rounds of consistent quality ammunition. Students will receive a refresher on rifle marksmanship, with a focus on precision shooting at extended ranges. Students will receive instruction on external ballistics, wind, and other factors that can affect bullet impacts at extended ranges. Some close range work will be conducted, however, a majority of this training will be focused on teaching students how to obtain reliable “DOPE” for their rifles, and applying appropriate holds to engage targets out to 600 yards, increasing their probability of a first-round hit. Students will have practice as spotters for other students and also learn about basic positional shooting, barricade, and tripod techniques for engaging long range targets.

This course is appropriate for lightweight carbines with low-power magnified optics (i.e. 1-6, 2-10) and red dot / magnifier combinations. Some equipment may limit students from being effective beyond 300 yards. Students should not let those equipment limitations dissuade them from participating in this course. Each student will learn the capabilities of their equipment and have targets to engage that are challenging, yet reasonable for their platform.

Areas covered in this class:

• Refresher on marksmanship fundamentals
• Precision shooting at long range (500 yards and beyond)
• External ballistics
• Working through wind and other environmental factors
• Obtaining reliable "DOPE" for rifle
• Appropriate holds for increased first-round hit reliability
• Spotting for others
• Positional shooting and use of barricades and bipods

Prerequisites:

• Introductory-level carbine or scoped class
• Open mind
  
• Must be lawful for you to possess a firearm in the United States
  

Student supply list:

• Zeroed rifle with magnified optic or scope (AR15 style rifle recommended)
• Sling for rifle (single point sling not recommended)
• 2+ rifle magazines and pouches
• 250 rounds of good ammo (recommend decent name brand factory ammo)
• Bipod and support bags (not required but useful)
• Rangefinder or observation optic (not required)
• Small pack stuffed with clothing for supported shooting positions
• Eye protection
  
• Ear protection
  
• Baseball type cap or a hat
• Knee pads recommended
• Note taking gear and smart phone

What you need to know before attending:

• There is a $25 range usage fee for non-members of host club. If choosing not to prepay, please bring exact cash to training. If you are registering for multiple people who are a mix of members and non members, please make separate purchases for members and non members as the prepaid fee applies to every registrant.
• Club members at host clubs are eligible for 10% off tuition. Email andy@rapiddefensewi.com your badge number to receive the discount code prior to purchasing the class.
• We'll send exact location address and class information about a week out from the class containing everything you need to know.
• Withdrawal and refund requests must be made to andy@rapiddefensewi.com at least 14 days prior to the registered event. No exceptions will be made within 14 days of the event. Please see our refund policy for more information.

***Do not let the Supply list keep you from coming to class. Please contact us if any of these items are an issue or if you have questions.***

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