Advanced Rifle 3

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Course Description:

The Mid-Range Rifle Marksmanship (307) is an advanced level 3-day course designed to push the shooter and equipment to the maximum effective range of the M4/AR15 5.56mm platform. In the Mid-Range Rifle Marksmanship course, students will learn how to deliver effective fire at ranges from 10m to 300m through an expanded understanding of marksmanship principles and their equipment. They will learn proper zeroing procedures, Point Blank Range theory, known and unknown distance shooting and shooting positions optimally suited for mid-range engagements. A major objective of this class is the ability to achieve first-round lethal strikes at unknown distances. Supporting objectives include shot calling, ammunition selection, magnified optics benefits and sling supported techniques.

Gear List:

• AR15/M4 rifle/carbine chambered in 5.56mm
• Adjustable rifle sling
• Red dot sight or low powered variable optic
• 1,000 rounds of factory ammunition (5.56mm match grade recommended)
• 5 x magazines
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• 1^st Line gear (rigid belt, sturdy holster, magazine pouches and dump pouch)
• Clear and tinted wrap around ballistic eye and electronic hearing protection
• Shooting pad or knee/elbow pads
• Shooting rest or sandbags (bi-pod optional)
• Clear/tinted ballistic wrap around eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Firearm cleaning kit and lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Water, food, snacks and appropriate clothing for inclement weather
• Open mind

Course Prerequisites:

Tactical Rifle 2 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot using a low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or an official NRA B8 repair center.

• TRICON Rifle Test: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 10 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 points or higher.
• TRICON Rifle Bill Drill: at the 25 yard line, fire 4 rounds standing to the body, then drop to kneeling and fire 2 rounds to the head in 8 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.
• TRICON Rifle Slow Fire Test: at the 50 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 or higher.

Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.

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