Course Title: Advanced Rifle Movement

Course Date: October 11-12, 2025

Course Location: Sig Sauer Academy | Epping, NH

Course Description:

The Advanced Rifle Movement (306) is an advanced rifle course designed to develop a mobile rifle firing platform. Students will learn to effectively engage targets on the move from 5-25 yards by improving their mobility and stability while shooting. Direction of movement will be forward, rearward, laterally and linearly with a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and muzzle discipline. Addressing targets  while moving in various directions along with pivots and turns to safely engage targets in an asymmetrical landscape. Close range shooting focuses on using an acceptable sight picture while long range shooting focuses on the tactical imperative.

Subjects in the Advanced rifle Movement include types of movement, directions of movement, movement techniques, acceptable sight picture theory and trigger control for movement. A major objective is the ability to move dynamically while engaging targets effectively regardless of range measured against time and accuracy. Supporting objectives include: athletic shooting stance, rigid gun mount, movement speed variants and sight misalignment demonstrations.

Gear List:

• Tactical rifle (red dot sight & adjustable sling recommended)
• Defensive pistol (red dot sight optional*)
• 1,000 rounds of factory pistol ammunition
• 5x rifle magazines minimum
• 2x pistol magazines
• 5x inert rifle training rounds
• Training uniform: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes, ball cap and gloves
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster, magazine pouches, dump pouch and lightweight chest rig (optional)
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection (electronic recommended)
• Multi-tool
• Handheld flashlight
• Elbow/knee pads or shooting pad (optional)
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearm cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Course Prerequisites:

Basic Rifle 1 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot starting from the low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 printable target.

• Rifle Standard Alpha: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 12 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 points or higher.
• Rifle Standard Hotel: at the 25 yard line, fire 4 rounds, go kneeling and fire 2 rounds 12 seconds or less. Must be below par with no more than one miss.
• Rifle Standard Juliet: at the 100 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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Course Description:

The Advanced Rifle Movement (306) is an advanced rifle course designed to develop a mobile rifle firing platform. Students will learn to effectively engage targets on the move from 5-25 yards by improving their mobility and stability while shooting. Direction of movement will be forward, rearward, laterally and linearly with a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and muzzle discipline. Addressing targets  while moving in various directions along with pivots and turns to safely engage targets in an asymmetrical landscape. Close range shooting focuses on using an acceptable sight picture while long range shooting focuses on the tactical imperative.

Subjects in the Advanced rifle Movement include types of movement, directions of movement, movement techniques, acceptable sight picture theory and trigger control for movement. A major objective is the ability to move dynamically while engaging targets effectively regardless of range measured against time and accuracy. Supporting objectives include: athletic shooting stance, rigid gun mount, movement speed variants and sight misalignment demonstrations.

Gear List:

• Tactical rifle (red dot sight & adjustable sling recommended)
• Defensive pistol (red dot sight optional*)
• 1,000 rounds of factory pistol ammunition
• 5x rifle magazines minimum
• 2x pistol magazines
• 5x inert rifle training rounds
• Training uniform: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes, ball cap and gloves
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster, magazine pouches, dump pouch and lightweight chest rig (optional)
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection (electronic recommended)
• Multi-tool
• Handheld flashlight
• Elbow/knee pads or shooting pad (optional)
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearm cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Open mind

*Students are welcome to use RDS equipped pistols, but must ensure they are properly zeroed. Recommended zero distance is 25 yards for optimal performance, but regardless students must know their impacts at ranges from 0-25 yards. 

Course Prerequisites:

Basic Rifle 1 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot starting from the low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 printable target.

• Rifle Standard Alpha: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 12 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 80/100 points or higher.
• Rifle Standard Hotel: at the 25 yard line, fire 4 rounds, go kneeling and fire 2 rounds 12 seconds or less. Must be below par with no more than one miss.
• Rifle Standard Juliet: at the 100 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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Course Description:

The Basic Rifle 1 (201) is a 2-day beginner rifle course designed to introduce the modern AR15/M4 rifle for self-defense. In this basic rifle class, students learn essential rifle shooting skills & standards from 5 to 50 yards. Shooting drills focus on applying marksmanship skills in a safe and controlled manner with an emphasis on accuracy. Students will be provided feedback on technique application along with guidance on correcting common shooting errors. Subjects covered include: proper rifle setup, proper zeroing procedures, shooting positions, gun handling and basic marksmanship. A major objective is the ability to mount the rifle consistently to deliver accurate shoots at common ranges expected for self-defense usage. Additional subjects include; gear selection, ammunition performance, sling setup and ready positions.

Gear & Equipment:

• AR15/M4 rifle/carbine
• Adjustable rifle sling
• Red dot sight or back up iron sights
• 500 rounds of factory rifle ammunition (500 rounds minimum)
• 3 x rifle magazines minimum
• 3 x inert rifle training rounds
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• Elbow/knee pads or shooting pad (optional)
• Multi-tool
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Open mind

Course Prerequisites:

• Know and understand the firearm safety rules
• Know and understand how to operate your rifle, loading, unloading and malfunction clearances
• Know and understand basic marksmanship techniques

Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.

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Course Description:

The Advanced Rifle 3 (303) is an advanced level 2-day course designed to push the student and equipment to the maximum effective range of the M4/AR15 platform. In the Advanced Rifle 3 course, students learn to deliver effective fire at mid-ranges from 5m to 300m (further engagements range and class specific) through an expanded understanding of marksmanship principles and equipment. A brief discussion on environmental factors at the further ranges will give a basic understanding of limitations and how to work around them. Subjects include: BZO selection, proper zeroing procedures, Point Blank Range theory, marksmanship shooting techniques, “red dot” like shooting techniques, hold over techniques, Introduction to data cards, known and unknown distance shooting, target analysis and shooting positions optimally suited for urban terrain.

A major objective of this course is the ability to achieve first-round lethal strikes at various distances. The curriculum has a heavy emphasis on the rapid assumption and movement from various shooting positions, thus physically demanding. Rifle weight and mission essential gear are discussed relevant to performance. In specific the degradation of performance when rifles weigh more than nine pounds unloaded. Supporting objectives include shot calling, ammunition selection, low powered magnified optics benefits and sling supported techniques.

Please read this article on how best to prepare for this course: Advanced Rifle 3 Course Preparation

Gear & Equipment:

• AR15/M4 rifle (5.56mm recommended)
• Adjustable rifle sling
• Red dot sight or low powered variable optic
• 750 rounds of training ammunition
• 250 rounds of match/duty ammunition
• 5 x magazines
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• 1^st Line gear (rigid belt, rifle magazine pouches and dump pouch)
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye
• 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 TRICON B8 target.

• Rifle Standard Alpha: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 12 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 70/100 points or higher.
• Rifle Standard Hotel: at the 50 yard line, fire 4 rounds standing to the body, then drop to kneeling and fire 2 rounds to the body in 15 seconds or less. Must be below par with all hits.
• Rifle Standard Juliet: at the 100 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 70/100 or higher.

Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.

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Course Description:

The Tactical Rifle 2 (203) is a 2-day intermediate rifle course designed to equip the modern rifleman with shooting skills necessary for close range urban defensive settings. In this intermediate rifle course, students learn essential rifle skills & standards from 5 to 50 yards. Close range shooting will focus on speed, while mid-range shooting will focus on accuracy. Students will constantly be exposed to challenging drills designed to shoot under pressure. Subjects covered include: proper zeroing procedures, shooting positions, gun handling and combat marksmanship. A major objective of the Tactical Rifle 2 is the ability to mount the rifle quickly to deliver effective fire at urban distances measured against time and accuracy standards. Additional subjects include shooter diagnostics, surgical shooting, movement, use of cover and ammunition management.

Gear & Equipment:

• AR15/M4 rifle/carbine
• Adjustable rifle sling
• Red dot sight or low powered variable optic
• Defensive pistol
• 1,000 rounds of factory rifle ammunition (500 rounds minimum)
• 50 rounds of factory pistol ammunition
• 5 x rifle magazines minimum
• 5 x inert rifle training rounds
• 2 x pistol magazines
• Range attire: long pants, comfortable shirt, athletic shoes and ball cap
• Elbow/knee pads or shooting pad (optional)
• Basic loadout: rigid belt, on the waistband (OWB) holster, magazine pouches and dump pouch
• Chest rig capable of holding 4 rifle magazines
• Handheld flashlight
• Multi-tool
• Clear/tinted wrap around ballistic eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather clothing
• Firearms cleaning kit and quality lubrication
• Notebook and pencil
• Open mind

Course Prerequisites:

Basic Rifle 1 or similar. The below drills are suggested as minimum skill requirements to meet the prerequisites. All drills are shot starting from the low ready position of at least 45 degrees downward. The recommended target is the TRICON TCT-MK4 available from Action Target or TRICON B8 printable target.

• Rifle Standards Alpha: at the 25 yard line, fire 10 rounds (9 reload 1) in 15 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 70/100 points or higher.
• Rifle Standards Hotel: at the 25 yard line, fire 4 rounds, go kneeling and fire 2 rounds 12 seconds or less. Must be below par with no more than one miss.
• Rifle Standards Juliet: at the 100 yard line, fire 10 rounds from any position in 60 seconds or less. Must be below par and score 70/100 or higher.

Registration fee does not include any associated range fees.

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