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Rifle

Level 1 Rifle is a 1-day training course covering a broad range of topics dealing with general rifle or carbine use.
 

Designed for the student who has little or no experience using rifles or carbines, we will start at the beginning with basic rifle marksmanship principles, sighting in and establishing a "zero" for your rifle. Then, after students are comfortable with the operation of their rifles and are sighted in, we will progress into different shooting positions and targets set at varying distances. Day ends with optional rifle maintenance and cleaning.
 

Any modern production rifle is allowed in this course, including pistol caliber carbines, lever action rifles and bolt action rifles.
 

TUITION: $150
1/2 Price Retakes Given

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Level One Rifle Equipment List
 

 

Tactical Rifle is geared for the patrol officer or armed citizen wanting to increase proficiency with the use of the semi-auto rifle/carbine. Instruction includes use of cover, search techniques, multiple targets, rapid fire, long range shooting (out to 200 yards), malfunction clearing and speed reloading, moving and shooting and shooting on moving targets, along with use of the rifle in low light environments. Students also take the challenging FAS Rifle Master Test (detailed below under Read More link) at the end of the second day.


Pistol caliber carbines are NOT suitable for this class. We highly recommend a .223 caliber rifle of the AR-15 configuration, though semi-auto rifles of other make have done well in our rifle training. Combat type of scope such as the ACOG is acceptable, along with iron sights, of course. Iron sights do not have a disadvantage in this course.

Prerequisites: our Level 1 Rifle or equivalent from another school. Student will be required to present background check to prove no felony record, which may include a state-issued license to carry a concealed handgun, military or police identification or other form of background check prior to participation. Call before class if you have questions.

TUITION: $325
1/2 Price Retakes Given
 

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 Tactical Rifle Equipment List

 

Our second level of rifle/carbine training, enthusiastically received when introduced in 2007, centers on using the .223 semi-auto carbine for close range encounters, from 3 to 25 yards. Subject matter includes movement, moving targets, 360-degree awareness and target engagement, along with multiple targets, low-light shooting, transition to handgun and hostage rescue concerns. Use of cover and stress exercises are also included. Students will also have the opportunity to take the FAS Rifle Master Test (detailed below under the Read More link) at the end of the second day.

Prerequisites: This course requires the student to have completed Level 1 Rifle or equivalent, along with Defensive Handgun or equivalent. Student will be required to present background check to prove no felony record, which may include a state-issued license to carry a concealed handgun, military or police identification or other form of background check prior to participation. Call before class if you have questions.


Note about .308 caliber rifles in Close Quarters Carbine class: There is a component of this class incorporating extremely rapid fire/high round count firing drills, and we believe the .308, while a great battle rifle cartridge, is not suitable for this class due to the recoil of the rifle and the effect it has on the shooter in these particular drills. We strongly urge a .223 caliber rifle, but if you choose to go with the .308, at least have the good sense to get a PAST recoil pad for your shoulder!

TUITION: $325
 

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Close Quarters Carbine Equipment List

 
In this fun and productive seminar, graduates of our Defensive Shotgun, Level 1 Rifle or higher rifle and shotgun courses are invited to come back to the range for six hours of coaching and shooting drills to improve their home defense skills with their shotguns and rifles. 

This is the perfect seminar for the rifle and shotgun student who wants a tune-up with out the wear-and-tear of a full one or two day class! Bring your rifle and 100 rounds full metal jacket ammunition, plus your shotgun and 50 rounds of
birdshot and 10 rounds of buckshot for it. 

Special Interest Seminar open only to graduates of Firearms Academy rifle and shotgun classes, as it is intended to clarify and reinforce skills taught in our classes, but not offer primary instruction in the core shooting techniques. Prerequisite is non-negotiable; please be sure you have completed one of our rifle or shotgun classes before registering or your registration will be returned. 

TUITION: $95
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Precision Rifle offers two intense days of training and practice in use of the scoped, centerfire, MOA-accurate rifle with distances varying from 50 to 265 yards.


Students enrolling in course should be completely familiar with their rifles, and come to class with a 100-yard zero established. (Level 1 Rifle recommended if student cannot meet requirement.) Curriculum includes rifle marksmanship principles, field positions including prone, sitting, kneeling and standing (with or without sling), use of cover exercises and engaging moving targets.

This is a two-day, 20+ hour immersion course. Training proceeds well into Saturday night to afford students the uncommon experience of rifle night fire. This course runs late into the evening on Saturday and starts up again Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Students should consider camping or staying at the range facility with sleeping bag and pad to sleep in the classroom, or RV or tent.


Course offered for the serious rifle shooter or previously certified police sniper who wants two full days of relevant training. Background check, police ID or CCL required, plus references for non-law enforcement personnel. Click here to view equipment requirements.

TUITION: $325
1/2 Price Retakes Given
 

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Precision Rifle 1 Equipment List

 

Open only to graduates of the FAS Precision Rifle-1 course or certified police or military snipers, this 2-day class builds upon the shooter's existing skills, and challenges the rifle marksman to solve shooting problems.

Most of the course will be focused on presenting a variety of problems that one might encounter in the real world, including:

  • target identification
  • moving targets
  • rapid fire precision shot-making
  • varying distances and positions
  • accurate shot placement from 50 to 400 yards
  • exercises in both daylight and low-light conditions

NOTE: This course runs late into the evening on Saturday and starts up again Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Students should consider camping or staying at the range facility with sleeping bag and pad to sleep in the classroom, or RV or tent.


Student will be required to present a state-issued license to carry a concealed handgun, military or police identification or other form of background check prior to participation.
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TUITION: $325

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Precision Rifle 2 Equipment List

 


Classes Starting On

Sat Jul 07
Tactical Rifle
Sat Jul 21
Level 1 Rifle
Sat Aug 11
Precision Rifle I
Sat Aug 25
Precision Rifle II
Sat Sep 08
Close Quarters Carbine
Sat Sep 22
Level 1 Rifle
Sat Oct 20
Tactical Rifle

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