Carbine 1

Description

Carbine 1 is a 1 day, 8-hour class that will introduce students to the AR-15 style carbine or Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC). Students will learn proper firearms handling and safety, maintenance, marksmanship fundamentals, malfunction clearances, reloads, and more. Students will leave the course with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively employ the carbine.

Carbine 1 – Required Gear List

• AR-style carbine/rifle/ Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)
• 200 rounds minimum of 5.56/.223/9mm factory ammo for carbine/PCC
• Rifle magazines, standard 30-round capacity (3 min)
• 2-point adjustable rifle sling (Vikings Tactics, Magpul, Blue Force Gear, S2Delta etc.)
• Rifle magazine pouch(s) (minimum of 2 recommended)
• Weapon cleaning kit & lube
• Hearing/eye protection
• Notepad/pen
• Clothes appropriate for the season and a high-altitude desert
• Long sleeve shirt & pants, (no low-cut open tops that can catch hot brass)
• Closed-toed athletic/outdoor footwear
• Ballcap
• Water bottle, water, snacks, lunch
• Sunscreen & Chapstick

NOTE: Carbines, rifles, or PCCs of questionable quality or in questionable condition will not be
appropriate for this course. We will be conducting live-fire drills, so firearms must be reliable,
reloadable, and safe for use.

Questions? Contact your Lead Instructor prior to the course start date.