Learn the fundamentals of carbine shooting

Intro to Carbine

Price: $150

Course Length: 2.5 Hours

This course is designed for new shooters or those with limited formal instruction who want to build a strong foundation in carbine handling, safety, and marksmanship.

Carbine Requirements

Action Serviceable semi-automatic carbine

Acceptable Calibers

• 223/5.56 NATO 
• 30 Caliber 
• 7.62x39      

Sights: Iron sights or optics are acceptable, though modern red-dot optics are recommended. 

Condition: Your rifle must be in good working order and properly zeroed prior to class.

Required Equipment

Sling

• Two-point sling recommended 
• Single-point slings permitted 

Magazines

• Minimum of 6 magazines for low-capacity (10 rounds or less) 
• Minimum of 4 magazines for standard capacity 
• Sight adjustment tool for your carbine 

Magazine Carriers

• Belt-mounted Kydex or leather magazine pouches 
• Either 1 double carrier or 2 single carriers 

Protection

• Quality      ear protection (carbine compatible) 
• Eye      protection 

Clothing

• Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather 
• Long pants and long-sleeve shirts recommended 

Ammunition Requirements

Round Count: 120 rounds

Type: Quality brass-cased, copper-jacketed ammunition. 

Not Allowed:

• M855/SS109 Green Tip ammunition 
• M856/M196 Red Tip ammunition
• Steel core/armor piercing ammunition

Additional Gear

• Sturdy belt capable of supporting magazine pouches 
• Small notebook or notepad for taking notes 
• Basic cleaning kit and lubrication 

Safety & Equipment Policy

Students are responsible for bringing safe and properly functioning equipment.

If a firearm or piece of equipment is unsafe or malfunctioning, the instructor may require the student to use a loaner rifle for the remainder of the course.