Rifle Ready 1: Build. Move. Shoot.

A practical rifle course designed for armed citizens who want real-world skill, confidence, and control.

📘 Classroom Instruction

1. Safety First

• Universal Rules of Firearms Safety
• Range safety procedures and commands
• Malfunction protocols (stoppages and safe clears)

2. Rifle Setup & Function

• Breakdown of AR-15-style platforms (or similar semi-autos)
• Selecting and mounting optics, lights, and accessories
• Sling types and proper sling setup
• Understanding zeroing concepts (with our preferred zero)

3. EDC and Home Defense Considerations

• Common home defense configurations
• Barrel length, maneuverability, and light usage
• Legal considerations and safe storage practices

🔫 Live-Fire Range Instruction 

1. Rifle Manipulation & Marksmanship

• Proper stance, grip, and rifle mount
• Eye-target alignment, red dot or iron sight use
• Trigger control and recoil management
• Establishing a consistent shooting cadance

2. Shooting Positions & Transitions

• Standing, kneeling, and prone
• Moving smoothly between positions
• Single and multiple-target transitions

3. Reloads & Malfunctions

• Emergency reloads (bolt-lock)
• Tactical reloads (with retention)
• Malfunction identification and safe clearance

4. Movement & Awareness

• Shooting from behind cover/concealment
• Pieing corners and shoulder transitions (intro level)
• Controlled movement with muzzle discipline

5. Final Drills: Skills Integration

• Timed transitions and target engagement
• Reloads under light stress
• Round-count-efficient defensive scenarios
• Personalized coaching and feedback

🎒 Required Equipment

• Rifle with mounted optic or iron sights
• Sling (2-point preferred)
• 200–300 rounds of rifle ammunition
• 2+ magazines with belt-mounted mag pouches
• Eye and ear protection
• Water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen
• Camp chair or stool
• Notebook & pen
• Open mind & willingness to improve.

🔍 What is Covered in This Course

✅ “How do I set up my AR-15 for home defense?”
✅ “What’s the best stance and grip for shooting accurately?”
✅ “How do I reload fast and handle malfunctions under stress?”
✅ “Can I use my rifle defensively in close quarters?”
✅ “What drills should I run to get better?”
✅ “What’s the difference between tactical and emergency reloads?”
✅ “How do I mount a red dot and get it zeroed right?”