ACT: DR101 - INTRO to DEFENSIVE RIFLE - 30OCT10 - Terre Haute, IN

[rhino]

WHAT: ACT DR101 - Intro to Defensive Rifle
WHEN: 30 OCTOBER 2010 - 0900 to 1700
WHERE: Riley Conservation Club - near Terre Haute, IN
TUITION: $125
PREREQUISITES: A defensive handgun class such as ACT DP101 or consent of instructor
INSTRUCTORS: Joseph Viray; ACT staff
CONTACT: Joseph@AdaptiveConsultingandTraining.com

Our next Intro to Defensive Rifle (DR101) class will be held on Saturday 30OCT2010 near Terre Haute, Indiana. This class is intended for individuals who keep a rifle for potential defensive use. Most civilian defense situations will occur at relatively close range (less than 50 yards) and the dynamics of close quarters use of the rifle differ considerably from longer range engagements. Any fully-functional, centerfire repeating rifle or carbine will suffice for this class, but a self-loader is recommended.

Some of the topics addressed include:

• SAFETY! SAFETY! SAFETY!
• Attitude and the commitment to protect yourself and those in your care
• Stopping threats and how to do it more efficiently; ammunition selection
• Configuring the rifle and related gear for your own needs
• Zeroing the rifle
• Basic operations & manipulations; reloading; malfunctions; other gun handling
• Features and controls of the AR-15 and AK rifles
• Basic marksmanship
• Stance; ready positions & presentation; other positions
• Engaging single and multiple threat targets
• Movement

EQUIPMENT LIST:

REQUIRED ITEMS:

• Eye protection
• Hearing protection (suitable for use with rifle)
• Rifle - repeater; must function reliably with your ammunition
• Lubricant suitable for rifle (FP-10, CLP, Slip-2000, etc.)
• Magazines - Five (5) minimum; more is better
• Magazine carrier on body (for at least one or two spare mags)
• Sling - either a tactical sling or a simple carry strap
• Ammunition - 500 rounds (generous estimate)

RECOMMENDED ITEMS:

• Clothing appropriate for season, including hat with brim and rain gear
• Comfort items (sunscreen, insect repellant, over the counter pain reliever, etc.)
• Shooting mat, knee pads, elbow pads, gloves
• Cleaning kit
• Lunch; snacks and beverages (water will be provided)

 

[rhino]

If you wish to register for the class, please contact me via email and I will send the forms to you.

Joseph@AdaptiveConsultingandTraining.com

 

[rhino]

Some more information . . .

The morning session will be primarily in the "classroom." After lunch, we'll hit the range, confirm zeros, and then commence to shootin'. I would bring a lunch too so you won't have to drive to get something to eat.

If you have not already zeroed your rifle, I recommend a 50 yard point of aim/point of impact for ARs and AKs. If you only have 25 yards, with an AR your point of impact should be about 1.125 inches low at 25 yards with a 50 yard zero.

If you have another type of rifle or if you are already zeroed at another distance and wish to keep it that way, I don't have a problem with that.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

Joseph@AdaptiveConsultingandTraining.com

 

[lovemachine]

Joseph@AdaptiveConsultingandTraining.com[/EMAIL]

I've never zeroed a rifle before, (fairly new to rifles) so this should be interesting.

Just want to make sure, optics are NOT required, right? I've only had my AR a couple weeks, and haven't bought any accessories for it yet.

 

[Coach]

I've never zeroed a rifle before, (fairly new to rifles) so this should be interesting.

Just want to make sure, optics are NOT required, right? I've only had my AR a couple weeks, and haven't bought any accessories for it yet.

They are not required.

 

[rhino]

I've never zeroed a rifle before, (fairly new to rifles) so this should be interesting.

Just want to make sure, optics are NOT required, right? I've only had my AR a couple weeks, and haven't bought any accessories for it yet.

As Coach mentioned, optics are not required.

What kind of iron sights do you have? If it's the standard A2 rear, you'll want to set the elevation to zero. It will be marked either 8/0 or 6/0, I think. You will then adjust elevation using the front sight only. A front sight tool is handy to have, but you can use the point of a loaded round or a multi-tool tool.

Then you'll need to pick one of the apertures. One is smaller and allows more precise aiming, but the larger of the two is theoretically "faster" and perhaps easier to use in more lighting conditions. The reason I say you'll have to pick one is that the elevation will shift between the two.

Then you wil zero at 50 yards, adjusting the front sight for elevation and the rear sight for windage.

Here is what I consider to be the best article about zeroing an AR you can find. It also deals with a way of accommodating the elevation shift between the two apertures.

http://grburnett.us/guns/ImprovedBattlesightZero.pdf

 

[lovemachine]

Thanks! If I get a chance Sunday, I'm going to give that a try.

 

[GARANDGUY]

how much is the dr class sir? nevermind i see it. I may come.

 

[rhino]

how much is the dr class sir? nevermind i see it. I may come.

Okay!

Send email to me at Joseph@AdaptiveConsultingandTraining.com and I'll forward the registration forms to you.

Will you be shooting your Garand?

 

[Gaudard]

Check is in the mail :-D

 

[rhino]

Check is in the mail :-D

Awesome!

 

[IndyMonkey]

Tag

 

[GARANDGUY]

Okay!

Send email to me at Joseph@AdaptiveConsultingandTraining.com and I'll forward the registration forms to you.

Will you be shooting your Garand?

no will either bring my carbine or my SBR.

 

[rhino]

no will either bring my carbine or my SBR.

That will work!

 

[rhino]

We still have space in this class. Contact me if you are interested, but please do it soon!

 

[rhino]

This is the very last minute. If you want in this class, you can't wait any longer.

If you told me you were going to be there, but we have not received your paperwork, you are not enrolled in this class. "Walk-ons" are not encouraged.

Contact me at joseph@adaptiveconsultingandtraining.com.

 

[Gaudard]

I'll say it again, great class!

 

[lovemachine]

AAR here! https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ct_intro_to_defensive_pistol.html#post1412931

 

[DialTone301]

Any idea when this class will be offered again?

 

[rhino]

Any idea when this class will be offered again?

When do you want to do it?