BLUF: Carbine + Pistol: Day and Night w/ Night Vision

This course focuses on the all-weather, day-or-night employment of the epitome of the citizen’s individual weaponry, the rifle. Pistols will be used in the role they are most ideally suited for; as a backup, a fallback for when things have gone extraordinarily sideways.

Guided discussions on gear selection and tactics; range work and drills to build skills, all in varied lighting conditions.

Major Topics Covered

• Weapon Safety
• Marksmanship as it applies to Rifles and Pistols
• Weapon Manipulation
• Malfunctions: Prevention and Problem Solving
• Night Vision: Types, Mounts, and Considerations
• Aiming: Active and Passive
• Positive Target Identification
• Multiple Target Engagement and Precedence
• Cover: What works and Getting to It

Required Equipment

• Pen and Paper
• Quality Semi-Automatic Rifle w/ Sling
• Active or Passive Aiming Method
• Quality Semi-Automatic Pistol w/Holster (Not SERPA) and Sturdy Belt
• Rifle Magazines x 3
• Pistol Magazines x 2
• Head Mounted Night Vision (Gen II or Better)
• Clear Eye Protection
• Ear Protection
• Long pants
• Closed toed shoes
• Rifle Ammunition x 300 rds.
• Pistol Ammunition x 100 rds.
• Spare Batteries
• Season appropriate clothing (when in doubt, bring more than you think you’ll need)
• Water

Recommended Equipment

• Work gloves
• Tinted Eye Protection
• Knee pads
• Magazine Pouch(s)
• IFAK
• Brown Bag Dinner/Snacks (range is remote, there will not be time to drive for food)