Tactical Carbine / Pistol

Tactical Carbine / Pistol is designed for intermediate to advanced shooters who already possess solid foundational firearms skills and want to improve their ability to operate both rifle and pistol systems under more demanding conditions.

This is not an entry-level course.  Students should arrive comfortable with safe/controlled weapon handling, basic marksmanship, reloads, and safe/controlled operation of their carbine and pistol during movement.

The course focuses on refining speed, accuracy, movement, weapon transitions, and performance under pressure.

Students will work through progressively more challenging drills involving both platforms, with an emphasis on efficient weapon handling, positional shooting, target transitions, and maintaining accuracy while working at a faster pace.

Training includes:

• Progressive carbine and pistol fundamentals
• Rifle-to-pistol transitions
• Movement and positional shooting
• Multiple-target engagement drills
• Reloads and malfunction clearing
• Shooting from unconventional positions
• Use of cover and barricades
• Target transitions at varying distances
• Close-range carbine / pistol concepts
• Run & gun lanes
• Weapon manipulation under time constraints
• Practical rifle and pistol integration drills

Gear Requirements

• Carbine (AR-15 platform or equivalent)
• Pistol with weapon-mounted light
• Rifle sling
• Minimum of 3 rifle magazines and appropriate magazine pouches
• Minimum of 3 pistol magazines
• Rifle-mounted optic, LPVO, or red dot
• Eye and ear protection
• Plate carrier, tactical vest, or appropriate load-bearing equipment
• Battle belt or duty belt
• Hard-shell retention holster suitable for movement drills

Location: Sierra 1 Site, Heber, AZ

Ammo Loadout:
Rifle - 500 rounds (No armor-piercing or green-tip ammunition)
Pistol - 300 rounds

Lodging: Free onsite camping is available. Bring your own food and drinks and hang out with instructors and fellow students around the campfire after training.

A welcome packet will be sent after registration with a more detailed equipment list and additional course information.