June 25th - Tactical Rifle 101

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Sparrow Defense is having our last scheduled Tactical Rifle 101 course of the 2016 training season on June 25th.
This is an 8 hour block of hands-on instruction conducted entirely at the range. This course was designed to give students the knowledge and skills required to effectively carry, maintain, and deploy a rifle for defense.

Law Enforcement Officers who attend this training will receive Georgia POST training hours. Any student wishing to finish the course by shooting a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (GA POST) approved law enforcement course for score may do so.

The course content will include but is not limited to:

• Parts and Operation of the rifle
• Care and Maintenance of the rifle
• Sights, Optics, and Accessory discussion
• Zeroing the rifle
• Diagnosing and clearing malfunctions
• Shooting exercises from 7 - 100 Yards
• Improvised shooting positions, use of cover, and shooting on the move
• Transitioning to a secondary weapon system

The minimum round count will be 300 rounds of rifle ammunition and 100 rounds of Pistol. Students will be shooting a combination of paper and steel targets at varying ranges and from multiple shooting positions. The course cost is $150.00.

Students will need the following equipment:

• Magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle (AR-15, AK-47, Mini-14, etc.) with a minimum of two magazines and an attached sling
• Pistol with a minimum of two magazines and a quality holster
• Cleaning supplies / tools for rifle (used during the course)
• Eye and ear protection
• Hat with a brim
• Knee pads (optional)

To enroll, contact Sparrow Defense by phone at 706-202-9515, email at sparrowdefense@gmail.com, or register online here: http://www.sparrowdefense.com/june-25th-tactical-rifle-101