Close Quarter Rifle Operator (8 Hours)

Overview

Students will receive instruction on long gun handling in various situations, including how to set up quickly, rapid engagements, as well as weapon retention. Test your speed and accuracy through a series of drills in a fun and fast paced environment. 

Experience Requirements

This is an advanced level class. Must have a high degree of proficiency with the long gun and be physically able to shoot from alternative positions. At a minimum, Rifle 104 or equivalent is required.

Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Principles of close quarters engagements
• Point vs. precision shooting
• Strike and shoot techniques
• Closing on the threat
• Retention techniques
• Using the long gun as a stand-off device
• The contact shot and dealing with multiple threats in close proximity

Equipment List

• Primary weapon with sling (semi-automatic rifle/carbine)
  • Absolutely NO pistol braces and NO sub guns
• Semi-automatic pistol in one of the following calibers: .380, 9MM, .357SIG, .40S&W, or .45ACP (no other calibers allowed)
• 3 magazines
• Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster
  • Holster Requirements:
    • Must completely support the pistol.
    • Must not collapse once drawn.
    • Must fit properly to the belt. 
    • When holstered, the trigger guard must be completely covered. 
    • Must be oriented in a safe direction for drawing. 
    • “Trigger Finger” style retention devices are not permitted.
    • Must be able to draw and holster one-handed; Support hand cannot be utilized.
    • Holster compliance is at the discretion of the Instructor. If a holster is deemed to not comply with safety requirements, a loaner SIG SAUER pistol and/or appropriate holster will be provided. Exceptions can be made for Agency or Department issued equipment. Questions? Please call us at 603.610.3400. 
• Body armor (optional)
• Magazine pouches
• Sturdy belt at least 1.5" wide
• Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
• Clothing suitable for training in any weather
• Hydration system
• Hat with a brim
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Earmuffs and earplugs

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH, New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Centennial, CO locations.

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 400 rounds rifle/carbine, 100 rounds pistol
• Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
• No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
• Ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping, New Smyrna Beach, and Centennial facilities only