Rifle 104: Advanced Rifle Operator (8 Hours)

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Overview

Experience Requirements

Course Outline

Equipment List

Ammo

Notes

Overview

This is an advanced level rifle course for military, law enforcement, and the responsible citizen that quickly builds upon rifle fundamentals using a progression of advanced techniques. This course utilizes the crawl, walk, run teaching methodology that encompasses a series of drills focusing on quick target acquisition, ready position implementation, transitions to pistol, shooting while moving, and advanced principles of target acquisition at distances out to 50-yards.     

Experience Requirements

This is an advanced level course. Students must have graduated Rifle 103 within the last 2 years and be a graduate of Handgun 103. This course is physically demanding. Students must be realistic regarding their physical limitations as this course requires engaging targets from alternate shooting positions: standing, kneeling, sitting, and prone, and moving between shooting positions up to 50 yards apart.

Background checks are required, unless the student is a sworn law enforcement officer, corrections officer, private licensed security, or US Military personnel.

 

Competitive Shooting Classifications as a Prerequisite

Certain competitive shooting classifications reflect a level of skill and experience that meets or exceeds our course progression standards. Students holding qualifying classifications may bypass specific prerequisites based on the discipline and division in which they are classified.

Rifle Classes (PCC Only)

To bypass Rifle 101, 102, or 103: You must be classified as B, A, M, or GM in PCC division only.

To take any of our civilian rifle classes: You must be Master or Grand Master in PCC division only.
Note: Rimfire and Revolver divisions do not count toward bypassing any class.

Classification Verification for Prerequisite Bypass

Students who wish to bypass a course prerequisite based on competition classification must provide proof of current classification prior to registration.

To request a bypass, please email SSAinfo@sigsauer.com with one of the following accepted forms of verification:

• USPSA classification card or screenshot from uspsa.org/mobile app
• IDPA classification card or screenshot from idpa.com
• Steel Challenge classification screenshot from scsa.org/mobile app

A member of our team will contact you to confirm that the prerequisite requirement has been removed, allowing you to proceed with enrollment in your desired course(s).

Course Outline

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

• Apply safe gun handling in any environment.
• Safely perform a rifle to pistol transition.
• Refine movement techniques, including shooting on the move.
• Develop principles for engaging multiple targets with speed and accuracy.
• Use different transition techniques for engaging multiple targets.
• Assess and clear compound rifle malfunctions.
• Assess opportunities for future improvement through multiple exercises that evaluate skills, mechanics, and accuracy.

Disclaimer: Instructors have the discretion to add or remove topics of discussion based on the safety and capabilities of the students throughout the duration of the course. This is to ensure that every student is learning in a safe environment and receives applicable training based on students’ skill set at the time of the course.

Equipment List

• Semi-automatic rifle or carbine with sling 
• 3 rifle magazines & pouches
• Handgun & 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. 
• 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
• Knee and elbow pads
• Shooting gloves
• 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 and New Smyrna Beach, FL locations.

Ammo

• Estimated round count: 640 rounds rifle, 50 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 and New Smyrna Beach facilities only.

Notes

As of July 1, 2026, Rifle 104 will go from a 2-day to a 1-day course.