Introduction to the AR-15 / M-4 Rifle
Course # ITM4.0500.8 (Rifle program hours 1 thru 16)
Michigan MCOLES Approved Course
(Approved by the Michigan Commission on LE Standards)
Course Description: This comprehensive 2-day firearms training course introduces the student to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle. During this course, students will learn about one of the most prolific weapon systems used for personal defense by civilians and law enforcement officers across the country!
Students will become familiarized with the AR-15 / M-4 rifle and will learn the basic gun-handling skills that are necessary to safely operate and maintain this weapon system.
Students will also learn about nomenclature, disassembly / reassembly, mechanical operation, care & cleaning, preventive maintenance, zeroing iron sights, shooting positions and much more.
If you do not have a rifle for this course, Spartan Tactical can provide student loaner rifles, magazines and slings upon request.
The Introduction to the AR-15 / M-4 Rifle course - or firearms training course of equivalent level - is a pre-requisite to attend the following firearms training courses:
The following firearms training topics will be covered:
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Firearms training and basic safety.
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Introduction to the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
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Nomenclature.
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Mechanical operation of the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
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Disassembly / reassembly.
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Function checking the AR-15 / M-4 rifle.
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Fundamentals of shooting a rifle.
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Basic gun-handling skills.
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Loading / unloading and press checking the rifle.
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Sling use and carry techniques.
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Zeroing iron sights.
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Understanding projectile trajectory.
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Methodology of shooting the rifle.
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Confirming mechanical off-set and hold-off POI.
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Mastering Sight Gear 1 - Perfect Sight Alignment.
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Basic marksmanship and target analysis.
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Ammunition management - Emergency reloads, tactical reloads and speed reloads.
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Malfunction clearance drills - Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3.
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Presentation from the low ready / hunt position.
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Presentation from high ready / combat ready.
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Presentation from indoor ready.
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Delivering controlled pairs and accelerated pairs.
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Threat assessment and area scanning.
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Shooting positions - standing, squatting, kneeling, prone.
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Developing a dry-practice program and dry-practice skill building drills.
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Fundamental diagnostics and self-correcting fundamental errors.
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Basic rifle standard drill evaluation.
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Basic rifle marksmanship qualification course.
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Preventive maintenance and cleaning.
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Awareness of exposure to toxic metals and solvents.
Course duration: 2 days (16 hours)
Course tuition: $ 295.00
Course student limit: 16
Student requirements: Note pad and pen, eye protection, ear protection, baseball type cap, AR-15 or M-4 type rifle (5.56) with iron sights, sling and at least 3 magazines, elbow pads, knee pads and gun cleaning kit.
(Body armor is optional unless it is required by your agency during firearms training)
Recommended equipment: Rifle magazine carriers, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, hydration system, water and clothing suitable for contact with the ground.
Ammunition requirements: 500 rounds of .223 / 5.56 rifle ammunition (Ammunition is available for purchase upon request)
Ammunition must be new manufacture (Federal, Remington, Winchester, etc.)
Absolutely no reloaded or remanufactured ammunition!
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