Designated Rifleman May 2021

11564 Harrison Ferry Road,McMinnville TN 37110

22 May, 2021

Description

Tactics and Techniques for the Patriot Designated Marksman Identify - Engage - Maneuver TICKETS $600 Early bird special - $500 if prepaid by May 8. Ticket Sales end May 15 CLASS Class size limited to 12 participants. Under 18 welcome, must be accompanied by participating parent / legal guardian. WE WILL SHOOT RAIN OR SHINE! This is a two-day class: - Saturday, May 22, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, and - Sunday, May 23, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm PREREQUISITE - A zeroed rifle! - This is not an entry level rifle class. If you have not had an entry level rifle class before, you are strongly encouraged to do so prior to this class. Please contact us if you have any questions on this requirement. PURPOSE The purpose of this class is to teach you the necessary tactics and skills for the Patriot Designated Rifleman. MOA / MIL - what they are and why you need to know all about them. Building up a stable shooting platform - prone and field. Range estimation. Wind estimation. Team maneuvers. Shooting positions - standing, kneeling, prone, and variations. Use of rucksack and nature for improvised rifle rests. How to make and use a shooting sock. Marksmanship from a distance. 100 - 200 - 300 - 400 - 500 yards. There will also be a specialized and pertinent shooting evaluation. RIFLE REQUIREMENT: Accurized AR15, or accurized AR10, or similar*, or Accurized Bolt action rifle * Please contact us with your rifle of choice if it is not listed here, to make sure it will be acceptable, prior to purchase of ticket.* ** Accurized = Heavy Barrel (or fluted barrel) + Free floated + Match grade trigger. ** *** Bolt-Action Warning: Do not bring a lightweight bolt-action rifle designed for casual hunting. These rifles are not designed to shoot accurately enough, nor hold up in this sort of class. This sort of rifle will fail you and there may not be rentals available. *** OPTIC REQUIREMENTS Must be capable of at least 4x magnification. Prefer 6x, 8x, or 10x. BDC or Mil Dot reticle. AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS 250 rounds .223 / 5.56: 69 grain, 75 grain, or 77 grain match grade .308: 165 grain or heavier match grade ** we will be shooting steel. Green tip or other armor piercing ammo is prohibited.** REQUIRED MATERIALS Notepad and pen Enough magazines to carry 50 rounds per drill. Shooting mat / tarp – also, elbow pads are strongly recommended. Rucksack (backpack) Bipod Eye and ear protection Creature comforts: sunscreen, food, water, rain gear, etc. Notes on Participation Under 18 welcome with participating parent / guardian. Participation is only open to legal, US Citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) per ITAR (22 CFR §§120-130) Participation by "prohibited persons" (ie convicted felons) is not permitted. Fitness Level Required You do not need to be "Captain America" to take this class. We will be walking about 2 miles each day, and sometimes a few hundred yards at a time. We will be getting in and out of prone and field positions for many drills. This is not a bench shooting class. Refunds & exchanges: * Tuition sale is final and is a commitment to train with Patriot Training at the date and time scheduled. * In the unlikely event we have to cancel a class, refunds and exchanges will be offered. * We do not offer refunds or transfers to students who cancel or fail to show up for class. * This policy is firm and there will be no exceptions.