3-DAY SCOPED CARBINE COURSE

AT RED RIVER RANCH (TEASDALE, UT)

*Course fees are for instruction only.  Students are responsible for arrranging their own food/lodging in the Teasdale/Torrey, UT area. 

Leupold Optics with Tremor 3 reticle available on loan to students during this course.  

Course Description:

Scoped Carbine Course is a 3-day tactical firearms training focused on the fundamentals of gunfighting, small unit tactics, and the practical application of the Tremor3 reticle.

In the midst of the Capitol Reef’s spectacular scenery, at elevations of 6700 ft., students will go from engaging targets at CQB to maximum effective range of their weapon system.  Developing full-field situational awareness and addressing the variables of physical and mental duress, shooters will understand what it takes to master the fundamentals of marksmanship in a practical, real-world environment.  The Lodge at Red River Ranch (Teasdale, UT) hosts the scenic Follow Through range facilities and provides a striking natural backdrop, combined with challenging micro terrain for this truly unique course.

Course Requirements: 

• All Shooter’s MUST possess a mastery in safe weapons manipulation and the clearing of malfunctions with the AR platform. (This is not a “beginner course”).

• All shooter’s must possess an AR platform chambered in .223, .224Valkyrie, .264, .243, or .300BK. 

• Shooters must be in good health and physically able to adjust to and train at 6500 ft. elevation and move across uneven, natural terrain in the outside elements.

Course Subjects/Topics covered:

• Gun fighting tenets

• Practical application of the Tremor3 reticle

• 12” Rapid Range Estimation Drill (Developed by Todd Hodnett of Accuracy 1st)

• Truing (introduction to the Applied Ballistic Kestrel) 

• Fire & maneuver techniques

• Identifying Points of Domination

• Implementation of cover and concealment

• Target discrimination & observation of engagement feedback

• Methods of target engagement (25 to 1000 + meters)

• Establishing a hasty range card

Rifle setup requirements:

Optics/sites:

Shooters must possess a variable powered optic with the Tremor3 reticle. Leupold Scopes with Tremor3 reticle are available to loan for students on site if needed.  Please let us know in advance if you will need a loaner scope.

Shooter’s AR will need to have an “off-set” site capability for close range engagements. (i.e. iron site or red-dot)

Ammo Requirements:

• 800 rounds (minimum) of quality ammo are required.

Additional Rifle requirements:

• Bi-pod

• Two-point sling (i.e. Vickers tactical sling)

• (3) 10/30 round magazines (at a minimum)

• Flash Hider or suppressor only. NO MUZZLE BRAKES PERMITTED!!!

Gear List:

• Day Pack (small pack)

• Gloves

• Eye protection

• Hearing protection

• Shooting Mat

• Sub-load belt or load bearing vest (to retain magazines)

• Bump or helmet (optional)

• Light weight hikers or trail running shoes

• Tool (i.e. Leatherman)

• Rear bag

• Other personal/clothing items appropriate for variable mountain weather conditions