San Antonio Firearms Training Carbine Block 1 This class is a 5 hour course that will consist of both classroom and live fire training with a primary influence on the live fire training. The weapon will be fired at distances from 7-200 yards. This class is designed to familiarize the shooter with the AR-15 platform, and to provide the student with a solid skill set to be built upon in continued training after the conclusion of the class.

This class differs from the Basic Carbine Class in that it involves a much higher round count and signifcantly more time on the range.  While the Basic Carbine Class is designed to be primarily a lecture class with some live fire, Tactical Carbine Block 1 is designed to build solid skills that can be used for self defense and sport shooting alike. 

Classroom Topics Covered:

• Weapon Safety
• Operation of the AR-15 Weapon System
• Care and Maintenance of the AR-15 Weapon System
• Malfunction Types, Causes, and Remedies
• Rigging of the AR-15 Platform
• Zeroing of the AR-15 to include:
• Zeroing Procedures
• Zeroing Distances
• Ballistics of the AR-15 weapon System to include:
• Internal
• External
• Terminal

Live Fire Topics Covered:

• Operation and Weapons Manipulation of the AR-15 in the modern context
• Zeroing of the weapon system
• Fundamentals of modern marksmanship
• Shooting Positions
• Traditional
• Alternate
• Loading and Reloading of the AR-15
• Clearing Malfunctions
• Barricade Shooting
• Multiple Target Engagement

This class is a fast paced class that will require shooting from multiple positions and a moderate amount of movement and physical exertion. Live fire will be conducted on both paper and steel targets.

Required Equipment:

• Functional Carbine (can be rented from Alamo Tactical at the class) with the following:
• Reliable Sighting System
• Combat Type Sling
• Spare Batteries for Optics
• 3 Magazines (minimum)
• Magazine Carrier of some type (2 mags min)
• 350rds of ammunition
  
• Eye and Ear Protection

Recommended Items:

• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Seasonably appropriate comfortable clothing
• Comfortable Shoes
• Consider a Long Sleeve Shirt for work in prone position
• Knee and/or Elbow Pads if desired
• Food, Drinks, or Snacks
• Any necessary medications
• Insect Repellant

Prerequisites:

None required