Tactical Carbine Training Courses?

[CoGirl303]

Are there any urban or rural tactical carbine training classes around?

I want to be more proficient with my AR-15.

I have some knowledge and training retention from my Army days but that was over 15 years ago.




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[Doc45]

pm sent.

[J]

Another suggestion, hit up the uspsa carbine matches at CRC when they start back up this spring.

Tons of fun and they will make you a better shooter.

[mb504]

Centennial and Iron Horse both have courses for the AR.

[esaabye]

Also consider the Pueblo West Tac Rifle matches, great way to accelerate the learning process in a supportive group.

[MarkCO]

Agree, you will learn more about the function use and improve you skills on the AR15 by shooting matches than by taking a course. Tactics are a whole different thing, but they are not really platform specific.

All of the matches have great helpful people at them. Just be wiling to ask for help.

[def90]

Are there any urban or rural tactical carbine training classes around?

I want to be more proficient with my AR-15.

I have some knowledge and training retention from my Army days but that was over 15 years ago.




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BlueCore and pretty much all the other ranges around town have courses of some sort. Find the classes then do some research on who the people are that are doing the instruction.

[Doc45]

I agree that matches are a great way to improve one's skills but a refresher course depending prior to a match might make the match experience a little more pleasant. Having some minor refresher skills on moving/transitioning/shooting with a rifle before the match might make it go smoother and frankly more fun.

[Sticks]

Matches are good for honing your skills, and getting more proficient.

You cant get proficient at what you don't know - ergo I would agree that one or two tactical training courses taught by people recognized in the industry, not those regurgitating what they learned at other classes.

Mike Pannone
Pat MacNamera
Kelly TTE from the froum (used to do some locally on a regular basis)

Several others.

Avoid high round count classes. More than 650 per day and you are just spraying lead. You want a course that makes you account for every round fired so you know what you are doing right and wrong.

[Irving]

Look up some of Mick-boy's posts on being a good student before you do either a class of a match and you will be greatly benefited. Matches and classes teach different things and not everything is applicable to both. Understanding that ahead of time and being flexible about how you learn and focusing the appropriate methods in the appropriate areas will mitigate your adjustment period.

[Mick-Boy]

Good student thread (https://www.ar-15.co/threads/112503-Being-a-Good-Student-Selecting-and-attending-training)

[hollohas]

I have taken many classes and have also gone to a variety of matches. Without a doubt, a good training course is extremely valuable. To say that just going to a match will be better is like telling a athlete it's better to just go to the game and not worry about practice.

Sure, you can learn a lot during a competition. But most people have a real hard time focusing on fundamentals once they hear that BEEP. And you'd have to go to a whole bunch of matches, back-to-back, to get the same sort of muscle memory you get from the drills you do in a good class.

IMO, single day classes are just OK. You might learn a few tips or new techniques. But a multi day course is the way to go if you really want to get better.

[Delfuego]

Not sure if Andy at 303 Arms still teaches carbine, but might be worth looking into. He is a nice guy and good teacher.