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PRACTICAL

RIFLE

PRACTICAL RIFLE
3 DAY COURSE

When talk turns to “if you could only have one gun …," most people look to either a shotgun or their bolt or lever gun.  Randy Cain of Cumberland Tactics will be giving his well-known, three-day special course on the use of “hunting rifles” as “that one gun.”  For those who love rifles, and think they can use one, this course is an opportunity to really be put through the paces, by a professional, using one’s every-day “hunting rifle.”

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The course includes 24 hours of formal instruction on the use of bolt, lever-action or pump-action action rifles, including practical marksmanship at distances from 5 to 300 yards, and the tactical use of these rifles for personal defense when repeated, quick shots may be necessary.  Mr. Cain shows how these guns were designed to be operated under field conditions, what can be done with them, and how to keep them running under demanding conditions.  If you like shooting, it is a lot of fun.  

 

While it may seem odd to consider “hunting rifles” for personal defense in this age of lightweight auto-loading rifles, it may be that we won’t always have access to AR-15’s, AK-clones and M-1’s.  Many believe “hunting rifles” will be among the last to be officially restricted.  But even if that never happens, the fact is one cannot carry every gun he owns in an emergency.  What if you have to pick just one to cover all situations?  

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This course is suitable for the person who wishes to utilize the rifle as a defensive tool, as well as the hunter or recreational shooter.  The tactical drills in this course fall into line with the 'tactical rifle' or 'urban carbine' type courses in which magazine-fed are typically used.  Negotiating those drills with a bolt-action or lever gun will give the student the confidence that comes with a superior level of gun-handling and manipulation skills. 
 

LEARN
THE TRUTH

“If you only have the time and money to take one rifle course, this should be the one.  When it is time to take the shot, it is only you, your rifle, the cartridge you select, and the target.  You will get the hit or you won’t, and conversation will not help you.  This course will show you the truth, and will either mate you to your rifle for life or send you off looking for a new gun.”

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 – Peter Georgiades, Executive Director, F.I.R.E. Institute.

Equipment Requirements

There is certain equipment which is REQUIRED in every course. One may not proceed in the course without the following:

  • ​Ear protection and Eye protection.

  • Cap or hat with baseball-style bill. This is to prevent ejected brass from another shooter's pistol from falling between your eyewear and your eye, burning you. It is important gear.

  • Firearm, clean and zeroed.

  • A good quality holster which is worn on the dominant hand (“strong hand”) side of the shooter, and attaches firmly to a belt.  (You must wear a belt in this course.) The holster must cover the entire trigger and trigger guard on the weapon when the weapon is in the holster, and must remain open when the weapon is removed from the holster. No shoulder holsters allowed.

  • At least three magazines (or speed loaders for revolvers). We prefer you have three, in case one malfunctions during the course.

  • Magazine holster or pouch which is worn on your belt, on your support hand ("weak hand") side. BDU pockets do not work well.

  • 600 Rounds of "Ball" Ammunition. We recommend students use one brand of ammunition throughout the course. While “match grade” or “carry” ammunition is not necessary (and would be a waste of money), we do suggest students avoid the very cheapest ammunition and reloads. Your investment in this course does justify the use of reasonably consistent ammunition. No incendiary, tracer, armor piercing, or other exotic ammunition is permitted.

There is other equipment that is not required, but which we know from experience will enhance your experience of the course. We therefore recommend you bring the following:

  • Soft drinks or water to drink while down on the range. There is no water on the range itself, and the Club house is too far to run back and forth. No alcohol of any kind is to be consumed within eight hours of the start of any course session or at any time during the course.

  • A bag lunch if you don’t care to go out for lunch. There are no food vendors on the club grounds, but there are several fast-food dining establishments within 10 minutes of the Club.

  • Back-up handgun. A second handgun is also a good idea, if you own or can borrow one. Firearms do break, and we cannot stop the course to make repairs. Even if we had time, parts may not be available, and many repairs cannot be accomplished in the field.

  • Gloves (either shooting gloves or light work gloves).

  • Wear substantial shoes and "work clothes" or fatigues. You will be on the ground and get dusty or muddy.

This course is sponsored as a public service by the Firearms Instruction Research & Education (FIRE) Institute, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation.

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 “HAVING A GUN AND THINKING YOU ARE ARMED IS LIKE BUYING A PIANO AND THINKING YOU ARE A MUSICIAN”

Col. Jeff Cooper  (U.S.M.C. Ret.) 

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