Duration: 2 Days
This course is for the woman who is unfamiliar with firearms procedures, or needs to develop safe firearm-handling and a solid foundation of shooting skills. Each student will learn the basic fundamentals of shooting and how they apply to accuracy. Participants will learn how to identify types of malfunctions and the logical steps to efficiently correct them. The student will be shown and then practice the movement for drawing the firearm from the holster to presentation, including from concealment. This small class has a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 6:1, making it easier for women to discuss concerns about various topics such as hand strength, style of handgun, safe carry and storage of a pistol.
Students will learn safe firearm-handling and basic shooting skills.
Topics
- Firearms and range safety
- Cleaning and maintenance
- Mindset/condition of readiness
- Fundamentals of shooting a pistol
- Gear and firearm selection
- Draw/concealed draw
- Manipulations Malfunctions
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Ammunition requirement
- 800 rounds. 9mm (9×9) is the minimum service caliber for this course.
Gear requirement
- Pistol
- Holster
- Minimum three high-capacity (15+ round) magazines or six low-capacity (7-8 round) magazines
- Magazine holders
- Belt
- Clear wraparound ballistic eye protection
- Ear protection
- Baseball-style hat
- Rain gear
- Firearm cleaning kit
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- Cover shirt or other garment for concealed draw
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- No cross-draw or appendix-carry holsters
Method of instruction
This class is taught with 40 percent classroom instruction and 60 percent practical application on the range.
Skill Prerequisites
None.
Duration: 2 Days
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.
Topics
- Use of force
- Security of firearms at home and away
- Away-from-home considerations
- Gear and firearms
- Mindset and indications of mental state
- Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
- Force-on-force scenarios
- Ballistic protection at home and away
- Dealing with the police
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Belt
- Flashlight
- Ear protection
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Method of instruction
This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.
Skill Prerequisites
Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Duration: 2 Days
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.
Topics
- Use of force
- Security of firearms at home and away
- Away-from-home considerations
- Gear and firearms
- Mindset and indications of mental state
- Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
- Force-on-force scenarios
- Ballistic protection at home and away
- Dealing with the police
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Belt
- Flashlight
- Ear protection
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Method of instruction
This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.
Skill Prerequisites
Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Duration: 2 Days
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.
Topics
- Use of force
- Security of firearms at home and away
- Away-from-home considerations
- Gear and firearms
- Mindset and indications of mental state
- Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
- Force-on-force scenarios
- Ballistic protection at home and away
- Dealing with the police
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Belt
- Flashlight
- Ear protection
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Method of instruction
This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.
Skill Prerequisites
Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Duration: 2 Days
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.
Topics
- Use of force
- Security of firearms at home and away
- Away-from-home considerations
- Gear and firearms
- Mindset and indications of mental state
- Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
- Force-on-force scenarios
- Ballistic protection at home and away
- Dealing with the police
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Belt
- Flashlight
- Ear protection
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Method of instruction
This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.
Skill Prerequisites
Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Duration: 2 Days
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.
Topics
- Use of force
- Security of firearms at home and away
- Away-from-home considerations
- Gear and firearms
- Mindset and indications of mental state
- Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
- Force-on-force scenarios
- Ballistic protection at home and away
- Dealing with the police
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Belt
- Flashlight
- Ear protection
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Method of instruction
This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.
Skill Prerequisites
Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Duration: 2 Days
This course will inform the concerned citizen on methods of protecting the home front. Students will receive classroom instruction and will engage in shoot/no-shoot, force-on-force realistic scenarios based on actual events that have occurred, and where their decision-making process will be explored and tested. This is not a basic firearms course, but rather provides training for the time when use of a firearm becomes the only option.
The course is designed to make students more aware of personal security whether at home or away, and increase awareness of considerations in protecting self and family members.
Topics
- Use of force
- Security of firearms at home and away
- Away-from-home considerations
- Gear and firearms
- Mindset and indications of mental state
- Basic room-clearing techniques for the homeowner
- Force-on-force scenarios
- Ballistic protection at home and away
- Dealing with the police
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Belt
- Flashlight
- Ear protection
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- Rain gear
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Cover garment for concealed draw is highly recommended
Method of instruction
This course is taught using 25 percent classroom lecture and 75 percent practical instruction.
Skill Prerequisites
Basic pistol marksmanship/familiarization course. This is not a marksmanship course. Handling skills are required prior to attending class.
Duration: 3 Days
The ACADEMI Precision Rifle course is an in-depth, three-day course. The course will take an individual with little or no experience with scoped precision rifles through all the training required to become self-sufficient in the operation and handling of a rifle. ACADEMI instructors are all qualified military or law enforcement snipers with many years of experience in the field.
All topics presented during the course are proven fundamentals of long-distance marksmanship. The instruction is detailed and comprehensive.
Students will come away with a solid foundation on which to build their long rifle shooting skills whether for hunting or target practice.
Topics
- Precision rifle characteristics
- Safety precautions
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Break-in theory discussion
- Scope characteristics
- Mounting and fitting
- Pre-fire checks
- Theory of a group
- Zeroing the rifle
- Common units of measurements
- Ballistics
- Correcting for wind
- Short to mid range shooting applications
- Unsupported and supported positions
- Mid-to-far range shooting applications
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Suitable match-grade firearm with mounted scope; bolt action is preferred but not mandatory (common caliber is .308, however up to .338 is fine; smaller calibers such as .223 are not recommended due to some of the farther ranges)
- Day pack (backpack large enough to carry ammunition, notebook and any other gear needed for the range)
- Eye and ear protection
- Small notebook, preferably water-resistant
- Cleaning kit specific to caliber of your firearm system
- Rain gear
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Ammunition Requirement- 200 rounds match-grade ammunition
Method of instruction
The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.
Skill Prerequisites- None
Duration: 3 Days
The ACADEMI Precision Rifle course is an in-depth, three-day course. The course will take an individual with little or no experience with scoped precision rifles through all the training required to become self-sufficient in the operation and handling of a rifle. ACADEMI instructors are all qualified military or law enforcement snipers with many years of experience in the field.
All topics presented during the course are proven fundamentals of long-distance marksmanship. The instruction is detailed and comprehensive.
Students will come away with a solid foundation on which to build their long rifle shooting skills whether for hunting or target practice.
Topics
- Precision rifle characteristics
- Safety precautions
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Break-in theory discussion
- Scope characteristics
- Mounting and fitting
- Pre-fire checks
- Theory of a group
- Zeroing the rifle
- Common units of measurements
- Ballistics
- Correcting for wind
- Short to mid range shooting applications
- Unsupported and supported positions
- Mid-to-far range shooting applications
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Suitable match-grade firearm with mounted scope; bolt action is preferred but not mandatory (common caliber is .308, however up to .338 is fine; smaller calibers such as .223 are not recommended due to some of the farther ranges)
- Day pack (backpack large enough to carry ammunition, notebook and any other gear needed for the range)
- Eye and ear protection
- Small notebook, preferably water-resistant
- Cleaning kit specific to caliber of your firearm system
- Rain gear
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Ammunition Requirement- 200 rounds match-grade ammunition
Method of instruction
The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.
Skill Prerequisites- None
Duration: 3 Days
The ACADEMI Precision Rifle course is an in-depth, three-day course. The course will take an individual with little or no experience with scoped precision rifles through all the training required to become self-sufficient in the operation and handling of a rifle. ACADEMI instructors are all qualified military or law enforcement snipers with many years of experience in the field.
All topics presented during the course are proven fundamentals of long-distance marksmanship. The instruction is detailed and comprehensive.
Students will come away with a solid foundation on which to build their long rifle shooting skills whether for hunting or target practice.
Topics
- Precision rifle characteristics
- Safety precautions
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Break-in theory discussion
- Scope characteristics
- Mounting and fitting
- Pre-fire checks
- Theory of a group
- Zeroing the rifle
- Common units of measurements
- Ballistics
- Correcting for wind
- Short to mid range shooting applications
- Unsupported and supported positions
- Mid-to-far range shooting applications
pre-Requisites
- Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
- Current law enforcement ID –or-
- Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/
Gear requirement
- Suitable match-grade firearm with mounted scope; bolt action is preferred but not mandatory (common caliber is .308, however up to .338 is fine; smaller calibers such as .223 are not recommended due to some of the farther ranges)
- Day pack (backpack large enough to carry ammunition, notebook and any other gear needed for the range)
- Eye and ear protection
- Small notebook, preferably water-resistant
- Cleaning kit specific to caliber of your firearm system
- Rain gear
- Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
- A water bottle or other hydration system
- Ammunition Requirement- 200 rounds match-grade ammunition
Method of instruction
The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.
Skill Prerequisites- None
