Course length: Three days

Course Description: Patrol rifle I introduces and reinforces advanced tactics with common long guns used in the patrol rifle capacity. Students will learn more complex techniques and be pushed to perform at a higher level. Patrol Rifle I is focused exclusively on real time tactics and high stress marksmanship. Individuals can expect this course to be physically demanding and should be in good physical shape. Day one and day two will extend into night hours. Instruction in this course includes:

Real World safetyCarry conditionThe OODA loop, Information Theory, Hicks Law and Occam’s RazorRifle deployment and utilizationOptical and holographic sightsTraditional shooting positionsAustere shooting positionsOn cover/off cover shootingOff-axis shootingMagazine reloads (emergency and tactical)Immediate and remedial action for malfunctionsRapid target engagementIntermediate and extended range target engagementEngagements in low lightWounded officer recovery TransitionsTarget anatomyTwo man tacticsCourse Cost: $300.00 ($125.00 refresher for previous students space permitting)

Equipment:

Patrol rifle with 5-7 magazinesIron sights (BUIS) and optics (if used)Rifle slingDuty handgunDuty belt and gear (it is recommended that duty gear carry at least one spare rifle magazine)750 Rounds rifle100 rounds handgunWeapon mounted light (if carried)Handheld lightSpare batteries for all lightsEar and eye protectionHatLong sleeves recommended (pants mandatory)Optional (recommended) gear:

GlovesSunblockHydrationField cleaning kitBasic maintenance toolsKnee and elbow padsAdditional magazines for all weaponsClass size: Minimum of 10, no more than 15

Prerequisites: Credentialed Law enforcement, Military or Private Security authorized to be armed. Must have previously attended Sage Dynamics Rifle fundamentals or attended a comparable course from a recognized school (NRA LE, Sig Arms Academy, Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, etc.)