Tactical Carbine and Pistol

This 3-day rifle/pistol course focuses on the fundamentals of combat marksmanship as a foundation for room combat/CQB. Distances are focused at standard room length of 15 to 21 feet. Day 1 will be pistol-heavy, covering skill building drills as well as the art of instructing the fundamentals of pistol combat marksmanship. Focus will be on the basics at an instructor level on topics such as stance, grip, trigger manipulation, sight picture, economy of motion, efficiency of movement, reloading, drawing, and recoil management. Day 2 will be rifle-heavy, also covering skill building drills focused on the art of instructing the fundamentals of rifle combat marksmanship. Instructor level discussion will occur on topics such as stock length and placement, trigger manipulation, grip, stance, head position, length of sling/type of sling, reloads, transition to pistol, and high/low ready positions. Day 3 will combine rifle/pistol using specific skill building drills to enhance critical tasks. Methodology of training and standards of critical task evaluation will be covered in depth.

Equipment List:
  • Duty pistol
  • 1300 pistol rounds

  • Duty rifle
  • 1000 rifle rounds


  • Tactical uniform
  • Tactical holster
  • Tactical plate carrier (with or without plates)
  • Eye protection
  • Ear protection
  • Weapons cleaning kit
  • Day pack w/Hydration System
  • Snack foods such as Power Bars or Trail Mix
  • Field notebook and pencil
  • Law Enforcement ID