BLACK OPS SCHOOL OF COMBAT

Basic Mid-Range Tactical Rifle Course

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to teach the beginner shooter the practical and operational use of their scoped rifles out to 600 yards. Students will start out in the classroom each morning before going to the range for practical firing exercises. The following are some of the topics that will be covered: rifle type and equipment, the fundamentals of marksmanship, range and wind estimation, zeroing procedures, target indicators, known and unknown ranges, ballistic programs, care and cleaning of the rifle, barrel break-in procedures and much more. A certificate of training will be awarded to all participates who successfully complete this course. You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 yrs old or accompanied by parent to take this course.   

 Equipment Needed:

• A rifle capable of shooting 1” or less at 100 yards, bolt action is preferred, but not required. Common calibers are .223 - .308

• Scope: a mil-dot is recommended, (since much of the work will involve using this type of scope) but the mil-dot is not required. Scope must have finger adjustment knobs for elevation and windage

• 200 rounds of match grade ammo or hand loads for your specific rifle (no armor piercing)

• Bi-pod

• Sand sock/rear bag

• Ear protection

• Shooting mat

• Range bag (for your ammo, note taking material etc.)

• Cleaning kit specific to your rifle

• Note taking material, pen/pencil etc.

• Rain gear

• Small Calculator

Optional Equipment:

• Spotting scope (if you have one please bring it)

• Laser range finder

• Data book (highly recommended)

• Mil-Dot Master (highly recommended)

• Binoculars/Spotting scope

• Sling

• elbow pads (strongly recommended)

• Hat/ball cap

• bug repellent

• Sunscreen

• Water

 Location: Big Piney Sports Club, Houston, MO

Dates: October 27-29

Time: 8:00 a.m. (sharp)

Cost: $450.00 per person

Contact person: Greg McLaughlin

417-255-1612