USCCA AR15 Shooting Fundamentals
Master the AR15 platform with comprehensive training on operation, manipulations, and marksmanship
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AR15 Fundamentals Course
This curriculum is designed to familiarize students with the use of the AR15 platform. This course will teach students the basic operation and manipulations required to begin firing the AR15 platform effectively.
Training Covered
Equipment Requirements
- Semi Auto, AR15 style rifle with detachable magazine
- Red Dot or Iron Sights (Unmagnified recommended)
- 3 magazines
- Tactical sling (not shoulder carry hunting style)
- 300 rounds of ammunition
- Eye and ear protection
Important Notes
- • This is not a Long Range rifle marksmanship course
- • Students will need rifles zeroed prior to attending (25, 37, 50, or 100 yards acceptable)
- • California Compliant rifles should be "Featureless" build (not Fixed Magazine)
- • All rifles must function with AR15 style controls
- • Students should have basic understanding of universal safety rules and rifle marksmanship
Range Location & Map
Lopez Canyon Shooting Range, Sylmar, CA
Directions and address will be provided upon booking a course. It is approximately 10 minutes' drive from our classrooms.
Important Notes:
- • When you are driving on the dirt keep speeds under 10mph.
- • For classes and qualifications, we will be on the lower ranges. As soon as you cross the wooden bridge, we are immediately to the right on the first driveway.
- • You may bring your equipment to the bay, do not uncase until instructed to do so. Firearms may not be hand carried from the car.
- • Do not load magazines until instructed to do so.
Facilities Available:
- • Private range, there is no access for public shooters.
- • Women's and Men's restrooms available.
- • Shade and seated areas.
- • Wheelchair ramp ADA accessible.
- • There are no ammunition vendors on site. All rental or range equipment must be requested ahead of time. Eye protection and hearing protection first come, first served.
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