Frequently Asked Questions

These courses are built around understanding the full
employment of firearms, not just running drills.

The goal is to teach students how to think, evaluate, adapt,
and apply firearms across different situations. The instruction is not just
about what to do. It is about why it matters, how it works, and how to
recognize what needs to happen in front of you.

Every student comes from a different background,
so the instruction is built to make the information understandable, usable, and
intuitive. The purpose is for students to leave with more than a list of
techniques. They should leave able to evaluate themselves, continue learning,
and better understand how to use their firearm to achieve the outcome they
need.

There needs to be enough student interest and a suitable
training location.

The range or facility also has to be negotiated and
confirmed before the class can be added to the schedule. If you want to help
bring a course to your area, provide the range name, location, contact
information, available distances, and what type of course you want hosted.

Yes. A range or facility can be considered for hosting a
course if it is suitable for the type of training being requested.

Different classes require different range layouts,
distances, target areas, safety considerations, and logistics. A long range
course has different requirements than a handgun, carbine, LPVO, or
mountain-focused class.

No, unless a specific course page clearly says otherwise.

Students are responsible for their own lodging,
food, travel, transportation, and personal expenses. Check the course page and
location details before booking travel.

Contact us as soon as possible.

There are no refunds, but you may be able to reschedule into
a future course depending on availability. Waiting until the last minute may
limit the options available.

Yes. You may transfer your seat to another student, but you
must contact us first.

We need the new student’s name, email, phone
number, and any other required registration information before the transfer is
approved. Do not send someone in your place without confirming the transfer
ahead of time.

Course registrations are non-refundable.

If you cannot attend, you may request to
reschedule into a future course. Rescheduling is based on availability and must
be handled before the class begins. Once a seat is purchased, that seat has
been removed from availability for other students, so refunds are not offered.

Training may continue in poor weather unless conditions
become unsafe or the range, host, or instructor makes a different call.

Bring weather-appropriate gear. Heat, cold,
rain, wind, dust, and mud can all be part of training depending on the location
and time of year.

No. You will not be allowed to shoot from a bench.

These courses are built around practical
shooting. Every class you will be expected to shoot in conventional and unconventional
positions, prone, seated, kneeling, standing, barricades, field positions,
movement, positional problem-solving, or other course-specific work.

No, but you need to be honest about your physical ability.

If you have limitations, communicate before
class so expectations are clear. You do not need to be an athlete, but you do
need to be able to safely participate in the course you registered for.

Some are.

Expect standing, walking, getting into and out of shooting
positions, carrying gear, and training in heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, or
uneven terrain depending on the course and location.

Long range, mountain, field, and positional
courses may be more physically demanding than flat-range classes. Read the
course description before registering so you understand what the class
requires.

Yes, filming is allowed.

Filming must not interfere with training,
safety, instruction, or other students. Be respectful of the class, the range,
and anyone who does not want to be filmed.

Yes. Minors may attend as long as they are accompanied by an
adult.

The minor must be able to safely participate,
follow instructions, and handle the course environment. The accompanying adult
is responsible for the minor throughout the class.

No. Only paid students may attend the course.

The information, instruction, and training time are what
students are paying for. Allowing unpaid observers would not be fair to the
students who paid for a seat in the class.

Follow the specific range and instructor directions.

Do not handle, load, unload, or stage firearms
until told to do so. Every location can have different procedures, so wait for
the class safety brief and follow the instructions given.

Yes.

Unsafe gun handling, negligence, reckless behavior, or
ignoring instructor direction can get you removed from class. Safety is more
important than someone finishing the course.

A serious one.

Students are expected to follow all firearm safety rules,
range commands, and instructor directions at all times. Safe gun handling is
not optional. If you are unsure about something, ask before doing it.

Yes. Suppressors are allowed as long as they are legal,
safe, and appropriate for the course and range.

Rifles may be available in certain situations, but it is
handled case by case.

If you need a rifle or other equipment, email before
registering or before class so we can discuss what is available and whether it
will work for the course you want to attend. Do not assume rental gear, rifles,
or ammunition will be available unless it has been confirmed.

If you are unsure, Intro to Long Range is always a good place to start. It is a 2-day course built around teaching you how long range shooting works, what actually matters, and how to start using your rifle, optic, data, and wind calls correctly.

If you want a longer and more complete course, take Long Range Advancement. The first 2 days cover similar foundational material to Intro to Long Range, then the course continues into 2 more days of additional learning, repetitions, positional work, problem-solving, and more advanced training.

If you are running an LPVO, take the LPVO course. The first 2 days are similar in structure to the Intro to Long Range and Long Range Advancement foundation, but the third day shifts into closer-range application so you can learn how to use the optic across distance and up close.

If you are running a scoped carbine or special purpose rifle, take the Scoped Carbine course. This course is built for learning how to apply a magnified carbine across distance, positional shooting, and practical rifle problems while still keeping the rifle in its intended carbine role.

The recommended order is Carbine Analytics,
then Carbine Mechanics, then Carbine Dynamics.

That said, the courses can be taken in any order if a
specific class fits your schedule or training goals better. All carbine courses
include the same first day of instruction so every student starts from the same
baseline, regardless of background, experience level, or previous training.

Carbine Analytics is the best starting point if
you want to diagnose your current ability and build a clear foundation. Carbine
Mechanics builds deeper weapon handling and technical skill. Carbine
Dynamics moves further into applying those skills in more demanding
drills and problem-solving.

No. You do not need to be military or law enforcement to
attend.

Prior military or law enforcement experience can help
because you may already be familiar with firearms, range procedures, equipment,
and working under instruction. It can also hurt if you come in with habits,
assumptions, or training scars that keep you from learning a different method.

The standard is the same for everyone: be safe, be
coachable, and be willing to work. Every course starts with a shared foundation
so students can get on the same page regardless of background, experience, or
job title.

Yes. The courses are beginner friendly as long as you are
safe, coachable, and willing to learn.

Beginner friendly does not mean easy or watered down. It
means the instruction is structured so students can build from a clear starting
point. The first day of instruction is designed to get everyone on the same
page regardless of knowledge, experience, or background.

If you are new, show up prepared to listen, ask questions,
take notes, and work. If you are experienced, show up ready to refine what you
already know and fix weak points.

No. You do not need to be an expert shooter before signing
up.

The courses are built to teach, diagnose, and improve
performance. What matters most is that you can handle your firearm safely,
follow instruction, and stay open to correction.

Showing up with less experience is not a problem. Showing up
unsafe, unteachable, or unwilling to work is.

Register directly on the course page.

Choose the course you want, select the available date and
location, then complete checkout. Your seat is not reserved until registration
is complete.

If a listed course is sold out, that date is no longer
available unless another seat opens or a future date is added.

Classes are held at the location shown on each course page.

Courses are taught across the country at different ranges
and training facilities. Each course listing will show the specific location,
date, and details for that class.

You can also visit the Where We Train page
to see current and commonly used training locations. If you are looking for a
class near you, check the training calendar for upcoming dates or submit a
range/facility recommendation through the site.

Yes. Class sizes are limited.

The exact number of students depends on the course type,
training location, range layout, and what the class is designed to accomplish.
Some courses can support more students, while others need a smaller group to
keep the instruction useful, safe, and organized.

If a course is available on the site, that means seats are
currently open. Once the available seats are gone, the class will show as sold
out or unavailable.

Yes. You can request a class near you, but a request does
not automatically guarantee that a course will be scheduled.

For a requested class to happen, there needs to be enough
student interest and a suitable training location for that specific course
type. The range or facility also has to be negotiated and confirmed before the
class can be added to the schedule.

If you want a course in your area, the best thing you can do
is help identify a suitable range, provide contact information for the
facility, and help generate enough interest from other students.

Private training is best for students who want more focused
instruction, need help fixing specific problems, or want to work on a skill set
that may not fit cleanly into a scheduled group course.

Availability depends on schedule, location,
course type, range access, and what you are trying to work on. Use the contact
form to explain what you need, where you are located, and what type of training
you are looking for.

Bring what you have and run it, as long as it fits the
course requirements.

For long range courses, you need a safe, reliable rifle with
a magnified optic. The rifle can be semi-automatic or bolt action, but it
should be capable of approximately 1.5 MOA or better. A magnified optic or LPVO
is required, with a minimum of 1-6x listed for the long-range course gear
requirements.

The exact rifle requirements can change depending on the
course. Some classes have different minimum barrel lengths or equipment needs,
so always check the gear list on the specific course page before registering.

No. You do not need an expensive rifle.

You need a safe, reliable rifle that meets the course
requirements, holds zero, and is capable of consistent performance. Expensive
equipment can help, but it does not replace understanding your rifle, your
optic, your data, your fundamentals, and your wind calls.

Bring what you have, learn what it can and
cannot do, and build from there.

Yes. An LPVO can be used if it meets the requirements for
the course you are taking.

For long range and scoped rifle courses, an LPVO may work
depending on the rifle, optic, target distances, and course requirements. For
the dedicated LPVO course, the class is specifically built around learning how
to use that optic across distance and closer-range application.

Always check the gear list on the specific course page
before registering.

Bring the equipment listed on the specific course page for
the class you are attending.

Gear requirements change depending on the course type,
location, range, weather, and what the class is designed to accomplish. Long
range, LPVO, carbine, handgun, private training, and clinics may all have
different requirements.

Do not assume every class has the same packing list. Before
class, read the gear list on your course page and bring the required firearm,
ammunition, magazines, safety gear, support equipment, note-taking gear, food,
water, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Not every item listed is always mandatory. Bring what you
have, run it, and learn what works.

Ammo requirements depend on the specific course.

Check the gear list on the course page before registering
and again before attending. Do not assume every class has the same round count.
Long range, LPVO, carbine, handgun, and clinic-style classes may all have
different ammunition requirements.

Bringing extra ammunition is usually better than showing up
short, but the required amount will be listed with the course details.

Yes, for any course with a long range component.

A ballistic calculator helps you build and adjust your data
for distance, wind, environment, and rifle/ammunition performance. You do not
need to buy an expensive device to start. There are free ballistic calculator
apps you can download on your phone that work well for class.

If you already use a Kestrel, rangefinder with ballistic
software, printed data, or another system, bring it. The important part is
having a way to manage your data and make corrections.

Yes. Show up with a safe, functional firearm and a confirmed
zero whenever possible.

However, all courses include zero confirmation or data
confirmation, but class time should not be wasted fixing preventable problems.
If your rifle, optic, mount, ammunition, or zero is unreliable, it will affect
what you can get out of the course.

What happens if my gear does not meet the course
requirements?

We will train anyway.

The goal is to help you learn with what you have. If your
gear is limiting you, we will identify those limitations and work through them
as much as possible. You may leave with a better understanding of what needs to
be fixed, replaced, or upgraded.

For long range, scoped rifle, LPVO, and mountain rifle
courses, you should plan on bringing a bipod.

A rear bag, sand sock, or bang bag is also strongly
recommended because support gear is a major part of building stable shooting
positions. Some courses list those items as individual equipment, while others
list them as nice-to-have.

A tripod depends on the course. For some classes, it is
optional. For mountain or field-focused courses, it becomes much more
important. Check the gear list on the specific course page before registering
so you know what is required for that class.

Bring what you have and run it. You will learn
what gear matters, what does not, and what is worth upgrading later.

Use the contact form on the site.

Include the course name, date, location, and your question
so the answer can be specific.