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This course is a 16-hour course developed by Eric Dean to introduce the participant to the complex tactics, equipment, attitude, and marksmanship skills that make up the solid foundations of a self-defense Carbine. A short classroom portion discussing safety, the fundamental tactics, proper equipment, defensive mindset lecture, and marksmanship skills necessary to the participant to add to their self-defense toolbox. Anyone is authorized to participate in this course who has a clean criminal record. No prior firearms experience is necessary for this course.
This course is a 16-hour course developed by Eric Dean to introduce the participant to the complex tactics, equipment, attitude, and marksmanship skills that make up the solid foundations of a self-defense Carbine. A short classroom portion discussing safety, the fundamental tactics, proper equipment, defensive mindset lecture, and marksmanship skills necessary to the participant to add to their self-defense toolbox. Anyone is authorized to participate in this course who has a clean criminal record. No prior firearms experience is necessary for this course.
- A firearm in good working order.
- If a back-up gun (BUG), or a hide-out gun (HOG) are being used in this course, approval prior to the course is mandatory.
- 350 rounds of factory ammunition. Reloaded ammunition must be approved prior to a scheduled class.
- Eye and ear protection. Electronic hearing protection is recommended, but not mandatory. Electronic hearing protection allows the participant to more clearly hear the instructions during live-fire exercises.
- A 2 or 3 point sling. (No 1-point slings allowed)
- For BUG and HOG guns, a good working holster is vital. Contact The Bulwarks for more information or help with decisions.
- For carbines, at least 3 magazines for the class and some type of retention kit for the spare magazine(s) Same goes for BUG/HOG guns.
- Knee or elbow pads
- Snacks, water, and lunch. We will take a short break for lunch, but there is much material to cover in this course. It is also important to stay hydrated during this course no matter the season.
- Dress for the weather. We will shoot in any weather that allows for safe execution of the drills.
