Tactical Rifle Training — Ohio Carbine Courses

This one-day, beginner-friendly Rifle Essentials training course in Ohio is designed for students with little or no rifle experience who want to build a solid foundation in safe rifle handling. The class emphasizes rifle safety, fundamentals, and proper management of modern semi-automatic platforms — including AR-style, AK variants, and FN/SCAR-type designs. Students develop core skills for recreational shooting, home defense, and progression into advanced rifle training. Practical drills, fundamentals-driven coaching, and range time give students the competence and confidence to train safely and effectively.
 Rifle Essentials provides instruction in the safe management and operation of semi-automatic tactical rifles, building competence in handling, accuracy, and equipment setup. Through classroom learning and live-fire range drills, students will develop a strong foundation in marksmanship and rifle handling skills. By the end of the course, participants will be able to safely operate their rifle with confidence in both range and defensive settings.

What You’ll Learn
• Firearm safety and responsible handling
• Parts nomenclature and function
• Assembly/disassembly and maintenance
• Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
• Safe loading, unloading, and reloads
• Zeroing and sight alignment basics
• Target identification and engagement standards
• Equipment selection and placement
• Time and accuracy benchmarks for performance

Course Requirements 
Students must demonstrate safe weapon handling at all times and show understanding of all drills and fundamentals. By the conclusion of training, participants will be able to safely load, operate, and fire their rifle accurately within reasonable time standards.
All weapons and gear will be inspected prior to the start of class.

Equipment Needed
• Well-maintained, operational semi-automatic rifle iron sights and/or optic and sling(optional)
• Minimum of 2 magazines
• Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
• Weather-appropriate clothing (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, or open-toe shoes)
• Weapon cleaning equipment
• 350 rounds of ammunition specific to your weapon

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RIFLE LEVEL 2

***Successful completion of Rifle Essentials or equivalent training is required.***

Rifle Level 2 is a one-day course designed to advance student competence with modern tactical rifles—including AR-platform rifles, AK variants, and similar semi-automatic systems. This class builds on established skills from Rifle Essentials, focusing on defensive and home-defense-oriented scenarios. Students will strengthen handling, accuracy, and decision-making while introducing dynamic applications of the rifle under stress, including transitions to a pistol when required.
 Through classroom instruction and live-fire range work, Rifle Level 2 develops the ability to use a rifle safely and effectively beyond the static range. Students will confirm zero, refine marksmanship, and work through drills that involve movement, multiple targets, use of cover, and rifle-to-pistol transitions. Emphasis is placed on weapons handling, problem-solving under stress, and applying fundamentals in realistic contexts. By the end of the course, participants will have greater confidence and capability in operating their rifle in both home-defense and duty-related environments.

What You’ll Learn
• Firearms safety and efficient rifle handling
• Zero confirmation and sight refinement
• Reloads and malfunction clearance
• Engaging multiple targets with accuracy
• Use of cover and concealment
• Rifle carry positions and ready positions
• Rifle-to-pistol transitions
• Movement and unconventional shooting positions
• Stress management and mindset for defensive use
• Realistic time and accuracy standards

Course Requirements 
Students must demonstrate safe weapon handling at all times and show understanding of all drills and fundamentals. By the end of training, participants will be able to safely and effectively employ their rifle and pistol from ready and carry positions, engage targets under time pressure, and apply skills in defensive-style drills.
All weapons and gear will be inspected prior to the start of class.

Equipment Needed
• Well-maintained, operational semi-automatic rifle (AR, AK or similar) with sling and iron sights and/or optic
• Minimum of 3 rifle magazines with pouches
• Well-maintained pistol with holster(must remain open when drawn — no Blackhawk SERPA or similar holsters) and sturdy belt
• Minimum of 2 pistol magazines with magazine pouch
• Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
• Weather-appropriate clothing (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, or open-toe shoes)
• Weapon cleaning equipment
• 500 rounds of rifle ammunition
• 200 rounds of pistol ammunition