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Training Course · Tampa, Florida

Defensive Carbine / AR-15 Fundamentals

Master the most capable defensive tool you own.

Most AR-15 owners shoot their rifle once a year, from a bench, at 50 yards. That's not running the rifle — that's owning the rifle. This class fixes the gap. We cover everything a serious carbine operator needs: safe handling, zeroing (50/200 vs. 25-meter), shooting positions, working the safety and bolt catch under stress, sling work, reloads, malfunction clearing, and practical engagements out to 100 yards. You'll leave with a rifle you actually know how to deploy.

Who it's for

Responsible AR-15 / carbine owners who want to run their rifle safely and effectively.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this class, you will…

Confirm a 50/200 zero on your carbine

Run safety, bolt catch, and mag release without breaking your firing grip

Shoot from standing, kneeling, prone, and supported positions

Execute emergency and tactical reloads in under 3 seconds

Clear Type 1, 2, and 3 carbine malfunctions

Engage targets accurately from 7 to 100 yards

Curriculum

What we cover, step by step.

MODULE

Safety + Carbine Familiarization

Range safety, the controls, sling setup, optic + iron sight basics, common AR-15 ergonomic mistakes.

MODULE

Zeroing

Confirm or establish your 50/200 zero. We work prone or off a bench. Documented hold-overs for 25, 50, 100 yards.

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Ready Positions + Transitions

High ready, low ready, indoor ready, transitioning to handgun. Sling management under load.

MODULE

Reloads + Malfunctions

Emergency reload, tactical reload, bolt catch vs. press check, working the malfunctions you actually see in carbines.

MODULE

Positions + Movement

Standing, kneeling, prone, support-side, shooting around cover, and basic movement.

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Practical Engagements

Realistic distances, multiple targets, time-pressured drills. Scaled to outdoor range capacity.

Logistics

Here's what to expect.

What we provide

Targets and stands
Range time on appropriate distance range
Basic loaner sling if needed
Documented zero card you take home
Take-home drill program

What to bring

Your AR-15 or AR-pattern carbine (16" or shorter barrel preferred for class drills)
A working optic + backup iron sights if available
A two-point sling (basic loaner available)
4-6 magazines
450 rounds of factory 5.56 or .223
Eye + ear protection
Long pants, closed-toe shoes, brimmed hat, athletic shirt

Prerequisites

Solid handgun fundamentals AND prior carbine experience (you should know how to load and unload your rifle safely on arrival). If you have not run an AR-15 before, take Basic Handgun Fundamentals first and book a Private Lesson on carbine setup.

Your Instructor

Antonio Nobles — NRA + USCCA Certified Instructor

U.S. military veteran. Tampa-based. Certified by both the National Rifle Association and the United States Concealed Carry Association. Every course is taught personally, in small groups, with the same care he would want for his own family.

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$200 · 6 hours · Tampa, Florida. Small group, real instruction, real range time.

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