ACOG Class 26MAY24

The Trijicon Advanced Combat Optical gunsight has been the king of combat optics for decades, because of it’s toughness, reliability, quality, and compact size. While previously this optic was too expensive for the average consumer, at about $1000 each, recently, many of the scopes that have served the military and department of defense are finding their way onto the surplus market for much less than what a new one cost. If you have recently acquired one of these optics with our school’s group buy, or are considering purchasing one, this is a great class to learn all about how to use it.

If you have been training with iron sights and red dot optics, and are looking to further your rifle training to longer ranges and more complex sighting systems, then this also a great class, as we can provide you a scope to borrow free of charge. All you have to do is sign up early and use the RSVP form to reserve a scope under your name. 

These days, all the fashion is about low power variable optics, yet time and time again we see that LPVO’s fail due to their high price, low durability, and high complexity. Whereas LPVO’s are sexy and offer a lot of features in theory, their disadvantages really show in the field environment, and greatly point users towards the advantage of the ACOG…simplicity…speed…durability! 

In this specialty seminar let’s understand the unique niche that ACOG scopes holds in the modern age of sporting and combat weapons, allowing users to shoot faster, and farther, greatly extending a carbine’s flexibility and precision while still maintaining light weight, a low profile, and good close range weapons handling.  

Learn how to maximize the strengths of your new ACOG scope, while mitigating and overcoming it’s shortcomings. Gather specific tips on zeroing, range estimation, reticle selection, and engaging targets both near and far. 

Prerequisite:

You must have prior safe weapons handling experience to attend this seminar. 

Topics: 

Design philosophy of the Trijicon Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight
What makes a successful combat optic?
Basic overview of function and capabilities
Proper mounting and leveling
Eye relief
Diopter adjustment
Parallax
First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane
Cleaning and Maintenance
Using the reticle to range far targets
LPVO vs. ACOG
Red Dot vs ACOG
Prismatic optic advantages for those with astigmatism
Bindon Aiming Concept
Backup sights and piggyback red dots
Quick detach mounting options
Mounting to Kalashnikov and rifles other than ar15/ar10
How much magnification do I need? 
Tall mounts vs. regular height mounts
Proper zeroing procedure
Minutes of angle and Milliradians
Holdovers and holdunders
Fast wind estimation
Low light considerations
Realistic and theoretical effective ranges
High stress shooting and moving drills from 0-600 meters

Schedule: 

8:45 am Setup, issue out ammo and weapons 
9:00 am Safety brief and theory
10:00 am Zeroing and fundamentals live fire practice
12:00 noon Known distance target practice from 100-600 meters
4:00 pm High intensity, high round count moving and shooting drills at various ranges
7:00 pm Debrief, clean up, go home 

Location:

Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detail directions will be emailed to those who sign up. If you are inexperienced in driving mountain roads, give yourself 2 hours to make the trip.

Packing list: 

Sturdy boots
Wool socks
Extra socks in plastic bag
Sturdy pants
Belt
Layer garments so you can adjust for cold, wet, or warm weather
Hat
Ballistic helmet optional
Rifle rated body armor optional
Chest rig, plate carrier, or magazine carrier. We have loaners.
Rifle, any caliber (school can provide weapons free of charge, contact us for info)
4+ magazines
240 rounds of ammunition
Cleaning kit with oil, rag, toothbrush
Eye protection
Ear protection 
Tools for mounting and adjusting sights
Sling
1 gallon of water
Salty snacks and bag lunch