Automatic Rifle Theory 7NOV25

Automatic Rifle Theory will give you a conceptual and historical overview of the development of modern automatic rifles, light machine guns, when and why we use them in modern combined arms warfare, and a brief introduction to how to use them.

This class is part of the Combat Rifle School. We schedule small group instruction based upon the your request. This program consists of the following 50 unique five hour modules, plus additional practical and field exercises. If you would like to participate in this training program, call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.

1. Combat Rifle Theory
2. Basic Combat Rifle
3. Shoot Move Communicate
4. Combat Rifle Fundamentals
5. Combat Rifle Optics
6. Close Quarters Combat Rifle
7. Night Combat Rifle
8. Advanced Combat Rifle
9. Precision Rifle Theory
10. Precision Rifle Fundamentals
11. Precision Rifle D.O.P.E.
12. Precision Rifle WIND
13. Tactical Precision Rifle
14. Self Defense Theory
15. Basic Defensive Shotgun
16. Defensive Handgun Theory
17. Basic Defensive Handgun
18. Defensive Handgun Fundamentals
19. Night Defensive Handgun
20. Close Quarters Defensive Handgun
21. Advanced Defensive Handgun
22. High Intensity Gunfighting Drills
23. Close Quarter Battle Theory
24. Solo Close Quarter Battle
25. Team Close Quarter Battle
26. The American Rifle
27. Ammunition Science
28. Ammunition Data Collection
29. Ammunition Production
30. Special Purpose Rifle
31. Basic Tactical Fieldcraft
32. Principles of Reconnaissance
33. Long Range Observation
34. Basic Stealth and Camouflage
35. Ghillie Suit and Thermal Camouflage
36. Kalash Klas
37. Thermal Weapon Sights
38. Grenade Theory
39. Drone Theory
40. Radio Theory
41. Land Navigation
42. Anti-Materiel Rifle Theory
43. Automatic Rifle Theory
44. Principles of Patrol
45. Combat First Aid
46. Care Under Fire
47. Principles of Attack
48. Principles of Defense
49. Principles of Ambush
50. Principles of Raid

Prerequisite:

Combat Rifle Theory
Basic Combat Rifle
Combat Rifle Fundamentals

Learn: 

The job description of Automatic Rifleman
Definitions: automatic rifle vs. light machine gun vs. other machine guns
Common types of modern and famous historical automatic rifles and light machine guns
BAR, RPD, RPK, DP27/28, Vickers, Maxim, PKM, M14E2, RPK, RPK74, m1919, m60, M249/ FN Minimi, M240/FN MAG
Offensive application of automatic rifles
Defensive application of automatic rifles
Civilian and law enforcement applications of automatic rifles and automatic rifle analogs
Automatic rifle effective range, caliber and bullet type selection
Stability, bipod vs. tripod
Rates of fire and ammunition management
Magazine vs belt feed
Intermediate caliber vs. full caliber
Soviet vs. NATO automatic rifle development and doctrine
Open bolt vs. Closed bolt
Belt linking procedures
Managing barrel heat
Barrel change procedures
Ball tracer mix
Safety considerations when using closed bolt weapons
Loading procedures
Malfunction clearing procedures
External ballistics: cone of fire, beaten zone
Assistant gunner procedures
Classes of fire with respect to the ground
Classes of fire with respect to the gun
Classes of fire with respect to the target

Cancellations:

If you do not plan to attend, notify us immediately so that we can give your spot in class to another student. If you register for a class then no-show, you will be charged a $50 Pain In the Ass fee. We do not issue refunds. Questions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.

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.

Packing list: 

Notebook and pencil
Sturdy boots
Sturdy pants
Belt
Long sleeve shirt or jacket
Gloves
Layer garments so you can adjust for cold, wet, or warm weather
Hat
Rifle with 4+ magazines
250+ rounds of ammunition
Method of carrying magazines and water
Cleaning kit with oil, rag, toothbrush, barrel rod
Tools for mounting and adjusting your optics
Spare batteries for lights, night vision, lasers
Individual first aid kit (IFAK)
Eye protection
Ear protection
1 gallon of water per day
Salty snacks and bag lunch
We have weapons, magazines, magazine carriers, pistols, holsters, night vision, armor, helmet etc. for you to borrow for free. All you need to do is communicate clearly in advance what you need to borrow, and clean what you used before turning it back in.
We can supply all the ammunition you need for $80 per person per day. We can take cash, Zelle, or Venmo to brian-wang-11