Combat Rifle Optics 9AUG25

Combat Rifle Optics is a technical training which will provide the student a tremendous degree of detail and knowledge regarding the types of scopes common to the modern battlefield. These include red dots, magnifiers, low power variable optics, Trijicon Advanced Combat Optical Gunsite (ACOG), conventional rifle scopes, and other products which are designed to help a shooter aim. Your goal is to leverage the capabilities of modern optical aiming devices to increase your precision from 4 MOA to 2 MOA, and your effective engagement range on man sized targets from 400m to 800m, while maintaining speed and close range defensive engagement capability. 

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 48 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. Tactical Precision Rifle Theory
10. Tactical Precision Rifle Fundamentals
11. Tactical Precision Rifle D.O.P.E.
12. Tactical Precision Rifle WIND
13. Tactical Precision Rifle Putting It All Together
14. Self Defense Theory
15. Basic Defensive Shotgun
16. Basic Defensive Handgun
17. Defensive Handgun Fundamentals
18. Night Defensive Handgun
19. Close Quarters Defensive Handgun
20. Advanced Defensive Handgun
21. High Intensity Gunfighting Drills
22. Close Quarter Battle Theory
23. Basic Close Quarter Battle
24. Advanced Close Quarter Battle 
25. Force On Force Close Quarter Battle
26. The American Rifle
27. Ammunition Science 
28. Ammunition Data Collection
29. Ammunition Production
30. Special Purpose Rifle
31. Principles of Reconnaissance
32. Long Range Observation
33. Basic Stealth and Camouflage
34. Ghillie Suit and Thermal Camouflage
35. Thermal Weapon Sights
36. Grenade Theory
37. Drone Theory
38. Radio Theory
39. Land Navigation
40. Anti-Materiel Rifle Theory
41. Automatic Rifle Theory
42. Principles of Patrol
43. Combat First Aid
44. Combat Evacuation
45. Principles of Attack
46. Principles of Defense
47. Principles of Ambush
48. Principles of Raid

Prerequisite:

Basic Combat Rifle
Combat Rifle Theory
Combat Rifle Fundamentals

Learn: 

What makes a successful combat optic?
Mounting and leveling scopes
Eye relief
How much magnification do you need? 
Choosing scope reticle
Choosing optics for astigmatism and near sightedness
Minutes of angle vs Milliradian
Red dot/magnifier vs ACOG vs LPVO vs Other
Maintenance and cleaning scopes
Ranging targets
Proper zeroing distance
Zeroing math
Rapid close range shooting drills
Precision shooting 600m and beyond
Low light scope performance

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 or Venmo to brian-wang-11.