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Hand Grenade Theory 7NOV25

November 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

Hand Grenade Theory is will give you a conceptual and historical overview of the development of modern hand grenades, 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

Learn: 

Common types of modern and famous historical grenades
Offensive vs Defensive grenades
Grenade lethality and wounding capability
Soviet vs. NATO grenade development and doctrine
Orientation to training grenades and grenade simulators
Safety considerations when using training grenades
“Cooking” a grenade
How far and how accurately can you throw a grenade?
How many and what types of grenades to carry?
Grenades for civilian and law enforcement applications
How grenades fit into the broader context of combined arms combat
Grenades in close quarter battle
Right hand throwing technique
Left hand throwing technique
Throwing from kneeling
Throwing from prone
Grenades as improvised booby traps
Dry practice throwing exercises
High intensity confidence building exercises

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: 

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
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

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