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SUMMARY:Tactical Precision Rifle 7-8SEP24
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the much anticipated 2024 Combat Rifle Series! This program consists of four two-day immersive classes\, that will cover all topics having to do with combat rifle craft\, starting with the basics\, and going all the way into night vision\, close quarter battle\, long range shooting and snipercraft. Classes include:  \nJune 1-2\, 2024 – Basic Combat RifleJuly 6-7\, 2024 – Advanced Combat RifleAugust 3-4\, 2024 – Special Purpose RifleSeptember 7-8\, 2024 – Tactical Precision Rifle \nPrerequisite: \n\n\n\nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience.  \n\n\n\nDescription:  \nTactical Precision Rifle Rifle builds upon your foundation of basic riflecraft\, and focuses on extending your effective range to 1200 meters and beyond\, using either the gas operated or bolt action sniper rifle. We provide all weapon systems\, scopes\, ammunition\, and equipment. You are certainly welcome to bring and use your own\, but buying expensive gear is not necessary.  \nWhereas during Special Purpose Rifle we were focused on engaging man sized targets out to 800 meters\, in a fast but “sloppy” manner\, as you take the next step forward in your growth and skills development with Tactical Precision Rifle\, we are now interested in maximizing precision\, despite constraints of the field environment\, finely tuning your “firing solution” and “DOPE” to the exact weather conditions\, wind\, and distance of the target.  \nThis process takes more care in range estimation\, wind estimation\, calculations regarding spindrift\, greater care when delivering the shot\, and greater communication and teamwork when spotting the splash or hit. In this class we must master new types of equipment\, such as tripods\, spotting scopes\, high caliber rifles\, anemometers\, ballistic calculators\, and chronographs\, but the fundamentals of precision shooting are always the same\, and once you understand the principles\, then we will turn our focus towards speed and performance under stress.  \nNumber of days: 2 \nLocation: \nOur 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. \nPacking list:  \n\n\n\nSturdy bootsSturdy pantsBeltLong sleeve shirt or jacketGlovesLayer garments so you can adjust for cold\, wet\, or warm weatherHatRifle and scope250+ rounds of match ammunitionCleaning kit with oil\, rag\, toothbrush\, barrel rodTools for mounting and adjusting your opticsSpare batteries for lights\, night vision\, lasersIndividual first aid kit (IFAK)Eye protectionEar protection 1 gallon of water per daySalty snacks and bag lunchBackpackBoonie hatSleeping bag or blanketsTowel and personal hygiene itemsWe provide rifles\, magazines\, magazine carriers\, pistols\, holsters and ammunition for you. While weapons and gear are free to borrow\, we ask you to clean everything you used before turning it back in. We can supply all the ammunition you need\, including match ammunition\, for $80 per person per day. Simply choose the “Ammunition” ticket option during checkout.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the cancellation policy? \nWe do not issue refunds\, except for in extreme and unforeseeable circumstances. Notify us by email at info@monarchdefense.org before 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full credit towards a future event or class. You must use your credit within 1 calendar year from original event or class date. \nQuestions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/tactical-precision-rifle-7-8sep24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Rifle Classes,Tactical Training
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SUMMARY:Live Fire Battle Drills 14SEP24
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Part 2 of the Fall 2024 Combat Rifle Series: Live Fire Battle Drills!  \nThe full package of 6 classes gives you an awesome price of $96 per class\, between August 15th and August 31st\, as a reward for those who are bold enough to grab the bull by the horns. Then the price will go back to standard price. Each class is action packed and 10 hours long. If you have a schedule conflict\, you may simply mix and match with future class dates\, to customize your package to your schedule. Email Brian at info@monarchdefense.org for details.  \nFall 2024 Combat Rifle Series dates: \n  \nFall 2024 Combat Rifle Series dates: \nBasic Combat Rifle\, Saturday 31st of August\, 2024.Live Fire Battle Drills\, Saturday 14th of September\, 2024.Fundamentals of Riflecraft\, Saturday 29th of September\, 2024.Combat Rifle Optics\, Saturday 12th of October\, 2024. Close Quarters Combat Rifle\, Saturday November 9th\, 2024.Advanced Combat Rifle\, Saturday December 7th\, 2024.  \nAlternate Dates: (In case you miss the earlier dates and still want to join for the later advanced classes) \nBasic Combat Rifle\, Saturday 27th of October\, 2024.Fundamentals of Riflecraft\, Sunday 10th of November\, 2024. \nPrerequisite: \n\n\n\nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience.  \n\n\n\nDescription:  \nLive Fire Battle Drills will utilize all of the hard skills we learned in Basic Combat Rifle\, and then add a tactical and teamwork component\, to provide students with context as to how and when we use rifles in human conflict. We will learn the 7 basic battle drills\, which form the building blocks for all small unit tactical maneuver\, and then practice them methodically and safely with live fire\, first individually\, then as partners\, then as fire teams. Battle drills are pre-planned reactions with coordinated teamwork that you can initiate rapidly and instinctively without lengthy discussions or planning during the heat of battle.  \nAnytime we are practicing teamwork in conjunction with live ammunition\, student safety becomes the paramount priority. Hence\, You can expect the pace of this class to be slow and methodical for most of the day as we learn and practice new skills\, culminating in high intensity shooting\, moving\, and communicating drills during the final hours of daylight as it cools down.  \nWe provide all equipment you need for training. You do not need to bring your own in order to attend this class. If you have your own gear\, you are welcome to bring and use it.  \nLocation: \nOur 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. \nPacking list:  \n\n\n\nSturdy bootsSturdy pantsBeltLong sleeve shirt or jacketGlovesLayer garments so you can adjust for cold\, wet\, or warm weatherHatRifle with 4+ magazines Magazine carrier 250+ rounds of ammunitionCleaning kit with oil\, rag\, toothbrush\, barrel rodTools for mounting and adjusting your opticsSpare batteries for lights\, night vision\, lasersIndividual first aid kit (IFAK)Eye protectionEar protection 1 gallon of water per daySalty snacks and bag lunch \nWe have weapons\, magazines\, magazine carriers\, pistols\, holsters and ammunition for you. While weapons and gear are free to borrow\, we ask you to clean what you use before turning it back in. We can supply all the ammunition you need for $80 per person per day. Simply choose the “Ammunition” ticket option during checkout. We have limited sets of night vision and helmets for students to borrow. Contact us early so we can prepare for you.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the cancellation policy? \nWe do not issue refunds\, except for in extreme and unforeseeable circumstances. Notify us by email at info@monarchdefense.org before 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full credit towards a future event or class. You must use your credit within 1 calendar year from original event or class date. \nQuestions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/live-fire-battle-drills-14sep24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Handgun Classes,Tactical Training
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SUMMARY:Competition Prep and 2-Gun Practice 15SEP24
DESCRIPTION:Let’s give you guys tuned up on moving and shooting\, safe weapons handling\, and particularly for those interested in joining upcoming shooting matches\, a chance to understand the unique shooting competition environment in modern action shooting sports\, and the rules\, expectations. Our specific focus this day will be training for 2 gun under United Multigun League rules\, to get folks ready for competition on 9/29/24 at Richmond rod and gun club. You do not need to be competing on 9/29 to join our practice session. It will be a great opportunity for hands on trigger time for all. \nBring a pistol and a carbine. I will mock up a few competition style stages for you to get lots of repetition. \nEnjoy Monarch Defense’s dedicated private tactical training facility\, steel targets\, 300 degrees of fire\, 800 foot tall backstops; The only one of it’s kind in the San Francisco Bay Area. \nRange opens at 9am\, cease fire at 3pm. Meet new friends\, hang out\, shoot\, move\, communicate\, learn about upcoming classes\, eat\, drink and be merry\, clean guns\, enjoy nature\, BBQ! We have target stands\, paper targets\, steel targets\, and all sorts of props and barricades for you to practice with. \nWhile the event formally ends at 3pm\, you are welcome to stay later and practice on your own informally. Everyone must pick up brass and help clean up. \nLocation: \n300 acre private facility in the Diablo mountains\, 1 hour east of San Jose\, 1 hour south of Livermore. Cell reception is unreliable out here; Do not trust Apple Maps\, Google Maps\, or Wayz. Detailed driving directions will be emailed to those who register. 2 wheel drive accessible. \nCost: \nOpen range day is $75 standard price\, and $37.50 active military\, veterans\, and Monarch Defense students who have taken a class within 12 months. \nHow can I contact the organizer with my questions? \nBrian Wang is the event organizer. He can be reached at 408-892-5460 or info@monarchdefense.org \nWhat is the cancellation policy? \nWe do not issue refunds\, except for in extreme and unforeseeable circumstances. Notify us by email at info@monarchdefense.org before 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full credit towards a future event or class. You must use your credit within 1 calendar year from original event or class date.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/competition-prep-and-2-gun-practice-15sep24/
LOCATION:Monarch Defense\, San Jose\, CA\, 95140\, United States
CATEGORIES:competition practice,Open Range Days
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SUMMARY:Firearm Safety Class 21SEP24
DESCRIPTION:Monarch Defense’s Firearm Safety Class is the most important class we offer\, and the most important class you will ever take during your self defense training. That’s why it is now free. \nLet’s face it. If self defense was easy\, you could just watch a few videos\, and “figure it out” by yourself. If firearms were easy\, schools such as ours would have no reason to exist. But that’s just not reality. Good people go to jail every day\, because they don’t know what they are doing. Good people become victims of crime every day\, because they don’t know what they are doing. Good people get hurt every day because they don’t know what they are doing. The study of firearms and self defense is a complex amalgamation of history\, science\, psychology\, and physical skill. Weapons are not toys\, and if used improperly can result in serious safety or legal hazards to you and your loved ones. \nThe problem that I often face as a teacher is students who want the “advanced” stuff and want to skip the basics. Folks expect to just buy a gun\, and magically know how and when to shoot bad guys. Some people watch some videos and think they are ready to go straight into fast\, cool training\, but this isn’t how it works. “Advanced” is just another word for “mastery of the basics”. There is no such thing as advanced training; There are only those who have taken the time to develop their foundation\, and those who haven’t. When beginners show up to advanced training without a solid foundation of attitude\, skill\, and knowledge\, all they will find is frustration. Out on the street there are winners\, and there are losers; There are those who mastered the basics\, and those who found out the hard way that they didn’t. This program exists to prepare you for a successful future in protecting yourself\, so that you can make wise decisions regarding buying\, learning\, carrying\, and using firearms. \nOver the last 11 years teaching professionally\, I have strived to design a thorough hands on learning experience which answers all of the questions that you need to know to get started. Information that you can’t just find online\, such as the role of weapons in society\, why peaceful people would have a need for “weapons of war”\, specifically when you can and cannot shoot someone\, the actual crimes that you can prevent with a gun\, real self defense case studies\, hands on comparison between the different types of guns\, so you can understand their real capabilities and limitations (not just Hollywood)\, proper gun handling procedures\, and live fire demonstrations. \nYou will handle and shoot a wide variety of modern firearms\, including pistols\, revolvers\, rifles\, and shotguns. \nLocation: \nOur facility is in the mountains 1 hour east from San Jose\, or 1 hour south from Livermore. If you are an unskilled or inexperienced driver\, give yourself 2 hours to make the drive from most cities of the bay area. We will email detailed driving instructions to you when you sign up. \nSchedule:  \nWe begin together and end together. If you sign up\, plan to stay until we debrief and clean up. \nThis is a two part class: Firearm Safety Class starts at 9am and ends at roughly 3pm. We do not stop for lunch\, although you may bring food and eat during class. Beginner’s Live Fire Range day starts at 3pm and goes until 7pm\, or later\, depending on how fast the class learns. In the winter\, we split the class into two separate days. In the warmer months\, we offer them back to back. If you sign up to shoot\, clear your schedule and plan to be at the facility for the entire day. \nPrerequisites: \nNone \nRequired Equipment:  \nNotebook and writing utensil\nWater\nSnacks\nLunch\nDress for the weather\nPrescription glasses\, safety glasses\, or sunglasses\nEarplugs or ear muffs\nFirearms are provided\, but you may also bring your own. \nCancellations: \nWe do not offer refunds for discretionary cancellations. If you wish to reschedule a class\, you must email info@monarchdefense.org no later than 1 hour prior to class start\, and you will then be credited with the value of your course\, which you can gift to someone else or use for any future class within 1 year. \nQuestions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/firearm-safety-class-21sep24/
LOCATION:Monarch Defense\, San Jose\, CA\, 95140\, United States
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SUMMARY:200-1200m Steel Target Practice 22SEP24
DESCRIPTION:Confirm zero then practice on steel targets from 200 meters to 1200 meters. Range opens at 9am\, closes at dark. All calibers and barrel lengths welcome. \nPrerequisite: \nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience. \n Location : \n300 acre private facility in the Diablo mountains 1 hour east of San Jose\, 1 hour south of Livermore. Cell reception is unreliable out here; Do not trust Apple Maps\, Google Maps\, or Wayz. Detailed driving directions will be emailed to those who register. 2 wheel drive accessible. \nCost: \n$75 standard fee\n$37.50 active military\, veterans\, and students or volunteers of Monarch Defense who have participated in a class within the previous 12 months. \nHow can I contact the organizer with my questions? \nBrian Wang is the event organizer. He can be reached at 408-892-5460 or info@monarchdefense.org \nWhat is the cancellation policy? \nWe do not issue refunds\, except for in extreme and unforeseeable circumstances. Notify us by email at info@monarchdefense.org before 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full credit towards a future event or class. You must use your credit within 1 calendar year from original event or class date.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/200-1200m-steel-target-practice-22sep24/
LOCATION:Monarch Defense\, San Jose\, CA\, 95140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Range Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T090000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Riflecraft 28SEP24
DESCRIPTION:Valeriy Marcus\, master sergeant of the battalion\, called me to his office\, a dark narrow corridor with bunk beds on one side and shelves full of equipment on the other.  \nHe wanted me to give the young 47th battalion marksmen and snipers\, but with what resources? I’m a teacher\, not a magician….He pulled 200 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition from under his bed\, his personal ammo\, and asked me to divide it up amongst the students. 200 rounds for 40 students?  \nWe had just returned from our first rotation to the front lines. Sergii and Kot\, two motivated and combat experienced soldiers that Marcus had recruited had asked me to train them\, but now they were dead. Kot was shot 4 times by the enemy while clearing a house\, and died in my arms as I worked to evacuate him. Sergii was the pointman and was killed instantly. They had saved their pennies and bought a top of the line American made Savage 110 Precision in .338 Lapua Magnum\, the best scope they could afford\, a nice titanium silencer from Finland\, but had almost no ammo for it\, no training\, and nowhere to train. They never got a chance to shoot that rifle\, as I only had a few hours with them before we went to battle\, and the rifle was later given to me in mint condition.  \nI took stock of the equipment and resources we had in front of us; we had plenty of standard infantry rifles\, a surplus of standard ball ammunition and some captured Russian 7N6M armor piercing 5.45x39mm ammo. We had very few scopes\, but the real problem was scope mounts. Ukranian AK74s didn’t have side scope mounts.  \nA few guys had bought personal weapons\, an AR10 here\, an ar15 there\, a few off-the-books American m14 Cold War battle rifles\, but no ammo for NATO caliber weapons at that time\, no magazines for m14\, no scopes\, no scope mounts\, no steel targets… Dammit. How could I give them the training they needed? \nI wished then that I could bring those eager soldiers to our facility in California. We have every resource a young rifleman needs to train and learn and become confident in his skills. This was July 2022\, early in the war when everyone was tense. We improvised as best we could\, to prepare the boys for their dangerous future. Through a concerted effort from our Monarch Defense students at home\, donors all over the world\, volunteers in Poland and Ukraine\, and soldiers motivated to learn\, I was able to return to Ukraine in September 2022\, carrying on my back all the necessary scopes\, scope mounts\, magazines\, ammunition making equipment\, and we trained and equipped the nascent 47th brigade’s (only a battalion at that time) marksmen\, snipers and rifle instructors.  \nThis is that class:  \nEverything you need to know about how to use a rifle\, in great detail\, with the focus and efficiency of looming life and death conflict\, but with the infinite resources and flexibility of our expansive Northern California shooting school. All rifles are fundamentally the same\, and skill with one type of rifle translates perfectly to skill with larger more capable weapons. This class is for folks who are looking to improve their technical knowledge of ballistics\, zeroing\, mental math\, bullet trajectory\, and shooting fundamentals. We welcome all calibers\, all barrel lengths\, all optical sighting systems. We provide rifles\, scopes\, and magazines free of charge to students who wish to borrow. Come and learn\, meet us and meet the facility\, and then make informed purchases once you know what to buy.  \nWelcome to the much anticipated Fall 2024 Combat Rifle Series! This program consists of six 1-day immersive classes that will cover everything you need to know of how to use a modern carbine or fighting rifle\, and how to understand the tool’s role in the greater tactical framework of modern human conflict\, starting with the basics\, and going all the way into low light fighting\, night vision\, close quarter battle\, teamwork and tactics\, precision shooting out to 400 meters and beyond\, how to use red dots and magnifiers\, lasers\, LPVO and ACOG scopes\, ballistic theory\, and so much more!  \nThe full package of 6 classes gives you an awesome price of $96 per class\, between August 15th and August 31st\, as a reward for those who are bold enough to grab the bull by the horns. Then the price will go back to standard price. Each class is action packed and 10 hours long. If you have a schedule conflict\, you may simply mix and match with future class dates\, to customize your package to your schedule. Email Brian at info@monarchdefense.org for details.  \nFundamentals of Riflecraft is suited to beginners who are just learning to shoot a rifle\, and for experienced students looking to prepare a solid foundation as they get ready to transition to much bigger and more expensive weapon systems to shoot farther. If you are interested in long range precision shooting\, then start here to build your foundation. This class is technical and academic. It is not physically intense\, involves no running or crawling. Plan for 50% of the day to be notebook and whiteboard time. All shooting is slow fire for maximum precision and accuracy. If you are looking for the more physically and tactically intense training\, please see the rest of our Combat Rifle Series.  \nFall 2024 Combat Rifle Series dates: \nFall 2024 Combat Rifle Series dates: \nBasic Combat Rifle\, Saturday 31st of August\, 2024.Live Fire Battle Drills\, Saturday 14th of September\, 2024.Fundamentals of Riflecraft\, Saturday 28th of September\, 2024.Combat Rifle Optics\, Saturday 12th of October\, 2024. Close Quarters Combat Rifle\, Saturday November 9th\, 2024.Advanced Combat Rifle\, Saturday December 7th\, 2024.  \nAlternate Dates: (In case you miss the earlier dates and still want to join for the later advanced classes) \nBasic Combat Rifle\, Saturday 27th of October\, 2024.Fundamentals of Riflecraft\, Sunday 10th of November\, 2024. \nPrerequisite: \n\n\n \nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience. \n\n\n \nTopics:  \n\n\n \nWhat is a rifle\, what does it do\, and what do we do with it? How do bullets fly\, or the study of ballisticsMinutes of angleMilliradiansYards versus metersInches vs centimetersDefining the size of the target for hunting\, fighting\, and target shootingDefining accuracy vs precisionProper zeroing procedureShooting positions\, especially Rifleman’s Prone and Perfect ProneFinding your maximum theoretical effective rangePracticing hold-over and hold-undersDialing for distance vs holding for distanceHow to mount and level scopesComparison of rifle and caliber capabilities and how to select and buy equipmentFirst focal plane vs Second focal plane scopes  \n\n\n \nSchedule:  \n8:45 am Setup\, issue out ammo and weapons 9:00 am Safety brief and theory10:00 am Zeroing\, dry fire\, and fundamentals live fire practice on paper targets3:00 pm steel target practice on our known distance rifle range out to 800 meters/900 yards5:00 pm Debrief\, clean up\, stay and practice on the open range till it gets dark\, or go home  \nLocation: \nOur 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 from most places in the bay area. \nPacking list:  \nNotebook and pen/pencilRuler that reads in centimeters and inchesLayer garments so you can adjust for cold\, wet\, or warm weatherHatBackpackRifle\, can be bolt action or semi auto\, any caliber (school can provide weapons free of charge\, contact us for info)250+ rounds of ammunition\, or pay $80 for unlimited ammo from the schoolCleaning kit with oil\, rag\, toothbrushEye protectionEar protection Tools for mounting and adjusting sightsuser manual for your optic\, recommend downloading the PDF ahead of time.Sling1 gallon of waterSalty snacks and bag lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nCancellations: \nWe do not offer refunds for discretionary cancellations. If you wish to reschedule a class\, you must email info@monarchdefense.org no later than 1 hour prior to class start\, and you will then be credited with the value of your course\, which you can gift to someone else or use for any future class within 1 year. \nQuestions? Call Brian at 408-892-5460 or email info@monarchdefense.org.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/fundamentals-of-riflecraft-28sep24/
LOCATION:Monarch Defense\, San Jose\, CA\, 95140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rifle Classes
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SUMMARY:Facility Reservation - Nathan Castro - 400-1200m Rifle Range
DESCRIPTION:Main Participant: Nathan Castro \nEmail: nathan137@yahoo.com \nPhone:  (408) 930-0156
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/facility-reservation-nathan-castro-400-1200m-rifle-range/
LOCATION:Monarch Defense Long Range (400-1200m Rifle Range)
CATEGORIES:Private Range Reservation
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