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SUMMARY:Ammunition Science 2MAR2025
DESCRIPTION:Ammunition Science is a semi-private class that will teach you how to master making your own pistol and rifle ammunition quickly\, safely\, cheaply\, and precisely. This training is provided in three parts: Part 1 will be theory and introduction taught hands on in person at our shop. Part 2 will be testing\, chronographing and grouping done at the shooting range. Part 3 will be high volume production back in the shop.  \nThis specific date is for Part 1\, the longest part. Because the training is so hand-on\, we set a maximum class size of only 3 students. Due to the small class size and high demand\, if all tickets are sold out\, please email admin@monarchdefense.org to be added to the wait list\, and you will be notified of the next available date\, or if a spot opens up due to cancellation. We will schedule parts 2 and 3 later 1-on-1 and it is flexible to your schedule. If you buy this class\, you are paying for all 3 parts\, plus all tools\, presses\, dies\, powder\, primers\, bullets\, targets\, chronograph\, and six months of unlimited range time… plenty of everything to complete your first hand loading project. We even have several sets of presses\, dies\, scales\, and other tools for you that you can take and keep if you want\, to help get you started.  \nThere are 3 reasons why you would consider making your own ammunition:  \n\nBecause the ammo you want is hard to get. For example\, you are looking to make subsonic ammunition perfectly tuned to your barrel\, lead free hunting ammunition for California hunting requirements\, lead free frangible close range training ammunition\, major power factor competition ammunition\, or rare ammunition for obsolete antique firearms. \nBecause the ammo you make is better than factory ammo. All rifles are different\, and to tap into the fullest precision and accuracy your weapon can offer\, you will need to custom tune the ammunition to that unique weapon. If you are consistently shooting 1 Minute Of Angle and you want to start shooting consistently 1/2 Minute Of Angle? It’s time to start handloading. \nTo save money. Especially if combined with the first 2 reasons.  \nI lied\, there is a 4th reason: Because you think the science of rifles and ammunition is fascinating and you want to learn just because it is cool. \nI lied again: Because you live in California and you believe the California ammunition background check and 11% “sin” tax are unconstitutional and evil\, so you insist on make your own in protest. \n\nLearn:  \n4 Components of modern metallic cartridgesHow ammunition worksBullet selectionPowder selectionCase sorting Washing or cleaningDryingMedia separationLubricationAnnealingResizing TrimmingDeprimingPrimer pocket preparation Neck sizingPrimingDispensing powderSeating bulletCrimping case mouthPolishingQuality controlChoosing and buying a pressHigh precision long range rifle handloadingHigh volume progressive and automated reloadingOther tools you will needWorking up a safe powder chargeUnderstanding how to use reloading manuals and chartsChronographing and grouping your loadsThorough record keepingPrerequisite: \nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience.  \nLocation: \nOur shop space is in San Jose. The address will be emailed to those who sign up. Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose\, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detailed directions will be emailed to those who sign up. \n\n\n\nPacking List: \n\n\n\nNotebook and writing utensilWaterLunch and snacksDress comfortably for indoor activityYour firearm (optional) \nHow can I contact the organizer with my questions? \n\n\n\nBrian Wang is the event organizer. He can be reached at 408-892-5460 or info@monarchdefense.org \n\n\n\nWhat is the refund policy? We do not issue refunds. Instead\, we offer an open reschedule policy. Notify us by email to info@monarchdefense.org within 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full tuition credit towards a future event or class. You must use your tuition credit within 1 calendar year.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/ammunition-science-2mar2025/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:advanced training,Beginner Classes,reloading classes,Tactical Training
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SUMMARY:Basic Tactical Fieldcraft 9MAR2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to 2025 Small Unit Tactics series! \nBuilding on the success of last year’s program\, we have expanded Small Unit Tactics to include a crash course of all the things you need to know on the individual level in order to succeed while conducting operations at the team level. \nBasic Tactical Fieldcraft will teach you how to think and move in a tactical manner\, how to set up your individual equipment\, and introduce tactical concepts such as cover\, concealment\, camouflage\, stealth\, light discipline\, noise discipline\, dispersion\, sectors of responsibility\, setting security\, unit organization\, military terminology\, grenades\, night vision\, the squad’s organic weapons\, and more. \nIt also includes an orientation on our blank fire systems\, a tour of the facility\, and a detailed conversation about weapons and equipment setup so you will know how to prepare logistically for success in the coming months of exciting training.  \nThose who study history find that there are cycles and patterns which repeat themselves\, so if you understand history\, you are able to predict and prepare for the future. In 1775\, the young United States was losing a war against the most powerful military in the world and turned to an expert military instructor from Prussia named Friedrich Wilhelm Von Steuben because the rag tag American militiamen had the heart to fight\, but were not professionally trained soldiers\, and they needed to learn teamwork and tactics. That training is what eventually lead to the defeat of Great Britain in 1783. \nIn 1937 China found itself invaded by a superior imperial Japanese army. The Chinese Communist Party Liberation Army managed to survive the war by the skin of it’s teeth\, it then went on to win a civil war from 1945-1949\, fought the United States in direct combat in Korea in the 1950-1953\, so by the time Ho Chi Minh\, leader of North Vietnam turned to China for military aid during the Vietnam War from 1955-1975\, China was well experienced to teach the north Vietnamese commoner how to fight and win against a technologically superior professional adversary. Leading to the defeat of the United States in 1975. \nThe Soviet Union\, the largest country in the world\, invaded and occupied Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989\, and for 10 years despite having overwhelming advantage in technology and military might\, were defeated by essentially peasants with some old rifles and the occasional shoulder fired anti aircraft missile. What was the secret to their success? American funded guerilla training and tactics. So successful was this proxy war for the Americans\, that it lead to the literal collapse of the Soviet Union\, ending the Cold War. Fast forward to 2021 and the same Afghans who defeated the USSR defeated the United states after 20 years of military occupation by the most powerful military on the planet. \nDo you see the pattern? In each of these cases the underdog\, who starts as a ragtag collection of laymen\, is able to defeat a superior adversary through discipline\, tactics\, and an understanding of combat theory. If history repeats itself\, then when will it be your turn to fight for your freedom\, your sovereignty\, your family\, or your life? When that time comes\, would you rather scramble to survive\, or would you rather learn how to fight now when the sun is shining? \nThe Small Unit Tactics Series consists of five 10 hour immersive classes that will give you a broad introduction to modern fighting tactics. This includes basic tactical theory\, hand signals\, casualty evacuation\, leadership\, and then going all the way into mission planning\, attack\, defense\, ambush\, raid\, night operations\, and more!  \nYou can sign up for classes individually or purchase the entire package of 5 classes for an awesome deal. Each class is technical\, detailed\, and action packed. We offer a both a primary and an auxiliary date for Basic Tactical Fieldcraft\, as this information is critical for safe and smooth advanced training later in the series.  If you can’t make a class you signed up for\, simply email Brian at info@monarchdefense.org and we can credit you or reschedule you for a future date.  \n2025 Small Unit Tactics Series dates: \nBasic Tactical Fieldcraft\, Saturday 18th of January\, 2025.Principles of Patrol\, Saturday 15th of February\, 2025.Basic Tactical Fieldcraft\, Sunday 9th of March\, 2025.Care Under Fire\, Saturday 15th of March\, 2025.Principles of Ambush\, Saturday 19th of April\, 2025.Principles of Raid\, Saturday 17th of May\, 2025. \nPrerequisite: \nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience.  \nLocation: \nOur facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose\, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detailed directions will be emailed to those who sign up. \n\n\n\nPacking List: \n\n\n\nNotebook and writing utensil\, highly recommend Rite in the Rain 4″x6″ and a short wood pencil 1 gallon of waterLunch and snacksBoots Wool socks Extra socks wrapped in plastic bagBackpackCanteens or water bottlesCombat uniform such as US Army surplus Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform (FRACU) which can be purchased on eBay for about $45 top and bottom Boonie hat with foliage bandGloves 5.56x45mm caliber rifle equipped with Boland FX Hollywood full load blank fire adapter (Email Brian to coordinate setting up your own weapon for blanks\, or to borrow from the school) Muzzle on blank adapted weapons must be painted bright yellow (school can provide you with a blank adapter and painted muzzle device) 5+ 30 round Magpul Pmags or STANAG magazines that are upgraded to Magpul yellow anti-tilt follower (email Brian to coordinate upgrading your magazines or borrowing from the school) $80 for ammunition\, or bring 200 rounds of live ammunition to trade for blanks and training grenades. Email Brian if you have questions and to coordinate. Tourniquet and IFAK (individual first aid kit) highly recommended Night Vision if you have itHelmet if you have itRifle rated body armor if you have it22 caliber barrel cleaning rod Rifle cleaning kit\, with oil\, rag\, toothbrush\, and star chamber brush \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I contact the organizer with my questions? \n\n\n\nBrian Wang is the event organizer. He can be reached at 408-892-5460 or info@monarchdefense.org \n\n\n\nWhat is the refund policy? We do not issue refunds. Instead\, we offer an open reschedule policy. Notify us by email to info@monarchdefense.org within 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full tuition credit towards a future event or class. You must use your tuition credit within 1 calendar year.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/basic-tactical-fieldcraft-9mar2025/
LOCATION:Monarch Defense\, San Jose\, CA\, 95140\, United States
CATEGORIES:advanced training,Beginner Classes,Tactical Training
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SUMMARY:Care Under Fire 15MAR2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to 2025 Small Unit Tactics series! \nCare Under Fire is the 3rd installment of Monarch Defense’s small unit tactics series offered spring 2025. This curriculum was previously offered only to military students and in Special Purpose Rifle School\, and after gathering customer feedback for several years\, this year we aim to break up the curriculum into recurring once-a-month classes that will allow you more flexibility in scheduling. \nThis class will introduce students to the tactical priorities and teamwork of combat evacuations and first aid in the field. Unlike most first aid classes\, which begin at the assumption of “scene safety”\, we begin our training when friends are hurt and the scene is not safe. How then\, do we evacuate them quickly and efficiently\, without getting more people hurt? How do we treat their wounds in the field? \nThis highly condensed and efficient introductory class is exactly what our team of seasoned instructors compiled for and taught to the all-volunteer 47th Separate Battalion during the summer of 2022\, which later became the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukraine Armed Forces who spearheaded the counteroffensive against Russian occupation during the summer of 2023. These were regular people just like you who made the decision to learn how to fight. \nDuring the summer of 2022 in Donetsk\, I conducted three combat medical evacuation missions using these exact techniques\, before falling ill and myself being evacuated to the hospital. During the counter offensive of summer 2023\, several of my friends and colleagues at the 47th Brigade were wounded\, and shared their experiences with me. We can review these first hand experiences\, and many others\, to learn what was successful\, what was not\, and how we can do better in the future. \nLike all small unit tactics series classes\, the morning will be spent in reviewing theory. The tools for first aid in the field\, IFAK (Individual first aid kits) and how to use them\, tourniquets\, when and how to use them\, how to transition from a tourniquet to a pressure bandage for extended field care which is a critical skill to prevent the unnecessary amputation of limbs\, the use of liters\, and how to move\, drag\, and carry casualties. Also\, we will discuss and practice how to survey for wounds in the field\, and how to keep casualties warm\, which is a huge priority. \nFollowing the theory lesson we will go out into the field to train and practice these skills in simulated stress with blank fire weapons\, a real life human opposing force\, and be able to debrief and do better. \nThe Small Unit Tactics Series consists of five 10 hour immersive classes that will give you a broad introduction to modern fighting tactics. This includes basic tactical theory\, hand signals\, casualty evacuation\, leadership\, mission planning\, attack\, defense\, ambush\, raid\, night operations\, and more!  \nYou can sign up for classes individually or purchase the entire package of 5 classes for an awesome deal. Each class is technical\, detailed\, and action packed. We offer a both a primary and an auxiliary date for Basic Tactical Fieldcraft\, as this information is critical for safe and smooth advanced training later in the series.  If you can’t make a class you signed up for\, simply email Brian at info@monarchdefense.org and we can credit you or reschedule you for a future date.  \n2025 Small Unit Tactics Series dates: \nBasic Tactical Fieldcraft\, Saturday 18th of January\, 2025.Principles of Patrol\, Saturday 15th of February\, 2025.Basic Tactical Fieldcraft\, Sunday 9th of March\, 2025.Care Under Fire\, Saturday 15th of March\, 2025.Principles of Ambush\, Saturday 19th of April\, 2025.Principles of Raid\, Saturday 17th of May\, 2025. \nPrerequisite: \nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience.  \nLocation: \nOur facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose\, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detailed directions will be emailed to those who sign up. \n\n\n\nPacking List: \n\n\n\nNotebook and writing utensil\, highly recommend Rite in the Rain 4″x6″ and a short wood pencil 1 gallon of waterLunch and snacksBoots Wool socks Extra socks wrapped in plastic bagBackpackCanteens or water bottlesCombat uniform such as US Army surplus Flame Resistant Army Combat Uniform (FRACU) which can be purchased on eBay for about $45 top and bottom Boonie hat with foliage bandGloves 5.56x45mm caliber rifle equipped with Boland FX Hollywood full load blank fire adapter (Email Brian to coordinate setting up your own weapon for blanks\, or to borrow from the school) Muzzle on blank adapted weapons must be painted bright yellow (school can provide you with a blank adapter and painted muzzle device) 5+ 30 round Magpul Pmags or STANAG magazines that are upgraded to Magpul yellow anti-tilt follower (email Brian to coordinate upgrading your magazines or borrowing from the school) $80 for ammunition\, or bring 200 rounds of live ammunition to trade for blanks and training grenades. Email Brian if you have questions and to coordinate. Tourniquet and IFAK (individual first aid kit) highly recommended Night Vision if you have itHelmet if you have itRifle rated body armor if you have itRifle cleaning kit with barrel cleaning rod\, oil\, rag\, toothbrush\, and star chamber brush \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I contact the organizer with my questions? \n\n\n\nBrian Wang is the event organizer. He can be reached at 408-892-5460 or info@monarchdefense.org \n\n\n\nWhat is the refund policy? We do not issue refunds. Instead\, we offer an open reschedule policy. Notify us by email to info@monarchdefense.org within 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full tuition credit towards a future event or class. You must use your tuition credit within 1 calendar year.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/care-under-fire-15mar2025/
LOCATION:Monarch Defense\, San Jose\, CA\, 95140\, United States
CATEGORIES:advanced training,Beginner Classes,Tactical Training
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SUMMARY:Ammunition Science 23MAR2025
DESCRIPTION:Ammunition Science is a semi-private class that will teach you how to master making your own pistol and rifle ammunition quickly\, safely\, cheaply\, and precisely. This training is provided in three parts: Part 1 will be theory and introduction taught hands on in person at our shop. Part 2 will be testing\, chronographing and grouping done at the shooting range. Part 3 will be high volume production back in the shop.  \nThis specific date is for Part 1\, the longest part. Because the training is so hand-on\, we set a maximum class size of only 4 students. Due to the small class size and high demand\, if all tickets are sold out\, please email admin@monarchdefense.org to be added to the wait list\, and you will be notified of the next available date\, or if a spot opens up due to cancellation. You will schedule parts 2 and 3 later 1-on-1 with me\, and it is flexible to your schedule. If you buy this class\, you are paying for all 3 parts\, plus all tools\, presses\, dies\, powder\, primers\, bullets\, targets\, chronograph\, and six months of unlimited range time… plenty of everything to complete your first hand loading project. We even have several sets of presses\, dies\, scales\, and other tools for you that you can take and keep if you want\, to help get you started.  \nThere are 3 reasons why you would consider making your own ammunition:  \n\nBecause the ammo you want is hard to get. For example\, you are looking to make subsonic ammunition perfectly tuned to your barrel\, lead free hunting ammunition for California hunting requirements\, lead free frangible close range training ammunition\, major power factor competition ammunition\, or rare ammunition for obsolete antique firearms. \nBecause the ammo you make is better than factory ammo. All rifles are different\, and to tap into the fullest precision and accuracy your weapon can offer\, you will need to custom tune the ammunition to that unique weapon. If you are consistently shooting 1 Minute Of Angle and you want to start shooting consistently 1/2 Minute Of Angle\, it’s time to start handloading. \nTo save money. Especially if combined with the first 2 reasons.  \nI lied\, there is a 4th reason: Because you think the science of rifles and ammunition is fascinating and you want to learn just because it is cool. \nI lied again: Because you live in California and you believe the California ammunition background check and 11% “sin” tax are unconstitutional and evil\, so you insist on make your own in protest. \n\nLearn:  \n4 Components of modern metallic cartridgesHow ammunition worksBullet selectionPowder selectionCase sorting Washing or cleaningDryingMedia separationLubricationAnnealingResizing TrimmingDeprimingPrimer pocket preparation Neck sizingPrimingDispensing powderSeating bulletCrimping case mouthPolishingQuality controlChoosing and buying a pressHigh precision long range rifle handloadingHigh volume progressive and automated reloadingOther tools you will needWorking up a safe powder chargeUnderstanding how to use reloading manuals and chartsChronographing and grouping your loadsThorough record keepingPrerequisite: \nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience.  \nLocation: \nOur shop space is in San Jose. The address will be emailed to those who sign up. Our facility is in the mountains 1 hour east of San Jose\, 1 hour south from Livermore. Detailed directions will be emailed to those who sign up. \n\n\n\nPacking List: \n\n\n\nNotebook and writing utensilWaterLunch and snacksDress comfortably for indoor activityYour firearm (optional) \nHow can I contact the organizer with my questions? \n\n\n\nBrian Wang is the event organizer. He can be reached at 408-892-5460 or info@monarchdefense.org \n\n\n\nWhat is the refund policy? We do not issue refunds. Instead\, we offer an open reschedule policy. Notify us by email to info@monarchdefense.org within 1 hour before class starts\, and we will happily apply your full tuition credit towards a future event or class. You must use your tuition credit within 1 calendar year.
URL:https://monarchdefense.org/event/ammunition-science-23mar2025-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:advanced training,Beginner Classes,reloading classes,Tactical Training
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