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SUMMARY:Special Purpose Rifle 3-4AUG24
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:  \nSpecial Purpose Rifle Rifle builds upon your foundation of basic riflecraft\, and allows the advanced practitioner to really stretch the capabilities of the modern high performance gas operated semi automatic rifle. Of course\, for those familiar with the famous mk12 Special Purpose Rifle\, the idea was revolutionary in 2002 during it’s inception\, to take a relatively standard infantry rifle\, add a scope to it\, and hybridize the rugged durability of an infantry weapon with the performance and precision of a target rifle\, thus giving combat marksmen the special ability to both employ their rifle as a normal rifleman\, as well as to stretch out beyond 800 meters\, greatly improving his unit’s precision\, range\, counter sniper ability\, and ability to suppress enemy crew served weapons\, all while maintaining great mobility and defensive firepower\, compared to a dedicated sniper who is burdened with slow\, delicate\, and specialized equipment.  \nWait\, hold on\, back up. Ahem! \nOf course\, those familiar with the famous Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova\, the SVD\, the idea was revolutionary in 1963 during it’s inception\, to take a semi automatic light weight infantry rifle\, customized and specialized for the role\, and add a scope to it to greatly stretch the capabilities of the infantry squad.  \nYou mean like what Americans were doing with M1C rifles\, in 1951? Pick the best and brightest and most promising of riflemen\, someone with steady hands\, good eyes\, a quick mind\, patience\, and who learned well\, then select a particularly accurate rifle\, mount a scope to it\, and give him extra training to increase the unit’s combat effectiveness? Surely\, it was a new idea in 1937 at the start of ww2. No? Surely\, then it was a revolutionary idea in 1914 then\, as Europe tore itself apart in the forests and trenches of France. No? Surely\, surely then\, this was state of the art training and philosophy in 1863 as the Berdan Sharpshooters proved their worth at the battle of Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania\, during the American Civil War.  \n…No… Not even then. You see\, as long as there have been soldiers with guns\, there have been both clueless idiots and a select minority of dedicated experts\, called different things over the years…jaegers\, snipers\, marksmen\, or just simply\, “Riflemen”\, as the difference isn’t so much in the type of weapon\, but rather in the skill\, training\, and lifelong dedication to mastering a craft that sets these men and women apart from their peers.  \nWhat we seek in Special Purpose Rifle is to master your weapon such that with the minimum amount of equipment you maximize your abilities to shoot and move\, both far and fast\, to be capable night and day in the defense and in the offense\, on the open battlefield and confined cityscape. Everyone has a rifle\, but not everyone knows how to use it. Even fewer people can really consider themselves masters of the art of small arms combat. Special Purpose Rifle is the next big step for you on the journey from from average practitioner to seasoned expert.  \nDuring Basic Combat Rifle\, we encourage students to strip down to the bare basics; to learn how to move safely and operate their weapons with reliability under stress\, and lay the foundation for quality marksmanship habits. During Advanced combat rifle\, we expand upon those basics with the capability to fight in the dark\, managing the added complexity with white lights\, lasers\, night vision\, red dots\, magnifiers\, and other combat optics\, secondary weapons\, and buddy pair teamwork. All of this thus far has been just out to 400 meters\, or 440 yards.  \nSpecial Purpose Rifle builds upon all of those\, and adds in range estimation\, gathering and dialing dope\, estimating wind\, and spotting and correcting fire for teammates\, including\, how to shoot at distance in the dark using thermal clip-on optics. You are welcome to bring your own rifle\, but we provide all rifles\, scopes\, night vision\, and thermal equipment free of charge. Ammunition is $80 per person per day for everything you need for training.  \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 with 4+ magazines500+ rounds of ammunitionPistol and holster 100 rounds of pistol 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 lunchBackpackSleeping 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. We have limited sets of night vision and thermal scopes 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/special-purpose-rifle-3-4aug24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Rifle Classes,Tactical Training
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SUMMARY:Night Combat Rifle 10AUG24
DESCRIPTION:Originally\, my plan was for us to conduct close quarter battle\, night optics training\, and live fire battle drills\, all three modules of training during just two days of Advanced Combat Rifle. As we found though\, this was just too ambitious. Thus\, I have re-adjusted the curriculum into individual modules\, so if folks who wish to focus on learning just one topic\, they have the opportunity to do so\, with greater convenience than an overnight weekend.   \nPrerequisite: \n\n\n\nYou must have prior safe weapons handling experience.  \n\n\n\nDescription:  \nNight Combat Rifle will review everything we learned in Basic Combat Rifle\, then add the use of night vision and thermal optics\, such that students learn to work around the challenges of night time operations\, and can begin to gain the advantages that darkness can provide in conflict. We will learn how how to select equipment\, how to mount night vision on a helmet\, how to calibrate an Infrared laser for shooting in the dark\, and how to use and calibrate a thermal scope. We will conduct an assortment of moving\, shooting\, and weapons manipulation training\, to practice the same skills we have learned previously in the daytime\, at night. You can expect the pace of this class to be slow and methodical\, as in the dark\, your safety is more important than trying to be fast.  \nWhereas in Basic Combat Rifle I really encourage the students to strip down their weapons to the bare basics\, Night Combat Rifle is the time to learn and understand how to use your lasers\, weapon mounted lights and night sights\, and head mounted night vision.  \nWe provide rifles\, lasers\, helmets\, night vision\, and thermal scopes. 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 carbines\, 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.
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LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Handgun Classes,Tactical Training
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SUMMARY:Basic Combat Rifle 31AUG24
DESCRIPTION:Welcome 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.  \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:  \nBasic Combat Rifle will introduce to the student all the basic skills necessary for using his primary weapon safely and confidently. \nAll students will learn safety procedures\, ready positions\, the 6 primary weapon manipulation drills\, zeroing procedures\, conventional shooting positions\, moving and shooting\, and hit all targets at any distance less than or equal to 400 meters (440 yards).   \nManipulations:  \n\nLoading procedure\nUnloading procedure\nTactical reload procedure\nEmergency reload procedure\nSimple Malfunction procedure\nComplex Malfunction procedure\n\nReady Positions:  \n\nMuzzle up (high port)\nHigh ready\nLow ready\nmuzzle down (sul)\n\nConventional Shooting Positions: \n\nStanding\nHigh kneeling\nLow kneeling\nRifleman’s prone\n\nIndividual Movement Techniques:  \n\nHigh crawl\nLow crawl\n3-5 second rush\n\nStandards for Precision and Accuracy: \n\n4 minutes of angle with iron sights or red dots with standard ammunition from unsupported prone\, corresponding to 400m effective range on man sized target.\n2 minutes of angle with low power magnified optic and standard ammunition from supported prone\, corresponding to 800m effective range on man sized target. \n1 minute of angle with high power magnified optic\, free float barrel\, match trigger\, and match ammunition from supported prone with rear bag\, corresponding to 1600m effective range on man sized target. \n\nAs part of the 1 day format for this Combat Rifle Series\, we will briefly introduce the following Shooting Fundamentals\, then circle back around to fine tune and master them in Fundamentals of Riflecraft:  \n\nPosture\nNatural point of aim\nBreathing\nSight alignment\nSight picture\nFront sight focus\nTrigger press\nFollow through\nReset\nRecoil management\n\nDry practice fundamentalsSlow fire 10 round groups on 4moa target from 25m. Zeroing theory and sight adjustmentConfirm zero at 100\, 200\, 300\, 400 metersIntroduction to MOA and Milliradian mathHigh intensity confidence building exercises \n\n\n\n\n\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+ magazines250+ rounds of ammunition per day of trainingCleaning kit with oil\, rag\, toothbrush\, barrel rodBackpackWater bottles that you can refillIndividual first aid kit (IFAK)Eye protectionEar protection 1 gallon of water per daySalty snacks and bag lunchWe can provide weapon and ammunition for you for $80 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/basic-combat-rifle-31aug24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Rifle Classes,Tactical Training
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