Defensive Carbine 1
Course Overview: AMI Defensive Carbine 1 consists of a full day of range instruction and is your entry point into mastering the modern sporting rifle for personal protection. This course bridges the gap between basic target shooting and the dynamic skills needed for real-world defense. You will learn how to properly set up your rifle, achieve a reliable zero, and build a solid foundation in both stationary and mobile shooting techniques.
Prerequisites: Students should already possess a mastery of safe gun handling practices and be able to load and unload their rifle while maintaining strict muzzle discipline.
Core Modules & Skills Covered
- Carbine Setup & Optics: Best practices for accessorizing your rifle and establishing an accurate zero.
- Engagement Fundamentals: Master precise single-round and rapid multiple-round target engagements.
- Efficient Manipulation: Learn smooth, consistent reloading techniques to keep your rifle in the fight.
- Workspace Mechanics: Handle simple transitions from strong-side to support-side and back.
- Dynamic Marksmanship: Build the foundational coordination required for moving while shooting.
Required Gear
- Modern Carbine: Center-fire caliber rifle (AR, AK, Mini-14, or Pistol Caliber Carbine) with all factory safeties intact and operational.
- Tactical Sling: Quick-adjust 2-point or single-point sling. (Note: Hunting slings are not accepted, as the rifle must sling across the front of your body.)
- Magazines: Minimum of 3 spare magazines (30-round capacity preferred). If using smaller magazines, bring enough to hold 90 rounds total.
- Ammunition: 350 rounds of factory-loaded ammunition.
- Safety Gear: Eye and ear protection (electronic hearing protection strongly recommended).
- Range Attire: Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear for a full day on an outdoor range.
- Admin Supplies: Notepad and pen or pencil.
Optional Gear
- Mag Carriers: Pouches or carriers attached to your belt or body.
- Accessories: Optics and weapon-mounted lighting systems.
- Backups: Spare/backup rifle and matching magazines.