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Rifle Fundamentals

Build a safe, reliable foundation with your modern defensive rifle. This course focuses on essential skills, smart gun handling, and practical techniques you can count on when it matters most.
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1 Day

Course Length

Rifle

Platform

Beginner

Skill Level

12 Seats

Max Class Size

About This Course

This 8 hour course is designed to introduce or refresh a firearm owner in the basic fundamentals of marksmanship, how to zero the rifle and how to maintain a semi-automatic rifle.

What You’ll Learn
  • Safety
  • Zeroing an AR/AK-style rifle
  • Rifle, Gear, and Setup
  • Fundamentals of Marksmanship
  • Target Identification
  • Magazine Changes (Tactical/Emergency)
  • Stoppages

Who It’s For

  • New rifle owners
  • Shooters looking to build a strong foundation
  • Anyone seeking practical, real-world skills

Prerequisites

  • Basic firearm safety knowledge
  • Ability to follow firearm safety rules
  • No prior rifle experience required

What to Bring

  • Open mind to learn
  • One semi-automatic rifle (AR/AK)
  • 250 rounds of ammunition minimum for your firearm
  • One good-quality single- or two-point sling
  • Two magazine pouches
  • 3 magazines
  • One tactical belt that can hold equipment (not a dress belt)
  • Eye and ear protection (electronic ear protection recommended)
  • Baseball hat or any hat with a brim
  • Food and drinks
  • Dress for the weather, we will shoot in rain or snow

Class Schedule

April 3, 2027

7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Waterman
7749 Rueff Rd, Waterman, IL 60556, USA

Course Availability
TBD
Course Fee

$150

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Your Training Path

Build skills. Gain confidence. Train for what matters.
Rifle Fundamentals

Move beyond the basics with foundational rifle skills.

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Rifle 1

Move beyond the basics with foundational rifle skills.

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Rifle 2

Advance your skills with more complex drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. This course is designed to establish a safe, reliable foundation for new rifle owners.

A reliable modern rifle, preferably an AR/AK platform rifle, is recommended.

Contact Lions Defense before registering so the team can discuss current equipment options.