Carbine Level 2

Carbine Level 2 focuses on the utilization of modern rifle platforms, including AR and AK platforms, as a primary weapon system with the handgun as a secondary weapon.

$450.00 per person

Carbine Level 2
Duration
2 Days
Type
Rifle
Location
Diamondback Range
Private Range South Tucson
Carbine Level 2

Event Detail

Carbine Level 2 provides a deep dive into the carbine as a primary weapon system, with a handgun as a secondary weapon.

Students develop a deeper understanding of the fundamentals, correct levels of input in the rifle mount, reload and malfunction drills, transitioning to and from the handgun, moving while shooting, blending speed and accuracy, utilization of cover and concealment, and an introduction to competitive stage shooting.

Location
Diamondback Range
Private Range South Tucson
Instructors
Mike Maurer

Mike Maurer – View Bio

Director of Training – Michael Maurer has been a member of the Tucson shooting community since 2015, starting as a...
Ben Anderson

Ben Anderson – View Bio

A US Army 82nd Airborne Reconnaissance Infantryman, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran (2008-2009), I also spend as much time as...

Course Topics
  • Safe gun handling skills for defensive and competition applications
  • Loading, unloading, reloading, and malfunction clearances
  • Belt setup considerations for carbine and handgun
  • Training mindset and approach
  • Expanding upon fundamentals of mount, vision, and trigger
  • Efficient presentation from low-ready and high-ready
  • Competition starts
  • Accuracy at speed based on target size and distance
  • Target transitions
  • Mounted and unmounted movement
  • Position entry and exit
  • Primary to secondary transitions
  • Low light/night shooting
  • Weapon-mounted light considerations
  • Wrap with 2-gun competition stage in afternoon/low/no light
Pre-requisites
  • Handgun Level 2 or instructor approval.
  • Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms.
Required Gear
  • Note-taking material, optional
  • Eye and hearing protection
  • Electronic hearing protection strongly encouraged
  • Semi-auto handgun of 9mm or greater caliber; no revolvers
  • OWB, IWB, or AIWB rigid holster
  • Concealed carry, battle belt, or competition belts are welcome
  • Purses, cross-draw, and small-of-back rigs are not permissible
  • Carbine-style rifle of .223/5.56 or greater caliber
  • AR pattern recommended
  • Sling for carbine
  • Weapon-mounted light required for carbine and handgun
  • At least 3 pistol magazines
  • 1 pistol magazine carrier
  • At least 3 carbine magazines
  • 1 carbine magazine carrier
  • Dump pouch recommended
  • 1,000 rounds of target ammunition for carbine
  • 200 rounds of target ammunition for pistol
  • No steel core ammunition
  • Water, snacks, or bag lunch for each training day
  • Sunscreen and weather-appropriate attire for outdoor private range
Notes

This course has a student minimum of 3 and a student maximum of 8.