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Advanced Tactical Precision Rifle

Chuck Taylors American Small Arms Academy

  • The course will entail four (4)days at the famous Ben Avery Shooting Facility on the north side of Phoenix, AZ, followed by three (3) days in the field near Prescott, AZ. During the four days at Ben Avery, single and multiple targets of every type, size and shape will be engaged at ranges from 50 to a full 1000 yards, often with challenging time-pressure. It is thus highly recommended that each student has complete range calibration data for his rifle to at least 700 yards prior to the class. Obtaining additional data for 800, 900 and 1000 yards is part of the course curriculum, but the shooting drills at 50-700 yards will be such that there will be little time for obtaining range calibration data once the class has started. Targets at odd angles, partial targets, multiple targets, small targets, obscure targets, hostage situations, high speed target engagements, consistent accuracy drills, know your limitations drills, and graphic targets in different body configurations are all part of the course curriculum. During the field phase (near Prescott, AZ), the art of camouflage, stalking, tactical movement, building a "hide", as well as planning and executing actual precision rifle missions (with special emphasis on longer range shots) make for an exciting and enjoyable, yet highly instructive course.

  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of a precision rifle course.
  • Course Type: Precision Rifle
  • Instructor: Chuck Taylor
  • Price: $1495.00

Dates and Time:

  • Date: 2008-08-04 - 2008-08-10 (7 days)
  • Time: 08:00:00 - 17:00:00 (9 Hours)

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2-Day Defensive Handgun (9/6/08)

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute

  • This outstanding entry level course is for those students who initially do not have the time or funds to take our four day course, but want to get a fast start on their weaponcraft training. Upon completion of this course you will have a fundamental understanding of the defensive use of the handgun. Among the many skills you acquire will be the ability to safely and easily draw your weapon from the holster and fire two, sighted shots to the center of a target 5 yards away – all under 1.5 seconds! This course more than satisfies gun handling and marksmanship criteria for a Concealed Weapons Permit. LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE: Use of Deadly Force and the Law; Color Code of Mental Awareness; Stopping Power; Civil Liability; and more. FIRING DRILLS INCLUDE: Loading and Unloading; Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment, and Trigger Control; Presentation from Ready and Holster; Target Engagement from Arms Length to 15 yards under Time Pressure; Malfunction Clearing; Speed and Tactical Reloading; Live-Fire Tactical Simulator Introduction; and more.

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Course Type: Tactical Pistol
  • Instructor: Front Sight staff
  • Price: $1000.00

Dates and Time:

  • Date: 2008-09-06 - 2008-09-07 (2 days)
  • Time: 07:00:00 - 19:00:00 (12 Hours)

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4-Day Defensive Handgun (9/12/08)

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute

  • This fast paced and exciting course is for law enforcement officers, military personnel and private citizens who want a complete understanding of the defensive handgun and a skill level that surpasses 95% of those who carry a gun for a living. Regardless of your experience prior to entering this course, upon completion, your gun handling, marksmanship, and tactical skills will be better than they have ever been and you will be able to safely and easily draw your weapon from a CONCEALED holster and fire two, sighted shots to the center of a target 5 yards away - all under 1.5 seconds! That’s right, from a concealed holster in 1.5 seconds! You will understand the principles of tactics and have multiple opportunities to use your acquired skills under the stress of simulated, lethal encounters. This course is a must for anyone who chooses to own or carry a handgun for self defense. LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE: Use of Deadly Force and the Law; Color Code of Mental Awareness; Stopping Power; Civil Liability; Concealed Carry; Low Light and Night Shooting; and more. FIRING DRILLS INCLUDE: Loading and Unloading; Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment, and Trigger Control; Presentation from Ready and Holster; Target Engagement from Arms Length to 25 yards under Time Pressure; Malfunction Clearing; Speed and Tactical Reloading; Tactical Training Simulation using Realistic Reactive Targets in Shoot/No Shoot Scenarios; Concealed Carry; Low Light and Night Shooting; Evening Supplemental Lectures on Shotgun and Rifle topics; Staff Social, Single Elimination Shoot-off, and Distinguished Graduate Skills Evaluation and more.

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Course Type: Tactical Pistol
  • Instructor: Front Sight staff
  • Price: $2000.00

Dates and Time:

  • Date: 2008-09-12 - 2008-09-15 (4 days)
  • Time: 07:00:00 - 19:00:00 (12 Hours)

Location:

2-Day Defensive Handgun (9/12/08)

Front Sight Firearms Training Institute

  • This outstanding entry level course is for those students who initially do not have the time or funds to take our four day course, but want to get a fast start on their weaponcraft training. Upon completion of this course you will have a fundamental understanding of the defensive use of the handgun. Among the many skills you acquire will be the ability to safely and easily draw your weapon from the holster and fire two, sighted shots to the center of a target 5 yards away – all under 1.5 seconds! This course more than satisfies gun handling and marksmanship criteria for a Concealed Weapons Permit. LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE: Use of Deadly Force and the Law; Color Code of Mental Awareness; Stopping Power; Civil Liability; and more. FIRING DRILLS INCLUDE: Loading and Unloading; Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment, and Trigger Control; Presentation from Ready and Holster; Target Engagement from Arms Length to 15 yards under Time Pressure; Malfunction Clearing; Speed and Tactical Reloading; Live-Fire Tactical Simulator Introduction; and more.

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Course Type: Tactical Pistol
  • Instructor: Front Sight staff
  • Price: $1000.00

Dates and Time:

  • Date: 2008-09-12 - 2008-09-13 (2 days)
  • Time: 07:00:00 - 19:00:00 (12 Hours)

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Special Advanced Tactical Handgun Course

Chuck Taylors American Small Arms Academy

  • This is a special advanced course, which takes the art and science of combat handgunning to an entirely new level. High speed presentations, target engagements and weapon-handling are standard fare in this entirely new and challenging class, as the student engages a wide variety of target types, styles, shapes and sizes. All four (4) days of the course will be at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, located on the north side of Phoenix, AZ. While some standard range work is involved, emphasis is placed on dealing with ever-more-difficult tactical scenarios involving an array of realistic graphic targets. Shooting from, and around motor vehicles is also emphasized, as is proper methodology of dismounting from the vehicle itself. Use of a vehicle as cover is also discussed in detail with appropriate firing drills to reinforce the concepts discussed. In addition, shooting from cover at distances from 15 to a full 100-meters is also emphasized, as are concealed carry presentations and extreme close-quarters engagements, with high-speed tactical movement. While much of the curriculum is discussed in the General Information section above, there will also be great emphasis on targets at odd angles, oddly shaped targets, targets partially concealed behind cover, tactical movement, reloading on the move, shooting in a crowd, hostage situations, and non-typical situations.

  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of a tactical handgun course.
  • Course Type: Tactical Rifle
  • Instructor: Chuck Taylor
  • Price: $695.00

Dates and Time:

  • Date: 2008-09-16 - 2008-09-19 (4 days)
  • Time: 08:00:00 - 17:00:00 (9 Hours)

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