BASIC AR-15 Firearm Training
2026-08-15 07:58 - 2026-08-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lethal Weapons Training Academy, Cochranton, PA, 16314, United States
This is a 16-18 hour (two day) introduction to the AR-15 rifle, for the person who wants to understand how their rifle functions and learn basic combat marksmanship. The newer rifleman will benefit from learning parts nomenclature, disassembly & reassembly, safety procedures, cleaning, internal function, ammunition selection, AR variants, numerous shooting drills and equipment options.
The first four hours will be devoted to classroom instruction. The remainder of the training will be conducted on the range.
This class is designed to thoroughly familiarize the newer rifleman with their rifle, its handling characteristics, control manipulation, sight picture, transition to handgun, malfunction clearance and much more.
SUBJECTS COVERED:

1. Parts nomenclature
2. Disassembly
3. Reassembly
4. Function of the rifle
5. Equipment
6. Rifle Variants
7. Parts Variants
8. Ammunition selection
9. Causes of malfunctions
10. Malfunction clearance
11. Safety
12. Administrative handling/td>
13. Cleaning and maintenance
14. Loading
15. Unloading
16. Reloading
17. Principles of marksmanship
18. Rifle sight in
19. Position shooting
20. Shooting from cover
21. Shooting to cover
22. Weapon transition
23. Weak side manipulation

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

AR-15 rifle or clone with sling
Minimum of three rifle magazines
Magazine pouch or equivalent
1000 rounds of rifle ammunition
Handgun with strong side hip holster
Minimum of three handgun magazines
Handgun magazine carrier
100 rounds of handgun ammunition
Eye and ear protection

Prepare for all types of weather.
Bring any other equipment and supplies that will enable the shooter to remain on the range for two days.
Suitable for Beginners to Intermediate.
