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.

Handgun 101 Firearm Training
2026-08-30 07:58 - 17:00 | Bob’s Gun Shop & Indoor Shooting Range, 8470 Edinboro Rd Unit 1, McKean,, Pennsylvania, 16426
This is a 9-10 hours basic introduction handgun class for the person who wants to become confident and familiar with their hand gun. It will cover nomenclature, principles of marksmanship, safety, escalation of force, and much more. The average breakdown for this class is approximately 70% classroom and 30% range time. You will need a hand gun and 100 rounds of ammo.
This class is designed to introduce the responsible handgun owner to the basics of how to use their handguns in a safe, yet efficient manner. If you own a gun and are truly concerned with the safe handling, storage, and skills associated with the use of your firearm for the protection of yourself and family this is an excellent class to receive that basic knowledge.
This class will help put the first time gun owner at ease with handling their weapon.
SUBJECTS COVERED:

1. Handgun systems and domestic self defense
2. Ammunition applications and liability
3. Principles of marksmanship
4. Administrative handling of hand guns
5. Safe gun handling
6. Static dry firing
7. Live fire, individual coaching
8. Live fire, precision shooting
9. Cleaning and Maintenance
10. Principles of self defense/Force continuum

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Serviceable handgun
Eye protection
Ear protection
100 rounds ammunition

Suitable for Beginners to Intermediate.
