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Advanced Training

Rifle & Pistol Dynamics

Builds your performance level in a primary and secondary weapon system: rifle and pistol.

Length
1 day
Ammo
600 rounds rifle + 600 rounds pistol
Price
$400

About the course

About Rifle & Pistol Dynamics

Our Rifle & Pistol Dynamics course is designed to build the individual’s performance level in a primary & secondary weapon system. Shooters will be instructed on how to exceed their comfort levels in order to build speed in engagement & manipulation with both weapons.

This course challenges students to problem solve and develop disciplined systems & processes while in close to intermediate range engagements. This course holds shooters accountable for every round sent down range.

Open to all competent and tactically minded shooters. Whether you are military / law enforcement or just a prepared citizen, you will receive quality training from AHT instructors and staff that will help develop your skills and mindset.

This course lays the groundwork for running a primary & secondary weapon system, focusing on the development of fundamentals with both rifle & pistol. Through the practical application of fundamentals at speed, we will push students to discover new potential behind their weapons.

This course establishes confidence in the students’ capabilities and makes known their limitations. After this course, students will have a proven framework that will enhance their understanding of the fundamentals & be able to perform them on demand.

What you’ll work on

Student performed objectives

  • Carbine and pistol fundamental application
  • Foundational performance shooting drills
  • Fundamental exploration at speed (see, feel, do)
  • Efficient target transitions
  • Sight appropriation drills
  • Instructor-led self diagnosis
  • Multiple target engagements
  • Weapons manipulation
  • Weapons conditions and management
  • Shooting positions / alternative shooting positions
  • Efficient movement drills
  • Effective engagement from cover
  • Effective movement to and from cover
  • Malfunctions / reloading
  • Transitions from rifle to pistol
  • Close quarter to midrange engagements

Before you sign up

Prerequisites

This course requires shooters to be confident in their shooting and physical abilities.

What to bring

Minimum gear requirements

  • Carbine
  • Pistol
  • Duty belt
  • OWB or IWB holster (no SERPA)
  • Rifle sling
  • At least 3 rifle magazines
  • At least 3 pistol magazines
  • 600 rounds rifle
  • 600 rounds pistol
  • 2 magazine holders for pistol magazines (mag pouch)
  • 1 magazine holder for rifle magazines (mag pouch)
  • Ear & eye protection
  • Appropriate clothing for terrain and weather
  • Weapons maintenance & cleaning equipment
  • Sunscreen
  • Food & water
  • Permanent marker

Optional

  • Body armor
  • Plate carrier
  • NODs
  • Chest rig
  • Batteries
  • First aid, etc.

Dates & booking

Upcoming classes

  • Sun, Apr 25, 2027

    Newark, OH, Instructor: Rick Crawley

    8 seats left

    Was $500, now $400

  • Fri, Jun 11, 2027

    Newark, OH, Instructor: Rick Crawley

    9 seats left

    Was $500, now $400