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This course is designed to be taught as a one-on-one private session or in a smaller group setting of approximately 2-5 participants. There are periodic breaks throughout the course, along with an allotted lunch break (approximately 30 minutes). Since the flow of information moves quicker with smaller groups, the training pace is faster, which is why this course covers more information by combining our Long Gun 1 and Long Gun 2 Training Course.This course is expected to last approximately 7-10 hours.We do our best to make sure all questions asked by participants are answered and understood before moving onto the next block of information. This helps to reduce the chances of any participant(s) falling behind during the training.
We also have guns, equipment, and ammunition available to use for our training courses if needed. For more information, please click here: Equipment Rental and Ammunition Purchase
The Intuitive Defense, LLC Hybrid Long Gun 1 Training Course is a one day course that is suited for a wide range of shooters regardless of experience level, but specifically designed for new shooters or those who have minimal experience with an AR-15 style rifle or those looking to improve their basic rifle shooting fundamentals.
Our theory is simple. It is important to have a strong foundation before you build a house. Firearms training is no different when it comes to that strong foundation. In this course we focus on the basic shooting fundamentals and build from there. We will discuss, demonstrate, and practice all topics shown within this course so that you, the participant can hear, see, and do the techniques for yourself. We implement a combination of dry fire (unloaded weapons, no ammunition) and live fire (loaded weapons with ammunition) within this course that way you can safely and comfortably become intimate with your AR-15 style rifle, along with the tactics and techniques shown.
In order to program your brain to subconsciously do certain tasks (correcting malfunction, reloading, safe weapon manipulation, etc.) you must make it second nature through repetition. This course will help make the time-consuming conscious decisions into simple subconscious actions so you can better focus on what needs to be done to keep you alive in a high stress, self-defense situation. It is the little things that can get people hurt or killed. When seconds and inches matter, not having to focus on the little things can be the difference between life or death.
One of our goals is to make each and every participant a more knowledgeable, confident, and accurate shooter. We believe that our teaching method, along with having a simplified, yet informative course of instruction will do just that.
Some of the materials covered in this course are, but not limited to:
Mindset
Stopping a threat (use of force)
Legal consideration
Identifying the danger
Tunnel vision
Basic knowledge of the the AR-15 style rifle
Operation
Disassembly and reassembly
Sights
Equipment
Rifle considerations
Home defense
Person with disabilities (AR-15 style pistol with brace)
Hunting/distance shooting
Identification of dominant eye
Rifle manipulation
Stance, presentation, and control
Sight picture, sight alignment
Trigger control
After engagement actions (shooting)
Types of positions and their purpose
Loading/unloading procedures
Initial load
Unload
Reloads
Combat
Malfunctions
Types of malfunctions
Correcting malfunctions
Live fire
Approximately 17 courses of live fire consisting of approximately 672 rounds total of rifle ammunition
Participant Equipment
Each participant is responsible to provide the following individual equipment for themselves:
Semi-automatic AR-15 style rifle/long gun
Rifle sling (either a one, two, or three point sling is required)
Rifle magazine pouch/holder (double or triple magazine capacity) which is secured in place by a belt or to the chest
Rifle magazines (minimum of 2, but 4 is recommended)
Rifle ammunition (for more information, reference the Ammunition Considerations section below Participant Requirements)
Eye protection
Hearing protection (over the head style hearing protection is recommended, but ear plugs are fine too)
Water source (water bottles, water container, Camelbak style hydration pack, etc.)
Your own lunch/food, along with additional snacks for yourself (nuts, cereal bars, fruit, trail mix, etc.)
Rifle cleaning kit (not mandatory, but recommended)
Long pants made from a jean or other durable material that are equipment with belt loops and pockets is highly recommended
Pants belt that can support the weight of a rifle magazine pouch and/or other equipment
Hat, long-sleeve shirt, jacket, rain gear and/or other protective clothing is recommended (situation and weather dependent)
IMPORTANT:Please do not wear open toe shoes (sandals, flip-flops, etc.)
Participant Requirements
Due to the safety concerns of other participants on the shooting range, each participant must be able to walk or move freely without the aid of crutches, canes, wheelchairs, or other type of moving and/or stabilizing device(s) and/or equipment. If you are unable to attended because of the above-mentioned reason(s), but wish do receive firearms training, please contact us as we may be able to schedule a private session
Must be able to see and hear (the use of eyeglasses, contacts, and/or hearing aids are ok)
Must be able to legally own or possess a firearm
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Closed toe shoes only
IMPORTANT:Please make sure your rifle is zeroed before attending the training course. If you are unable to zero your rifle or you are unsure how to zero your rifle, please let us (Intuitive Defense) know ahead of time so we can make arrangements for you to show up early to class (day of) for zeroing before starting the training course. If you are renting a Intuitive Defense rifle to use for the training course, that rifle will already be zeroed.
Ammunition Considerations
You do not positively know where your shooting skill level is until you asses it, which requires you to run your gun and put rounds on target at the range. That being said, we know ammunition is expensive and in some cases, can be difficult to find. We also know how important it is to get confirmation of skill though live fire drills on the range, which is why we offer two round count variants for our firearms training courses which gives you the ammunition expenditure option that works best for you.
Full Round Count (FRC)
Low Round Count Alternative (LRCA)
Please note these options do not change the cost of the course, unless you are purchasing ammunition directly from Intuitive Defense to use in the HybridLong Gun 1 Training Course. More information on purchasing ammunition from us can be found in the Equipment Rental and Ammunition Purchase section below.
Wether you are brining your own ammunition or purchasing from Intuitive Defense, please specify which option you want (FRC or LRCA) at checkout or when you request a Quote for Training. It should be noted, if you are brining your own ammunition, full metal jacket (FMJ) is typically the best option as it is usually cheaper than other types. Ammunition purchased through Intuitive Defense will be full metal jacket (FMJ) as well.
For this Hybrid Long Gun 1 Training Course, if all Courses of Fire (CoF) are shot, the course ammunition loadout per participant is:
Full Round Count (FRC): 672rounds (minimum of 372 rounds, but 672 is recommended to complete all CoF)
Low Round Count Alternative (LRCA): 400rounds (minimum of 213 rounds, but 400 is recommended to complete all CoF)
If you want to attend this training course or any others we offer, but you do not have your own gun, equipment, and/or ammunition, that is not a problem. We have made our guns and equipment available for those who need to rent them. This gives the participant the opportunity to get hands on experience at the range with a rifle before needing to purchase one for themselves. This can save time and money along with, helping to ensure you purchase a rifle that is right for you when that time comes. Going through the training before hand will also allow you to be more confident and comfortable when you get your first rifle. It is important to remember, not all rifles are created equal so understanding the feel, grip, weight, caliber, and size will allow you to be better informed when you go to the gun store.
Need ammunition for the training course? We got you covered there too! You can do a course specific full loadout or purchase what you need in 100 round increments (partial loadout). The second option works well for those who already have some ammunition, but not enough to complete a training course. The ammunition we offer is full metal jack (FMJ), which is perfect for range use.
Lastly, we also offer the "John Wick Experience". This is a unique opportunity to shoot several different types of rifles, to include those with red dots at the end of the training course. Experience is everything, especially when determining what type of rifle might be right for you. The John Wick Experience benefits new shooters, people who do not own a rifle yet, or those looking at getting another rifle.
The duration of this HybridLong Gun 1 Training Course can vary based on several factors, to include, but not limited to: course size (how many participants), weather, questions, courses of fire, breaks, and practical exercises in the dry fire phase. Please allow for and expect this training course to last approximately 7-10 hours. Also, please expect to be standing for long periods of time while on and off the firing line.
Since the Hybrid Long Gun 1 Training Course is more of a custom built course and not always limited to a specific location or date, the price can vary based on several factors:
If the training is conducted at the Intuitive Defense Shooting Range (located near Alexandria, Louisiana) the price starts at $325.00 per participant. This price does not include any extra rentals or other optional "add-on" services. This is typically the cheapest option for participants since we (Intuitive Defense, LLC) do not have to pay range fees or other expensive associated with renting a range. For further questions or to inquire about family and/or group rates, please contactus at [email protected] or by using the link at the bottom of the page.
If you would rather do the training at a shooting range near you or if you have property where we (Intuitive Defense, LLC) can safely conduct live fire, we can bring the range (target stands, targets, and other range equipment) to you! The price for this option is dependent on several factors which include, but are not limited to: location, group size (if applicable), availability of a shooting range and/or shooting area, and range fees (if applicable). To request a quote, please click here: Hybrid Long Gun 1 Training Course Quote or use the link at the bottom of the page.
Deposit
The cost(s) associated with our training courses vary from course to course as each one is custom built to facilitate and accomplish specific tactics and techniques within that specific course. If you sign up for a training courses, we do require full payment of that course at the time of registration to guarantee your slot as a participant within that course. It is important to note, each training course registration has a non-refundable deposit amount associated with it.
This deposit amount is built into the course cost upon your registration because once that slot is assigned to you, Intuitive Defense, LLC incurs costs associated with it. Some of these initial costs to us (Intuitive Defense, LLC) are, but not limited to: range fees, training area fees, assistant instructor expenses, target expenses, course supply expenses, logistic expenses, and other administrative expenses needed to build each training course.
Due to these required, unavoidable initial expenses on our end, upon your registration, we (Intuitive Defense, LLC) have a monetary cost associated with it, whether you attended or not. Because of this, we (Intuitive Defense, LLC) include a deposit amount in the cost of each training course. This deposit amount is a portion of the overall course cost, not an additional cost to the course. The non-refundable deposit amount for a HybridLong Gun 1 Training Course conducted at the Intuitive Defense Shooting Range is $162.50 (50% of the $325.00 course cost) per participant. If the training is conducted anywhere other than the Intuitive Defense Shooting Range, the non-refundable deposit amount will be 75% of the course cost per participant.
IMPORTANT: If you are a no show on the day of your scheduled training course without prior notice (minimum of 24 hours) then you are not entitled to a refund of any amount, but you may be entitled to a credit of equal value (minus the deposit amount) on other training courses offered by Intuitive Defense, LLC. Some exceptions may apply and will be looked at on a case-by-case basis.
For more information regarding the deposit amount, along with our (Intuitive Defense, LLC) refund policy, please click here: Training Course Deposit and Refund Policy
- Course is open to: Citizens/Law Enforcement/Military -