Our Defensive Carbine I Course is a 2 day training event located in the beautiful NRA Whittington Center. Focusing on a holistic approach to the defensive implementation of the semi-automatic rifle, the WU School of Defensive Carbine I works to instill a strong fundamental base of understanding in Internal Ballistics, External Ballistics, Terminal Ballistics, Marksmanship Techniques and Optical Adjustments as it relates to the Defensive Implementation of the Semi-Automatic Rifle.
The semi-automatic rifle is built for movement and the Defensive Carbine I Course will create the confidence for virtual, unrestricted movement regardless of the environment. The Movement Drills and Principles of Cover are designed to maximize a Consistent-Efficient-Safe Defensive Posture while putting us in the position of advantage in the Resolution of the Threat.
Defensive Carbine I Course is very dynamic but is open to ages 21 and over and all physical abilities. The Defensive Academy Courses are designed to train to the individuals’ limits to not take away from the information presented.
$500.00
Two Days
- Course participants may also purchase an ammunition package with the appropriate round count.
- AMMUNITION PACKAGE IS RESTRICTED TO ONE PER PERSON PER COURSE.
- If you would like to register more than one person for this course please add it to your cart as two separate items.
All guests, visitors, spectators, and competitors aged 18 and older must complete and sign the online waiver before entering the NRA Whittington Center. For those under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the form on their behalf.
Waivers are required once per calendar year, starting on or after January 1st.
Defensive Carbine I Course Requirements
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NOTE: Carbines/rifles of questionable quality or in questionable condition will not be appropriate for this course. We will be conducting live-fire drills, so firearms must be reliable, reloadable, and safe to operate.
Defensive Carbine I Course Schedule (subject to change)
Defensive Carbine I Schedule (Schedule subject to change)
Day 1:
0800 – 1200 - Classroom Instruction
1200 – 1330 – Lunch
1330 – 1430 – Sight-in
1430 – 1700 – Static Fire Drills
Day 2:
0800 – 0900 – Static Fire Drills
0900 – 1130 – Movement Drills/Principles of Cover (PoC)
1130 – 1300 – Lunch
1300 – 1500 – Planes Drills
1500 – 1700 – Free Movement Drill (FMD)
This course is the Intermediate to Advanced Level Defensive Sidearm instruction that focuses on the cognitive disconnect that occurs when the mind is under emotional duress.
This course is the Advanced Level Defensive Sidearm instruction that focuses on Lowlight/No-light engagements, while employing a strong fundamental interaction with the firearm, and flashlight, along with Principles of Cover.
This is a Masters level course that focuses on potential engagements that can occur during periods of darkness.
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