RECAP - AMERICAN RIFLEMAN

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Marksmanship clinic. 

Master your rifle and your mind—American Rifleman teaches real marksmanship, not just hype. 

This class is right for you if:

• You want to become a more accurate and confident rifle shooter, whether for defense, hunting, or preparedness
• You’re tired of chasing gear and hype, and want to get better by mastering the fundamentals
• You’re new to rifles and want a rock-solid foundation in practical marksmanship
• You’re an experienced shooter who wants to sharpen core skills and break bad habits
• You’ve got a lever gun, bolt gun, or classic battle rifle and want a class that actually welcomes it
• You believe that hitting the target—on purpose, every time—is still the point of owning a rifle

“A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man.” - Teddy Roosevelt. 

Calendar

Sunday, July 13, 2025 SOLD OUT

American Rifleman is all about one thing: marksmanship. In a world obsessed with gadgets and gimmicks, "high-speed / low-drag," this class brings it back to the fundamentals; hitting what you aim at, on purpose, every time. Whether you're defending your home, hunting, or preparing for something bigger, the ability to place accurate fire on target is non-negotiable. This course teaches traditional rifle skills that build confidence, precision, and control — because hitting the target isn’t just helpful, it’s the whole point. 

The purpose of American Rifleman is to teach you marksmanship with your rifle. American Rifleman offers shooters a place to learn traditional marksmanship.  By mastering essential skills, participants can improve their shooting abilities and gain confidence in their marksmanship. With exercises designed to cultivate shooting skills, American Rifleman is a great introductory course for new shooters. At the same time, the exercises can be modified to the shooter, so advanced shooters will have a lot of fun, as well. 

Many people ask us for a lever gun / bolt gun / classic battle rifle class:

American Rifleman is a perfect class for you and your lever gun / bolt gun / classic battle rifle! 

TOPICS INCLUDE

• All Patriot Training live fire classes have a thorough safety briefing and medical plan. 
• Proper sight picture
• Sight alignment
• Proper grip on the gun
• Good fighting stance
• Recoil control
• Practical marksmanship from 50 to 300 yards
• Common fighting rifle zeroes and implications
• Rifle setup
• Sling setup and use
• Optic setup
• How to zero the rifle
• How to deal with stoppages
• Unsupported shooting positions - standing, kneeling, sitting, prone, and variations. 
• Field applications of each skill will be applied. 
• There will also be a marksmanship evaluation. 

FAQ

• NO PREREQUISITES!
• BEGINNERS - feel free to use a scope or optic. 
• EXPERTS - challenge yourself: shoot this class with iron sights!
• All PATRIOT TRAINING Class pricing includes any applicable range access charges - no surprise "gotcha" fees!

GUNS & GEAR 

• Magazine fed rifle PREFERRED
  • Bolt action, etc. welcome.
  • Chambered in .223/5.56 or larger is welcome
• AR15 PREFERRED!!! 
  • .22 Rifles welcome!
• LEVER ACTION RIFLES WELCOME!
• BOLT ACTION RIFLES WELCOME!
• Old-School Rifles WELCOME!
  • M1 Garand welcome!
  • SKS Welcome!
  • M1 Carbine Welcome!
  • Mini-14 Welcome!
  • Mosin Nagant Welcome!
• 2 or more magazines.   Please feel free to prep mags ahead of class. 
• 150 rounds ammunition - same brand, same type 
• No green tip or armor piercing ammo.  We will be shooting steel targets. 
• If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!  
• A BACKPACK to rest your rifle on (see video below)
• Bipods welcome. Not required. 
• Notepad & pen 
• Eye protection & ear protection. 
• Tools to make sight adjustments.
• WATER! 
• Food - there is no place nearby from which to buy lunch / snacks.
• Tools to adjust your optic or iron sights. 
• Sunscreen, bug spray, etc.
• Lawn chair optional
• Shooting Mat is optional. 
• Elbow pads optional
• Medical Kit / IFAK optional

DO NOT BRING

• No green tip or armor piercing ammo.  We will be shooting steel targets. 
• DO NOT bring steel cased ammo for your AR-15. You will hate yourself. Consider yourself warned. 
• Hand-loaded ammunition is not permitted in class. Bring quality factory brass cased ammo. 

LOCATION

This class will be held at Mountain Top Gun & Archery.

11564 Harrison Ferry Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110

CLASS IS HELD 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

STANDBY

Most Patriot Training classes sell out quickly. However, we frequently have participants who have schedule changes, and cannot make the class they bought for whatever reason. Therefore, we offer a "STANDBY" list. Of course, this does not guarantee you a spot. However, most classes get one or two reschedules - usually the last week right before class. 

IF this class sells out, email us and we will put you on standby for the class at no charge. Of course, if a spot opens up, then you will need to act quickly to buy that spot! 

REFUND / RESCHEDULE / TRANSFER POLICY

REFUNDS

Patriot Training does NOT offer Refunds. 

* Tuition sale is final and is a commitment to train with Patriot Training at the date and time scheduled.

* Tuition paid guarantees your spot in class. Patriot Training does not overbook. 

* Your payment secures a spot in a specific class, and nothing more. Patriot Training cannot and does not guarantee individual performance or results. Therefore, failure to pass a course (such as a carry permit evaluation) does not qualify for a refund.  

* Patriot Training does not offer refunds, reschedules, or transfers to students who fail to show up for class. If you decide not to attend, that’s your decision. 

* This policy is firm and there will be no exceptions.

Why? 

- Because if you decide the day before class that you don't like the weather forecast (or insert whatever excuse here), we will not have time to sell that spot to a serious participant that has been turned away. 

RESCHEDULE

Cannot make a class and need to reschedule to a future class? You may reschedule for the same class (i.e. Urban Rifleman for Urban Rifleman) in the future for only a $50 processing fee. You must reschedule no later than Thursday at 6:00 pm prior to the start of the class you cannot make. Naturally, there must be a future offering on the schedule, and once you select the date, that date will be locked in. Future reschedules will also require an additional $50 processing fee. CLICK HERE TO RESCHEDULE. 

LIMITED TRANSFERS

Can't make the class and want to transfer (give/sell) your spot to someone else?

If you want to transfer, sell, or give your seat to someone else, that’s entirely up to you and is fine by us. 

You must notify us no later than Thursday, 6:00 pm, prior.  

If that person cannot make it, the same no refund policy applies. 

CANCELLATIONS

In the unlikely event Patriot Training is forced to cancel a class, refunds and reschedules will be offered.