EXPERT RIFLEMAN

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💥 Expert Rifleman:  Mid-Range Scoped Carbine Mastery 💥 

Expert Rifleman is a scoped carbine course for shooters who are done guessing and ready to dominate the mid-range fight—zeroed right, calling wind, hammering steel from real-world positions at 100 to 300+ yards, with no flat-range theatrics or tactical cosplay. 

You don't have to be an expert to take this class - we will help forge you into an EXPERT RIFLEMAN!

This class is right for you if:

✅ You prefer a class environment built around mentorship, camaraderie, approachable instructors, and continuous improvement rather than ego or intimidation.

✅ You own a scoped AR-15 and want to consistently make accurate hits out to 300+ yards.
✅ You’re ready to refine your zero, read wind, and apply holdovers with confidence instead of guesswork.
✅ You want to strengthen your field shooting fundamentals beyond flat-range drills.
✅ You’ve reached a plateau in your rifle skills and need a structured approach to improve.
✅ You want to break bad habits, sharpen good ones, and build confidence under pressure.
✅ You’re looking for a serious mid-range rifle class that prepares you for real-world applications.
✅ You are seeking an LPVO master class. 

Don't Worry — You Belong Here

 ✅ You do not need military or law enforcement experience. If you can safely handle a rifle, you belong here.
✅ You do not need to already be an expert. We built this course to forge you into one.
✅ Instruction is advanced, but never overwhelming. We bring everyone along, no matter their starting point.
✅ You will leave with measurable skill development in rifle handling, marksmanship, deployment, and positional shooting. 

Calendar

📅 April 18-19, 2026 - SOLD OUT!

📅 September 19-20, 2026

🕗 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Both Days

 📍 Mountain Top Gun & Archery Range, 11564 Harrison Ferry Rd, McMinnville, TN 

 👉 Seats are limited — lock in your spot today! 

Expert Rifleman is a scoped carbine course designed to take the guesswork out of mid-range shooting. This class focuses on building reliable marksmanship from 100 to 300+ yards by refining your zero, understanding wind, and applying holdovers with confidence. Students will work from practical field positions, while sharpening the fundamentals that make accurate, repeatable hits possible under pressure. Whether you’re newer to scoped carbines or an experienced shooter looking to break through a plateau, this course provides a structured path to stronger performance.

Training goes beyond flat-range drills to develop the skills you’ll actually need in realistic environments. From zeroing and recoil control to sling use, positional shooting, and team movement, every module is designed to build confidence and consistency. Expect to challenge bad habits, push your limits, and leave with the knowledge and discipline to run your rifle the way it was meant to be used.

Prerequisite: A basic working knowledge of the AR‑15: how to load, operate, and fire safely. If you’ve fired an AR before, even just once, you’re ready to participate. 

You don't have to be an expert to take this class - we will help forge you into an EXPERT RIFLEMAN!

TOPICS COVERED

• 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
• Advanced practical marksmanship: 50 to 300+ yards
• Sling use
• Basic and advanced weapons handling. 
• Obtaining a refined zero on your rifle and optic combo!
• Establishing stable shooting positions - standing, kneeling, sitting, prone, and variations - each from 100+ yards in a dynamic environment, 
• Urban, suburban, and rural applications
• Shooting and moving from distance 
• Range estimations and use of holdovers, 
• Tactical team movement at mid range, 
• ... and more!

FAQ

• Do I need to be an Expert to attend?
  NO! We will help forge you into an Expert Rifleman!
• Is this a beginner rifle class?
  NO! While newer shooters can absolutely succeed, this is a riflecraft course designed to push students beyond baseline fundamentals. If you need to shoot only 20 rounds over 8 hours, this class is not for you. If you already know how to shoot, you will LOVE this class!
• I run an LPVO. Is this class for me?
  Absolutely. For LPVO users, this class functions as an LPVO Master Class.
• CURRENT / FORMER MILITARY:
  Come learn practical riflecraft and mid-range carbine skills the military often does not teach.
• CURRENT / FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT:
  This class covers practical rifle deployment concepts many officers wish had been included in traditional training.For those who use an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic), this class is an LPVO Master Class! 
• Prerequisite: A basic working knowledge of the AR‑15: how to load, operate, and fire safely. If you’ve fired an AR before, even just once, you’re ready to participate. 
• Family Discounts when attending with immediate family. 
• All PATRIOT TRAINING Class pricing includes any applicable range access charges - no surprise "gotcha" fees!  

GUNS & GEAR NEEDED

• AR-15 rifle, preferably chambered in .223/5.56...  13.7" - 20" length barrel.     
  • If you have an SPR, this is a great class for it! 
  • If you have a GPR, this is a great class for it!
  • If you have a DMR, this is a great class for it! 
  • .308 or 6.5CM in an AR10 platform are welcome.
• OPTIC: 4x or greater magnification.    
  • The IDEAL optic for an AR platform is a low power variable optic (LPVO). 1-4x, 1-6x, 1-8x, etc. 
  • Also GREAT is an MPVO (Mid-power variable optic) such as 2-10x or similar. 
  • ACOGs, Elcans, and Prisms do VERY well in this class! - 4x, 5x, etc. 
  • Red dot + magnifier is welcome.
  • Iron sights only - NO!
  • Red dot only - NO! 
  • (Returning Expert Riflemen are welcome to try this class with iron sights or a red dot as a challenge!)
• 4+ magazines, minimum. Please prep mags ahead of class. (a handful of AR-15 loaner magazines will be available) 
• 400 rounds of ammo, minimum - same brand / same type. 500+ rounds is ideal.
• 5 Snap caps - ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT USING .223 / 5.56
  • IF you are bringing 6.5, bring snap caps. 
  • IF you are bringing .308, bring snap caps. 
  • etc.
  • We provide loaner .223 snap caps. 
• A sling to carry your rifle with. (Patriot Training recommends a 2-point Vickers sling, a Magpul MS style sling, or similar.)
• A BACKPACK to rest your rifle on and carry gear with.(see video)
• Rear shooting bag - Patriot Training recommends the Armageddon "Squishy Rear Bag"
• Range appropriate clothing
• Food & Water
• Notepad and Pen
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• Hand warmers in cold weather months
• Medical kit / IFAK(optional)
• Sight adjustment tools for your rifle
• Lawn Chairs (optional)
• Rear shooting bag (optional)
• Shemagh (optional) 
• If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!  

DO NOT BRING

• DO NOT BRING A BOLT ACTION RIFLE TO EXPERT RIFLEMAN. 

             (This defeats the whole purpose of the class!)

• Do not bring an AK or SKS to EXPERT RIFLEMAN - this is an AR-15 class. 
• Do not bring a .300 Blackout AR15. It is not designed for mid-range. 
• Do not bring a PCC or .22LR rifle to Expert Rifleman. They are not designed for mid-range. 
• Bipods will not be used. (Literally, the FIRST thing we will do is have you remove it for the weekend.)
• Do not bring green tip or armor piercing ammo - we will be shooting steel targets. 
• Do not bring Steel cased ammo for AR-15s - you will hate yourself. 
• Do not bring Hand loaded or remanufactured ammunition. Bring factory ammo only. 
• Do not bring Mixed brands/types of ammo - bring a single brand and type

NOTE: 

Classes are conducted outdoors in all reasonable weather conditions. Come prepared with appropriate clothing, hydration, sun/rain protection, medications, and whatever personal comfort items you require for a full day on the range. We will take a lunch break, but there will not be sufficient time to leave the training facility for food. Bring your lunch, snacks, and anything else you intend to eat during the training day. 

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