LONG RANGE PATROL

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Long Range Patrol is a Modern Minuteman class. It will prepare you for Near Peer Engagements - the most likely mass threat to the American Populace.

This class is designed to teach you the intricacies of the Long Range Patrol and prepare you to be a Modern Minuteman in so doing. You will be operating without support or resupply, in a presumably enemy controlled territory. Here, stealth, surprise, camouflage and concealment will be your tools. 

This movements in this class are centered around a 2-man team. Therefore, bring a buddy and save some money! See class options below.  

TOPICS INCLUDE

• All Patriot Training live fire classes have a thorough safety briefing and medical plan. 
• Patrol planning
• Route planning & selection
• Principles of patrolling
• Principles of camouflage / noise & light discipline
• Hand & arm signals
• Patrol Team Member responsibilities
• Logistical & tactical considerations
• Reconnaissance & surveillance
• Rally points & how to use them
• Danger areas
• Caches
• React to contact
• Breaking contac
• Hasty ambushes, deliberate ambushes, and more... 

FAQ

• Prerequisite: A basic civilian carbine course from a recognized source - the ability to safely handle your rifle / carbine at all times. We will not spend much time on basic weapon manipulation, loading, unloading, etc.  
• (If you do not meet this requirement, we are offering "Essential Rifleman" in conjunction with the class so you can participate!) 
• Fair chance: THIS IS NOT A SUITABLE FIRST CIVILIAN CLASS FOR ANYONE. 
• Family Discounts when attending with immediate family. 
• CURRENT / FORMER MILITARY: Come learn the carbine stuff the military didn't teach you!
• CURRENT / FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT: This class contains the material you wish you had been taught!
• All PATRIOT TRAINING Class pricing includes any applicable range access charges - no surprise "gotcha" fees!
• FREE Patriot Training t-shirt with purchase of a 2025 class. Sizes in adult men's: Small - Medium - Large - XL - 2XL - 3XL

GUNS & GEAR

• A zeroed "fighting" rifle (semi auto magazine fed). AR or AK style rifle strongly preferred. AR/AK pistol OK.
• PCCs and 22 LR rifles are NOT recommended. They jam too much. The ones that jam the most are the ones that "never have had issues before." 
• Your SPR or DMR is welcome - be prepared to bring the skills to back it up! 
• Your rifle needs to have a Sling. Patriot Training recommends a 2-point Vickers sling, a Magpul MS style sling, or similar.
• Iron sights, red dots, LPVO scopes all acceptable. 
• 5+ rifle magazines, minimum.
• 500 rounds of rifle ammo - same brand / same type. 600+ is better. 
• Add 200 rounds for Essential Rifleman prerequisite class, if needed. 
• Eye protection & ear protection.  
• Chest Rig or Battle Belt - Able to transport a minimum of 3 rifle mags at a given time + mag in the rifle.
• Leatherman or similar
• Flashlight (not affixed to rifle)
• IFAK suggested, not required.
• Rucksack / Backpack
• New Notepad & pen - prefer "write in the rain" style.
• Lighter
• Survival knife (can be worn on belt / rig, or kept in rucksack)
• BRING A LUNCH for each day - we will have a "field lunch" each day.
• Duct tape
• Canteen(s) / water bladder - 2+ L of water
• 50 feet of 550 cord or similar
• Creature comforts - bug spray, sunscreen. 
• Your rucksack should weigh less than 30 pounds. 
• An LBE style belt is acceptable in place of the chest rig & ruck sack (or battle belt & ruck).  
• LBE must be able to carry all of the items from the chest rig + the rucksack. Most LBE belts will do this easily.  
• Range appropriate clothing
• Food & Water
• Notepad and Pen
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• Hand warmers in cold weather months
• Sight adjustment tools for your rifle
• Medical kit / IFAK (optional)
• Lawn Chairs (optional)
• Rear shooting bag (optional)
• Shemagh (optional) 
• Binoculars (optional)
• Range Finder (optional)
• Poncho (optional)
• Poncho liner - "woobie" (optional) 
• If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM! 

STRICTLY OPTIONAL

• Pistol / mags / ammo - we won't use it, but it is not forbidden. 
• Plate carriers / body armor - we won't use it, but it is not forbidden.

DO NOT BRING TO CLASS

• Green tip or armor piercing ammo - we will be shooting steel targets. 
• Steel cased ammo for AR-15s - you will hate yourself. Steel cased ammo OK for AK-47 and AK-74
• Hand loaded or remanufactured ammunition. Bring factory ammo only. 
• Mixed brands/types of ammo - bring a single brand and type
• Serpa Holsters. Nylon holsters. 
• Revolvers

FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED

You will be walking over 2-3 miles each day in class. You will need to be able to bend, kneel, go prone, etc. You will be carrying your rifle and a patrol pack most of the day each day. If there is a flexibility issue, we will try to accommodate. 

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 each day