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EXPERT RIFLEMAN - The SCOPED CARBINE Class - $385
Scoped mid-range carbine class
Tired of typical tactical carbine classes?
Don't have the gear, time, or interest for the typical precision class?
Still wanna be a good marksman, and not just blast rounds downrange mindlessly?
So many people think you need a huge scope and a bolt action to make shots beyond 100 yards - and that just is NOT true!
Patriot Training teaches a rifle class like no other - Expert Rifleman!
In Expert Rifleman the focus on the effective use of the AR15 rifle/carbine, using a magnified optic such as an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic), fixed magnification scope (ACOG, etc.), or similar and bulk ammunition. This class is designed to bridge the gap between a typical precision class and a typical short range tactical carbine class.
You don't have to be an expert to take this class - we can help you become an EXPERT RIFLEMAN!
Calendar
April 26-27, 2025
September 20-21, 2025
TOPICS COVERED
- Advanced practical marksmanship: 50 to 300+ yards
- 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,
- Shooting and moving from distance
- Range estimations and use of holdovers,
- Tactical team movement at mid range,
- ... and more!
FAQ
- For those who use an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic), this class is an LPVO Master Class!
- CURRENT / FORMER MILITARY: Come learn the mid range carbine stuff the military didn't teach you!
- CURRENT / FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT: This class contains the material you wish you had been taught!
- FREE Patriot Training t-shirt with purchase of a 2025 class. Sizes in adult men's: Small - Medium - Large - XL - 2XL - 3XL
- Prerequisites: None
- 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 (.308 or 6.5CM acceptable.) 13.7" & up length barrel.
- 4+ magazines, minimum. Please prep mags ahead of class. (a handful of AR-15 loaner magazines will be available)
- 500 rounds of ammo, minimum - same brand / same type. 600+ rounds is ideal.
- A sling to carry your rifle with. (Patriot Training recommends a 2-point Vickers sling, a Magpul MS style sling, or similar.)
- 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 and Prisms do VERY well in this class! - 4x, 5x, etc.
- A Red dot + magnifier is the bare minimum.
- Iron sights only - NO!
- Red dot only - NO!
- A BACKPACK to rest your rifle on and carry gear with.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bipods are not forbidden, but we will not be using them. 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
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 BOTH DAYS
URBAN RIFLEMAN - The CARBINE MASTERY Class - $385
Urban Rifleman is the best carbine class around. Centered around the concept of use of the rifle for self defense, this class will help you master your carbine. A rifle is worthless unless its owner knows how to fight with it - knowing "how to shoot" is simply not enough. \
The focus of this class is urban and close distance applications faced by civilians, military, and law enforcement.
Calendar
March 22-23, 2025
August 23-24, 2025
TOPICS COVERED
- Sling setup
- Optic placement
- Advanced marksmanship
- Weapons handling and manipulation
- Quick & dirty rifle zeroing
- Rifle deployment
- Ready and firing positions
- Transitions to pistol
- Multiple shots
- Multiple targets
- Shooting and moving
- Advanced CQB and room clearing
- Use of cover
- Team movement and tactics
FAQ
- Prerequisites: NONE.
- Family Discounts when attending with immediate family.
- Day-1 Option available
- 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 NEEDED
- A "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 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, minimum, of rifle ammo - same brand / same type. 600+ rounds is ideal. (NO green tip or armor piercing)
- Pistol
- Quality OWB (Outside the Waistband) holster made of leather or kydex - stays open for reholstering. No Serpa holsters.
- 2+ pistol magazines
- Sturdy Carry belt or "duty rig" belt.
- 100 rounds of factory loaded brass cased pistol ammo
- 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 TO CLASS:
- Green tip or armor piercing ammo - we will be shooting steel targets.
- Steel cased ammo for pistols / 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
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 BOTH DAYS
The CITIZEN SNIPER Class - $419
Two-day introduction to Civilian Sniper Craft
Many people ask how far we will shoot.
The real question is how far can YOU shoot ACCURATELY?
In Citizen Sniper, you will learn to deliver accurate fire on targets at different ranges. A citizen sniper will need to be able to gather information and scout. You will learn a very solid foundation of skills that will allow you to maximize precision. You will become an advanced shooter by learning brilliance in the basics.
Patriot Training recommends the use of an accurized semi-auto for this class. It will serve as a "Scoped Carbine B" class.
Calendar
May 17/18, 2025
TOPICS INCLUDE
- This class will cover precision marksmanship to at least 500 yards
- Urban & rural applications
- Team tactics and maneuvers
- MOA / MIL - what they are and why you need to know all about them
- Building up a stable shooting platform (including improvised rests) in multiple positions and situations
- Effective range estimation
- Effective wind reading and calls
- Dialing dope
- Holdovers
- Bipod use
- Use of makeshift steadying devices, and more!
FAQ
- Prerequisites:
- Ability to safely handle your rifle at all times.
- Ability to load / unload / fix malfunctions on your rifle. We will not spend time on basic weapon manipulation, loading, unloading, etc.
- A basic civilian carbine or marksmanship course from a recognized source is highly recommended (not required)
- 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 NEEDED
- RIFLE – A ZEROED Accurized Rifle. AR15 or AR10 preferred - equipped with BIPOD and a sling (Patriot Training recommends a 2-point Vickers sling, Magpul MS style sling, or similar). Accurized Bolt gun also acceptable.
- Accurized = Heavy Barrel (or fluted barrel) + Free floated + Match grade trigger.
- Capable of 1.5 MOA
- OPTIC – 10x magnification or greater.
- Preferably MIL or MOA reticle
- Preferably external knobs for adjustments
- BDC Reticles are NOT acceptable. (This is your friendly warning.)
- AMMUNITION – 300 rounds MATCH GRADE ammunition, minimum.
- Pistol & 2 mags
- 50 rounds pistol ammunition
- Quality OWB holster of kydex or stiff leather that will stay open for reholstering. No Serpa.
- "Write in the rain" notepad & pen or pencil.
- 2+ magazines - or be able to carry 25 rounds per drill. AR15 shooters - bring at least two (2) 20-round magazines!
- The Rucksack (backpack) as listed at the bottom of the page.
- Shemagh or small hand towel.
- Bipod
- Rear shooting bag - Patriot Training recommends the Armageddon "Squishy Rear Bag"
- Shooting Bag strongly recommended, not Required. Patriot Training recommends the Armageddon "Schmedium Mid Size Game Changer 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 (rifle classes)
- Lawn Chairs (optional)
- Rear shooting bag
- Shemagh
- If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!
DO NOT BRING
- DO NOT bring an AK / SKS
- DO NOT bring an AR Pistol / SBR
- DO NOT bring a rifle with a red dot - even if you have a magnifier.
- Green tip or armor piercing ammo - we will be shooting steel targets.
- Steel cased ammo for AR-15s - you will hate yourself.
- 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
LOCATION
This class will be held at Mountain Top Gun & Archery.
11564 Harrison Ferry Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110
LONG RANGE PATROL - THE MODERN MINUTEMAN CLASS ($399)
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
- 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