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THE LONG RANGE PATROL 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.
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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.
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 contact, hasty ambushes, deliberate ambushes, and more...
This movements in this class are centered around a 2-man team. Therefore, bring a buddy and save some money! See class options below.
Calendar
October 19/20, 2024
Prerequisites:
- A basic civilian carbine course from a recognized source.
- Ability to safely handle a rifle / carbine at all times.
- A basic understanding of your chosen rifle platform. We will not spend much time on basic weapon manipulation, loading, unloading, etc.
Fair chance: THIS IS NOT A SUITABLE FIRST CIVILIAN CLASS FOR ANYONE.
All PATRIOT TRAINING Class pricing includes any applicable range access charges - no surprise "gotcha" fees!
REQUIRED MATERIALS - LONG RANGE PATROL
* A ZEROED fighting rifle: AR-15 or AK47 / AK-74 preferred.
- AR-15 or AK-47 / AK-74 pistols / SBRs are fine for this class.
- Your SPR or DMR is welcome - be prepared to bring the skills to back it up!
- PCCs and .22LR rifles are NOT recommended. They jam too much. The ones that jam the most are the ones that "never have had issues before."
- Iron sights, red dots, scopes all acceptable.
- Your rifle MUST have an attached sling. 2-point preferred. Patriot Training recommends a Vickers sling, a Magpul MS style sling, or similar.
- Don't have the right equipment? We have a limited number of free loaner guns you may reserve!
* 5 or more magazines. Please prep mags ahead of class.
* 500 rounds of rifle ammo - same brand / same type. 600+ is better.
* 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).
- It needs to be able to carry all of the items from the chest rig + the rucksack. Most LBE belts will do this easily.
* The standard items listed at the bottom of the page.
GEAR
- Range appropriate clothing
- Food & Water
- Notepad and Pen
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Hand warmers in cold weather months
- Medical kit / IFAK
- Sight adjustment tools for your rifle (rifle classes)
- Lawn Chairs (optional)
- Rear shooting bag (optional)
- Shemagh (optional)
- If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!
OPTIONAL - BUT SMART
- Shemagh
- Medical Kit / IFAK
- Binoculars
- Range Finder
- Poncho
- Poncho liner - "woobie"
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.
MORE THAN YOU CAN GET LOCALLY
Training with a local friend who has a military background - including combat MOS and combat experienced individuals is good! However, military doctrine and civilian considerations are vastly different. What's more is few combat veterans differentiate these needs without becoming certified instructors and mentoring from a solid civilian training school.
If you have a combat vet helping your group out with tactics, this is an excellent class for them to attend with you! Our instructors are prepared to take their knowledge and teaching abilities to the next level by demonstrating the differences in civilian needs vs. military doctrine!
ADD A BUDDY OR FAMILY MEMBER - (add $300 each)
Take Long Range Patrol with a buddy or family member!
This class is a wonderful chance for you to work together with someone that you love.
The family that shoots together... scoots together??
When registering for class, look for "Add a buddy / family member"
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
REGISTER FOR CLASS
Register for class today!
Most of our classes sell out well in advance.
Registration closes two weeks prior to class.
EXPERT RIFLEMAN - The SCOPED CARBINE Class - $359
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!
(Click Picture or Link Below to Register)
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.
In Expert Rifleman, we will:
- Cover advanced practical marksmanship: 50 to 300+ yards
- Obtain a refined zero on the rifle,
- Establish stable shooting positions - standing, kneeling, sitting, prone, and variations - each from 100+ yards in a dynamic environment,
- Do some shooting and moving from distance,
- Perform range estimations and use of holdovers,
- Go over tactical team movement at mid range,
- ... and more!
For those who use an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic), this class is an LPVO Master Class!
Calendar
June 22/23, 2024 - SOLD OUT
September 21/22, 2024 - SOLD OUT
April 19-20, 2025
Prerequisites: None
Family Discounts - SEE BELOW.
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!
All PATRIOT TRAINING Class pricing includes any applicable range access charges - no surprise "gotcha" fees!
GUNS 'N' GEAR NEEDED
RIFLE: A scoped AR-Platform rifle
- Chambered in .223/5.56 or .308 or 6.5CM
- 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.
- The standard items listed at bottom of page
- Don't have the right equipment? We have a limited number of free loaner guns you may reserve!
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. See details at bottom of page.
GEAR
- Range appropriate clothing
- Food & Water
- Notepad and Pen
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Hand warmers in cold weather months
- Medical kit / IFAK
- Sight adjustment tools for your rifle (rifle classes)
- Lawn Chairs (optional)
- Rear shooting bag (optional)
- Shemagh (optional)
- If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!
DO NOT BRING THIS GEAR
- 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
FREE RENTAL GUN & GEAR
If you do not have a gun to bring to this class, you may rent one free of charge!
Rifle is a scoped AR-15 properly set up for the class, 4 magazines, and a chest rig or belt rig.
You must bring your own ammo: .Rental guns are all caliber: 223 Rem or 5.56 mm NATO - BRASS CASED!
No reloaded / remanufactured ammunition permitted in rentals.
No Steel cased ammunition permitted in rentals.
YOU MUST REACH OUT TO PATRIOT TRAINING IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM A FIREARM RENTAL.
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
FAMILY EXPERT RIFLEMAN (add $209 each)
Take Expert Rifleman with your parent, sibling, spouse, or son / daughter!
This class is a wonderful chance for you to work together with someone that you love.
The family that shoots together... scoots together??
When registering for class, look for drop down option "Add Family Member"
REGISTER FOR CLASS
Register for class today!
Most of our classes sell out well in advance.
Registration closes two weeks prior to class.
URBAN RIFLEMAN - The CARBINE MASTERY Class - $359
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.
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In this class, we will cover sling setup, optic placement, advanced marksmanship, 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, and team movement and tactics.
The focus of this class is urban and close distance applications faced by civilians, military, and law enforcement.
Calendar
March 23/24, 2024 - SOLD OUT
July 20/21, 2024 - SOLD OUT
November 16/17, 2024 - SOLD OUT
March 22-23, 2025
Prerequisites: NONE.
Family Discounts - SEE BELOW.
Day-1 Option - SEE BELOW
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!
REQUIRED GUNS 'N' GEAR
GUNS
- 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.
- 4+ rifle magazines, minimum. (a handful of AR-15 loaner magazines will be available)
- 500 rounds, minimum, of rifle ammo - same brand / same type. 600+ rounds is ideal. (NO green tip or armor piercing)
- Your carry handgun
- Quality OWB (Outside the Waistband) holster made of leather or kydex - stays open for reholstering
- 2+ pistol magazines
- Sturdy Carry belt or "duty rig" belt.
- 100 rounds of factory loaded brass cased pistol ammo
- Don't have the right equipment? We have a limited number of free loaner guns you may reserve!
GEAR
- Range appropriate clothing
- Food & Water
- Notepad and Pen
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Hand warmers in cold weather months
- Medical kit / IFAK
- Sight adjustment tools for your rifle (rifle classes)
- 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
FREE RENTAL GUN & GEAR
If you do not have a gun to bring to this class, you may rent one free of charge!
Rifle is an AR-15 carbine, properly set up for the class, 4 magazines, and a chest rig or belt rig.
Pistol is a 9mm GLOCK 19 or similar, 2 magazines.
You must bring your own ammo: .
- Caliber: 223 Rem or 5.56 mm NATO - BRASS CASED - for the rifle.
- 9mm Luger / 9mm NATO for the pistol.
No reloaded ammunition permitted in rentals.
No Steel cased ammunition permitted in rentals.
YOU MUST REACH OUT TO PATRIOT TRAINING IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM A FIREARM RENTAL.
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 - DAY 1 ONLY $259
Only have one day?
Still not 100% sure about a two-day class?
Funds a bit tight?
Have no fear, we can help you, my friends!
You may attend Day-1 of Urban Rifleman.
When registering for Urban Rifleman, under "select Class Options," select "Day-1 Only"
FAMILY URBAN RIFLEMAN (+$209 each)
Take Urban Rifleman with your parent, sibling, spouse, son, or daughter!
This class is a wonderful chance for you to work together with someone that you love.
The family that shoots together... scoots together??
When registering for class, look for drop down option "Add Family Member"
REGISTER FOR CLASS
Register for class today!
Most of our classes sell out well in advance.
Registration closes two weeks prior to class.
The CITIZEN SNIPER Class - $399
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?
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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!
Patriot Training recommends the use of an accurized semi-auto for this class. It will serve as a "Scoped Carbine B" class.
Calendar
May 18/19, 2024 - SOLD OUT
May 17/18, 2025
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)
Fair chance: THIS IS NOT A SUITABLE FIRST CIVILIAN CLASS FOR ANYONE.
CURRENT / FORMER MILITARY: Come learn the precision rifle 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!
GUNS 'N' GEAR
1. RIFLE – A ZEROED Accurized Rifle. AR15, or accurized 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
- Don't have the right equipment? We have a limited number of free loaner guns you may reserve!
2. OPTIC – 10x magnification or greater.
· Preferably Mrad or MOA reticle
· Preferably external knobs for adjustments
· BDC Reticles are NOT acceptable. (This is your friendly warning.)
3. AMMUNITION – 300 rounds MATCH GRADE ammunition, minimum.
4. SIDEARM – 1 pistol & 2 mags
· 50 rounds
· Quality OWB holster of kydex or stiff leather that will stay open for reholstering.
5. OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS
· "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! (limited number of loaners available)
· 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"
· The Standard Items Listed at the bottom of the page.
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BOLT ACTION WARNING
· Bolt-Action Shooters - 2+ magazines that hold 10 rounds each (or 4+ mags that hold 5 rounds each) or bring a small loose ammo pouch.
· DO NOT bring a lightweight bolt-action rifle designed for casual hunting. These rifles are not designed to shoot accurately enough, nor hold up in this sort of class. This sort of rifle will fail you and there may not be rentals available.
GEAR
- Range appropriate clothing
- Food & Water
- Notepad and Pen
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Hand warmers in cold weather months
- Medical kit / IFAK
- 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 TO CLASS:
- 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
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.
FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED
You will be walking over 1-2 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. This is not a bench-rest shooting class. You will not be laying in prone all day, either day.
FREE RENTAL GUN & GEAR
If you do not have a gun to bring to this class, you may rent one free of charge!
Rifle is an accurized AR-15, properly set up for the class, 3 magazines, and a chest rig or belt rig.
You must bring your own ammo: .Caliber: 223 Rem or 5.56 mm NATO - BRASS CASED!
No reloaded ammunition permitted in rentals.
No Steel cased ammunition permitted in rentals.
YOU MUST REACH OUT TO PATRIOT TRAINING IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM A FIREARM RENTAL.
FAMILY CITIZEN SNIPER (+300 EACH)
Take Citizen Sniper with your parent, sibling, spouse, son, or daughter!
This class is a wonderful chance for you to work together with someone that you love.
The family that shoots together... scoots together??
When registering for class, look for drop down option "Add Family Member"
LOCATION
This class will be held at Mountain Top Gun & Archery.
11564 Harrison Ferry Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110
REGISTER FOR CLASS
Register for class today!
Most of our classes sell out well in advance.
Registration closes two weeks prior to class. .