URBAN RIFLEMAN

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 Urban Rifleman is a close-quarters fight lab for civilians who carry a rifle for real-world self-defense — pushing speed, precision, and problem-solving in tight spaces where hesitation gets you killed and Instagram clout won't save you. 

This class is right for you if...

• You own a rifle for serious self-defense and want to train with that purpose in mind 
• You want to learn how to fight with your carbine in real-world, high-stress environments.
• You understand that home invasions, riots, and urban threats don’t happen at 100 yards with plenty of time to think. 
• You’re ready to get pushed on speed, precision, and your ability to problem-solve while moving under pressure. 
• You want to master the fundamentals and apply them in advanced CQB scenarios like room clearing and team-based tactics.
• You’re looking for a civilian-focused course that delivers real-world skills without the theatrics or unnecessary boot camp attitude. 

Calendar 

March 22-23, 2025 SOLD OUT

August 23-24, 2025 SOLD OUT 

December 6-7, 2025

Urban Rifleman isn’t your average carbine class, it’s a fight lab. Urban Rifleman is the best carbine class around. This course is built for civilians who understand that owning a rifle means being ready to use it when things get loud and up close. Knowing how to shoot isn’t enough. You need to know how to fight with your rifle — fast, violent, and with zero hesitation. 

We’re talking close-quarters, urban chaos: doorways, corners, hallways, and the kind of threats that don’t give you time to think. This class will push your speed, your accuracy, and your ability to move like a problem solver with a gun. If you carry a rifle for more than Instagram likes, Urban Rifleman is where you prove it. 

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
• Sling setup and use
• 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
• Loaners available! (Please bring factory 55 gr brass cased .223 Rem or 5.56 mm ammo)
• 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 "fighting" rifle (semi auto magazine fed). AR or AK style rifle strongly preferred. AR/AK pistol OK.
• THE IDEAL RIFLE is an AR-15 with a 14.5" or 16" barrel and a red dot. Other setups are welcome. 
• Loaners available! (Please bring factory 55 gr brass cased .223 Rem or 5.56 mm ammo - NO GREEN TIP!)
• PCCs and 22 LR rifles are welcome. However, they are NOT recommended. They jam. A LOT. 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)
• 5 Snap caps - ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT USING .223 / 5.56
  • IF you are bringing .300 blackout, bring snap caps. 
  • IF you are bringing 7.62x39, bring snap caps. 
  • IF you are bringing 5.45, bring snap caps. 
  • etc.
  • We provide loaner .223 snap caps. 

PISTOL

• "Fighting" 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
• The Sig P320 is banned from all Patriot Training classes. 

GEAR

• 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 or any holster requiring the trigger finger to disengage retention are forbidden. 
• Nylon holsters forbidden.   
• Revolvers 
• The Sig P320 is banned from all Patriot Training classes. 

ONE DAY CLASS OPTION

Finances a bit tight?

Still not 100% convinced?

Time constraints?

Urban Rifleman has a 1-Day option.

When registering for class, use the drop down to select 1-Day option. 

FAMILY DISCOUNT OPTION

Add a son / daughter / spouse / father / mother / sibling for a reduced price. 

The family that shoots together... scoots together?

When registering, use the drop down to select family add. 

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

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.

*  Due to safety concerns, all Sig P320 variants are banned from use in class. Students registered prior to this policy may request a free loaner pistol for the course. No refunds will be issued based on this policy. 

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.