Defensive Carbine Fundamentals

Master Your Rifle The carbine is the most effective tool for home defense, but only if you know how to run it. This class breaks down the AR platform (and others) to ensure you are safe, proficient, and accurate.

A modern rifle with a camouflage pattern and a red dot sight resting on a tree branch in a forest setting.

Course Objectives

  • Setup: Sling usage, gear breakdown, and zeroing (50-yard preference).

  • Maintenance: Field stripping and keeping your rifle running.

  • Marksmanship: Effective engagement distances and recoil management.

  • Manipulations: Reloads and clearing malfunctions.

Gear Requirements

    • Cost: $120 per person (3+ Hours).

    • Ammo: 200 rounds.

    • Equipment: 2-point sling, mag pouches, 3 magazines, knee pads.

    • Who this is for: Rifle owners and carbine shooters who want a practical foundation in defensive carbine handling.

    • Prerequisites: Safe firearm handling and basic rifle familiarity required.

    • Location: LFX Firearms Training, 3961 Sugar Grove Valley Road, Harriman, TN 37748.

    • Next step: Use the Sign Up button and complete the waiver before class.