AR15 Carbine Operator Course

Duration: 3 Days / 24 Hours
Instructor: Chris Cerino
Location: Range Ready Studios
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Class Size: Limited to 16 Students

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Note: *Coffee, Donuts, and Lunch are provided each day*

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Master the AR15 Platform with Purpose and Precision

The AR15 is not just a rifle—it's a versatile, highly capable weapon platform that demands knowledge, time, and hands-on training to run efficiently and effectively. Whether you’re a competitor, protector, or professional, this course will elevate your rifle skills to a new level.

Led by renowned firearms instructor Chris Cerino, this 3-day intensive course is designed for shooters who are confident with the basics and ready to push themselves further. The course breaks down complex skills into digestible training blocks focused on speed, accuracy, and adaptability under pressure.

If you’re ready to go beyond the fundamentals and sharpen your edge, this is your next step.

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What You’ll Learn

This course emphasizes practical applications in urban, rural, and competitive shooting environments. Expect fast-paced, high-round-count days that test both your physical stamina and mental focus. You’ll learn to:

• Maintain and care for your AR15 for peak performance
• Build confidence through repetition of core handling and manipulation skills
• Shoot effectively from various positions and barricades
• Transition seamlessly to your pistol when necessary
• Apply tactical and performance-based drills to increase real-world capability

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Topics Covered

• AR15 Safety, Cleaning & Maintenance Simplified
• Nomenclature, Setup, and Accessory Considerations
• Zeroing for Your Environment
• Core Shooting Fundamentals Refined
• Ready Positions for Tactical and Practical Use
• Positional Shooting and Unconventional Support
• Barricade & Obstacle Shooting Techniques
• Rifle-to-Pistol Transition Drills

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Special Notes

This is a physically demanding course.
Students will engage in extensive rifle and pistol drills, movement, and positional shooting. Full attention, focus and gear readiness are required.

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Required Equipment

Rifle System:

• AR15 or M16 variant (with a minimum of 3 magazines
• Red Dot Optics and/or Iron Sights are permitted

Magnified Optics must be LPVO with a base magnification power of 1x (one)

• Tactical sling (no carry or hunting slings)
• Cleaning kit
• 800 rounds of rifle ammunition
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Pistol System:

• Handgun with spare magazines
• Holster and mag carrier
• Sturdy gun belt
• 200 rounds of pistol ammunition
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Personal Gear:

• Eye and ear protection (electronic preferred)
• Note-taking gear (optional but recommended)

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Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for experienced shooters, law enforcement, competitive shooters, and responsibly armed citizens who want to maximize their performance with the AR15.

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Secure Your Spot

Spots are limited to maintain a high instructor-to-student ratio. Don’t wait—get the advanced AR15 training you need to gain the confidence, speed, and capability you want.

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