So here is a cool site for firearms training.  They have been around for awhile but it looks like they have really improved their website and started scheduling classes.  SHOTS Shooters Hands On Training Service

Below is another class for carbine training.  This is for civilians who want to get more training with semi-automatic carbines like AR-15, AK-47, and other semi automatic carbine firearms.  

I definitely support the right of citizens and civilians to get good firearms training.

The Strong Watchman

Defensive Carbine Course – Mini Camp

War is not won with a handgun.  Learn the art of fighting with a Carbine.  

Take the Defensive Carbine Course and learn how to really use your carbine.

1-day program ( 8+ hours)

Tuition: $125.00

Optional: Private Lodging 1 Night (add $65.00)
Total – $190.00

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SHOTS Ranch has had a large number of requests for this Defensive Carbine Course since 9/11.

Defending yourself, family and country has come to the forefront of Americans minds.

In recent months the request for Carbine Courses has doubled.  
Many attending this Course are first time owners of carbines or any other weaponry.  
There have also been numerous seasoned firearms owners; that previously had never
considered owning a defensive carbine, in attendance.

SHOTS Ranch will add this Seminar to its schedule as often as requested.
Americans with “skill at arms” are needed now more that ever.
This Seminar is a good place to start that educational process.

Abstract
This Seminar’s directed study topic is “The use of the semi-auto carbine as a fighting tool.”

Attendants of the Seminar will be exposed to and take part in the defensive techniques and skill-sets with their carbines in live fire drills.

Prerequisites
None (Tactical Handgun suggested but not mandatory)

Overview
• Carbine maintenance and cleaning
• Marksmanship principles
• Sighting in and establishing a “zero”
• Malfunction clearing and speed reloading
• Rifle fire from conversational distances out to 300 yards.
• Shooting with uncommon repetition while from a variety of positions and cover
• Moving and working in together with a partner.
• Basic tactical scenarios
• Multiple target engagement drills
• Urban prone, and other firing positions
• Moving and shooting
• Angled shooting
• Target recognition & engagement

Equipment Requirements
• Functional rifle (if you have two alike, bring both)
Pistol caliber carbines are suitable for this Seminar.
We recommend a 223 caliber rifle of the AR-15 configuration,
though semi-auto rifles of other makes and configurations have done very well in our carbine training.
Bring whatever carbine you already own.
• Sling for rifle (tactical slings optional)
• Magazines for rifle (6) minimum. (20 or 30 rd. magazines if available)
• Iron Sights are perfect for this Seminar but if you choose to use optical sights on your training carbine (Red-Dot, EOTech, C-More etc.)
consider back-up irons sights and a supply of batteries be added to your range bag.
• Cleaning kit

The following additional items are highly recommended for this Seminar:
• Hat with brim (Ball Cap)
• Protective glasses (clear for any night work…..darker lens for bright sunlight)
• Quality hearing protection (Audio enhance, recommended but not mandatory).
• Clothing related to the activities anticipated. (rain gear in season)
• Gloves optional
• Knee & elbow pads (Encouraged but not mandatory)
• Hydration system or bottled water…..water will be provided on all ranges
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Band-Aids or small medical kit for scrapes or abrasions
• Energy foods
• Spare contacts (spare correctional glasses)

Ammunition: 300 rounds (More if you have it) of good quality ammunition that matches you guns caliber

Tuition $125.00

Optional: Private Lodging 1 Night (add $65.00) - Total – $190.00

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