My fighting Carbine 1 pushes your performance with a carbine. We will cover stance and aiming to improve accuracy and faster getting acceptable hits on target fast. Also covered are sling use, reloads, stoppage clearance techniques, use of cover, movement, and multiple target engagement skills. The day starts off with a zero check and then we move right into shooting. Most of the day will be spent 25 yards and in. We will work from the 50. FP1 will give you a solid foundation in the hard skills used in many self defense deadly force encounters. You can use a semi-automatic long gun such as an AR-15 but you can bring whatever semi-automatic or lever action long gun you like as long as it is capable of being shoulder fired. Example are MP5, AK types, fight-Lite SCR, Euger Mini-14 or 30, Ruger PC carbine. Equipment - Semi-automatic modern sporting rifle with a modern 2-point tactical sling. - 5 magazines. - Have a way to properly carry two spare magazine such as a belt mounted magazine pouch. - Pistol/revolver with a spare magazine or speed loader - Belt mounted strong side holster - see notes below. - Gun oil - water - clothing appropriate for weather - Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses - Earmuffs and earplugs Ammunition Requirements: -Estimated round count: 450 rounds rifle, 50 handgun -Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only -No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time Optional Gear: - chair - Note taking material - Rifle optic Holster Requirements: Must completely support the pistol. Must not collapse once drawn. Must fit properly to the belt. When holstered, the trigger guard must be completely covered. Must be oriented in a safe direction for drawing. “Trigger Finger” style retention devices are not permitted. Must be able to draw and holster one-handed.