Founder Arms Defensive Rifle One is a four-hour course designed for beginners or returning shooters. This course provides students with the fundamental skills necessary to safely and confidently operate a rifle for defensive, training, or recreational purposes.

The curriculum is designed to be accessible to shooters of all experience levels while maintaining a manageable round count to maximize training value. Students will leave with a solid foundation upon which they can continue practicing independently or build through future Founder Arms courses. This course also serves as an excellent recurring training opportunity for those looking to develop, maintain, and refine essential rifle skills through regular practice.

Topics Covered:

• Firearm Safety & Range Procedures
• Rifle Handling Fundamentals
• Sling Setup & Utilization
• Rifle Presentation & Ready Positions
• Reloading & Malfunctions Techniques
• Rifle to Pistol Transitions

The course begins in the classroom with introductions, administrative requirements, safety briefing, equipment inspection, and dry-fire exercises. Students will then transition to the live-fire range for practical application of the skills taught.

Required Equipment:

• Semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO or similar caliber
• Functional rifle sling
• Three magazines minimum
• Method of carrying at least two spare magazines on your person
• Eye & Ear protection
• Appropriate weather-appropriate range attire
• Minimum of 300 rounds of ammunition

Reccomended Equipment:

• Duty/Battle Belt
• Electronic Hearing Protection
• Water Bottle & Snacks
• Sunscreen and/or Bug Spray

Training is conducted rain or shine unless severe weather or unsafe conditions require modification or rescheduling.

Duration: 4 Hours

Cost: $199 – First-Time Students or $100 – Returning Students

Ammunition not included.