Designated Marksman - Las Vegas, Nevada

DESIGNATED MARKSMAN - LEVEL 2

Leave the Iron Age behind. Proven on the battlefield and in competition, there is no longer any debate that a Reflex/Red-Dot optic makes for faster target acquisition and more accurate shots over iron sights. Take your shooting to the next level with the course built specifically around this major advancement in firearm technology. Based on your barrel length, twist rate, grain weight and height over bore you will learn your specific set up for your first and second zero impact points, max ordinance and holdovers out to 300 meters. Furthermore this course will help you apply that knowledge in rapidly engaging targets at varying distances.
 

MINIMUM ENTRY FIREARM REQUIREMENTS

The Designated Marksman course is not recommended for beginners. We recommend the Counter Active Shooter (Rifle- Day) prior to Designated Marksman if you are new to the rifle shooting community. Participants must have a solid understanding of firearm safety, fundamentals of marksmanship, weapons maintenance and an ability to zero their weapon and scope.
 
This course is not recommended for beginners.
Participants should already be proficient in the following skills:

• Consistently hold a 3” group from a prone position for 5 rounds at 25 meters
• Zeroing 

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

In an effort to put participants in the right mindset we perform short duration physical stressors throughout the training day. All courses develop skill sets that would be utilized in a high stress, worst case scenario. This is simulated in training by elevating the heart rate through movements such as sprints, burpees, pushups and others exercises.  

WHAT WE’LL COVER/ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Setting up your platform
• Zeroing at 25m/35m/50m and other relevant distances
• Tracking ballistic coefficients for every 25 meters beyond your zero
• Known holdovers/hold under from point blank out to 300 meters
• Ballistic testing for maximum ordinance given your setup
• Opportunity to test two different grain weights with your rifle ammo
• Solidify your maximum effective range

WHAT TO BRING

• Reflex/Red-Dot Optic
• Rifle
• Muzzle down sling
• Eye Protection (sunglasses are fine)
• Electronic Hearing Protection
• Magazine Holster
• Minimum 3 magazines
• 350 Rounds
• 5.56mm Barrel Safety Plug
• Magazine Holster
• Gloves
• Long Pants
• Closed toed shoes (MACV-1 Boots recommended)
• Sturdy Belt (magazine holder)
• Photo ID
• Water, food, and snacks (for the duration of the course)

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

• 1-4 Magnifier (Not Required)
• Sunscreen
• Magazine Speed Loader
• Gun Oil
• Tac Hat
• Additional range/firearms gear is good (there is always a GRT in need)
• Reflex/Red-Dot Optic, not magnification (Rifle Only)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Keep firearms in vehicles. Please take care that when arriving at training sites, participants are not to remove from their vehicles or otherwise handle firearms until instructed to do so by the event cadre. In an effort to enforce good firearms safety and best practices, we would ask that firearms remain in vehicles until specifically told to bring them out.
• Shooters who display weapons proficiency will be challenged by the Cadre to increase their skill level by various methods. This will not have an impact on the overall conduct of the class.