This event is designed for beginners who want to develop a solid foundation in firearm safety, proper handling, and basic marksmanship while learning to manage stress during physical activity. The focus will be on safety, form, and the fundamentals of shooting under moderate physical exertion, with the goal of building confidence and skill.
Participants should be comfortable handling firearms safely and accurately. We recommend taking the Basic Pistol - Level 1 and the Basic Rifle - Level 1 events prior to participating in the Basic Shooter.
Cadre Machine
Director of GORUCK Tactical
Garret served as a combat soldier in the Duvdevan Unit of the Israeli Defense Force, where he gained extensive combat experience from multiple operations in support of Israeli counter terrorism and national security objectives. Duvdevan is a counter terror (CT) unit specializing in urban warfare, hostage rescue, targeted assassinations and kidnapping of wanted militants throughout the West Bank, Gaza Strip and border nations. Later, he provided Personnel Security Detail (PSD) for Ministry of Defense officials on high risk assignments, while also earning his masters degree in government while in Israel. Finally, he served as a police officer with the Israeli national police in a low visibility police intelligence unit. After returning to the US, he joined the USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) and further distinguished himself by earning the Director of Homeland Security Award for his performance at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Currently, he works for the US Department of Homeland Security.
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