Tactical Patrol Rifle CRS  16-18 Oct 2009 at the new Spartan Tactical Training Facility located in Jacksboro TX Course Description: Tactical Patrol Rifle- This three-day course (27 Hrs) is designed to teach the shooter safe, fast and efficient advanced operation of the modern carbine rifle. The course will consist of advanced carbine shooting from distances of 25 to 350 yds. The latest equipment will be highlighted during the course. We will review the following subjects: Safety, Rigging of the patrol rifle, fundamentals of marksmanship, loading and unloading, clearing stoppages, ballistics, correcting for environmental factors, basic firing positions, angle shooting and cleaning, maintenance and through inspection of the carbine.   We will also thoroughly cover alternate shooting positions, shooting while turning, shooting on the move, urban positions, camouflage & concealment, shooting through glass, night vision optics and lasers, low light firing techniques with and with night vision devices, range estimation, wounded man drills, one handed manipulation of the carbine, vehicle operations and many other advanced techniques.   We will shoot several challenging courses of fire to include moving targets, snap, target discrimination drills, advanced stress courses & competitions and advanced urban operations. Cost: $550, minimum of 12 students                 Jim Smith is a highly skilled instructor with 25 plus years of Tactical Firearms Instruction experience.  He is a well- respected member of the Special Operations community and has a wealth of real world tactical and instructional experience. Jim’s laser direct and intuitive style of teaching will quickly elevate any agency’s tactical ability. Having been an Airborne Ranger, Special Forces Engineer and a Delta Force Operator, Jim has a lengthy operational background with real world combat experience.  His past experience includes participating in several combat raids and high threat security details in hostile overseas locations. Jim is a recent former member of the AWG and only teaches what is tactically relevant and in current use. Spartan Tactical offers courses in Pistol, Carbine, Urban Operations and Precision Rifle. Equipment List: Issued patrol rifle with sights or reflex style optic (normally 223 cal semi auto mag fed rifle) Cleaning kit 1200 rds rifle ammo (No reloads and M855 Green tip)          Notebook and pen Round count/ Data book                                                    Clear eye protection Spotting scope w/ tripod and or binoculars (Optional)           Rangefinder (Optional) Rifle Sling (Preferably 2 point adjustable sling)                      Pistol and issued gun belt & 500rds Rifle bipod (Optional)           Hearing protection                    Vest with ability to carry three mags Shooting mat if wanted                                                       4 30 round carbine magazines Tactical Rifle & Pistol Lights Night Vision if issued                Pistol, 3 mags with duty gear        200 rds Pistol Ammo Please fill out the application on the bottom of the calendar page of my web site and submit it with the full course tuition to hold your slot. Contact me with questions.