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Lethal Weapons Training Academy

Firearms training for the novice, experienced shooter or professional law enforcement officer.

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    • Handgun 201 Advanced Firearm Training
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    • BASIC AR-15 Firearm Training
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BASIC AR-15 Firearm Training

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This is a 16-18 hour (two day) introduction to the AR-15 rifle, for the person who wants to understand how their rifle functions and learn basic combat marksmanship. The newer rifleman will benefit from learning parts nomenclature, disassembly & reassembly, safety procedures, cleaning, internal function, ammunition selection, AR variants, numerous shooting drills and equipment options.

The first four hours will be devoted to classroom instruction. The remainder of the training will be conducted on the range.

This class is designed to thoroughly familiarize the newer rifleman with their rifle, its handling characteristics, control manipulation, sight picture, transition to handgun, malfunction clearance and much more.

SUBJECTS COVERED:

1. Parts nomenclature
2. Disassembly
3. Reassembly
4. Function of the rifle
5. Equipment
6. Rifle Variants
7. Parts Variants
8. Ammunition selection
9. Causes of malfunctions
10. Malfunction clearance
11. Safety
12. Administrative handling/td>
13. Cleaning and maintenance
14. Loading
15. Unloading
16. Reloading
17. Principles of marksmanship
18. Rifle sight in
19. Position shooting
20. Shooting from cover
21. Shooting to cover
22. Weapon transition
23. Weak side manipulation

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

  • AR-15 rifle or clone with sling
  • Minimum of three rifle magazines
  • Magazine pouch or equivalent
  • 1000 rounds of rifle ammunition
  • Handgun with strong side hip holster
  • Minimum of three handgun magazines
  • Handgun magazine carrier
  • 100 rounds of handgun ammunition
  • Eye and ear protection

Prepare for all types of weather.

Bring any other equipment and supplies that will enable the shooter to remain on the range for two days.

Suitable for Beginners to Intermediate.

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Feb 21

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

February 21 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Apr 11

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

April 11 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
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May 22

Handgun 201 Advanced Firearm Training

May 22 @ 7:58 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Cochranton PA
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Jun 27

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

June 27 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Jul 17

Handgun 301 Advanced II Firearm Training

July 17 @ 7:58 am - July 18 @ 5:00 pm
Cochranton PA
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Aug 14

BASIC AR-15 Firearm Training

August 14 @ 7:58 am - August 15 @ 5:00 pm
Cochranton PA
United States
Aug 29

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

August 29 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Oct 10

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

October 10 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Nov 21

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

November 21 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania
Dec 12

Handgun 101 Firearm Training

December 12 @ 7:58 am - 5:00 pm
McKean, Pennsylvania

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    8470 Edinboro Rd. McKean PA 16426

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