The 2-hour live fire portion of CAAFI's 8-hour Defensive Fundamentals Level 1 class which is developed for the beginner level student is designed to cover a full range of instruction on the defensive fundamentals using a demonstration-performance instructional model. With emphasis on the safe handling of the carbine, students will be provided with high level instruction on fundamentals such as:
Major Components overview
Range Safety Rules and Medical Briefing
Universal Firearms Safety Rules
Proper shooting stance
Shooting positions (Standing; Kneeling, and Prone)
Grip ( i.e., High bore; Center Handguard, and Magwell) for proper handling
Low / High Ready Muzzle and Retention
Shooting from ready positions
Reloads (Tactical and Combat)
Zeroing an Optic
Mechanical Offset
Fixed Sight Adjustments
Minute of Angle (MOA)
Malfunctions e.g., Stovepipes and double feeds)
Through a series of static shooting drills, students will improve their marksmanship, skills, and abilities with handling their carbines. The static shooting drills will consist of receiving instruction on engaging single to multiple targets through sighted shooting, as well as engaging multiple targets in close-quarter battle drills. To liven things up, there will be both individual and team competition drills.
Course Requirements:
AR15 (2.23/5.56)
Slings (2-point recommended)
3 magazines
Mag pouches or have the ability to retain 2 mags on your body)
200 rounds of 223/556 ammo
Knee pads(recommended)
Longs Pants
Proper footwear(closed)
Eye and Ear Protection(electronic recommended)
Water
Lunch
Cap/Boonie hat
Positive Attitude

