This is a low round count course that covers the practical field aspects of the precision rifle. The course will cover

Topics to include:

Basic Medical
What to Carry and How to Pack Your Rucksack
Fundamentals of Camouflage
Observation Drills
Land Navigation
Hide Selection and Building
Sketching/Reporting & Basic Patrolling Techniques and Formations

The course will incrementally teach and challenge you, sharpening and honing your field skills. It will culminate with a live fire scenario, which will put all of your newly learned skills to the test!

This is really a great class that goes beyond shooting.

Basic equipment list for Land Nav. Part of the course:

Compass: (3 options): Cammenga Lensatic or D3-T Baseplate, Suunto MC-2 Global Base Plate Compass, or Silva Ranger Base Plate Compass
Protractor - Preferrably 2: (recommended type listed here): Military style MGRS/UTM Coordinate Grid Reader and protractor) the recommended style of protractor for this course is linked here: https://www.amazon.com/MapTools-Improved-Military-Coordinate-Protractor/dp/B003NAOERO
Ranger Beads
Map Case: (2 options): Silva A-4 Size / Seal Line Medium
Sunblock
Water Bottle(s) (3 Liters worth) or Hydration Bladder
Meds if you take/need any
Snake Gaiters (Optional)
Lightweight Pack w/ several pockets
Small IFAK
GPS (optional): recommended type: Garmin Foretrex 601 (it's inexpensive, easy to use, and hands free)

Please be sure to still click the "Additional Information" tab above this course description and view the FULL equipment list.

The Most Descriptive article on field craft yet:

If you click on the following Blue words in a separate web page will open an Article/review with pictures at the end, of the Rifles Only Field Craft course, that was written by a student that attended the course. We hope you enjoy taking the time to read it and get to feel and understand what the Rifles Only Field Craft course is like. Thank you Roland Hesmondhalgh for writing and sending us such a interesting and awesome piece of journalism on this course!

Rifles Only Field Craft Article/Review

Training Topics: Basic Patrolling techniques & Formation, Cover and Concealment, Data Gathering, Fundamentals of Camouflage, Gear Selection, Hide Selection & Building, Judging Distance, Land Navigation, Observation Drills, Range estimation, Reporting/Sketching

Equipment List:308 rifle or other short action caliber capable of one minute of angle (recommended), Ammunition, Bipod, Bug repellent, Calculator, Camelback Or Other Water System (3 liters worth of water), Cleaning Equipment for all firearms, Compass: Recommended options: Cammenga Lensatic of D3-T baseplate, Suunto MC-2 Global base plate compass, or Silva Ranger base plate compass, Durable Boots or Footwear, Easily Adjustable scope, Eye And Ear Protection, Flashlight, GPS: recommended option: Garmin Foretrex 601 (Basic or phone with topo Map app), Hat Or Ball Cap, Leather Gloves , Leather or Nylon Precision Rifle Sling (Not A Carry Strap), Light weight Rucksack or Backpack with lots of pockets to carry all gear, Long Sleeved Shirts and Long Pants, Map Case: Either Silva A-4 size or Seal Line Medium, Medication if you take any, Pen, Pencil, Highlighter, and Black Marker, Protractor: Military style MGRS/UTM Coordinate grid reader/protractor (we recommend to bring 2), Rain Gear, Ranger Beads, Rear Bag, Scope, Small IFAK, Snake Gaiters (optional), Sunscreen/Sunblock

All fees/deposits for courses and/or competitions are non-refundable and non-transferable. For any concerns or questions please contact us.

If you choose to not pay in full for the course and select a payment option of 1/2 or 1/4th, the remaining balance for the course is due by the first day of class. You can choose to call and make additional payments of 1/2 or 1/4th, or pay in full the remaining balance.

(**See Specificatons tab for round count/additional details**)