
556 Advanced Carbine
You must have completed 223 Defensive Carbine or Battle Rifle in order to attend this class.
The advanced carbine class has been renowned by combat veterans from every theater of U.S. operations in the last 35 years.
556 is the course for those who will settle for no less than being the master of the carbine. Mirroring conditions from the field, pressure on the operator is increased as distance to target is decreased. Advanced manipulations, short reaction times and quick transitions to the secondary weapon are stressed in this fast-paced, hard-driving course. As the master of the carbine, you will shoot well, on the move, in any direction of travel relative to the targets. You will shoot from unconventional, but effective positions. You will experience many advanced simulator problems and force-on-force exercises. “556” is physically and mentally demanding. It is also equally rewarding.
This class has a physical difficulty level of moderate. Students should be capable of getting into and out of kneeling, sitting and prone positions numerous times each day.
*Important Prerequisite: 223 Carbine or Battle Rifle is REQUIRED (250 Pistol is recommended but not required)
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Class Details
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisite:
* 223 Carbine or Battle Rifle is REQUIRED (250 Pistol is recommended but not required)
Cost: $2,325.00
Ammunition Required:
CARBINE: 1200 rounds Ball/200 rounds Frangible. PISTOL: 150 rounds Ball/50 rounds Frangible
Upcoming Dates
556 Advanced Carbine
- September 21, 2026 - September 25, 2026
Requirements
General Requirements:
Class Requirements
What to Bring to Gunsite Academy:
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Location Offered
Class Details
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisite:
* 223 Carbine or Battle Rifle is REQUIRED (250 Pistol is recommended but not required)
Cost: $2,325.00
Ammunition Required:
CARBINE: 1200 rounds Ball/200 rounds Frangible. PISTOL: 150 rounds Ball/50 rounds Frangible
Upcoming Dates
556 Advanced Carbine
- September 21, 2026 - September 25, 2026
Requirements
General Requirements:
Class Requirements
What to Bring to Gunsite Academy:
What to bring videos
Optional
Optional Ammo Packs Available:
.223 & 9mm Pkg: $1235
.223 & .45ACP Pkg: $1276
(All ammo is factory loads. As ammunition prices are volatile at this time ammo pricing may vary.)
Carbine Rentals Available:
- Colt 6940 5.56/.223
- Smith & Wesson M&P 15 5.56/.223
- Ruger SR-556 5.56/.223
- Stag Arms AR-15 5.56/.223
- WASR AK-47 7.62x39
*Long guns-$60/day. Payable on the last day of class and INCLUDE: magazines, holster and mag pouch. Rental fees (minus the cleaning fee) are waived if a purchase of a like gun is made in the Pro Shop during your class (some restrictions apply).
Rental Magazines Available:
- AR-15 High-Cap Mags (metal) 223/556
*Magazines-$25/week. Payable on the last day of class and includes 4 magazines.
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