
AK-47 Armorer/Operator Course
The Modern Technique as applied to the AK carbine. Learn to properly disassemble, assemble, clean, maintain, identify and install the right aftermarket accessories from Jim Fuller of Fuller Phoenix, LLC.
An internationally recognized expert with the Kalashnikov rifle, Mr. Fuller is the founder of Rifle Dynamics, selling it in 2017. He has been one of the main contributors to the growth and popularity of the AK in America. His company, Fuller Phoenix, LLC offers some of the best and most up-to-date info, design, manufacturing, and testing services available for the Kalashnikov Rifle system.
Additionally, in this course you will learn to manage your environment from an arm’s length to 300 yards with expert instruction from Gunsite instructors that have experience with AK pattern firearms during the war on terror. This course will help you become thoroughly familiar with your AK and your capabilities with it.
All of the important aspects of maintenance, marksmanship, manipulation, and mindset will be covered. You will shoot from a variety of positions and learn how to use them to conform to available cover in our indoor and outdoor simulators. In addition to traditional range training and drills, indoor and outdoor simulators, you will learn how to properly; zero, load, reload, clear stoppages, use appropriate ready positions, shoot from intermediate and prone positions, shoot from asymmetric positions, shoot, and move, move off the line of attack, and shoot in low light/no light conditions.
The AK carbine platform makes an excellent choice for home defense. You will learn tactics and techniques that can be employed in your home or place of business in our live fire indoor and outdoor simulators.
AK-47, AK-74, Valmet, Galil, and similar platforms of the AK design are applicable for this class.
Physical Difficulty Level: Moderate (Students should be capable of getting in and out of kneeling, sitting and prone positions.)
*Important Prerequisite: 250 Recommended, but not required
I’m a retired Navy diver and this is the 6th class I’ve taken here. It’s always good to refresh & retrain and this is the best and only place to do that.
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Class Details
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisite:
* 250 Recommended, but not required
Cost: $2,285.00
Ammunition Required:
1000 rounds of appropriate caliber for the AK being used (No bi-metal jacket or steel core ammunition)
No Classes Scheduled
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General Requirements:
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This class is not scheduled again this year or
has been completely sold out.
Be sure to get your copy of the full class schedule for next year and your application in early.
Location Offered
Class Details
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisite:
* 250 Recommended, but not required
Cost: $2,285.00
Ammunition Required:
1000 rounds of appropriate caliber for the AK being used (No bi-metal jacket or steel core ammunition)
No Classes Scheduled
Requirements
General Requirements:
Class Requirements
What to Bring to Gunsite Academy:
What to bring videos
Optional
Optional Ammo Packs Available:
7.62 X 39: $1138
(All ammo is factory loads. As ammunition prices are volatile at this time ammo pricing may vary.)
Rifle Rentals Available:
- WASR AK-47 7.62x39
- Leupold Spotting Scope
*Long guns-$60/day, Spotting scope-$60/day. Payable on the last day of class and include: magazines, holster and mag pouch.
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