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AR-15 Build Class

Gunsite is again partnering with Matt Gish. This time adding an AR-15 Build Class.

You will spend 2 days with Matt building your own AR-15 from a kit.

Matt Gish brings a unique and strong background to this course:

1988 graduate from Colorado School of Trades
1985 – 1991 The Gun Room, Denver, CO – sales and gunsmithing
1991 – 1993 Springfield Armory Custom Shop, Geneseo, IL
1993 – 1996 Les Baer Custom Shop, Hillsdale, IL – lead gunsmith and secured the FBI HRT contract for high capacity 1911 .45 built on Para Ordnance frame.
1996 Formed Professional Gunsmithing (Pro-Gun) Submitted single stack 1911 .45 for FBI RFP     6990, passing all testing requirements.
2008 left civilian market for FBI – CIRG. lead gunsmith for HRT and SWAT.

The student will be required to purchase one of the following kits (ordered through Rock River Arms), prior to the start of the class to build your AR-15:

Rock River Arms BT2 Kit – $1650.00
• Magpul SLK stock
• Magpul MOE grip
• 16” chrome lined barrel
• 13” Magpul M-Lok handguards
• 3 pieces M-Lok 5 slot rail
• Holosun sight
• Magpul MBUS sights
• 2-point sling
• 2-stage trigger
• Case
• Ambidextrous controls ( safety, mag catch, charging handle)
• Complete bolt carrier group.

M4 Kit – $1450.00
• Magpul SLK stock
• Magpul MOE grip
• 16” chrome lined barrel
• 15” handguards
• Magpul MBUS sights
• 3 pieces M-Lok 5 slot rail
• Holosun Sight
• 2-point sling
• Case
• 2-stage trigger
• Ambidextrous control (safety, mag catch, charging handle)

To order these kits contact: Deann at 309-792-5780 or send an email to Deannv@rockriverarms.com  Make arrangements to have your kit shipped to your local FFL.  Bring the kit on the first day of class.

Matt Gish provides all tools needed for the class. Students should bring safety glasses, black sharpie, paper, pencil or pen for note taking and flashlight or headlamp. Questions pertaining to the details of the course should be directed to Mr. Matt Gish at progun1911@reagan.com.

I mentioned to a friend of mine, who happens to be a “Master” USPSA and IDPA shooter, that I was thinking about taking a Gunsite class taught by Steve Tarani. He said, “Whenever you get a chance to take a class with Steve, take it”! So, with that...
Gary K., AR-15 Build Class, Gunsite, Paulden, AZ

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