Gunsite Performance Carbine 101

The Gunsite Performance Carbine 101 class is a comprehensive, multi-level training curriculum designed to equip students with the necessary skills to defend themselves effectively and responsibly. Performance Carbine 101 focuses on skill development, objective and performance-based training, and adaptability to individual skill levels. Topics covered include fundamentals of defensive carbine marksmanship, kinesthetic position and orientation, efficiency of presentation from low ready, high ready, and close ready positions, balance of speed and precision, defensive carbine response to individual and multiple threats, malfunctions, and support side shooting.

Gunsite’s Performance Carbine course is designed to build on a Shooter’s skills and confidence, developed in the 223 Carbine Course identify, observe, contain, and engage threats from 5 Yards out to 50 yards while utilizing iron sights, red dot optics, holographic optics, low power variable optics (LPVO) or fixed low power (3X-4X) combat optics. The general focus of this course is finding and engaging targets within 50 yards with greater efficiency, speed, accuracy, and precision.

The course objective is for civilians, law enforcement, or military members to utilize intermediate caliber carbines rapidly and effectively (.223/5.56, .300 Blackout, .30 Carbine, 6.5 Grendel, 7.62X39), to hit realistic sized targets in conflict and hunting scenarios within single or multiple rounds out to 50 yards.

Throughout the 16-hour training, students will confirm proper zeroing, proper equipment selection and setup, as well as learn the proper kinesthetic approach to deliberate and hasty shooting positions, rifle fundamentals with marksmanship, defensive performance shooting & manipulation, and data books. This course is designed to break down the fundamental base of defensive performance carbine shooting techniques and manipulation skills.

Performance Carbine Fundamentals – Kinesthetic Posture/Stance
Performance Carbine Presentations – Low Ready, High Ready, Close Ready
Performance Carbine Balance of Speed and Accuracy
Performance Carbine Defensive Response – Multiple Target Engagement
Performance Carbine Support Side Shooting and Stoppage Clearances

Equipment Requirements:

Quality Semi-Auto Center Fire Carbine Capable of effectively engaging a target at 50 yards with 2 MOA accuracy or less. Carbine must be light enough to handle in standing position unsupported. 10.5 to 16 inch barrel is recommended. Suppressors are acceptable.
1000 rounds of FMJ Ball/practice ammo with 4 magazines. No Armor piercing, tracer or incendiary allowed. 5.56 NATO, .300 BLK, or 6.5 Grendel recommended.
Rifle sling (Tactical Two Point – Examples: Vickers, VTac or Magpul)
Eye and ear protection, dress for the weather
Daily load out gear (Chest Rig, Battle Belt w/Two Mag Pouches
Data Book or Logbook
Extra Batteries for Optics and Hearing Protection

Gunsite Academy, Paulden Arizona

Duration: 2 Days

Prerequisite:
^* 223 Carbine with a grade of Marksman or higher

Cost: $895.00

Ammunition Required:
1000 rounds ball

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Gunsite Performance Carbine 101

July 25, 2026 - July 26, 2026

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A deposit of 1/3 (tuition only) is due within 10 days of applying. All remaining balances are due on or before 14 days prior to the first day of class.

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If you cancel a reservation more than 14 days prior to start of class, your deposit is fully refundable or transferable to another class of your choice. If you cancel less than 14 days before your class, One-third (1/3) of your class tuition is non-transferable and non-refundable. Any amount over this 1/3 is fully transferable or refundable (with the exception of GAS) if you cannot make the class for any reason. All GAS reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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Gunsite Academy, Paulden Arizona

Duration: 2 Days

Prerequisite:
^* 223 Carbine with a grade of Marksman or higher

Cost: $895.00

Ammunition Required:
1000 rounds ball

Class Application

Gunsite Performance Carbine 101

July 25, 2026 - July 26, 2026

General Requirements:
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Optional Ammo Packs Available:

.223 Pkg (1000/80): $828

7.62x39 Pkg (750): $669

(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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Primary Firearm for Class (required)

Transition Firearm (if needed)

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Gunsite Performance Carbine 101

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Optional

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