Carbine marksmanship is a matter of mental and manual dexterity. it depends on programming reflexes and takes time. the reflexes of a beginner may be quite good, but they are relatively shallow resulting in inconsistent shot placement. A great deal can be accomplished off the range. “Dry Practice” (without firing live ammunition) can help maintain the fine edge of dexterity necessary to good gun handling. Ten minutes a day will keep a fair edge, even without any actual shooting.
The basic stroke, quick assumption of stabilized positions, magazine changes and pivoting should be practiced at home and at the range. Remember the commands: “Pick your target. Plant your feet. Check your rifle down range and unload.” Always observe exactly the same drill when practicing alone or without supervision.
223 Carbine Class
The Modern Technique, as applied to the carbine. Learn to manage your environment from arm’s length to 300 yards. This course will help you become thoroughly familiar with your carbine and your capabilities with it. This course we will cover allLearn More »
223 Carbine Suppressed
The Modern Technique, as it applies to the carbine but with a suppressor. If you have a “can” for your carbine and want to put them through the paces without all the noise, this may be for you. The suppressedLearn More »
556 Advanced Carbine Class
556 Carbine: The advanced carbine class has been renowned by combat veterans from every theatre 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 ofLearn More »
Carbine Range Day
Skill at arms is a perishable skill. We have added Range Days to our schedule which gives “Gunsite Carbine Alumni” an opportunity to come out to the range and shoot with an instructor for 8 hours. Basic level exercises areLearn More »
Carbine Range Day 2
Skill at arms is a perishable skill. We have added Range Days to our schedule which gives graduates of the respective discipline an opportunity to come out to the range and shoot with an instructor for 8 hours. Basic levelLearn More »
Carbine Team Tactics for Two
The purpose of the class is to provide students a platform to ingrain tactics necessary to create and work within a team environment while deploying a carbine weapons platform. The AR 15 platform and similar firearms are the most popularLearn More »
Colorado Three Day Carbine
This 3 day class will be held at “Great Guns” in Nunn Colorado. This is not a basic class and will require intermediate skill with the modern carbine. AR15, SCAR L, AK74, Mini 14 and similar carbines are all applicableLearn More »
CRITICAL SKILLS PISTOL / CARBINE
This class goes beyond the basics of the pistol and carbine and delves into working as a team with both weapons systems. The shooters will work simulators, both indoors and out, as an individual and as a team. Vehicle bailouts,Learn More »
Defensive 3 Gun Class
Many of you have asked for a class that combines the use of handgun, carbine and shotgun into one 5 day course. Well, we listened and here it is! This unique opportunity will combine all 3 guns into one ofLearn More »
Indiana 123 Three Day Carbine
The Indiana “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will learn proper zeroing and sighting for your choice of sights andLearn More »
Night Vision – Pistol/Carbine
Do you have night vision devices that you would like to put through its paces? Are you thinking about purchasing night vision but don’t know what you want or is available? Then you might want to consider this 3-day class,Learn More »
Seasoned Citizen 223 Carbine
Seasoned Citizen 223 Carbine For those of us who still love to shoot our carbines but prefer to do so while on our feet! This class does not have all the get down and get back up of a regularLearn More »
Seattle 123 Three Day Carbine
The Seattle “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will learn proper zeroing and sighting for your choice of sights andLearn More »
Tennessee 123 Three Day Carbine
The Tennessee “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will learn proper zeroing and sighting for your choice of sights andLearn More »
Vets 223 Carbine
To express our appreciation for your service to our country, Gunsite is offering a tuition free 223 Defensive Carbine course to Veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan. Class sizes are limited and fill fast. Please see regular courseLearn More »
The following letter to Ken Campbell is from two Gunsite Alumni.
May 11, 2017
Ken:
My wife and I just finished rereading your May newsletter for the fourth time. We are writing to you in order to confirm just how correct you were about “being prepared.” Our recent experience in April, drove home the point of your article about “When the flag flies”, will you be ready?
Our trip from Des Moines Iowa to Tucson Arizona is 1600 miles. We drove it in two days. We arrived at a Circle K stat…
