Gunsite Academy

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Scoped Carbine

The Scoped Carbine course is a class designed for the shooter who wants to prepare their skill set for purposes other than home defense. Varmint hunting, longer range target shooting, and competition. The student will receive instruction on carbine manipulations, ballistic software, wind, multiple target engagements from 50 to 600 yards, shooting from supports, intermediate shooting positions, shooting with a sling, and moving targets. This is not a precision rifle course, so don’t feel you need an expensive gun. Most AR-15s with a 16 inch barrel will do with a good scope on them shooting medium to heavy bullets will do just fine in the class.

Weapon Requirements: Centerfire Semi auto carbine in 223, 6.5 CM, 260 Rem or .308 Win with a minimum barrel length of 16 inches, capable of effectively engaging targets out to 600 yards. Accuracy level of rifle and ammo:1.5- 2 MOA. Carbine must be able to accommodate a quick detachable bipod. Longer forearm style carbines are recommended.

Optics Requirement: Magnified optic with a hashed reticle with either a BDC reticle or adjustable turrets. Avoid chevron style reticles. Highly recommended that a 1-10X be minimum and the max being a 3-18X.

Equipment Requirements: Quick detachable bipod with an adjustment range of 9 to 13 inches, Rifle sling capable of “Cuffing Up”. Ballistic Software. GeoBallistics Premium version (phone or tablet) required, Binoculars required, Front and Rear rest bags, Shooting Matt, Knee pads, Elbow pads, eye and ear protection, 4 magazines, two magazine pouches, logbook, backpack to carry equipment. Appropriate clothing for the weather during the class dates. A lightweight soft rifle case plus a weather meter are recommended.

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., Scoped Carbine, Gunsite, Paulden, AZ

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  • Primary Firearm for Class (required)

  • Transition Firearm (if needed)

    Transition firearms are required in shotgun, carbine and battle rifle classes only.

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  • Payment Terms:
    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.

    Cancellation Policy:
    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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About Gunsite

Gunsite offers firearm training to elite military personnel, law enforcement officers and free citizens of the US. We knowledgeable Americans take our rights very seriously, and the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees each citizen the right to keep and bear arms. However, with each right comes an equal responsibility to discharge that right effectively, legally, safely and within the bounds of morality. Rights demand responsibility. Owning a piano does not make one a pianist any more than owning a handgun makes one a good shooter. Only an effective, safe and authoritative program of study can guarantee that in a moment of danger YOU will act to protect yourself, your loved ones or the ones you are sworn to with self defense firearms training skills.

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I want to thank you for all of the help and guidance you have given me over the course of the past week.  As someone with no prior shooting experience, this intensive training course was intimidating and admittedly a bit frustrating for me.  Initially, I was worried that the instructors would focus their attention onRead More »

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