Seasoned Citizen – 223 Defensive Carbine

This class is 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 regular carbine course. By this point in our lives we only have so many up/downs left and we’re not going to use them all up in this class. This course is designed for those who are a bit more seasoned and perhaps not as fast and agile as we once were. We have taken out all the position assumptions and added a little extra time onto the school drills. This promises to be an excellent course and is perfect for anyone who has been around awhile and maybe lost a step but still wants to learn or improve upon their skills.

This class does NOT qualify as a Prerequisite for other classes. However, it does qualify you for Carbine Range Day.

Gunsite Academy, Paulden Arizona

Duration: 5

Prerequisite: None

Cost: $2,135.00

Ammunition Required:
1000 rounds Carbine Ball (no M855 ammo allowed)

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Seasoned Citizen – 223 Defensive Carbine

October 19, 2026 - October 23, 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 cancel prior to class. "No contact, No show" - if a cancellation is not received by email prior to class, 100% of the tuition is forfeit. All GAS reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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Gunsite Academy, Paulden Arizona

Duration: 5

Prerequisite: None

Cost: $2,135.00

Ammunition Required:
1000 rounds Carbine Ball (no M855 ammo allowed)

Class Application

Seasoned Citizen – 223 Defensive Carbine

October 19, 2026 - October 23, 2026

General Requirements:
Class Requirements

What to Bring to Gunsite Academy:
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Optional Ammo Packs Available:

.223 Pkg (1000): $700.00

(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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