Potential Vickers Tactical "Battle Rifle" Class

Training Training and Tactics
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Anybody interested in a Vickers Tactical “Battle Rifle” class? Larry is interested in teaching one fall/winter 2007 or anytime in 2008. Right now it’s down to a combination of Basic Handgun I & Battle Rifle or 2/3 day Pistol/Carbine & Basic Handgun I for South Hill (fall/winter2007). Please let me know because we are working on the fall/winter 2007 schedule at the moment. The “Battle Rifle” class could also be held any suitable range if somebody wants to host it.

Vickers Tactical “Battle Rifle” Class

Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their rifle includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Malfunction drills and shooting on the move as well as transitions. Timed fire drills and evaluations based on class skill level.

Class dates: Still to be determined.

Must shoot a “Battle Rifle” Style Rifle (FAL, G3, HK91, SR25, AR10, M14, M1A, Garand - any 30 cal auto loader, ETC.)

·Primary Instructor: Larry Vickers
·Assistant Instructor: DP
·Location: Private range is South Hill, Virginia (Directions will be provided during class sign-up).
·Price: $375
·Class size: Maximum sixteen students
·Serviceable handgun (For transition training) of at least 9mm
·Ammo: 600 rifle, 150 pistol

Gear requirements:
(1.) Eye & Ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)
(2.) Minimum four rifle magazines
(3.) Minimum two (2) handgun mags
(4.) Chest pouch to hold 3-4 rifle magazines would be “Nice” – LAV quote
(5.) Handgun mag pouch - Ability to carry a spare pistol mag on body.
(6.) Serviceable rifle sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred
(7.) Suitable range wear depending on the season
(8.) Rifles zeroed at 100 meters.
(9.) Good attitude.

***Vickers Tactical sponsors will be providing free give-aways that will be used as prizes during the class. ***

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I’d be there in a heartbeat. I’d also like to see a 3 day carbine/pistol.

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I’d be interested in a battle rifle class.

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Oh… I think you can count me in for this.

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Count me in.

M_P

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I would like a Carbine class or a Pistol/Carbine.

Thanks

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I’m leaning towards Battle Rifle & 2/3 day pistol & carbine for fall/winter 2007.

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I will gladly sign up for a Battle rifle class. Anyone have a battle rifle I can borrow? I guess that I can borrow a garand from one of my buddies.:smiley:

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VERY interested! :slight_smile:

I’d be most interested in a 2008 class, I’m pretty busy this year.

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Yeah man I would love to attend a training class. It would be my first so not sure if i would qualify if there are pre req’s for attending. And I assume an AR would be a suitable battle rifle right?

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I’m interested in a battle rifle course. Sign me up.:slight_smile:

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Only if it is an AR-10 pattern. “Battle rifle” implies 7.62mm NATO or equivalent.

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Cool…

Now all we need is to take up a collection for the “Help JW afford a battle rifle so he can take this class” fund.

…Of course I could always show up with my Garand…

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Shoot, the gun is the easy part. I’ll need to donate a kidney to get some ammo!

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The term “battle rifle” usually means a semi-auto rifle of .30 caliber/7.62x51mm and up.

Pea-shooters…err…um…AR15’s need not apply.

Think FAL, M14/M1A, etc.

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If I had a .308 I’d be in. Anyone want to give me a M1A??

I would probably be in for a 3 day pistol/carbine later this year though.

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I’d love to shoot my M1 Garand for a class like this but ammo and ‘clips’ would likely cost me $1K.

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Give? No. Loan? Sure.

Actually, I think a .30-06 Garand might be cheaper to run than a .308 rifle.

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No doubt. The Greek HXP from CMP is good stuff.

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:smiley:

I see a lot of guys are in the same boat as me. They want to take the battle rifle class but don’t have a rifle for it. I see some mad as hell “Better Halfs” in our futures and it don’t take a crystal ball to see it.