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LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course

Duration: 5 Days

This  is  an intensive five-day course for military and law  enforcement  candidates.  This course  is  designed  for  individuals  with minimal  or  no  experience  using  a  scoped  firearm,  and  will  give  them  a  solid  foundation  on  precision rifle  skills  for  use  within  their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.

Topics

• Safety precautions
• Firearm maintenance
• Equipment
• Ballistics
• Marksmanship principles
• Shooter’s logbook
• Spotting methods
• Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
• Methods of judging distance
• Methods of observation, aids and procedures
• Range card
• Methods of engaging moving targets
• Supported and unsupported shooting positions

Prerequisites

• Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.

Ammunition Requirements

• 400 rounds of match grade ammunition

Gear requirement

• Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
• Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
• Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
• Ear and eye protection
• Backpack or equipment bag
• Calculator
• Range clothing appropriate to the season
• Rain gear
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
• Sling for the firearm
• Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)

Method

• The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Notes

• This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.

LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course

Duration: 5 Days

This  is  an intensive five-day course for military and law  enforcement  candidates.  This course  is  designed  for  individuals  with minimal  or  no  experience  using  a  scoped  firearm,  and  will  give  them  a  solid  foundation  on  precision rifle  skills  for  use  within  their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.

Topics

• Safety precautions
• Firearm maintenance
• Equipment
• Ballistics
• Marksmanship principles
• Shooter’s logbook
• Spotting methods
• Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
• Methods of judging distance
• Methods of observation, aids and procedures
• Range card
• Methods of engaging moving targets
• Supported and unsupported shooting positions

Prerequisites

• Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.

Ammunition Requirements

• 400 rounds of match grade ammunition

Gear requirement

• Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
• Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
• Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
• Ear and eye protection
• Backpack or equipment bag
• Calculator
• Range clothing appropriate to the season
• Rain gear
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
• Sling for the firearm
• Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)

Method

• The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Notes

• This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.

LAW ENFORCEMENT / MILITARY Designated Marksman Basic Course

Duration: 5 Days

This  is  an intensive five-day course for military and law  enforcement  candidates.  This course  is  designed  for  individuals  with minimal  or  no  experience  using  a  scoped  firearm,  and  will  give  them  a  solid  foundation  on  precision rifle  skills  for  use  within  their department or unit. This is a pass/fail course that tests marksmanship abilities under a time requirement for a certificate of course completion. Students who are unable to successfully qualify will receive a certificate of attendance.

Topics

• Safety precautions
• Firearm maintenance
• Equipment
• Ballistics
• Marksmanship principles
• Shooter’s logbook
• Spotting methods
• Applying corrections (elevation and windage)
• Methods of judging distance
• Methods of observation, aids and procedures
• Range card
• Methods of engaging moving targets
• Supported and unsupported shooting positions

Prerequisites

• Current law enforcement and active-duty military only. Must present proper credentials.

Ammunition Requirements

• 400 rounds of match grade ammunition

Gear requirement

• Precision rifle system (bolt action or semi-auto. .308 is recommended) including scope (mil-dot reticle pattern is recommended). Bipod mount for the firearm is recommended.
• Complete firearm cleaning kit (push rod, brass jag, powder solvent, copper solvent, bore guide)
• Spotting scope with tripod (good quality scope with variable zoom settings and a reticular pattern is recommended)
• Ear and eye protection
• Backpack or equipment bag
• Calculator
• Range clothing appropriate to the season
• Rain gear
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Sunscreen and insect repellent in summer months
• Sling for the firearm
• Shooting bag (bean bag, shooting glove or both)

Method

• The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Notes

• This course does not include weapon, ammunition, lodging, transportation, or food. There is lodging and a dining facility available on site. To book accommodations on sight, please contact lodging@constellis.com.

Topics

• Product information
• Nomenclature
• Specifications
• Clearance procedure
• Loading and unloading procedure
• Cycle of Operation
• Field stripping
• Detailed armorer dis-assembly, assembly, and inspection
• Cleaning and lubrication
• Head-spacing
• Proofing
• Troubleshooting
• Practical and written exam

Gear

All firearms and armorer tools used in the course will be provided by Constellis and Mossberg.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Mossberg 500/590 shotgun platforms.

Ammunition Requirements

None.