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.
Our AR-15/M-16 armorer course in the premier armorer course in the United States and the benchmark certification for the industry. This two-day course is designed for professionals who seek the designation of AR-15/M-16 armorer. It covers the AR-15/M-16 platforms and provides instruction on how to diagnose and repair malfunctions, return firearms to military specifications, perform function inspections, check headspace and more.
TOPICS
• History of the AR-15/M16 rifle
• Function of the five major assemblies
• Clearance, loading and unloading procedures
• Field stripping the rifle
• Function check
• Gas operating system
• Cycle of operation
• Difference between semi-automatic and automatic parts
• Legal barrel length with or without a permanent flash suppressor
• Disassembling and assembling lower receiver group to include stock
• Disassembling and assembling bolt carrier group
• Disassembling and assembling upper receiver group
• Bullet trajectory and battle sight zero
• Headspacing
• Barrel replacement
• Cleaning, maintenance and lubrication
GEAR
All firearms and armorer tools used in the course will be provided by Constellis.
PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge and familiarity of AR15/M16 platforms
AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS
None.
