Defensive Carbine 1 is ideal for both beginners and novice students, laying a solid foundation for safe, practical, and effective carbine skills — specifically with the AR-15 in a defensive situation. The course covers safe handling, cycle of operations, zeroing, sling options, trigger management, readies and carries, shooting responses, emergency reloads, and other essential fundamental carbine skills.
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 8 Hours
Cost: $250
Round Count: 350 rounds
Required Equipment
- Standard range attire while conducting firearms training (weather-appropriate activewear, etc.)
- Reliable semi-automatic carbine (AR-15) w/ at least three magazines
- 350 rounds of carbine ammunition**
- Support-side or chest magazine carrier(s)
- Sling
- Range belt that is compatible with magazine carrier and other gear
- Wrap around eye protection for daylight / current conditions. We strongly recommend ANSI Z87+ high impact approved glasses.
- Hearing protection. We strongly recommend electronic hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 25db.
- Hat with brim
- Sturdy footwear for range
- Kneepads recommended
- Shooting mat recommended
- Dump pouch recommended
** Reloaded or handloaded ammunition is strictly prohibited during live-fire range training and is banned from all 540 Training classes for safety reasons. All ammunition must be factory new.
This seminar covers key considerations for using physical or deadly force, including three legal factors and two critical guidelines. Ideal for concealed carry holders and others, it provides a deeper understanding of lawful responses to threats, ensuring informed and responsible decision-making.