About the Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class 102
Our Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class 102 is often called “Shooting with Confidence AR-15 Essentials Class“.
This class builds on the skills you learned during the Idaho AR-15 Beginner Classes 101, which taught the core information needed for the beginner AR-15 owner. This class also dives deeper into the Idaho Rifle Laws as part of its continual training.
Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class 102 is a skill development course that leverages Modern Gun Training Techniques and modern monitoring tools that deliver the best in training.
Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class 102 – Hitting the Target
The Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class, “Hitting the Target,” leverages Modern Gun Training Techniques with old fashion training delivering the best of both worlds. There is a heavy concentration on improving the core fundamentals of AR-15 rifle shooting taught in the Idaho AR-15 Beginner Class 101. This course provides students with developing their shooting skills and improving their accuracy.
On average, students who complete this course see a 50% or higher improvement in their shooting accuracy at greater distances, building the confidence they are looking for when at the range.
Why the Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class is Important
Attending the Idaho AR-15 Classes 101 provides you with the core fundamentals essential for understanding your rifle. These core fundamentals allow you to build on them to better rifle shooting. Think of your core building blocks as being the cornerstones to build upon.
The Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class revisits the basic skills and focuses on improving them using Modern Gun Training Techniques. Having a firearms instructor mentor and help you along with your progression is an invaluable learning experience. The Idaho AR-15 Essentials Class allows time to improve the essential skills needed to shoot accurately every time.
Improving your AR-15 Rifle Fundamentals
Rifle Essentials – Breath Control
Breath Control is used to control the movement of the rifle gun when taking the shot.
If you listen to your body, you’ll notice your chest moving up and down in relation to your diaphragm as you inhale and exhale air. This is natural as this is the way you breathe normally.
When attempting your aim and your sight alignment, you will notice the sights never align perfectly. This is because your body is constantly moving as you breathe. To eliminate the movement you must hold your breath just prior to taking your shot in order to remain as still as possible. Note: It is impossible to stand perfectly still – even the best shooters will notice some sight movement as they take their shot. This is referred to as the arc-of-movement which is covered in more detail during class.
The perfect pausing or resting point is accomplished by listening to your body and noticing the “natural pausing point” you take while breathing; it is where your diaphragm comes to a natural pause after you have exhaled. At this point, your body is perfectly still until you breathe in again. It is recommended you not inhale at this point just long enough to acquire your target and to take your shot. The entire process should take less than 10 seconds to complete. The average shooter takes their shot within 3-4 seconds and then resumes their normal breathing rhythm.
Prerequisites:
- Idaho AR-15 Classes 101 or Equivalent
- A pre-qualifying assessment at the range (fees apply)
Adherence to the primary safety rules must always be followed.
- Keep the Firearm Pointed in a Safe Direction.
- Keep the Firearm Unloaded Until Ready to Use.
- Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Ready to Shoot.
- Know Your Target and Beyond.
- No Drugs, Alcohol, nor Cannabis are Allowed At The Range.
Classroom: Saturday
- An AR-15 Rifle of any caliber, cased, secured, and free of ammunition.
- AR-15 Rifle Case. Preferably lockable for transportation purposes.
- Rifle Sling
- Training Cartridges: At least 5 Training Cartridges in the correct caliber are needed for this class.
- ARKSight Dry Fire Training Cartridge (available on Amazon – order your correct caliber).
Estimated Time: 4 Hours
Range Requirements:
- Range: Check the weather report on the day of class.
- Range Fees, if any, are the student’s responsibility and are not included with the course registration.
- Training Cartridges: At least 5 Training Cartridges in the correct caliber are needed for this class.
- Suitable Eye Protection. This can be wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses, or non-shattering prescription glasses.
- Suitable Ear Protection. We recommend electronic noise-canceling earmuffs, but earplugs are acceptable.
- Beverages for Hydration.
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather.No V-Neck Shirts or Open-toed shoes.
- Bug Spray for the critters.
- Head covering if necessary.
- Sunscreen or jackets when needed.
- Bring snacks for breaks. Snacks – Are allowed at the range – snacks are not allowed on the firing line.
Ammunition
- 100 Rounds of Quality, store-bought ammunition (no tracers, steel, or reloads allowed – ammunition to remain in your vehicle at all times)
Optional but highly recommended:
- Knee Pads – for range day and private shooting drills afterward.
- Small Personal Canopy during the summer season when temperatures are expected to be high.
- Folding chair and a small folding table to create your workstation (bench).
- Estimated Length: 4 Hours.
Benefits of Continued Training
It’s time to move up to the next level of training: The Idaho Defensive AR-15 Classes 103.
In this class, we dive deeply into scope adjustments, ammunition variables, timed shooting drills, shooting accurately up to 300 feet, and more.
Mandatory equipment for this class is a precision rifle capable of MOA accuracy with a bi-pod and leather or nylon adjustable sling. Alternatively, Red Dot sights can also be used during this training event.