# Rifle Fundamentals

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## Rifle Fundamentals Training and Courses in Austin

New to owning a rifle? Want to improve your shooting skills? This course is for you!

The Rifle fundamentals course is meant to teach students the fundamentals of rifle shooting. Students will learn to properly handle their rifle, set it up, shoot, and zero.

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS

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## Train with Tactical Fitness Austin

- What You Can Learn
- What You’ll Need

- Introduction and Safety brief
- Field stripping
- Basic prone position
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Trigger control and breathe control
- Use of sights/sight picture
- Learning to zero the iron sights and optics
- Shooting from Standing position
- Speed and tactical magazine changes
- Ideal for beginners

- AR15 with red dot or magnified optic with illuminated reticle. Pistol Caliber Carbines, AKs, Tavors, Scars are also welcome. Suppressors always welcome!
- 150 rounds of factory new ammunition minimum
- 2 standard capacity magazines
- Mag holder/pouch
- Click for recommendation.
- Sling.
- Water
- Shoes, belt, cargo style pants, t-shirt, and hat (weather appropriate clothing)
- Bag lunch
- Eye and ear protection
- Shooting mat (optional)
- Knee pads (optional
- Gloves (optional)

**Rentals available – please message info@tacticalfitnessaustin.com**

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Last updated: 2024-03-25