CARBINE LVL1 4/4/2026
2026-04-04 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Diamondback Private Range, Location provided via email, Tucson, AZ, United States
CARBINE (AR/AK) LVL1

Saturday,
April 4th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm (Range)
Location: Diamondback Private Range
Phone: 520-886-8338

Course Fee:
$125.00
Note: Please bring your receipt, whether paper copy from in store, or electronic PayPal copy, with you to class.

First and Last Name:

Phone Number:

Course Cancellation Policy Reminder:

If a student notifies us at least 72 hours prior to the start of their course, the student may cancel for a full refund or reschedule to an alternate available course date with no rescheduling fee.
If a student notifies us between 24 and 72 hours prior to the start of their course, no refund will be issued, but the student may reschedule to an alternate available course date by paying a $15 rescheduling fee.
If a student notifies us less than 24 hours prior to the start of their course, or fails to attend their course, no refund will be issued, and the student may not reschedule to an alternate available course date without paying the full registration fee again.

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Course Information
The Carbine Level 1 course is a 4 hour, introductory level rifle training course held completely on our private property outdoor range. We start with instruction on zeroing, defensive tactics and rates of fire, followed by malfunction drills, and finalized with an introduction to combative carbine utilization.
COST:
$125.00
PREREQUISITES:
None.
NOTES:
Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms.

What this course covers

Introduction to the semi-automatic rifle
Firearms Safety and Safe Gun Handling techniques
Firearms maintenance, assembly and disassembly, safe storage
Features and function of rifle components
Introduction to iron sights and zeroing
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Loading, Reloading, Unloading
Introduction to Malfunctions and Immediate Action Drills
Range Training, firing from Prone, Kneeling and Standing
Slow-Fire for Accuracy
Multiple Target Engagements, Various Distances

Required Gear:
Appropriate semi-automatic Rifle or Carbine, with SLING
Eye and Ear Protection
At least 3 magazines, and one magazine pouch
Minimum of 200 rounds of FMJ target ammunition
Recommended Gear:
Ball cap with brim
Sturdy footwear (NO open-toed shoes or sandals)
Appropriate attire for Arizona training on outdoor private range
Water and snacks/bag lunch for the training day

Our Instructors

Michael Maurer

Director of Training – Michael Maurer has been a member of the Tucson shooting community since 2015, starting as a student at Diamondback Training Center. His passion for firearms drew him to the practical shooting sports where he found his love for competitive pistol shooting. Mike is a Master class Carry Optics shooter in the International Defensive Pistol Association and regularly travels for competition and training events. He has studied under national trainers to include Drew Estell, JJ Racaza, Scott Jedlinski, Fabio Spinella, Gabe White, Nick Young, Tim Herron, AJ Zito, Ernest Langdon, and Rick Crawley. Mike’s passion for sport shooting drives him to constantly train and seek new ways to improve his skills. He brings that passion to his instruction as well, blending his patient, calm demeanor to help students bridge the gap between their current skills and their goals as shooters.

E-mail: training@dbackshootingsports.com

-TCCC certified
-NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun instructor and RSO
-Awards: GWT Turbo Pin #43, AHT Man Card #141

Learn more

Ben Anderson

A US Army 82nd Airborne Reconnaissance Infantryman, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran (2008-2009), I also spend as much time as possible outside hunting and fishing. Having countless hours training with multiple weapon platforms from crew served weapons to pistols, and having trained military, law enforcement, and civilians. We are constantly updating our training curriculum, making Diamondback an ideal training environment for individuals from every walk of life.

-NRA Certifications: Refuse to be A Victim Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, Inside and Outside the Home Personal Protection Instructor
-Arizona Department of Public Safety, Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Instructor
-California POST Instructor
-Sabre Red OC Spray Instructor
-ASP Baton, Handcuffing, and Flashlight Tactics Instructor
-CPR Certified

Learn more

6
Jun

CARBINE LVL1 6/6/2026
To register for this course click the above link

Saturday @ 11:00 am

Location provided via email

Tucson,

AZ

United States

4
Jul

CARBINE LVL1 7/4/2026
To register for this course click the above link

Saturday @ 11:00 am

Location provided via email

Tucson,

AZ

United States

CARBINE LVL1 2/14/2026
2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00
CARBINE (AR/AK) LVL1

Saturday,
February 14th, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm (Range)
Location: Diamondback Private Range
Phone: 520-886-8338

Course Fee:
$125.00
Note: Please bring your receipt, whether paper copy from in store, or electronic PayPal copy, with you to class.

First and Last Name:

Phone Number:

Course Cancellation Policy Reminder:

If a student notifies us at least 72 hours prior to the start of their course, the student may cancel for a full refund or reschedule to an alternate available course date with no rescheduling fee.
If a student notifies us between 24 and 72 hours prior to the start of their course, no refund will be issued, but the student may reschedule to an alternate available course date by paying a $15 rescheduling fee.
If a student notifies us less than 24 hours prior to the start of their course, or fails to attend their course, no refund will be issued, and the student may not reschedule to an alternate available course date without paying the full registration fee again.

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Course Information
The Carbine Level 1 course is a 4 hour, introductory level rifle training course held completely on our private property outdoor range. We start with instruction on zeroing, defensive tactics and rates of fire, followed by malfunction drills, and finalized with an introduction to combative carbine utilization.
COST:
$125.00
PREREQUISITES:
None.
NOTES:
Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms.

What this course covers

Introduction to the semi-automatic rifle
Firearms Safety and Safe Gun Handling techniques
Firearms maintenance, assembly and disassembly, safe storage
Features and function of rifle components
Introduction to iron sights and zeroing
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Loading, Reloading, Unloading
Introduction to Malfunctions and Immediate Action Drills
Range Training, firing from Prone, Kneeling and Standing
Slow-Fire for Accuracy
Multiple Target Engagements, Various Distances

Required Gear:
Appropriate semi-automatic Rifle or Carbine, with SLING
Eye and Ear Protection
At least 3 magazines, and one magazine pouch
Minimum of 200 rounds of FMJ target ammunition
Recommended Gear:
Ball cap with brim
Sturdy footwear (NO open-toed shoes or sandals)
Appropriate attire for Arizona training on outdoor private range
Water and snacks/bag lunch for the training day

Our Instructors

Michael Maurer

Director of Training – Michael Maurer has been a member of the Tucson shooting community since 2015, starting as a student at Diamondback Training Center. His passion for firearms drew him to the practical shooting sports where he found his love for competitive pistol shooting. Mike is a Master class Carry Optics shooter in the International Defensive Pistol Association and regularly travels for competition and training events. He has studied under national trainers to include Drew Estell, JJ Racaza, Scott Jedlinski, Fabio Spinella, Gabe White, Nick Young, Tim Herron, AJ Zito, Ernest Langdon, and Rick Crawley. Mike’s passion for sport shooting drives him to constantly train and seek new ways to improve his skills. He brings that passion to his instruction as well, blending his patient, calm demeanor to help students bridge the gap between their current skills and their goals as shooters.

E-mail: training@dbackshootingsports.com

-TCCC certified
-NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun instructor and RSO
-Awards: GWT Turbo Pin #43, AHT Man Card #141

Learn more

Ben Anderson

A US Army 82nd Airborne Reconnaissance Infantryman, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran (2008-2009), I also spend as much time as possible outside hunting and fishing. Having countless hours training with multiple weapon platforms from crew served weapons to pistols, and having trained military, law enforcement, and civilians. We are constantly updating our training curriculum, making Diamondback an ideal training environment for individuals from every walk of life.

-NRA Certifications: Refuse to be A Victim Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, Inside and Outside the Home Personal Protection Instructor
-Arizona Department of Public Safety, Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Instructor
-California POST Instructor
-Sabre Red OC Spray Instructor
-ASP Baton, Handcuffing, and Flashlight Tactics Instructor
-CPR Certified

Learn more

6
Jun

CARBINE LVL1 6/6/2026
To register for this course click the above link

Saturday @ 11:00 am

Location provided via email

Tucson,

AZ

United States

4
Jul

CARBINE LVL1 7/4/2026
To register for this course click the above link

Saturday @ 11:00 am

Location provided via email

Tucson,

AZ

United States
