Course Information
This is a highly dynamic, 1-day class (approx. 8-10 hours) occurring completely on the range. Safe Gun Handling skills are absolutely essential. Participants unable to demonstrate safe gun handling skills will be removed from Level II training? no refunds, although Diamondback Training Division may work with these participants to provide remedial training so they can return to this class at a later date. This course culminates with night fire training. Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms in the U.S.
COST:
$200.00
PREREQUISITES:
Intro to Carbines
NOTES:
Students will need: Eye and Hearing protection, handgun (semi-auto or revolver), 100 rounds of training ammunition, note-taking material, plenty of water & snacks for the range, and weather appropriate attire.
Rental Handguns are available upon coordinated request – let us know if you’re planning to rent when you register! Email training@dbackshootingsports.com to coordinate rentals, or with questions.
Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms.
What This Course Covers
- Safety / Safe Gun Handling requirements for Hot Range training
- Gear selection and placement
- Revisit the Fundamentals: slow fire for accuracy
- Malfunction Clearance drills (for time)
- Reload Drills (for time)
- Close Quarters Battle (CQB) drills
- Shooting while moving
- Multiple Target engagements / Various Distances
- Fast-n-Slow drills
- Use of cover/concealment, planning your movement
- Multiple Ground Fighting Drills
- Transition Drills
- Intro to Team Movement / Team Fire Drills
- Vehicle Ops / shooting under and around vehicle
- Low Light Shooting Drills
- Flashlight Drills / No Light Drills / Night Fire Drills
Required Gear:
Note-taking material
Carbine (AR, AK or FAN platform)
Semi-automatic Handgun?
Chest Rig or Tactical belt with at least three (3) carbine magazines
Sturdy strong side handgun holster and handgun mag pouch
At least three (3) handgun magazines
Eye & Hearing protection
Sling (1-Point or 2-Point)
Minimum of 400 rounds of target ammunition for carbine
Minimum of 100 rounds of target ammunition for handgun
Flashlight (either End Cap actuated or Weapon-Mounted light with holster)
Appropriate attire for training at outdoor private AZ range
Change of shirt recommended (for after ground fighting)
Lots of water, sunscreen and a bag lunch/snacks for a very full training evening
Our Instructors
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
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