Course Information
The Rifle Zero course is intended for every level of shooter experience. Whether you are a seasoned shooter in need of a good spotter, first-time rifle owner, or just having difficulty with a particular grain weight or caliber, our instructor will guide you through the zero so you are ready for that next course or hunt. The time allotted for this course is 1-3 hours held completely at the Tucson Rifle Club on a reserved 100 meter range.
The Three Points Range is located about 25 miles West of downtown Tucson, Arizona on U.S. Route 86 (Ajo Way). The entrance to the range is on the north side of the roadway, about 2.5 miles West of Robles Junction (Three Points) just past Mile Post 148.
** SUMMER HOURS: ADJUSTED START TIME – 7 A.M. **
COST:
$20.00
PREREQUISITES:
none.
Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms.
What this course covers
- Body positioning for the most accurate zero
- Basic rifle shooting skills
- Basic bullet trajectory and bullet coefficient
Required Gear:
A privately owned firearm (no rentals for this course/more than one firearm may be brought by a shooter)
Ammunition as needed (minimum of 20 rounds per firearm)
Appropriate range attire (closed toe-shoes)
Eye and ear protection
TRC requires each firearm to have a chamber flag on the range, available for purchase either at Diamondback Shooting Sports or at TRC
Bring water, snacks as needed
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
