BF Guns & Gear Tactical Rifle

BF Guns & Gear's Tactical Rifle is a practical, range-based course designed to build a solid foundation in rifle marksmanship, safe firearm handling, and efficient rifle operation.

This course is appropriate for newer rifle shooters as well as experienced shooters who want to strengthen their fundamentals. Students will receive hands-on instruction and coaching while working through a structured progression of drills focused on accuracy, consistency, and confident rifle handling.

The goal of Tactical Rifle is simple: build good habits, eliminate unnecessary movement, and develop repeatable skills that hold up as the shooter is challenged.

Course Topics

Students will work on:

• Firearm safety and range procedures

• Rifle setup and proper sling use

• Loading and unloading procedures

• Ready positions and rifle presentation

• Shooting stance and rifle control

• Sight alignment and sight picture

• Trigger control and follow-through

• Zeroing and confirming zero

• Understanding sight/bore offset

• Marksmanship at varying distances

• Standing, kneeling, and supported shooting positions

• Magazine changes

• Basic malfunction clearing

• Target transitions

• Accuracy and shot accountability

• Introduction to timed drills and performance standards

Throughout the course, students will receive individual coaching and opportunities to identify weaknesses, make corrections, and immediately apply those corrections on the range.

Prerequisites

No advanced rifle training is required.

Students should have a basic understanding of firearm safety and be capable of safely handling and operating their rifle. Shooters with limited rifle experience are welcome.

Students who are unsure whether they are ready for the course should contact BF Guns & Gear before registering.

Required Equipment

Students will need:

• Reliable rifle or carbine

• Approximately 200-250 rounds of rifle ammunition

• Approximately 50-100 rounds of handgun ammunition

• Minimum of 3 magazines

• Two-point or single-point rifle sling

• Appropriate method of carrying spare magazines

• Eye protection

• Hearing protection

• Closed-toe footwear

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Water and snacks

• Notebook and pen

Optics and iron sights are both acceptable.

Course Standard

Tactical Rifle isn't about burning through ammunition or seeing who can shoot the fastest.

Students will be expected to demonstrate safe firearm handling, consistent marksmanship, proper rifle manipulation, and accountability for every round fired.

As students demonstrate proficiency, drills will become progressively more challenging. Speed will be introduced where appropriate, but never at the expense of safety or accuracy.

Accuracy first. Efficiency second. Speed follows.