Carbine Operator 1 (CO1)

“The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles.”

– Jeff Cooper

Purpose

CO1 is geared toward the new or prospective AR owner who wants to establish a proper foundation on the AR-15.  It is also suitable for the experienced rifleman whose technique has become contaminated over time and who is in need of a critical eye.

The larger purpose of the class is to help citizens meet their responsibility to the State in regards to Title 25 of the South Carolina Constitution, specifically, the duties of the Unorganized Militia.

 At the conclusion of this training, the student will have:

  1. A good foundation upon which to further develop marksmanship skills;
  2. Extended the distance at which he / she can influence outcomes with a rifle;
  3. The ability to efficiently reduce stoppages when they occur;
  4. The administrative skills necessary to competently handle the carbine;
  5. The knowledge necessary to properly lubricate and maintain the carbine.

Training Outline

  1. Safety & Emergency Procedures
  2. Nomenclature, function cycle and controls
  3. Overview of lubrication and maintenance procedures
  4. Optics
  5. Slings
  6. Fundamentals of combat marksmanship
  7. Stoppage reduction
  8. Prone position
  9. Zeroing
  10. Standing position
  11. Kneeling position
  12. Discussion: Legal v. Moral; Right v. Responsibility; Mindset

 Admin

Date:  3 NOV 2024 and 29 DEC 2024

Prerequisite training:  None

Physical requirements:  Light

Start / Stop Times:  830 am – Dusk (Registration begins 8 am)

Cost: $150

Deposit: Send $50 via PayPal to steve@paladintraining.com

Important Notices

We reserve the right to withhold training.

We may request that you provide us with at least one character reference from the following categories:

  1. LEO
  2. Pastor
  3. Paladin alumnus

Equipment Requirements

  1. AR-15 (Don’t have one?  We have three available as loaners at no extra charge.)
  2. Up to 200 rds of ammunition
  3. Quality two point sling (NO single point slings unless an agency or department requirement)
  4. Three magazines (min) and the ability to carry at least one spare on your body
  5. Safety gear (ball cap, ear pro and ANSI or mil-spec rated wraparound eye pro)
  6. Lunch, snacks, meds, whine stoppers, etc.
  7. Hydration (electrolyte replacement strongly recommended to supplement your water)

Optional stuff

  1. Bug spray, sunscreen, other seasonal equipment
  2. Rain gear (training will continue in the event of rain)
  3. Note-taking gear
  4. Folding chair
  5. Meds
  6. Ground pad for prone work

Misc

Be prepared to eat lunch at the range.

Space is limited.  Please don’t sign up for the class unless you’re serious about attending.

Please don’t buy something expensive for the class until you’ve talked with us about it!

If you want to reserve a spot or have questions, contact me at steve@paladintraining.com or 843-618-1381.

 

Paladin Training, Inc.

POB 12752

Florence, SC 29504

 

Paladin Training is a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3).  Our mission is to provide world-class crime prevention & homeland security training to law-enforcement, military, and – America’s original first responders – the armed private citizen.