Basic Rifle

Course Overview

An 8-hour foundational course covering safe handling, zeroing, marksmanship fundamentals, and malfunction clearance with a semi-automatic, magazine-fed carbine or rifle. Built for the first-time rifle shooter or anyone standardizing their fundamentals. This is the entry point of our rifle training progression — the next step is Intermediate Rifle.

Who It's For

• Civilians and private sector employees
• Public safety and security professionals
• Law Enforcement and Military personnel training in a personal/private capacity

KILO 1 SIX ARMS is an independent training provider. We are not certified, accredited, or affiliated with any law enforcement agency, military branch or unit, the Department of Justice, or the Department of War. This course does not confer any agency-specific certification.

What's Included

• Hands-on instruction on our 125-yard outdoor range, foamboard target backers, and steel silhouette targets (100%/66%/33%)

* Select "Ammunition Included" (approx. 150 rounds, common calibers) or "Bring Your Own Ammunition" at checkout

Required Gear

• Semi-automatic, magazine-fed rifle/carbine in good working order
• Minimum 3 magazines
• Sighting system (iron sights or optic), zeroed prior to class
• Sling (single- or two-point)
• Eye protection (ANSI Z87.1 rated)
• Hearing protection (electronic muffs recommended, or muffs + plugs combined)
• Closed-toe, closed-heel footwear suited to uneven outdoor ground
• Body armor / ballistic helmet: optional, not required for this course

Prepare for the Environment

Our range is outdoor and uncovered — training happens rain or shine (weather permitting for safety). Pack for the conditions on your training day:

• Sunny/hot: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, extra water
• Rainy/wet: rain jacket, waterproof footwear with good traction, dry change of clothes
• Snowy/icy/cold: insulated layers, gloves that allow trigger access, traction-appropriate footwear