Live Fire | Outdoor Range | Approximately 4 Hours

The Applied Marksmanship and Drill Training course builds upon foundational rifle and pistol skills through structured, performance‑focused drills designed to improve efficiency, consistency, and control. This course emphasizes applying advanced shooting fundamentals under dynamic conditions while maintaining strict safety and disciplined firearm handling.

Instruction focuses on refining marksmanship while introducing movement, varied engagement distances, and target transitions. Students will learn how to manage their firearm effectively while responding to changing target presentations and positional demands in a controlled range environment.

This course may be conducted with rifle or pistol, depending on the student’s focus and equipment.

Course Duration:

• Approximately 4 hours of live‑fire instruction at an outdoor range

Course Focus & Skills Built:

Students will train in:

• Rapid target acquisition and sight management

• Engaging targets at varying distances

• Shooting while moving under controlled conditions

• Transitions between multiple targets

• Target engagement to either side of the shooter

• Reinforcement of trigger control, recoil management, and follow‑through

• Maintaining safety, muzzle discipline, and situational awareness during dynamic drills

Drills are structured to challenge students while remaining deliberate and instructional, allowing shooters to identify inefficiencies and correct technique through repetition and feedback.

Course Intent:

The intent of this course is to bridge the gap between static marksmanship and applied shooting skills. Students will not leave as expert marksmen, but they will leave with a clearer understanding of how to practice effectively, diagnose performance issues, and continue developing skills independently. 

Required Equipment (All Students)

• Open and learning attitude

• Notepad and pen

• Sharpie or marker

• Eye and ear protection (electronic ear protection preferred)

• Shoes or boots (no open‑toe footwear or sandals)

• Seasonal weather gear (training is conducted rain or shine)

• Range‑appropriate attire (no low‑cut shirts)

• Water and drinks

Rifle Requirements

• Rifle (any legally owned rifle of any action type)

• 150–200 rounds of reliable rifle ammunition

• Magazines appropriate to the rifle

• Rifle sling (strongly recommended and attachable to the rifle)

• Optics or iron sights properly mounted and zeroed prior to the course

Pistol Requirements

• Handgun (any legally owned pistol)

• Handgun holster (Shoulder holsters and cross‑draw holsters are prohibited)

• Sturdy belt suitable for holster use

• Minimum of 2 magazines (Bring additional magazines if available)

• 150–200 rounds of reliable handgun ammunition

• Optics or iron sights properly mounted and zeroed prior to the course

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for students who have mastered basic rifle or pistol marksmanship and are ready to apply their skills in more dynamic and structured live-fire drills. It is especially well suited for:

• Novice to intermediate firearm owners who want to improve consistency with either rifles or pistols

• Students comfortable handling their firearm but seeking applied training with transitions, movement, and multiple targets

• Recreational shooters looking to expand their skill set and reinforce real-world shooting fundamentals

• Individuals interested in developing discipline, situational awareness, and repeatable shooting habits

• Students aiming to build confidence and efficiency in live-fire exercises while maintaining strict safety

Prerequisites

All Students:

• Must demonstrate safe handling and operational knowledge of their firearm prior to participation.

• Must be able to perform safe loading and unloading, muzzle discipline, and basic manipulation of the firearm both on and off the range.

Rifle Students:

• Must have completed Basic Rifle Marksmanship or equivalent experience.

• Firearms must be properly sighted and zeroed prior to the course.

• Must be familiar with the rifle’s action type, magazine use, and basic maintenance.

Pistol Students:

• Must have completed Basic Pistol Marksmanship or equivalent experience.

• Firearms must be properly sighted and zeroed prior to the course.

• Must be familiar with handgun operation, holster use, magazine changes, and basic maintenance.

All participants should have completed some form of foundational training (e.g., Basic Rifle Marksmanship, Basic Pistol Marksmanship, or Combined Rifle and Pistol Course). While it is not required that students attend RTC courses prior to this program, it is highly recommended to ensure safety and preparedness. All students must be able to demonstrate safe handling and operation of their firearm prior to participation.

Students who cannot demonstrate these skills may be required to complete preparatory training, such as a foundational rifle or pistol course, before participating in Applied Marksmanship and Drill Training.

Courses are taught in Utah and are scheduled by arrangement. Please contact us for availability and scheduling.