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11-20-12, 19:30
Class: S&T VSM Basic Carbine Class 1 day
Instructor: Joe Riedy
Location: Bethlehem PA
While I have taken other firearms training. but this was my first carbine class. I had no experience with a carbine other than a trip to the range pre-class to get the new rifle zeroed. The other students seemed to be from a wide range of abilities. From the seasoned to the brand new.
We started the class with a solid safety talk as all classes should have. We then moved to the line and worked on zeroing and were instructed on the pros and cons of various zeros, proper stance, trigger control, proper hand placement, sight alignment, etc. There was instruction on gear selection based on the individuals needs.
We practiced loading and unloading, different shooting positions, pros and cons of various ready positions. We practiced strong and weak side shooting and transitions from one to the other.
We were instructed on and practiced weapons transitions, shooting on the move as well as how to clear various malfunctions and spent a good amount of time practicing that.
Summary:
I would highly recommend this class to anyone regardless of experience as I feel everyone can gain something going over the basics. I have told my friends to take this class, and being new, I would take it again. Joe is a great instructor and I learned a ton. I am still processing everything and need a lot of practice but I am glad I took this class to learn the right way instead of having to go back and correct improper techniques.
I hope this was helpful. Sorry for no pictures...too busy shooting :D
Instructor: Joe Riedy
Location: Bethlehem PA
While I have taken other firearms training. but this was my first carbine class. I had no experience with a carbine other than a trip to the range pre-class to get the new rifle zeroed. The other students seemed to be from a wide range of abilities. From the seasoned to the brand new.
We started the class with a solid safety talk as all classes should have. We then moved to the line and worked on zeroing and were instructed on the pros and cons of various zeros, proper stance, trigger control, proper hand placement, sight alignment, etc. There was instruction on gear selection based on the individuals needs.
We practiced loading and unloading, different shooting positions, pros and cons of various ready positions. We practiced strong and weak side shooting and transitions from one to the other.
We were instructed on and practiced weapons transitions, shooting on the move as well as how to clear various malfunctions and spent a good amount of time practicing that.
Summary:
I would highly recommend this class to anyone regardless of experience as I feel everyone can gain something going over the basics. I have told my friends to take this class, and being new, I would take it again. Joe is a great instructor and I learned a ton. I am still processing everything and need a lot of practice but I am glad I took this class to learn the right way instead of having to go back and correct improper techniques.
I hope this was helpful. Sorry for no pictures...too busy shooting :D