Vickers Tactical "Battle Rifle" Class - September 1-2, 2007

[VA_Dinger]

Vickers Tactical “Battle Rifle” Class

Topics covered include safety, stance, zeroing for iron sights and optics, sight alignment and trigger control. Familiarization with their rifle includes field stripping and maintenance. Other subject matter that is covered includes reloads, presentation, shooting positions, and introduction to different skill drills including dry fire and bullseye shooting. Malfunction drills and shooting on the move as well as transitions. Timed fire drills and evaluations based on class skill level.

Class dates: September 1-2, 2007

Must shoot a “Battle Rifle” Style Rifle (FAL, G3, HK91, SR25, AR10, M14, M1A, Garand - any 30 cal auto loader, ETC.)

·Primary Instructor: Larry Vickers
·Assistant Instructor: DP
·Location: Private range is South Hill, Virginia (Directions will be provided during class sign-up).
·Price: $375
·Class size: Maximum sixteen students
·Serviceable handgun (For transition training) of at least 9mm
·Ammo: 600 rifle, 150 pistol

Gear requirements:
(1.) Eye & Ear protection (electronic hearing protection is preferred)
(2.) Minimum four rifle magazines
(3.) Minimum two (2) handgun mags
(4.) Chest pouch to hold 3-4 rifle magazines would be “Nice” – LAV quote
(5.) Handgun mag pouch - Ability to carry a spare pistol mag on body.
(6.) Serviceable rifle sling- suitable for a variety of shooting positions - tactical type preferred
(7.) Suitable range wear depending on the season
(8.) Rifles zeroed at 100 meters.
(9.) Good attitude.

***Vickers Tactical sponsors will be providing free give-aways that will be used as prizes during the class. ***

OK, the dates are set. Please let me know if you would like to attend.

[Greyman09]

Email sent to sign up for this one. Thanks

[Robb Jensen]

I'll have to pass on this one. Should be able to take one in 2008.

[scottandt]

I'm in please let me know the details. Private e-mail also sent.

Thanks

[SHIVAN]

90% chance I am in for this....so put me down...

Might need to find a chest rig that does .308 mags...

[Business_Casual]

I'm in, email sent.

M_P

[TOrrock]

90% chance I am in for this....so put me down...

Might need to find a chest rig that does .308 mags...

The Specter Gear Mk.1 holds FAL and M14 mags just fine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Smith%20M14/SmithM14.jpg

[VA_Dinger]

OK, I will send replies out tomorrow.

[TOrrock]

Definitely out me down for this please Dinger.

[Joe R.]

I'm in. Now I just gotta get that FAL built...

[VA_Dinger]

OK, replies have been sent.

Everybody who contacted me should have received the deposit & payment information email.

- I’m sorry it took so long to send these out. My work has been hell and it’s tough keeping everything straight sometimes.

FYI - This class is now 1/3 full.

[VA_Dinger]

Please note that the dates for this class have changed.

The class has been moved up one week to September 1-2, 2007.

[wlptpd3]

I'm in also, IM sent as well.

[Telperion]

Great course idea, wrong year ;)

To have had this course available back when surplus .308 was $200/1000...

[Rmplstlskn]

90% chance I am in for this....so put me down...

Might need to find a chest rig that does .308 mags...

I just bought an excellent, WELL-MADE, copy of the traditional Rhodesian Army Magazine Vest <HERE at FALFiles> (http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=189545)

http://www.hunt101.com/img/428321.jpg

BTW, I am 90% committed to this class, and will be 100% once funds are together. I NEED (stressing NEED) good, solid training with my DSA SA58 Carbine...

Rmpl

[ron556]

hi paul,

send you an IM. i am in for this course. get all the info to me and i am good to go. thanks!

ron

[VA_Dinger]

hi paul,

send you an IM. i am in for this course. get all the info to me and i am good to go. thanks!

ron

Ron, welcome aboard.

Email sent w/deposit & payment info.

[VA_Dinger]

FYI - I'm down to the last five seats available for this class.

Contact me if interested.

[m4fun]

Fal, M1a, AR10 - which way do I go???

What is the maximum distance we are firing and what kind of optics is recommended(red-dot or more serious magnification)

[Larry Vickers]

Max distance will be 200 meters due to range limitations - bring all 3 if you want to try them out as we will cover all 3 guns - FAL would be my first choice

if your optic can go down to 1 or 1.1X then that is OK- if not go with a red dot

see ya there

Larry

www.vivkerstactical.com

[abnartyguy]

Anybody know where to get a good one? lateR!
-Zef M.

[VA_Dinger]

Anybody know where to get a good one? lateR!
-Zef M.


My suggestion: Ask Templar.

[scottandt]

Any updates for this class, the thread has gotten kind of quite lately. Start times or any other information available.

Thanks

[VA_Dinger]

Everything is going great.

The class is about 80% full at the moment.

I will post up more info next week.

What guns are you guys bringing to the class?

[scottandt]

I am bringing two FAL's, a full size and a para carbine both DSA. Anyone have a good setup for an Aimpoint on the Para. I have the DSA heavy duty scope mount but I have not yet found a good set up to mount the Aimpoint.


Thanks.



Everything is going great.

The class is about 80% full at the moment.

I will post up more info next week.

What guns are you guys bringing to the class?

[M4Guru]

DSA Para mount
http://www.dsarms.com/prodinfo.asp?number=620APARA

With the Aimpoint in a Larue RAS II mount.

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=41

[Larry Vickers]

Guys

After talking to some guys at this last AK class and really scrubbing the numbers you can probably get by with 500 rds of 30 cal ammo and 150 -200 rds of pistol ammo for the battle rifle class

Keep in mind we have not ran one of these before so we are taking a SWAG put I feel confident that 500 will get it done

I mention this as I know battlerifle ammo is expensive and saving the $$ on an extra 100 rds could make a difference

Be safe

Larry Vickers

www.vickerstactical.com

[VA_Dinger]

I am bringing two FAL's, a full size and a para carbine both DSA. Anyone have a good setup for an Aimpoint on the Para. I have the DSA heavy duty scope mount but I have not yet found a good set up to mount the Aimpoint.


Thanks.

Sounds great.

I'm barrowing an M1A for the class.

- I've still got a few open seats available. Just contact me if anybody is interested in attending this class.

[scottandt]

Do we have a start time for Saturday yet?

Thanks






Sounds great.

I'm barrowing an M1A for the class.

- I've still got a few open seats available. Just contact me if anybody is interested in attending this class.

[CMPM14NM]

Guys, we've been playing around with the first day class start times and, for the summer months, have settled on noon. This will allow a lot of semi-local (2-300 miles) people to drive in on Saturday AM and save a night in the hotel. It also lets us break less and generally train straight through dinner at 8 PM.

In short, the schedule is as follows:

-Saturday 1200-2000 (12-8PM)
-Sunday 0900-1600 (9-4PM)

Bring something to hydrate with and a folding lawn chair is also recommended.

[scottandt]

Sounds good, looking forward to seeing everyone at 1200 on the first.




Guys, we've been playing around with the first day class start times and, for the summer months, have settled on noon. This will allow a lot of semi-local (2-300 miles) people to drive in on Saturday AM and save a night in the hotel. It also lets us break less and generally train straight through dinner at 8 PM.

In short, the schedule is as follows:

-Saturday 1200-2000 (12-8PM)
-Sunday 0900-1600 (9-4PM)

Bring something to hydrate with and a folding lawn chair is also recommended.

[Heavy Metal]

I would like to do this if it is re-run in 08.

Mabey by then I can afford ammo:D

[VA_Dinger]

FYI - I have three open seats for this class.

Please contact me if you are interested in attending.

[VA_Dinger]

FYI - My payment reminder email went out today.

[VA_Dinger]

I was asked today to pass along this suggestion:

– We will be doing a fair amount of prone shooting during the class. While it’s not listed on the class equipment list a shooting mat, poncho liner, beach towel, etc. might be a good thing to bring to the class. It would help to make things more comfortable. This is not a requirement, just a suggestion.

- I will also be sending out the range directions to everybody again. Please look out for the email tomorrow afternoon.

- I still have 1-2 open seats for the class. If anybody is interested in attending, please contact me.

[Larry Vickers]

I am looking forward to this as I love battle rifles in general but rarely get to shoot them - plus I will bring some of my exotic ones for a little show and tell

Should be fun

See ya soon

Larry

www.vickerstactical.com

[VA_Dinger]

Last call for the Battle Rifle class.

- I've got a few open seats, please contact me if you would like to attend.

[VA_Dinger]

FYI - This class is a go for tomrrow.

Please contact me if you have any questions. Everybody should have my cell number and directions.

This is going to be one fun as hell class.

[Business_Casual]

Looking forward to some pics and a report...

M_P