NCPatrolAR
06-06-11, 20:05
On 4-5 June, Defensive Concepts North Carolina (DCNC) taught their Defensive Carbine 2 course in Carthage, NC. The weather was sunny both days with the temps remaining in the mid-90s. Three shooters were in attendance which led to the course moving in a rapid manner and each shooter fired approximately 1100 rounds of rifle ammunition and 100 rounds of handgun ammunition. The purpose of the course was to build upon the material typically taught in level 1 courses and judging by the responses of the students; this was easily accomplished.
Day 1 began with the students shooting the modified Navy drill on steel as a skill assessment. From there the post shot work sequence was reviewed and we immediately moved in to bilateral shooting. The ability to shoot from either shoulder is obviously a useful skill to have and the students were provided with two ways of doing so. After practicing each method, the students were allowed to use either method when a bilateral shooting problem presented itself. There were times where the students were forced to use a specific method which helped to keep them sharp with both methods. Bilateral shooting was conducted throughout the weekend.
Following training on bilateral shooting the students received some refresher training on shooting from the prone, seated, and kneeling positions. These positions were practiced at distances starting at 50 yards and went back to approximately 115-120 yards.
Once this was complete, the topic of cover was dealt with. Not only was the proper use of cover explained and practiced by the students. But the proper way to move to cover was also drilled. Being able to know the best way to use cover to fullest potential is a huge bonus for people on the two way range and the students quickly saw how to take advantage of it.
The final topics of the day included the reverse kneeling position along with using a piece of cover to provide a means of providing stabilization of the long gun. Again; each of these were drilled from 50-100 yards in order for students to get a solid understanding of why the material was useful to know.
The day closed out with a drill that involved shooting from 100-25 yards and using a variety of shooting positions. Students were forced to sprint between firing points along with alternate firing positions and sides of their bodies that were used to successfully engage the multiple steel targets.
Days 2 began with a block of instruction on shooting the long gun with only one arm. Single limb use was worked with the dominant and support side limbs. Once the students were comfortable with simple target engagements, we moved on to reloading the gun and clearing malfunctions. Students saw how difficult something like reloading the gun could be if you only have use of a single limb. The difficulty of clearing Type 1 and Type 3 malfunctions was discussed and the students were shown multiple ways to clear these issues. During this time, the use of slings and how they can aid in manipulating the long gun was covered. Everyone walked away with the idea that having the weapon attached to your body with the sling is the best way to go in most situations.
Following the block on one arm manipulations, the students worked shooting from the supine and fetal positions. These positions were worked with the use of both arms along with times where the student only had use of a single limb.
Next on the students menu was the topics of the rollover and SBU prone positions. Each position was demonstrated and discussed as to its positive and negative aspects. To help reinforce the usefulness of each position, the students were forced to shooter under a barrier that only provided several inches of clearance at its base. It was during this time that certain students began to learn that, while they can certainly be useful, muzzle brakes can cause a serious issue when shooting with a very low profile body position. It wasn’t uncommon to see clouds of dust and debris come flying up with each pull of the trigger. One shooter was even able to dig out a hole in the ground approximately 1.5” in depth through the use of the brake on his gun.
Once students were done rolling around in the dirt, we moved on to cover turns and pivots along with lateral movement. At this point, the students were obviously feeling the effects of hard work in the heat and accuracy began to suffer some. After a short motivating talk, the accuracy began to pick back up and the students seemed to have caught their second winds.
The day closed out with a final drill encompassing everything that had been covered over the weekend. During the course of this drill, some people learned why its important to keep magazines secured on their person and why magazines that have rounds still remaining in them shouldn’t be discarded.
Once the final drill was completed, students were given certificates and a debrief of the weekend’s events was conducted. With that complete, range cleanup was conducted and everyone parted ways.
Equipment used during the course included a Kyber Pass style AK47, a suppressed AR15, and multiple SBR AR15s of various manufactors to include a Diablo upper. Handguns used included several Glocks and a Para high cap .45ACP. Issues encountered in the course included the suppressed AR having malfunctions due to a lack of lubrication. Once the gun was lubed, it ran like a sewing machine for the rest of the weekend.
We had a Glock 19 that failed to function due to sand and debris getting into the sear housing and locking the trigger up to the point that it wouldn’t function. Once the Glock was disassembled and cleaned, it began to function again. The shooter was advised to install a plug in the grip of the gun in order to prevent this from happening again. The shooter did state that he was surprised that it occurred and felt that Glock “perfection” was no longer an accurate statement of their product.
Now for some pictures:
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Day 1 began with the students shooting the modified Navy drill on steel as a skill assessment. From there the post shot work sequence was reviewed and we immediately moved in to bilateral shooting. The ability to shoot from either shoulder is obviously a useful skill to have and the students were provided with two ways of doing so. After practicing each method, the students were allowed to use either method when a bilateral shooting problem presented itself. There were times where the students were forced to use a specific method which helped to keep them sharp with both methods. Bilateral shooting was conducted throughout the weekend.
Following training on bilateral shooting the students received some refresher training on shooting from the prone, seated, and kneeling positions. These positions were practiced at distances starting at 50 yards and went back to approximately 115-120 yards.
Once this was complete, the topic of cover was dealt with. Not only was the proper use of cover explained and practiced by the students. But the proper way to move to cover was also drilled. Being able to know the best way to use cover to fullest potential is a huge bonus for people on the two way range and the students quickly saw how to take advantage of it.
The final topics of the day included the reverse kneeling position along with using a piece of cover to provide a means of providing stabilization of the long gun. Again; each of these were drilled from 50-100 yards in order for students to get a solid understanding of why the material was useful to know.
The day closed out with a drill that involved shooting from 100-25 yards and using a variety of shooting positions. Students were forced to sprint between firing points along with alternate firing positions and sides of their bodies that were used to successfully engage the multiple steel targets.
Days 2 began with a block of instruction on shooting the long gun with only one arm. Single limb use was worked with the dominant and support side limbs. Once the students were comfortable with simple target engagements, we moved on to reloading the gun and clearing malfunctions. Students saw how difficult something like reloading the gun could be if you only have use of a single limb. The difficulty of clearing Type 1 and Type 3 malfunctions was discussed and the students were shown multiple ways to clear these issues. During this time, the use of slings and how they can aid in manipulating the long gun was covered. Everyone walked away with the idea that having the weapon attached to your body with the sling is the best way to go in most situations.
Following the block on one arm manipulations, the students worked shooting from the supine and fetal positions. These positions were worked with the use of both arms along with times where the student only had use of a single limb.
Next on the students menu was the topics of the rollover and SBU prone positions. Each position was demonstrated and discussed as to its positive and negative aspects. To help reinforce the usefulness of each position, the students were forced to shooter under a barrier that only provided several inches of clearance at its base. It was during this time that certain students began to learn that, while they can certainly be useful, muzzle brakes can cause a serious issue when shooting with a very low profile body position. It wasn’t uncommon to see clouds of dust and debris come flying up with each pull of the trigger. One shooter was even able to dig out a hole in the ground approximately 1.5” in depth through the use of the brake on his gun.
Once students were done rolling around in the dirt, we moved on to cover turns and pivots along with lateral movement. At this point, the students were obviously feeling the effects of hard work in the heat and accuracy began to suffer some. After a short motivating talk, the accuracy began to pick back up and the students seemed to have caught their second winds.
The day closed out with a final drill encompassing everything that had been covered over the weekend. During the course of this drill, some people learned why its important to keep magazines secured on their person and why magazines that have rounds still remaining in them shouldn’t be discarded.
Once the final drill was completed, students were given certificates and a debrief of the weekend’s events was conducted. With that complete, range cleanup was conducted and everyone parted ways.
Equipment used during the course included a Kyber Pass style AK47, a suppressed AR15, and multiple SBR AR15s of various manufactors to include a Diablo upper. Handguns used included several Glocks and a Para high cap .45ACP. Issues encountered in the course included the suppressed AR having malfunctions due to a lack of lubrication. Once the gun was lubed, it ran like a sewing machine for the rest of the weekend.
We had a Glock 19 that failed to function due to sand and debris getting into the sear housing and locking the trigger up to the point that it wouldn’t function. Once the Glock was disassembled and cleaned, it began to function again. The shooter was advised to install a plug in the grip of the gun in order to prevent this from happening again. The shooter did state that he was surprised that it occurred and felt that Glock “perfection” was no longer an accurate statement of their product.
Now for some pictures:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/DefConNC/Carbine%202%204-5%20June%202011/DSC02822.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/DefConNC/Carbine%202%204-5%20June%202011/DSC02853.jpg
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