AR-15 Patrol Rifle Research & Development Course

Agencies and organizations are coming together in Nevada to collaborate, innovate, and help establish the future standard for the state. This course is part of a research and development initiative conducted by the Nevada Association of Certified Firearm Instructors (NVACFI). The program is being used as a pilot curriculum in an ongoing collaboration to develop a Standardized Rifle Training Course for the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB).

Through this initiative, NVACFI is working to evaluate training methods, curriculum structure, and performance standards to establish a formal Rifle Training framework for licensed Professionals throughout the State of Nevada.

CFI’ instructor visitors may either fully participate in the training course or if physical limitations apply, observe only. If you wish to observe only, please contact Info@nvacfi.com. All other participants will be asked to participate in the entire course.

This course is designed to provide a safe, structured, and professional introduction to the AR-15 platform. This course focuses on building foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for appropriate end user deployment and effective use of the AR-15 rifle and rifle operation. Students will learn essential topics including safety, parts and operation of the AR-15 system, proper handling techniques, loading and unloading procedures, maintenance basics, marksmanship fundamentals, safe range practices and instructional methodologies.

Instruction will be delivered through in person direct Instructor to Student instruction and supervised live-fire range exercises. Emphasis is placed on safety, accountability, and disciplined firearm handling, ensuring that students leave the course with confidence in their ability to safely operate an AR-15 style rifle.

Students are required to either, have prior AR-15 Training Experience or have the ability to perform upon command. You must have the ability to safely handle your firearm at all times. Students will be put into alternative shooting positions, that require the physical ability to, repeatedly, laydown, sit, stand up perform push up, and other physical activities as required.

By participating in this course, end user students will receive Certification for: AR-15 Patrol Rifle Instructor Development

Key topics covered include:

• Firearm safety principles and range safety procedures
• AR-15 rifle components and mechanical operation
• Proper rifle handling and manipulation
• Loading, unloading, and malfunction awareness
• Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
• Rifle maintenance and care
• Supervised live-fire drills and skill development
• Instructional limitations of time.

This course is appropriate for beginner rifle owners, security professionals, and Active CFI’s seeking a structured and professional introduction to the AR-15 platform. This course is NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Required Equipment

• AR-15 style rifle chambered in .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO (safe and functional)
• If you modify your Rifles Trigger, you must be prepared to explain what you’ve done and pass and instructors evaluation and equipment inspection. Trigger pull weight cannot be less than 4 lbs.
• Rifle sling (required)
• Minimum of three (3) magazines
• 300 rounds of .223/5.56 ammunition (students may bring additional ammunition if desired but do not need more than 500 rounds.)
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Rifle case or bag for safe transport
• Ar-15 Magazine pouch or method to carry spare magazines
• Closed-toe shoes and appropriate range clothing

Recommended

• Hat with brim. Don’t care what kind, just bring one.
• Gloves | If you are ever going to wear gloves, bring a pair. Period.
• Water and snacks | You are a human being! Don’t bring $10k of gear and no water!
• Rifle cleaning kit / Lube
• Range bag for gear
• Rifle Tool Kit for optics etcetera
• The range DOES NOT HAVE AN ONSITE ARMORER. A “Gun Nut” will be on the range but will only perform rifle maintenance or repairs for safety related reasons only.
• Battle Belt, War Belt, Duty Belt, (Optional) You must have a Dual Ar-15 Mag Pouch or Two Single AR-15 Mag Pouches.

Special Thanks to:

T&T Tactical www.tttacticaltrain.com & The Clark County Shooting Complex Staff for their support and assistance in getting this course set up. Together, we can move mountains!

Spartan Combative Instructors

Shots Fired Training

For Agency Inquires Please contact Andrew@nvacfi.com if you have any questions or concerns.