Carry for Life!© Fundamentals of the AR-15

Carry for Life - Fundamentals of the AR-15 Rifle

Today, the Modern Sporting Rifle, built around the AR platform, is the most common type of rifle in the USA. Despite its widespread popularity, many Americans do not fully understand the importance of properly setting up and using ARs in self-defense situations.

In this class, you will learn the following:

How to set up your rifle, including which accessories are necessary and which are not.
The process of tearing down, cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining your rifle.
How to make repairs and identify essential spare parts.
The importance of a sling, including its positioning and proper use.
Administrative actions such as clearing, loading, and unloading your rifle.
Proper stance, grip, and body positioning.
Correct sighting and zeroing techniques.
How to load and reload your rifle effectively.
Proper trigger press techniques.
How to clear malfunctions.
Recommended target areas for a threat.
Effective communication with partners and in the presence of threats.

For the CFL AR-15 class, you will need the following items:

Eye and ear protection (plugs and electronic muffs are preferred; these are available for purchase at a discounted rate).
200 rounds of ammunition for your rifle (available for discounted purchase at the range).
Proper clothing (long pants, closed-toe shoes, and no low-cut shirts).
A working AR-style rifle (subject to inspection).
A 2-point sling (available for purchase at a discounted rate).
At least three magazines (available for purchase at a discounted rate).
Sights for your rifle (iron sights, red dots, or holographic sights; available for purchase).
Adjustment tools for your sights.
Tools for disassembling your rifle and adding/removing accessories (available for purchase).

Please note that the following items will NOT be allowed in class:

- Bolt catch levers (e.g., BAD Lever).

- Muzzle compensators.

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