Lock and Load Em - Intro to AR Platform Course

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Have a modern sporting rifle or thinking of purchasing one? They are a great addition to any household arsenal that offer versatility and fun for the entire family. Join Lock and Load Em’s highly trained and experienced staff for our intro into the AR-15 Carbine and Rifle platform class. This class will teach firearms safety, principal operation and parts, safe and proper handling, live-fire to include proper mounting and zeroing of optics, malfunction identification and remediation, and disassembly for cleaning. We will also feature applicable accessories, customizations, modifications, etc. 

Much like our pistol classes, we bring a multitude of demo firearms in varying configurations and calibers for all students to try on the range. Personally owned firearms are always encouraged as well. Some ammo is included, dude to the high demand and cost of ammo, if you cannot procure ammo for class we can provide the required amount for class at an additional cost. Please be sure to specify if you are bringing a firearm of caliber other than .223rem / 5.56x45mm. Additional cost may apply.

Targets will be placed from 25 to 100 yards. 

Class hours: 8:30-3:00pm

Costs: $120 for class and $60 for ammo (if we supply your ammo)

Location: Tacoma Sportsmen's Club - Piel 22 Range

Requirements for this Class:

• Pre-registration is required online
• Must not be a prohibited person from possessing / buying firearms
• Minors welcome with parental consent
• Coed class setting

What to Bring:

• Bring a personal firearm(s) of AR platform or borrow ours! Everyone gets to handle our demo firearms.
• At least 3 magazine for applicable firearm 
• Each participant is requested to bring 100 rounds of .223/5.56 training ammunition to class if borrowing our demo guns OR purchase additional ammunition from us if you are unable to location ammo (online - https://lockandloadem.com/ammunition-for-class or cash the day of class)
• If you are bringing your own firearm please bring 150-200 round of ammunition OR purchase from us if you are unable to locate ammo (online - https://lockandloadem.com/ammunition-for-class or cash the day of class)
• All other calibers will be supplied by instructor, you will get to shoot many rounds.  
• Bring your mask in order to meet COVID-19 guidelines.
• Dress in layers as the weather is unpredictible.  
• The range area is covered however there is always potential for exposure to the elements.
• Hats are recommended especially if you have glasses.
• Ear and Eye Protection is suggested, however we have some you can borrow
• You can bring your snacks and lunch or there are multiple food establishments close by and there will be a lunch break.

Curriculum Includes:

• General Firearm safety 
• AR platform parts, operation, & function
• Ammunition basic 
• Proper Shooting Fundamentals & Range Etiquette 
• Factors with consideration to purchasing
• Modifications, customizations, accessories, optics
• Mounting and zeroring optics 
• Malfunction identification and remediation 
• Disassembly for cleaning 
• Home defense factors and proper storage

*All ticket/training sales final, no refunds or reschedules are provided.

For additional class info and registration please visit our website: https://lockandloadem.com/