Kalashnikov Rifle Fundamentals Clinc at LRGC 3/21/2009

[Lastdefender]

KALASHNIKOV RIFLE FUNDAMENTALS
When: March 21, 2009, 0830 - 1530
Where: LRGC (LANGHORNE ROD AND GUN CLUB)
Directions, etc: http://langhornerodandgunclub.org
Donation requested: $20.00 LRGC members, Others: $40.00
Your donation goes towards the club and improving the range


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Equipment Required:


Chamber flag / Empty Chamber indicator (we have these for sale)

Operational Kalashnikov Rifle with a SLING and three magazines minimum

150 rounds

Serviceable, contemporary pistol with a STRONG SIDE HOLSTER. Drop legs are fine, but a holster anywhere other than strong side is unacceptable

50 rounds pistol

Eye / Ear protection

Suitable clothing

Shooting mat/tarp

device to carry magazines



This year I promised that we would have more rifle clinics at LRGC, each having more specific focus in it. On March 21st, we will cover the particulars of the Kalashnikov rifle, and its effective use and deployment. The guys in the program all know I'm an avid Kalashnikov shooter, and after the Kalashnikov match in December, we received a lot of requests to put on a clinic with that specific focus. This is an intermediate level clinic intended for shooters 18 years and older who can already demonstrate proficiency with a semi-automatic rifle platform of some type, and have a keen awareness of range safety and muzzle discipline. If you've been an AR shooter for years, but always wondered what that ugly duck you stuck in the back of the safe can do, come on down. The clinic is all on the range, no classroom, and is focused on defensive and competition style shooting elements. Distances will be 5-200 yards, with most shooting inside 100Y. You may still bring a different rifle platform and fire the drills, but focus is on Kalashnikovs the whole day. Topics we will cover include:



Basic Kalashnikov construction, nomenclature, and function

Caliber differences, and advantages of each

Proper zeroing technique

Things to look for/avoid when contemplating a Kalashnikov purchase

Sling use, carry techniques and deployment

Short range shooting drills

Reloading quickly and efficiently

Effective Transition techniques

The mistake people make most often when trying to Shoot the Kalashnikov accurately at longer distance

How and what to practice to become proficient

Using all the elements inside the buttstock tool kit

Care and cleaning after firing corrosive ammunition

Complete Bolt disassembly

Recommended upgrades



To maximize individual instruction, attendance is strictly limited to 24 shooters. Non LRGC members will be asked to furnish donations in advance, which are refundable for any reason on request up to and including March 7th after which they are forfeit to the club. To secure a spot please visit:

http://langhornerodandgunclub.org/pr...AL_CLINIC.html

Questions to: fargo007@gmail.com

Thanks, and hope to see you on the firing line!

[RaisedByWolves]

I talked to Fred the other night and he said theres Still a few spaces left for guys who want to sign up.

[Lastdefender]

One week to go. We still have a few spots left.

[fargo007]

You guys were an excellent group to work with. One of the most squared away since we started running these.

I could see a lot of improvement in everyone by the end of our day.

Feel free to post some After-action remarks. I'd love to make the Kalashnikov offering better, and it only improves based on your input.

--Fargo007

[RaisedByWolves]

Sorry Fred, Im just seeing this now.



I had a good time and learned some things for sure. One thing I learned was how friggin short my sling was compared to what I need. You and Anthony had the Bulgy slings and they looked like the ticket so I scored one and its great. Been practicing my transitions and the right length sling makes all the difference.



The only thing I would have liked would be a scoring system. Im not even sure it fits this type of course, but it is fun to see how you stack up against the competition.



Keep em coming Fred!

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