October 3–5, 2025 | The Ranch – Dilley, Texas

A One-of-a-Kind Rifle Training Experience

Get ready for a special, first-of-its-kind event designed to transform your carbine rifle skills. The Minuteman Carbine Symposium is a 3-day immersive training course hosted by Eric (Barrel & Hatchet) and Adrian (Sidewinder Concepts)—two expert instructors with extensive military experience.

Together, they’ve crafted a unique curriculum that blends foundational rifle skills with advanced tactics for both close-quarters and mid-range engagements.

 Location: The Ranch, Dilley, TX

Train at one of Texas’s top-tier shooting facilities, featuring:

• Dynamic shooting bays
• Realistic shoot houses
• Long-range capabilities
• On-site lodging available ($80/night)

What You’ll Learn

This course is all about making your go-to rifle a versatile tool—capable of fast-paced, close-range action and accurate, precision shooting at distance. Whether you’re new to carbines or looking to sharpen your edge, this event will help you build confidence, improve consistency, and push your skills forward.

Key Focus Areas Include:

• Building strong fundamentals
• Fast, reactive shooting , run and gun
• Precision rifle work at distance
• Real-world scenarios & movement
• Speed + accuracy under pressure

 Topics Covered

Expect full-spectrum instruction including but not limited too:

• Max Point Blank Zeroing
• Range Estimation
• Positive Target Identification (PID)
• Rapid Engagement Techniques (RET)
• Reloads & Malfunction Clearing
• Rifle Carry Methods
• Movement & Footwork
• Cover & Concealment
• Precision Marksmanship
• Barricade Shooting
• Basic Wind Reading

Plus, enjoy evening Q&A sessions with instructors for deeper dives into rifle setup, gear, mindset, and more.

 Gear Requirements

To get the most out of this course, students must bring at the minimum:

• Semi-automatic rifle/carbine
• 700+ rounds of ammunition
• 3–4 magazines
• Approved ear & eye protection
• Two-point sling
• Sight system (Iron Sights, LPVO, Red Dot, Prism like ACOG)
• Tools and cleaning kit for your rifle
• Water + lunch/snacks
• Permanent marker
• Personal medical kit.
• Boots highly recommended and not shoes!

 Lodging

Stay on-site at The Ranch for just $80/night. This keeps you close to the action and lets you recharge for each full day of training.

For those who would like to participate, there will be some optional fellowship time spent after the class for students and instructors to get to know one another, some discussion around mindset, as well as a devotional time in the evening for those who would like to participate.

Small kitchenet is available in the lodging quarters, showers, and outdoor gym onsite.

Bring your own bedding and shower stuff. 

 Why Attend?

This is the only course of its kind in 2025—a unique opportunity to train with elite instructors, learn practical and proven skills, and walk away with the confidence to handle your rifle in any scenario.

You’ll gain not only individual capability but also the ability to pass on knowledge to friends, family, and your community—making yourself a true asset to those around you.

 Ready to Level Up?

Don’t miss your chance to train, connect, and grow as a marksman.
Spots are limited—secure your seat now for the 2025 Minuteman Carbine Symposium.

With BARREL & HATCHET and SIDEWINDER CONCEPTS