Contender Rifle 2 – (11/13)

Barrel & Hatchet Trade Group LLC

Course Materials Provided by Student

• Any semi automatic rifle/ carbine & Pistol
• MINIMUM of 550 rounds of Rifle appropriate ammunition
• 3-4 30 rd magazines
• MINIMUM of 150 rounds of Pistol appropriate ammunition
• 3-4 Pistol Magazines
• Battle Belt
• KYDEX WITH retention Shock Chord or retention strap or DUTY HOLSTER ******NO LEATHER, HYBRID or NYLON HOLSTERS to include BLACKHAWK SERPA****** (PLEASE EMAIL US for CLARIFICATION on any Holster questions you may have)
• Approved hearing protection
• Approved eye protection
• Two Point Sling (NO SINGLE POINT SLINGS!!!)
• Sighting System (IRON SIGHTS, LPVO, RED DOT, PRISM i.e. ACOG)
• Water
• Lunch/ Snacks
• Permanent Marker
• (OPTIONAL) BODY ARMOR

Time and Cost

Time:  8 Hr day

1 Day: $295

12 Slots

COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED BY STUDENT

• Any semi-automatic rifle/carbine and pistol
• MINIMUM of 550 rounds of rifle-appropriate ammunition
• 3–4 rifle magazines (30-round capacity recommended)
• MINIMUM of 150 rounds of pistol-appropriate ammunition
• 3–4 pistol magazines
• Battle belt
• Kydex holster with retention shock cord, retention strap, or duty holster

NO LEATHER, HYBRID, OR NYLON HOLSTERS, INCLUDING BLACKHAWK SERPA HOLSTERS

(PLEASE EMAIL US FOR CLARIFICATION REGARDING ANY HOLSTER QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE)

• Approved hearing protection
• Approved eye protection
• Two-point sling (NO SINGLE-POINT SLINGS)
• Sighting system (Iron Sights, LPVO, Red Dot, Prism Optic, i.e., ACOG)
• Water
• Lunch/snacks
• Permanent marker
• OPTIONAL: Body armor

TIME AND COST

Time: 8-hour day

1 Day: $295

12 Slots Available

IMPORTANT NOTE

All students must bring $40 in cash to cover range fees. Depending on the facility, students may also check in at the front office and pay the range fee directly.

Please bring lunch and snacks. We do not take a dedicated lunch break during our courses. Students are encouraged to eat as instruction continues throughout the day. We do not want to waste your time and want to ensure that every minute we have together is devoted to your training.

IMPORTANT COURSE QUALIFICATION MESSAGE

The Contender Rifle Level 2 course is finally here by popular demand. This course is significantly more strenuous, technical, and physically demanding than Level 1.

To enroll in this course, students should possess a strong intermediate skill level and demonstrate a solid foundation in the following areas:

• Subconscious firearms safety practices

• Barricade shooting fundamentals

• Strong confidence in weapon handling and safety manipulation

• Complete understanding of rifle carry positions and sling manipulation

• Tactical and speed reloads

• Malfunction clearances (immediate and remedial actions)

• Positional shooting (kneeling, prone, and modified positions)

Students who have successfully completed Contender Rifle Level 1 or have participated in Open Gym will experience a natural progression into this course.

Alternatively, prospective students may email [email protected] to discuss equivalent training they have completed and determine if this course is appropriate for them.

Due to previous incidents, students whose only firearms training consists of NRA curriculum do not qualify for this course, The contender level 1 courses are a perfect opportunity to develop the foundation and skills necessary to participate in the lvl 2 courses. 

Any student who enrolls without the skill level necessary to safely operate at the pace of this course will be asked to leave without a refund.

By registering for this course, you acknowledge that your skill level and weapon-handling experience meet the course prerequisites.

PLEASE EMAIL US if you are unsure about your qualifications or would like assistance determining your eligibility.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Full Contender Minuteman Course is designed to build upon a student’s existing foundation of rifle fundamentals by introducing increased performance demands through time standards, movement, and additional training implements.

Students will be challenged to apply their skills under measurable stress using shot timers and performance-based drills that provide objective feedback on speed, accuracy, and consistency.

The following skills will be reinforced, evaluated, and developed throughout the course:

• Fundamentals performance (developing speed and accuracy under time constraints)
• Positional Shooting
• Rifle to Pistol Transitions
• Footwork and movement
• Barricade shooting
• Shooting with a partner/ team
• Multiple-target engagements
• Open Gym-inspired relays and team drills utilizing various implements

BE ADVISED

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY BHTG COURSES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Students who are unable to attend a scheduled class and wish to transfer to another date are more than welcome to do so and we can accommodate any schedule changes required. The student must notify us via email at least 24 hours before the course for any schedule changes.

Failure to notify us of an absence or inability to attend will result in forfeiture of the training slot, and that slot will not be transferable.

A NOTE TO LIFETIME MEMBERS

Your class credit cannot be used for special events (i.e., retreats, symposiums, or collaboration courses with outside instructors).

Your yearly credit may be applied only to Barrel & Hatchet curriculum courses.