Rifle Tactics Course (RTAC)
The Soteria Defense Rifle Tactics Course (RTAC) provides the foundational understanding necessary to operate and deploy today’s modern rifle in a tactical environment.
The Soteria Defense Rifle Tactics Course (RTAC) provides the foundational understanding necessary to operate and deploy today’s modern rifle. Military style rifles are safe, easy to operate, very accurate, easy to disassemble and clean, and a great selection for firearms enthusiasts. The M4 / AR15 style rifle is the most popular sporting and competition rifles in the United States. It is the US military service rifle and widely used by law enforcement and high-risk security professionals. You will learn the capabilities of your rifle system, and understanding of accessories and sighting systems, and the basics and advanced techniques of rifle operation. The course focuses on both close quarters shooting and long-distance fire and a maximum of live fire range time.
Requirements / Prerequisites:
- US Citizen
- Lawfully configured rifle (California residents)
Learning Objectives:
- Firearms safety and safe rifle handling
- Understanding of rifle capabilities and limitations
- Selection of accessories and proper setup
- Understanding of zeroing your rifle
- Proper techniques of loading the tactical rifle
- Employing shooting positions: prone, sitting, kneeling, standing
- Distance fire (100 to 200 yards on most ranges)
- Stoppage / malfunction drills
- Close Quarters engagement techniques / “punch up” drills
- Scored evaluation shoot
Equipment:
- Range appropriate clothing / range uniform (check local weather conditions)
- Eye and ear protection
- Rifle with sling and 3 magazines
- 300 rounds ammunition
- Notebook and pen
- Hydration and food (not readily accessible at the range)
- Shooting mat for prone fire optional
- Knee pads for kneeling fire optional
- You may carry pistol during the course, but the course is rifle only.