Long Range Precision 1 – Cameo, CO

This is a three day LONG RANGE PRECISION 1 course, taught by Defenders USA instructors Russell Anthon and other Defenders USA instructors at the incredible Cameo Shooting & Education Complex in Cameo, CO.

A classroom portion will be held most of the first day, with the rest of the course on the zero and long distance ranges (out to 2,003 yards.).

LOCATION:
Cameo Shooting & Educational Complex (Near Grand Junction, CO)
3934 I 9/10 Rd.
Palisade, CO 81526

Meet Location: 
We’ll meet at Pavilion #1 at 8 am the first day of the course. Pavilion #1 is near the main building and the flag pole.

COURSE LENGTH:
Approx. 27 hours (3 days)

COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is designed to expose students to the proper deployment and techniques for long range precision rifle applications.

Topics will include optics and adjustments, fundamentals of marksmanship, application of fire, environmental effects and weapons maintenance. This course of instruction will stress the fundamentals of marksmanship and precision shooting. Practical range training will include shooting targets at known and unknown distances, range estimation, various challenging courses of fire, and more.

IF YOU HAVE A BURRIS ELIMINATOR SCOPE, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY AFTER SIGN-UP.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of this course the attendee will be familiar with:

1. Proper weapons maintenance

2. Rapid Deployment

3. How to estimate range distance & gather DOPE

4. Effectively engage targets at various distances in various weather conditions

5. Increased probability and confidence of first round hits at distance

6. Visualize and understand meteorological conditions and effects

7. Understand your rifle, caliber, scope, and equipment

ITEMS NEEDED:

Precision rifle and optic with subtended reticle (rifle should be zeroed or at least bore-sighted. Minimal time should be spent confirming zero.)

Your optic should have exposed turrets with either MIL or MOA divisions. The reticle should be a subtended reticle with either MIL or MOA subtensions. A standard Duplex reticle will not work for this course.

Rifle bipod and sand sock / rear support (please feel free to contact us for the proper build of a sand sock).

Match grade ammunition and magazines (400 rounds); feel free to contact us for ammo recommendations or possible ways to get the amount needed.

Eye and ear protection

Rifle Cleaning kit and lens cleaning kit

Scientific calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30 or similar)

Writing utensils and notebooks

Weather appropriate clothing (Weather changes fast in western Colorado)

Shooting mat and shemagh

Food and water

Sunscreen

Bug spray / repellant

OPTIONAL ITEMS (RECOMMENDED):

Computer

Chronograph (Chrony, Caldwell, LabRadar, Magnetospeed)

Anemometer / Kestrel / Barometer

Spotting scope / binoculars

Laser range finder

Infrared thermometer (Mechanic’s type)

Folding chair

Upon confirmation of paid registration, students will receive an email with the needed follow-up information.

For those coming from out of the area for this course, we recommend seeking lodging on or near Horizon Drive in Grand Junction.

Feel free to contact us with any questions:

Russell:
Russell@Defenders-USA.com
970-270-0649

Adam:
Adam@Defenders-USA.com
970-986-0774

We look forward to seeing you there!!