Trigoon Dynamics

Rifle Series

Our “Rifle Series” consists of 4 classes. 

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Rifle 101

AKA 'First Rounds - Rifle Edition'

$ 150-200
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  1. Course Description:

Rifle 101 / First Rounds (Rifle Edition) is the first class in our “Rifle Series”.  This is what we call the “exposure” class. This class is a quick introduction into rifles and is for those with little to no experience. 

This class can also be known as “Intro into Rifles” and “Rifle Basics”. 

This class is approximately 2-3 hours at the range. Most beginner rifle classes (with other instructors) can be as long as 4-8 hours. In our experience, most students become overwhelmed with how long the class is. Most are nervous about the shooting portion. Our goal is to spend as much time as possible working on the shooting fundamentals, rifle manipulation, dry-firing, and actually shooting. We feel like most students are done/tired/checked out after 2-3 hours. 

Rifles, ammunition, clear safety glasses, and electronic ear muffs are provided in this class. Students may bring their own rifles and ammunition. In fact, we encourage they do!

  • Rifles: Ruger 10-22, Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22, and standard AR-15
  •  Ammunition: 30 rounds of 22lr and 20 rounds of 223/556
    • Our standard AR-15 has a 5.56 barrel, so it accepts either 223 or 556 ammunition

(Note: students do not have to shoot our rifles or ammunition, but we will not refund you the price difference. The rifles and ammunition is factored into the price). 

Topics covered:

  • Universal firearm safety rules
  • Firearm ownership responsibilities
  • Types of rifles and their actions
  • Common types of rifle ammunition
  • How to identify ammunition
  • Firearm and ammunition storage
  • Introduction to the shooting fundamentals
    • Eye dominance, grip, stance/posture, breathing control, trigger control, sight alignment/picture, and follow through
  • Learn how to load and unload firearms and magazines
  • Manipulations of a rifle 
  • Shoot from both the benchrest and standing position
  • Three common types of malfunctions
  • Definition of “dry fire” and how to do it
  • How to transport, case, and uncase your firearm(s)

Course Length: 2 – 3 hours at the range. 

Prerequisites:

  • Student must be over the age of 18. (Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). 
  • Not be a prohibited possessor. (See ARS 13-3101 for info on who is considered a “prohibited possessor”.)

Price & Range Options:

  • $150 = Tucson Mountain Park 
  • $200 = Marana Shooting Club

All students must bring:

  • Water and snacks 
  • Appropriate clothes for the weather (the shooting range will be outdoors) 
  • Shirt that covers the chest area (no tank tops, low-, or V-necks) 
  • Hat with a brim 
  • Closed toe shoes 

For students bringing their own rifle(s) and ammunition:

  • Your rifle must be in a safe and operable condition. 
  • When arriving to the range, your rifle(s) must be unloaded, and in a holster, case or box.
    • If you have any concerns or need help, leave your rifle(s) in the car and ask an instructor for further assistance. 
  • Suggested amount of ammo is at least 20 rounds per rifle. If you only have 1 type of caliber or 1 rifle, bring 50 rounds. 
  • No reloads or remanufactured rounds. ONLY factory-new rounds. See FAQ for more info. 

Rifle Clinic

$ 90-140
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Course Description:

We call this the “practice clinic”. Our Rifle Clinic is meant to be taken multiple times. The purpose of this clinic is to provide students with an opportunity to practice with their peers and instructors. Students are encouraged to utilize the clinic to:

  • Figure out what rifle is best for them.
    • Optional: we can review pistol caliber carbines (PCC) in this class. We do not cover PCCs in our Rifle 101 class. 
  • Figure out possible gear placement. 
  • Continue practicing to become safe and component with their:
    • Firearm handling abilities. 
    • Operating their weapon system. 
    • Shooting fundamentals. 
  • Complete the learning objectives needed to take Rifle 103. 

Students are encouraged to bring their own rifle(s). We offer rifle rental packages (ammunition is included). Students are not permitted to use their own ammunition in our rentals. Rifle rentals are only available to established students. If you are a new student, please take Rifle 101 or a private lesson first, unless we have met you and made an exception.

Students will receive 1:1 instruction*. Instruction will be individualized based on the student’s goals, the highest class the student has taken, and our prior experience(s) with the student.

Our maximum ratio is 1 instructor to 2 students. Students will alternate turns; the first student will shoot during the first 15-minutes of live fire, the second student will shoot during the second 15-minutes of live fire, and then it will revert back to the first student. 

Students are eligible to attend this clinic after completing Rifle 101, or if they’ve been exempted. Students may take this clinic again after attending Rifle 102 and 103. 

*Note: Instruction will not surpass the information taught in the highest class the student has taken or been exempt from. For example, we will not provide instruction to a student who’s highest class is Rifle 101 and wants to learn how to shoot around barricades or transition to a secondary weapon. We will ask the student to either take the classes leading up to the class that teaches that information, or schedule private lesson(s). 

 

Course Length: 2 hours 

Price & Range Options: 

  • $90 = Tucson Mountain Park
  • $140 = Marana Shooting Club 

Prerequisites: Rifle 101 or an exemption. 

  • See our FAQ regarding an exemption. 

Students must bring:

  • Eye protection (rentals available!) 
  • Ear protection (electronic ear pros are strongly recommended; rentals available and are limited!)
  • Personal rifle(s) is highly recommended (rentals available!)
  • Minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition for your rifle (no reloads or remanufactured rounds) 
  • Appropriate clothes for the weather (the shooting range will be outdoors) 
  • Shirt that covers the chest area (no tank tops, low-, or V-necks) 
  • Hat with a brim
  • Closed toe shoes (No crocs allowed) 
  • Water, drinks, and snacks 

Rifle 102

$ 120-170
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Course Description:

Rifle 102 is the second class in our “Rifle Series”. Students will spend more time practicing the fundamentals learned in 101. Students will also be introduced to new topics. 

Students must have their own rifle for this class. Students who do not own a rifle and/or still deciding on what rifle to buy, we have rifle rental packages in our Rifle Clinic class or through private lessons. 

New topics introduced:

  • Zeroing sights (red dots, scopes, or iron sights) 
  • Sight over bore 
  • Prone and sitting positions 
  • Working with your gear placement 
  • Clearing malfunctions 
  • Reloads (emergency and tactical) 
 
 
NOTE: This class will have two certificates. One will say, you “participated” in this class, and the other will say, you have “successfully completed” this class. Students will not receive a “successfully completed” certificate unless they demonstrate they are safe and competent in their gun handling abilities and shooting fundamentals.
 
We encourage students to take the rifle clinic to work on the skills needed to pass 102 before proceeding to 103. Students do not have to retake 102 to receive a “successfully completed” certificate. As long as students can prove they are safe and competent in their gun handling abilities and shooting fundamentals, we will change their certificate. 
 

Course Length: 2-3 hours at the range. 

Price & Range Options:

  • $120 = Tucson Mountain Park
  • $170 = Marana Shooting Club 

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Rifle 101, or completion of an equivalent class from another school, or an exemption. 

  • See our FAQ regarding an exemption and what classes we accept. 

Students must bring:

  • Personal rifle 
  • Minimum of 100 rounds of factory-new ammunition (no reloads or remanufactured rounds, see FAQ for more info) 
  • Eye protection (rentals available!) 
  • Ear protection (electronic ear pros are highly recommended; rentals available and are limited!)
  • Appropriate clothes for the weather (the shooting range will be outdoors) 
  • Shirt that covers the chest area (no tank tops, low-, or V-necks) 
  • Hat with a brim
  • Closed toe shoes 
  • Water, snacks, and/or lunch

Rifle 103

$ 200
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*** This class is only available via appointment. Contact us to schedule. *** 

Course Description:

Rifle 103 is the third class in our “Rifle Series”. It is an intermediate class, designed for those who have successfully completed Rifle 102. Students must possess safe gun handling abilities, are competent in their weapon system, and have a strong foundation in their shooting fundamentals. 

New topics covered:

  • Multiple target transitions 
  • Transitioning to a secondary weapon
  • Basic movement drills (single and team) 
  • Off-lining 
  • Shooting from barricades and a V-tac wall

Course Length: 3-4 hours 

Price & Range Option:

  • $200 at Marana Shooting Club
  • Possible class dates: 2nd or 4th Sat of the month. 

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Rifle 102, or completed equivalent training, or has an exemption. 

  • See our FAQ regarding an exemption and what training we accept. 

Students must bring:

  • Eye protection (rentals available!)
  • Ear protection (electronic ear pros are strongly recommended; rentals are available and limited!)
  • Personal rifle 
  • Minimum of 200 rounds of ammunition (no reloads or remanufactured rounds) 
  • Appropriate clothes for the weather (the shooting range will be outdoors) 
  • Hat with a brim
  • Closed toe shoes (No crocs allowed) 
  • Shirt that covers the chest area (no tank tops, low-, or V-necks) 
  • Water, snacks, and/or a lunch