Rifle 1: Basic

Rifle 1: Defensive Rifle Fundamentals

Course Overview

Rifle 1 - Fundamentals: $600
 Small Group Add-Ons: - Add a 2nd person: +$400- 3rd person: +$300- 4th person: +$200 (Max 4 students total for maximum personal attention)

Rifle 1 is a Level 1 defensive rifle course designed to build the essential skills needed to safely and effectively run a modern defensive rifle. This class focuses on foundational handling, marksmanship, and manipulation with practical dryfire instruction followed by in-depth live-fire drills.
No prior rifle experience is required, but safe firearm handling and a desire to train are mandatory.

This course runs for 12 hours total:
4 hours classroom/dryfire + 8 hours live fire

Course Breakdown

Classroom & Dryfire (4 Hours):

  • Safety protocols and handling overview

  • Zero theory and optic setup

  • Sling setup and rifle indexing

  • Low/high ready positions and transitions

  • Reload mechanics (emergency and tactical)

  • Dryfire presentation and sight tracking

  • Fundamentals of grip and stance discussed (recoil control addressed in live fire)

Live Fire Range Work (8 Hours):

  • Confirming zero and sight picture under live conditions

  • Marksmanship at distance and under time

  • Positional shooting: standing, kneeling, and prone

  • Emergency and tactical reloads under pressure

  • Movement fundamentals

  • Multi-stage drills combining positioning, movement, and marksmanship

  • Final evaluation: cumulative live-fire application

Standards & Requirements

This course focuses on developing consistent, safe, and effective rifle handling.
You will be expected to show control, discipline, and the ability to follow instruction.
Graduates are prepared for intermediate-level rifle coursework or combined rifle/pistol integration.

Gear Checklist

  • Defensive-style rifle (AR-15 preferred, others accepted with approval)

  • Minimum 500 rounds of factory ammunition

  • Minimum 5 rifle magazines

  • Sling (2-point strongly recommended)

  • Magazine pouch(es)

  • Eye & ear protection

  • Brimmed hat

  • Belt-supportive pants and closed-toe shoes

  • Weather-appropriate clothing that won’t trap brass (no hoodies or open collars)

  • Sunblock is required

  • Hydration system (required) and snacks for sustained output

  • Optional: gloves, knee pads, cleaning kit, multitool

Policy

There are no refunds for this course.
Students may reschedule with 48 hours’ notice, up to two times within 6 months.
After that, a new course registration is required.

Final Note

Rifle 1 is where capability begins. Build your base. Earn your next step.

 

 

Why This Approach?

By integrating structured dryfire and classroom instruction, students enter the live-fire training with a solid foundation, making range time more efficient and reducing wasted reps and unnecessary ammo expenditure.

Who Should Take This Course?

  • New rifle shooters or those refining fundamentals

  • Shooters preparing for Rifle 2 and more advanced training

  • Anyone looking for a structured, professional approach to rifle handling

 

Sanami Defense Academy
 Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy


 At Sanami Defense Academy, all class purchases are final. There are no refunds once a class has been purchased.
 However, we understand that schedules can change. Students are allowed to reschedule a class up to three (3) times within a six (6) month period from the original date of purchase.
 After six months have passed without completing the course, it will be considered a voluntary withdrawal. You will forfeit your tuition, and any future training will require a new full payment.
 Please communicate early and clearly if you need to reschedule. We strive to accommodate reasonable requests within this policy framework.

 

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