DCPrecision Basic Carbine After Action Review
Friday 3-15-13
0800 Arrived at Nebraska Shooters range outside of Firth. I was greeted by David (DCPrecision LLC) and Justin (
www.nebraskashooters.com) and they immediately made me feel like I was among friends. We geared up and assembled in the classroom. Were given hard copy handouts of some very helpful information and David gave a short power point demonstration on the plan was for the day. He covered marksmanship fundamentals, zero theory and ballistics. A few of the most valuable points were: “Know why.” Know the reason why you have the gadgets/gear on your weapon system that you do. “Start with a slick gun.” Don’t add a bunch of crap to your gun just to look cool, only add things that you know how to use and why. “Bone on bone.” Lock your arms out and use the strength of bone on bone to help manage the recoil.
0900 On the range. We zeroed our rifles at 25 yards from the prone position with three shot groups. David and his staff were helpful in making sure each student was satisfied with their zero. We covered speed reloads, tactical reloads and the press check. We shot standing and kneeling at 10 yards and 100 yards. Scanning and accessing the battlefield was stressed, especially when recovering from a kneeling position.
1000 We were then put through a drill where we had to shoot laying down on our side from under a low barricade. I had to work to get down low enough. This simulated shooting under a low barrier like a car. At first it was pretty challenging but after learning a few tricks, the position became more natural. We shot a steel target from the position at 100 yards.
1145 Short break for lunch.
1215 The pistols came into play as we spent a little time on transition drills from the rifle to the pistol. We then went through different malfunction drills where we set up our weapons with simulated malfunctions and had to figure out how to clear them.
1300 Dynamic accuracy drills were next. We were put under the stress of the timer and had to shoot fast AND accurate. We then worked on an Optics Malfunction drill we had to figure out how to accurately shoot without our sights. This was a challenge to say the least. David explained how the sights are nothing more than a point of reference and if you didn’t have your sights, the side of your gun could be a makeshift point of reference to shoot with. This can be used if your sights are out of commission or covered in mud. He showed us how to turn the weapon on its side and find a reference point by sighting down the hand guard.
1400 Final exercise. One at a time we went through a course of fire where we were tested on each skill that we had been shown throughout the day. At the buzzer, we had to discriminate between threat and innocent targets and fire at close range, kneel and shoot at 100 yards, move then shoot under the low barricade at 100 yards, reload when you have to, move then fire at threat targets at close range and end with firing at a very small Easter Egg full of Tannerite. The explosion signified the drill was over (a pleasant assortment of multi-colored Easter eggs were available).
1530 Class picture. Debrief in the classroom. I was awarded a certificate and a DCPrecision patch which I am proud to have.
I learned many tools to put in my tool box. I don’t have the time or space to write about everything but the class was well worth it. Especially with the instructors and the range being just a quick drive from Lincoln. Being fairly new to the AR-15 weapon system this class was a great place to start. I was taught fundamentals and learned capabilities and limitations of my rifle. I was not stressed at any time and felt valued by the instructors. It was a very safe, friendly and healthy learning environment. I’m looking forward to the next class from DCPrecision. To find out about further classes email David at dcprecisionllc@gmail.com or contact Justin at
www.nebraskashooters.com.
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