Defensive Carbine 2
Ready to push your carbine skills to the next level? Defensive Carbine 2 (DC2) is a high-octane course designed to refine your rifle performance and sharpen your edge on the range. Hosted by Tactical Training Solutions—Minnesota’s premier firearms training experts—this class builds on DC1’s foundation, diving into advanced techniques, dynamic drills, and fluid rifle handling. Perfect for shooters eager to master speed, precision, and adaptability, DC2 offers hands-on training at Forest Lake Sportsman’s Club in the Twin Cities. With expert instruction and real-world challenges, you’ll elevate your AR-15 mastery and dominate any scenario. Step up to DC2 and take your carbine game to new heights!
Core Concepts
Core Concepts
- Rifle to pistol transitions: Smoothly transition from your rifle to your pistol with speed and efficiency.
- Unorthodox Shooting Positions: Quickly adapt to any shooting position to deliver fast effective fire.
- Shooting on the Move: Combine steady aim with smooth movement to engage targets dynamically.
- Positional Transitions: Shift between standing, kneeling, and prone with precision and efficiency.
- Multi-Target Engagement: Speed up sight alignment and target switches for accurate, rapid-fire sequences.
- Practical Stages: Learn how competition stages can show you areas for improvement in training and how tactical and competition shooting work together.
Gear Requirements:
A functional carbine chambered in a centerfire caliber. Each student should have a minimum of 4 working magazines, 2 magazine pouches and two-point rifle sling. Chest rigs and plate carriers are acceptable but not recommended. Each student will need a minimum of 500 rounds of ammunition for their carbine.
A functional handgun chambered in 9mm or larger caliber. Each student should have a minimum of 2 working magazines, practical holster and a minimum of 1 magazine pouch. 200 rounds of handgun ammunition is required.
Other Equipment:
A functional carbine chambered in a centerfire caliber. Each student should have a minimum of 4 working magazines, 2 magazine pouches and two-point rifle sling. Chest rigs and plate carriers are acceptable but not recommended. Each student will need a minimum of 500 rounds of ammunition for their carbine.
A functional handgun chambered in 9mm or larger caliber. Each student should have a minimum of 2 working magazines, practical holster and a minimum of 1 magazine pouch. 200 rounds of handgun ammunition is required.
Other Equipment:
- Ear pro / Eye pro
- Proper belt to support equipment
- Water / Food
Defensive Carbine 2 - May 18th 2025
This class will be held at Forest Lake Sportmans Club from 9:30am-5pm
Defensive Carbine 2 - August 3rd 2025
This class will be held at Forest Lake Sportmans Club from 9am-5pm