Rifle — Tactical Carbine: CQB & Movement
Optimize your carbine for close-range encounters. Tactical Carbine: CQB & Movement is a concentrated 5-hour course focused on carbine movement, shooting on the move, barricade use, offsets, optics & iron transitions, and low-light fundamentals appropriate to engagements inside 30 yards. This course emphasizes safe, controlled movement and sighting techniques that reduce exposure while maintaining effective shot placement.
Who This Course Is For:
Students must have basic carbine handling and marksmanship competence. This is not an entry-level rifle class.
Please note: If a student’s skills are below the required standard, the instructor will restrict their live-fire participation in advanced drills for safety and class progress.
Who Should Take This Course?
• Church safety team members and armed citizens operating inside 25 yards
• Operators who want to improve movement, barricade work, and close-range accuracy with a carbine
• Anyone who carries or stores a carbine for home or team defense and wants practical CQB skills
Course Breakdown: What You’ll Learn
✅ Movement & Shooting — engage targets while advancing, retreating, and moving laterally with controlled recoil management.
✅ Barricade & Offset Techniques — present minimal exposure while delivering effective hits from behind cover.
✅ Optics & Backup Sight Transitions — efficient use of red dots and iron backups under stress.
✅ Malfunctions & Speed Reloads — immediate action for stoppages and efficient magazine changes under pressure.
Why Choose Gatekeeper Defense for This Course?
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Hands-on, skill-based instruction with emphasis on safety and repeatability.
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Small class sizes at a private range for focused coaching.
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Practical drills designed for real-world distances and scenarios.
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Training consistent with Gatekeeper’s values of responsibility and service.
Course Schedule & Requirements
Course Length: 5 hours
Location: Orlando, FL (private outdoor range)
Experience Required: Rifle fundamentals course or demonstrable carbine proficiency.
What to Bring
✔ Carbine (AR/AK or similar) with sling and optic (if you use one)
✔ 4–6 rifle magazines (loaded as instructed)(mag pouches/battle belt)
✔ 350–450 rounds of rifle ammunition
✔ Eye & ear protection, sturdy footwear, gloves (optional)
✔ Snacks and Water
Build movement-based confidence with your carbine and learn to shoot smart, fast, and safely inside 30 yards. Sign up today.