Introductory Through Advanced Precision Rifle Courses

Course Brief:  One of the fastest growing areas in the shooting sports is Precision Rifle Shooting. Perfect for those that are thinking of participating, either having purchased a rifle or are just considering a purchase. This foundational course covers the essential skills and equipment needed for accurate long-range shooting. Here you will learn about rifle / equipment options and considerations, scopes, setup, zeroing, ammunition options, bipods along with rifle shooting fundamentals and more. With both classroom and on-range training, you will be given the opportunity to learn from professionals. The class will give students the knowledge and skills, necessary to build a solid shooting platform and foundation for precision rifle shooting.

Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate

Cost: $225

Length:  4 Hours

Skills that will be worked on and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Firearm Safety

- Precision Rifle Definition and Relevance to Shooter. (Light rifle Heavy Rifle)

- Accuracy Definition

- Types of Precision Rifles / Purposes

- Calibers

- Rifle Nomenclature

- Scope Types and Options

- Scope Reticles

- Bipods

- Rings, Mounts and Bases

- Scope set up

- How and At What Range to Zero in your Rifle

- Loading and Unloading

- Maintenance

- Precision Ammunition Selection

- Correct Shooting Fundaments (Bench and Prone)

- Understanding Eye Relief

- Triggers and Trigger Manipulation

- Recoil Management (Muzzle Device, Weight, Body Position)

- Slings and Other Accessory Selection

Ammunition Required:

60 rounds 

Equipment Required:

Rifle rental is available, if needed, for $50. Must request rental at time of booking.

Prerequisites:

Students must be 18 years or older

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 6:1

Maximum Number of Students: 10

Course Brief: This course will be invaluable to anyone who wants to experience the satisfaction of long range precision marksmanship. It is specifically designed around the needs of shooters (both new and old) that are interested in learning the fundamental skills for shooting accurately out to 500 yards whether for hunting or sport. Course intent is to cover the techniques required to achieve first round hits out to 500 yards. This is a marksmanship skills course and does not include advanced sniper techniques. Course consists of classroom and on-range practical training.

Course Level: Intermediate

Cost: $800 Includes Instruction, Training, Range Fees, Targets, Merchandise, Lunch and Drinks Both Days, and Overnight Lodging. Pricing Based on Single Occupancy Lodging. Discounts available for students wishing to share a room.

Length: Two days

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Safety

- Rifle Set-up

- Muzzle Devices

- Chronograph

- Wind Holds

- Understanding Reticles

- Mils vs MOA

- Environmental Considerations

- Inconsistencies

- DOPE to 500 yards

- Bi-pod, Sling and Ammunition Selection and use

- Ballistic Comparisons

- Correct Bench and Prone Shooting Positions

- Understanding Eye Relief

- Breathing

- Grip

- Trigger Control

- Follow Through

- Cleaning Your Rifle

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

- All students must be safe and familiar with their chosen firearm. This is not an Introductory Class. It is for Experienced Rifle Shooters wishing to fine tune their skills. Those with limited experience or new to Precision Rifles, should first attend an Introduction to Precision Rifle Course.

1. Arrive to class with a 100 yard zeroed rifle.

2. A “padded barrel”… We’ll explain in full detail why, when you arrive. To pad your rifle barrel, simply follow this process. Clean your rifle as deeply as you want. Then, shoot 30 rounds through it. Then, run an oiled patch through the rifle barrel a few times. No solvents. No brushes. Just oiled patches. That’s it put the gun in your bag and come to class. You’ll be better off if you do. Again full details on why, when, when and how, when you get here.

3. Make sure you have MATCH GRADE ammo. Your rifle is not going to perform to the level we need with regular / range / cheap ammo.

4. You need a proper malleable rear bag to get the best out of this class. We recommend the Armageddon Gear “Python rear bag” or similar.

5. You are REQUIRED to show up with a scope that has either: (A) Finger adjustable target turrets. Or (B) Bullet Drop Compensator reticle… or both.

6. We will teach you how to use the Ballistic App “Ballistics Calculator 2025”. You will need to have it down loaded to your smart phone and have inputted all your rifles data. If you use another ballistic app Kestrel, Geo Ballistics, Shooter, Strelok Pro etc…That’s fine, but we (the class) will not stop to teach each and every different type of app. It will YOUR responsibility to show up with either BC2025 loaded and ready to learn how to use in class… or your “other app” (that you will NOT require help with). Ballistics Calculator 2025 is available on Google Play and for both iPhone and android.

- ANY questions, doubts, and insecurity you may have about your gun, scope, gear or ammo needs to be addressed with our office BEFORE you attend the class. If you fail to show up with serviceable gear, or scopes not properly mounted to rifles, etc, you will be required to rent one of our guns and buy our ammo. We will not have the time or personnel on the day of the class, to deal with incorrect or unassembled equipment. You have been warned. IF IN DOUBT, CALL US.

Equipment List:

- 200 Rounds of Match Grade Ammo - No Steel Core, Penetrating or Tracer Ammo

- Precision Rifle capable of Minute of Angle Accuracy* ( 308, .223, 6.5 Creedmoor or similar caliber. Precision rifles are a necessity for a course of this kind.)

- Quality Adjustable Scope (A scope that will allow for precision shooting at 500+ yards. Mil Dot, Target Turrets, BDC or Meridian Reticles are recommended. Scope must have either: Finger-Adjustable Target Turrets or a Bullet Drop Compensator Reticle or both.)

- Bipod

- Sling

- Rear Bag

- Cleaning Kit

- Pen, Pencil and Highlighter

- Rifle Data Book or Notebook

- Shooting Mat

- Spotting Scope (recommended)

- Range Finder (recommended)

- Scope Adjustment Tools

- Calculator

*Rifle rental is available, if needed, for $125. Must request rental at time of booking, and must purchase all ammunition from the instructor the day of class if using rental rifle.

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 12

Course Brief: This two-day precision focused course is designed to take our past Precision Rifle Level One shooters out to 800 plus yards. Picking up from our level one course, a strong focus will be put on data gathering and confirmation, along with wind reading, ranging, and engaging unknown distance targets. This course will let established shooters D.O.P.E out and test their equipment and skills to past 800 yards under the direct supervision and coaching from professional instructors. 

Most of the two days shooting will be conducted from the prone position, however some bench work may be necessary. Use of reticles for both ranging and hold overs will also be covered along with timed stressed induced shooting drills. 

This is not a basic class. All prerequisites listed below will be fully adhered to. All students will be expected to arrive with Rifles, Ammunition and Equipment set up, dialed in, and ready to shoot. 

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $800 Includes Instruction, Training, Range Fees, Targets, Merchandise, Lunch and Drinks Both Days, and Overnight Lodging.

Lodging will be provided at the Home2 Suites Vero Beach or comparable hotel. Pricing Based on Single Occupancy. Discounts available for students wishing to share a room.

Length: Two days

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Safety 

- Fundamentals of Precision Marksmanship

- Equipment Review

- Doping Rifle Out to 800 Plus Yards

- Engaging Targets at Known and Unknown Distances

- Ballistics:  Atmospheric & External 

- Wind Measurement and Estimation

- Target Ranging Techniques

- Using Reticle for Hold Over

- Individual Coaching

- More

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

See Prerequisites below

Required Prerequisites:

- Precision Rifle Immersion Level One

OR

- Proof of similar course completion such as KM Precision (Basic Long Range Precision Course), Academi (Precision Rifle 1), Rifles Only (Precision Rifle 1), TAC PRO (Primary Precision Rifle), Thunder Ranch (Mid-Range Rifle Course), Gunsite (270 Rifle Class), CR2 Shooting Solutions (Precision Rifle level 1), Modern Day Sniper (Introduction to Precision Rifle) or  Ridgeline Shooting (Precision-Rifle)

Equipment List:

- 200 Rounds of Match Grade Ammo - No Steel Core, Penetrating or Tracer Ammo

- Precision Rifle capable of Minute of Angle Accuracy* (308, .223, 6.5 Creedmoor or similar caliber. Precision rifles are a necessity for a course of this kind.)

- Quality Adjustable Scope (A scope that will allow for precision shooting at 500+ yards. Mil Dot, Target Turrets, BDC or Meridian style Reticles are recommended. Scope must have either: Finger-Adjustable Target Turrets or a Bullet Drop Compensator Reticle or both.)

- Bipod

- Rear Bag

- Cleaning Kit

- Pen, Pencil and Highlighter

- Rifle Data Book or Notebook

- Shooting Mat

- Spotting Scope (recommended)

- Quality Laser Range Finder (recommended)

- Scope Adjustment Tools

- Camp Chair

- Eye & Ear Protection

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 12

Course Brief: Long range shooting is all about quantitative data and consistency. Using a world-class private training facility in Southern Georgia, this course is designed for you to discover what you, along with your weapon system, are truly capable of. Picking up where we left off in PR1-2, students will be coached on assessing and calling wind and obtaining / confirming solid data (D.O.P.E) out to 1000 yards. This will be done on a purpose-built Known Distance Range. On Day Two, students will have the opportunity to be coached on reticle use, wind calls and distance assessment. We will also cover improvised shooting positions found in the field or in competition.  This will be done on a separate purpose-built 2,300 yard Unknown Distance Range. This course allows students to truly find out how far their rifle, equipment and skills can shoot out to. This is truly an "Immersive Class" with students eating, shooting and sleeping at the facility. 

Fundamentally students will attain greater confidence in themselves, their rifles and optics. This class will set you above the average. Pushing targets out to 1000 plus yards while shooting from realistic positions will truly test your equipment and skills. You will even get an opportunity to shoot out to our 1 Mile Target. Not all shooters will be able to hit it, but everyone will have the opportunity.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $940 Includes Range Fees, Targets, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily, and Merchandise. 

Lodging is not included in the course fees. Accommodations are available on-site and students may book directly with the facility at https://arenatrainingfacility.com/events-cabins/#lodging Note: lodging link will not open until 2-3 months prior to event.

Length: Two days

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Doping rifle out to 1000 yards and beyond (2,300 yard capable)

- Wind measurement and estimation

- Practical ranging techniques

- Shooting from Elevated Position

- Practical and unconventional shooting positions (such as those presented in the field)

- Timed precision shots

- Engage targets at known distances

- Hasty target engagement

- Engaging targets at unknown distances

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

See Prerequisites below

Required Prerequisites:

- Precision Rifle Immersion Level Two

OR

- FFT's Previous Long Range Rifle Immersion Level Three

OR

- Proof of similar course completion such as KM Precision (Basic Long Range Precision Course), Academi (Precision Rifle 1), Rifles Only (Precision Rifle 2), TAC PRO (Primary Precision Rifle), Thunder Ranch (Mid-Range Rifle Course), Gunsite (270 Rifle Class), Modern Day Sniper (Advanced Precision Rifle),  Ridgeline Shooting (Advanced Precision Rifle)

Equipment List:

- 300 Rounds of match grade ammo

- Precision Rifle capable of Minute of Angle Accuracy (Precision rifles are a necessity for a course of this kind.)

- Quality Adjustable Scope (A scope that will allow for precision shooting at 1000+ yards, Mil Dot, Target Turrets, BDC or Meridian Reticles are recommended.)

- Bipod

- Sling

- Rear Bag

- Cleaning Kit

- Pen, Pencil and Highlighter

- Rifle Data Book or Notebook

- Shooting Mat

- Spotting Scope

- Range Finder

- Scope Adjustment Tools

- Calculator

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 6:1

Minimum Number of Students Required to Conduct Course: 7

Maximum Number of Students: 14

Course Brief: This two-day class is for experienced rifle shooters wanting the skills and knowledge for longer range ethical shots out to 500 yards. It applies to many different aspects of marksmanship including military / law enforcement, competition, and hunting. Anyone interested in placing precision fire on targets under imposed stress will learn the art and science involved in doing so in this course. We will teach you to make solid hits from the prone, sitting, kneeling, with sticks, off your pack, with tripod and even out of vehicles. 

THIS IS NOT A BASIC COURSE. As with all our ADVANCED courses, it has a relatively complex curriculum. Students that complete the course will have proficiency in handling a firearm under stress conditions, advanced marksmanship fundamentals, and a combined confidence and knowledge of their personal capabilities with their equipment.

The course concludes with our Spot and Stalk qualification. Requiring shooters to find targets, range them and then engage them in a predefined time under induced stress out to 500 yards.  All students will receive a certificate of attendance. Those who achieve an 80% or better score on the qualification course will also receive a certificate of qualification.

Course Level: Advanced

Cost: $800 Includes Instruction, Training, Range Fees, Targets, Merchandise, Lunch and Drinks Both Days, and Overnight Lodging.

Lodging will be provided at the Hampton Inn Okeechobee or comparable hotel with all meals on-site.

Pricing Based on Single Occupancy. Discounts available for students wishing to share a room.

Length: Two days

Skills that will be Worked On and Topics Discussed in this Class:

- Advanced Fundamentals of Marksmanship

- Correct Rifle Set-up

- Ballistics Review

- Task Specific Ammo Review

- What is the Max Point-Blank Range; and How to Figure out How to Zero for it

- Data Gathering (D.O.P.E. to 500 yards)

- Shot Placement Analysis and Relevance

- Basic Reading Wind

- Range Estimation Techniques and Options

- Dialing vs. Holding for Elevation and Wind

- Slings: Correct Use for Longer Range Unsupported Shots

- Use of Rear Bag, Sticks, Tripod and Hunting Pack as Support Options

- Target Engagements at Unknown Distances out to 500 yards

- Snap Shots

- Standing, Kneeling, Supported and Improvised Positions

- Shooting from Elevated Positions

- Timed Targets

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

See Prerequisites below

Required Prerequisites:

- Precision Rifle Immersion Level One

OR

- Proof of similar course completion such as KM Precision (Basic Long Range Precision Course), Academi (Precision Rifle 1), Rifles Only (Precision Rifle 1), TAC PRO (Primary Precision Rifle), Thunder Ranch (Mid-Range Rifle Course), Gunsite (270 Rifle Class), CR2 Shooting Solutions (Precision Rifle level 1), Modern Day Sniper (Introduction to Precision Rifle) or  Ridgeline Shooting (Precision-Rifle)

Equipment List:

- 150 Rounds of precision hunting / match grade ammo 

- Rifle capable of Minute of Angle Accuracy (A light, Accurate Rifle in .223, 6.5, .308. or .243 are preferred and recommended) 

- Quality Adjustable Scope (A scope that will allow for precision shooting at 500+ yards, Mil Dot, Target Turrets, BDC or Meridian Reticles are recommended.)

- Bipod

- Sling

- Rear Bag

- Cleaning Kit

- Pen, Pencil and Highlighter

- Rifle Data Book or Notebook

- Shooting Mat

- Spotting Scope

- Tri-pod (optional)

- Shooting Sticks (optional)

- Hunting Pack to be used as a support option (optional)

- Range Finder (good to 850 yards)

- Scope Adjustment Tools

- Eye & Ear Protection

- Brimmed Hat

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Maximum Number of Students: 10

Event Brief: This is a four hour coaching session for current or past long range FFT students that would like the opportunity to work on their long range skills. It is not a course with a pre-set curriculum, rather a long range skills practice session. It is a chance to shoot under the guidance of an FFT precision rifle instructor working on your specific areas of concern.

Course Level: Intermediate

2025 Cost: $125 Includes Coaching, Range Fees and Targets out to 500 yards

2026 Cost: $175 Includes Coaching, Range Fees and Targets out to 800 yards

Length: Four Hours

Skills that may be Worked On during this Session:

- Testing New Equipment or Ammunition

- Calculating D.O.P.E. of New Ammunition

- Correct Bench and Prone Shooting Positions

- Breathing

- Trigger Control

- Follow Through

- Shooting at Intermediate Ranges

- Long Range Practice

- Preparation for a Upcoming Hunt

Skills and Requirements Needed Coming Into this Class:

See Prerequisites below

Required Prerequisites:

- Precision Rifle Immersion Level One

OR

- A minimum of One Day of Private Long Range Precision Rifle Instruction with FFT

Recommended Equipment List:

- 60 Rounds of match grade ammo - No Steel Core, Penetrating or Tracer Ammo

- Precision Rifle capable of Minute of Angle Accuracy

- Quality Adjustable Scope (A scope that will allow for precision shooting at 500+ yards, Mil Dot, Target Turrets, BDC or Meridian Reticles are recommended.)

- Bipod

- Sling

- Rear Bag

- Cleaning Kit

- Pen, Pencil and Highlighter

- Rifle Data Book or Notebook

- Shooting Mat

- Spotting Scope

- Range Finder

- Scope Adjustment Tools

- Calculator

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 6:1

Minimum Number of Students Required: 3

Maximum Number of Students: 6