CARBINE 1
May 20, 2027 | One Day
Beginner Carbine Course
Combine this Course with our Carbine/ Handgun Transition Course save $100
We will start with basic operation, stance, positional shooting, malfunctions, magazine changes and will advance into some moving and shooting, barricades, and urban combat shooting positions.
Perfect Course for a newer shooter or refresher if it’s been a while since you have run your gun.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
AR15 platform rifle with detachable magazine (.223 / 5.56), 3-5 magazines (10 round okay), at least 2 magazine pouches (belt or body armor mounted), WEAPON Sling (1, 2 or 3 point, your choice), Red Dot or Holographic Optic or Iron Sights, Eye and Ear protection, Minimum of 600 rounds of ammunition (no steel core when shooting steel targets)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: MUST HAVE
- Eye Protection – wrap around preferred
- Ear protection
CARBINE/ HANDGUN TRANSITION COURSE
May 21–22, 2027 | Two Days
AR15 and AK47/74 Platforms / Full size or Compact OWB Handguns
Combine with our Carbine 1, May 20th for a $100 discount.
Build confidence and proficiency with both platforms in Ghost Firearms Training’s two-day Carbine / Handgun Transition Course. Designed for shooters who already have solid basic fundamentals with both firearms, this course combines marksmanship reinforcement with challenging drills that bring those skills together.
Training will cover stance, shooting positions, and the fundamentals of accurate shooting with both carbine and handgun, then progress into when and how to transition between them. Students will also work with barricades, movement and shooting, shooting around vehicles, and more—with an emphasis on safe firearm handling, accuracy, and consistent performance.
Prerequisites: Students must have a solid foundation in operating both carbine and handgun and demonstrate consistent muzzle discipline on a live-fire range. This is not an introductory firearms course.
Need a refresher before the transition course? Take our Carbine 1 course on May 20, 2027, the day before this course begins. It’s an opportunity to reinforce your fundamentals, refresh your handling skills, and arrive better prepared to get the most out of the two-day course.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
AR15 or AK47 platform rifle with detachable magazine (.223 / 5.56), 3-5 magazines (10 round okay), at least 2 magazine pouches (belt or body armor mounted), WEAPON Sling (1, 2 or 3 point, your choice), Red Dot or Holographic Optic or Iron Sights, Eye and Ear protection, Minimum of 600 rounds of ammunition (no steel core when shooting steel targets)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: MUST HAVE
- Eye Protection – wrap around preferred
- Ear protection
TACMED CARBINE
TEC4: TACTICAL EMERGENCY CASUALTY CARE CARBINE COURSE
New Low Light Hours
As REAL as we can make it on a Range.
Learn life saving skills you will have for a lifetime!
Day 1 will start with a block of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care training, tourniquets, wound packing, airways, and pressure dressing and carries. In the evening we will go over proper shooting position, quick ups from the low ready, multiple target engagement, mag changes, malfunctions, alternate positions, barricades, we will include some basic downed limb drills as well. The course will culminate on day 2 with a 10 man bounding/man down exfil drill to include care under fire and tending to the man down. This is a very educational, and fun course, one of the best courses we offer and a student favorite.
PRICE includes all medical gear needed for the course
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
AR15 platform rifle with detachable magazine (.223 / 5.56), 3-5 magazines (10 round okay), at least 2 magazine pouches (belt or body armor mounted), WEAPON Sling (1, 2 or 3 point, your choice), Red Dot or Holographic Optic or Iron Sights, Eye and Ear protection, Minimum of 600 rounds of ammunition (no steel core when shooting steel targets)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: MUST HAVE
- Eye Protection – wrap around preferred
- Ear protection
Scoped Gas Gun Course in Templeton, Pennsylvania
2027 is NOW LIVE !!!
Not a beginner course, and you must have DOPE on your rifle out to at least 600 yards.
DMR Type Course engaging targets from various positions, elevations, and terrain.
There will be movement and you will be walking short distances with your gear.
AR15 – AR10 Gas Guns LPVO or Standard Magnified Optic
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
AR15 platform rifle with detachable magazine (.223 / 5.56), 3-5 magazines (10 round okay), at least 2 magazine pouches (belt or body armor mounted), WEAPON Sling (1, 2 or 3 point, your choice), Red Dot or Holographic Optic or Iron Sights, Eye and Ear protection, Minimum of 600 rounds of ammunition (no steel core when shooting steel targets)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: MUST HAVE
- Eye Protection – wrap around preferred
- Ear protection – a good set of plugs is recommended ( keep in mind getting a good cheek weld on the rifle is difficult with bulky muffs)
PERIPHERALS: OPTIONAL
- Proper Clothing ( check forecast )
- Proper footwear – no man sandals or flops !!
- We Recommend you bring anything else you need to be comfortable:
- Hat or headwear for the sun
- Bug Spray – Tick Spray – Spring and Summer can get buggy
- Sunscreen
- Food, snacks and water (we will break for lunch)
LODGING DETAILS
These courses are held at the Ben Franklin Range, 1130 Ridge Road, Templeton PA. The range house is very nice, it has a full kitchen, outdoor grill and patio, 3 showers, living room and it is where all the instructors stay. You can book a BUNK at the range house (they are bunk beds you will share with others) The bunks book like a hotel room on their website. https://benfranklinrange.com/events/
There are plenty of nice hotels and restaurants in Kittanning PA which is about 20 minute drive to the range. There are also plenty of BNB’s nearby, and Bear Ridge Campground for RV’s