Low Powered Variable Optic
Employment Course
The LPVO Employment Course is a three-day, 24-hour class that focuses on the setup, understanding & employment of a Carbine with a mounted Low Power Variable Optic. During the course shooters will be introduced to Range Estimation, Ballistics, Wind Reading, Magnified Optics, Unknown Distance (UKD) & Team Shoots. Shooters will also be exposed to standard and non-standard shooting positions. Engagement distances will range from 3 yards to 800 yards.
This class is recommended for shooters of all abilities and skill levels. However, previous experience with weapons handling and safety is preferred however not mandatory. Weapons Safety is taught in all courses.
FOR SAWMILL TRAINING ONLY: Book a room on site at Sawmill Training with the link below.
MATERIAL COVERED
DAY ONE
- Weapons Safety,
- Weapons Conditions,
- Fundamentals,
- Gear Set Up,
- Rifle Zeroing,
- Intro To Magnified Optics,
- Priorities Of Work,
- Grouping Drills,
- White Space. (Allowed for individual shooter development.)
DAY TWO
- Zero Confirmation,
- Grouping Drills,
- Intro To Wind Reading,
- Intro To Ballistics,
- Rifle Truing,
- Analyzing/Fine Tuning Fundamentals,
- Intro To Range Estimation,
- UKD/KD Drills,
- Range Card/Target Reference Points,
- Non-Standard Positions,
- Team Shoots.
DAY THREE
- Zero Confirmation,
- Grouping Drills,
- Close Quarters Holds,
- Close Quarters Drills,
- Kit/Weapon Management Class,
- Speed Reload Drills,
- Tac Reload Drills,
- Barricade Drills,
- Movement Drills,
- Culminating Event.
GEAR LIST
BRING WHAT YOU HAVE & RUN IT.
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REQUIRED TO HAVE
- Rifle
- 1-4x, 1-6x, 1-8x, 1-10x, 1-12x Optic
- Semi Auto
- Any Cal
- Bipod
- Sling
- 400 Rounds, (no steel core or AP)
- Ear Protection, Eye Protection (sunglasses & clear)
- Food & A Lot of Water
- Note Taking Gear
- Weapons Maintenance Gear
- 3 magazines minimum
- Kestrel Ballistics/Phone-GEO Ballistics/Hornady 4DoF (familiarize yourself with the app prior to class)
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NICE TO HAVE
- Go Bag Day Pack/Rifle Pack (Optional)
- Gun Belt, Chest Rig or Plate Carrier (Optional)
- Range Finder (Optional)
- Bang Bag, Sand Sock, Rear Bag
- Tripod (Optional)
- Allen Keys, Star Keys, Screw Drivers
- Microfiber Cloth
- Gun Oils/Grease
- Jacket & Hat/Boonie Type Cover, Pants (no shorts)
- Sketch Book (Optional)
- Chapstick, Sunblock
- Shooting Mat
- Chair/Stool
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