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 skill levels & backgrounds that are serious about learning and gaining confidence in both themselves & their system.
Class size, cost & capability varies depending on range capabilities. With large classes, Assistant instructors with exceptional skills & knowledge will be teaching as well, to keep present for all Shooters.
FOR SAWMILL TRAINING ONLY: Book a room on site at Sawmill Training with the link below.
What To Expect
Day 1
- Weapons Safety
- Fundamentals
- Gear Set Up
- Standard Positions
- Rifle Zeroing
- Intro To Magnified Optics
- Priorities Of Work
- Grouping Drills
- White Space (allowed for individual shooter development)
Day 2
- Zero Confirmation
- Grouping Drills
- Close Quarters Holds
- Close Quarters Drills
- Kit/Weapon Management Class
- Speed Reload Drills
- Tac Reload Drills
- Barricade Drills
- Movement Drills
Day 3
- 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
- Culminating Shooting 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
- Bolt Action or Semi Auto
- Any Cal
- Bipod
- Sling
- 350-400 Rounds, Preferably Match Grade (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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