Date & Time: Saturday, 09-12 to 09-13-2026.  / 9am-5pm.

Location: Preston Tactical Range, 788 Fox Hunter Rd. Livingston, TX 77351

Phone: 832-250-4220

Instructor: James Preston

Description:

Preston Tactical Patrol Rifle Fundamentals Course

This 16 hour course will cover the fundamentals of shooting with an AR-15 style patrol rifle.

Topics Include:

• Safety
• Fundamentals
• Equipment Selection
• Zeroing
• Positional Shooting
• Reloading
• Malfunction clearing
• Transitions
• Shooting under stress
• Moving and shooting
• And more.

Note: This class requires a standard degree of physical fitness. The training takes a stair stepped approach and is designed not to exceed the individual students capabilities. Please set your physical training goals accordingly.

Required Equipment:

• Eye and ear protection
• Complete duty rig (Holster, Magazine Pouches) or Concealed carry holster.  Note: Holsters should not collapse once firearm is drawn.
• Handgun equipped with a red dot / iron sight with a minimum of 3 spare magazines or speed loaders
• AR-15 style patrol rifle with iron sight / red dot.  (Magnifiers allowed)
• 100 rounds of handgun training ammunition (minimum) bring more if able
• 700-1000 rounds of 5.56mm training ammunition (minimum) bring more if able
• Sight adjustment tools
• Spare batteries
• Rifles must have tactical slings (2 point recommended)
• Note taking materials
• Hydration
• Clothing appropriate for the range and weather conditions
• Recommended to bring a lunch

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That the information/credentials provided positively identifies me, and that I will verify my identity when reporting for the course.

That I agree to follow all the safety rules and procedures required by Preston Tactical.

That if my conduct or behavior is deemed not to be safe or appropriate by an instructor, my instruction may be terminated at any time without a refund of any monies.

That I will be 18 years of age at the time of the class or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

That I will sign a release of liability prior to attending the course.

That I have no legal or medical restriction that would prohibit me from attending this course.

CANCELLATION POLICY: I understand that if the class is cancelled, my full tuition will be refunded or the tuition can be applied to another class. If I cancel more than 15 days prior to the class, my deposit will be fully refunded. If I cancel within less than 15 days of the class then Preston Tactical will determine if any refund is appropriate.

Finally, I affirm that I am a law abiding U.S. citizen and I can legally own, use and possess a firearm in the United States of America.

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