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SUMMARY:Lodging for AHT Courses - May 31 through June 4 AND Extra Night to June 5
DESCRIPTION:Lodging for Achilles Heel Tactical Classes \nLodging on-site at Ben Franklin Range for Wednesday May 31 thru Sunday June 4 with Single night stay options \nLodging includes: \n\n1 bunk\nStorage Locker (please provide own lock for stand up lockers)\nAccess to 3 full baths\nKitchenette\nCommon area\nOn-site free parking\nLinens and Towels included\n\nThere will be no mid week cleaning of the Lodge – Please take care for the week \nCleaning fee is one time charge per stay – You will have to register for the separate please \nFor these AHT Classes – There is NO on-site camping\, wilderness camping or primitive camping – Please reserve a bunk at the lodge \n  \nPlease sign waiver along with registering
URL:https://benfranklinrange.com/event1/lodging-for-aht-courses-may-31-through-june-4/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Range\, 1130 Ridge Road\, Templeton\, PA\, 16259\, United States
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SUMMARY:AHT @ BFR - Fundamental Operator
DESCRIPTION:This course lays the groundwork for running a primary & secondary weapon system focusing on the development of fundamentals with both rifle & pistol skill sets. Open to all competent and tactically minded shooters. \nThis course covers:\n– shooting fundamentals / safety\n– weapons conditions\n– combat effective zeroing\n– combat marksmanship\n– shooting positions/alternative shooting positions\n– efficient movement/body mechanics\n– strong / support side manipulation\n– utilization of cover\n– types of movement\n– effective engagement from cover\n– effective movement to cover\n– barricade shooting\n-TQ basics\n– gunfighter mindset\n– malfunctions / reloading\n– transitions from rifle / to pistol\n– range estimation / effective wind estimation\n– close quarter engagements\n– mid distance engagements\n– other considerations \nMinimum Gear Requirements\n\n\n\n\n\nTactical Rifle\nPistol\nDuty Belt\nOWB Holster\nRifle sling\nAt least 3 rifle magazines\nAt least 3 pistol magazines\n2 magazine holders for pistol magazines\n2 magazine holders for rifle magazines\n500 Rounds Rifle\n500 Rounds Pistol\nEar & Eye Protection\nAppropriate Clothing for terrain and Weather\nWeapons maintenance & cleaning equipment\nFood & Water\nSunscreen\n\n  \n\nOPTIONAL:\nBody Armor\nPlate carrier\nChest rig\nWeapons Lights\nBatteries\nFirst Aid\, etc.\n\n\nPrice: $400 (includes range fee) \nTime: 8 Hours \nLink to REGISTER\nAfter you purchase this course\, an AHT firearms instructor will contact you via email approximately 1 month from the course date with pre-course details and provide you with an exact location for the training. All course dates are subject to change due to full-time commitment to Law Enforcement.
URL:https://benfranklinrange.com/event1/aht-bfr-fundamental-operator/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Range\, 1130 Ridge Road\, Templeton\, PA\, 16259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:AHT @ BFR - CQB Foundations
DESCRIPTION:This 3 Day course focuses on the fundamentals of Close Quarters Battle and how to maximize your available personnel effectively in two\, three\, and four man teams. Students will begin their journey to better understand how to search and / or defend their current occupied structure during a multitude of realistic scenarios. Students will be introduced to the decision making process and learn how to identify whose “time line” they are on and  begin to understand how and when to change tempo and tactics as the situation changes or evolves. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of how to manipulate the situation to increase their survivability with common available resources. Students will greatly increase their operational capabilities and proficiency in terms of mitigating complex deadly force encounters while working within a team. These goals are met through detailed course instruction\, demonstration\, and practical force-on-force scenarios which result in immediate feedback. Open to any law abiding citizen\, active or retired law enforcement or military personnel with a basic understanding of firearms safety and handling (It is required that all students first attend our Baseline Pistol & Carbine Courses or an equivalent training course conducted by a certified firearms instructor. \n  \nThis course covers:\n\nShooting Competency & Hard Skills\nUnderstanding whos timeline you’re on\nActions at the breach\nRoles & Responsibilities of 1 through 4 man clears\nDoor Breaching Procedures\nPoints of Domination\nTeam sectors of fire\nCenter fed & Corner fed rooms\nTraversing hallways in team formations (Wide vs Narrow)\nOpposing Threat Areas\nNegotiating Dead space\nBlocking Position for team movements\nImportance of timing & spacing\nVerbal & Non-verbal communication\nTeam Movement Initiators\nStairwells\nAdvantages of Free Flow CQB vs Limited Penetration\n\nMinimum Gear Requirements\n\n\n\n\n\nAR-15\nRifle sling\nAt least 2 rifle magazines (EMPTY)\nEar & Clear Eye Protection\nAppropriate Clothing for terrain and Weather\nWeapons maintenance & cleaning equipment\nFood & Water\nNote Taking Material\nPermanent Marker\n\n  \n\nOPTIONAL:\nBody Armor\nHelmet\nNVG\nPlate carrier\nChest rig\nFirst Aid\, etc.\n\nTime: Time: 8 Hours (each day) \nPrice: $750.00 (includes range fee) \nClick to REGISTER\nAfter you purchase this course\, an AHT firearms instructor will contact you via email approximately 1 month from the course date with pre-course details and provide you with an exact location for the training. All course dates are subject to change due to full-time commitment to Law Enforcement.
URL:https://benfranklinrange.com/event1/aht-bfr-cqb-foundations-2/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Range\, 1130 Ridge Road\, Templeton\, PA\, 16259\, United States
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SUMMARY:AHT @ BFR - Baseline Trauma Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Our Baseline Trauma Medicine Course introduces the building blocks of good pre-hospital or pre-EMS care that everyday citizens may encounter a need for.  Whether it’s caring for a loved one or helping your fellow man\, we will provide the skills needed to assess and intervene in any time of crisis. The Baseline Med course focuses on more than just the lifesaving trauma skills themselves\, but also WHY these skills are important\, so the student understands not only what they are doing but also why they are doing it. This course is taught by current medical professionals and is a perfect introduction for prepared citizens. All training aids provided. \nThis course covers:\n– Scene safety assessment / Hazard identification \n– Personal safety considerations \n– Medical equipment and gear selection \n– Basic trauma assessment skills \n– Bleeding control skills \n– tourniquet application \n– wound packing \n– pressure dressing / direct pressure \n– Hemostatic agents \n– when to use each skill \n– Airway assessment and interventions \n– Airway opening / positioning \n– obstruction clearing \n– NPA insertion \n– Rescue breathing techniques \n– pocket mask \n– barrier devices \n– assessment \n– Pulse Checks \n– Locations and indication \n– Treating for shock \n– Evacuation / Exposure \nMinimum Gear Requirements\n\n\n\n\n\nEquipment Needed:\nBring your personal med kits / IFAK’s for gear assessment. (Your gear will not be used unless you want to use it)\nNote taking gear\n\nPrice: $350 \nTime: 8 Hours \nClick to REGISTER\nThe Baseline course is a pre-requisite for additional courses as subsequent AHT Med courses will build upon the knowledge and skills obtained in this course
URL:https://benfranklinrange.com/event1/aht-bfr-baseline-trauma-medicine/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Range\, 1130 Ridge Road\, Templeton\, PA\, 16259\, United States
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SUMMARY:AHT @ BFR - NVG Baseline Operator
DESCRIPTION:Our NVG Baseline Operator Course focuses on the fundamental understanding of night vision & building the individuals skill sets with rifle & pistol under Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) The class will start with the psychology and benefits of employing NVGs as a force multiplier at night. You will then move into industry standards for gear selection and setup. This class will provide the student with the tools to safely & effectively move\, shoot\, and communicate in low-light/no-light environments. Students will participate in a crawl\, walk\, run approach while learning to utilize their equipment. By the end of class\, students will have progressed all the way through to a variety of movement and live-fire shooting exercises. The courses of fire are to produce a core competency with night vision goggles\, lasers\, and white light. At the end of this course\, students will have a clear understanding of why and how we fight at night. \n  \nNVG Rentals are available for additional costs from Darksky Optics. Upon completion of purchasing this course you will be connected to set up your rentals. \n  \nThis course covers:\n  \n– shooting fundamentals / safety \n– Psychology of fighting at night with NVG’s \n– kit set ups (helmet\, comms\, NVGs\, Lasers/illuminators) \n– laser zeroing \n– passive vs IR shooting & when to apply \n– environment considerations \n– pistol RDS/iron sight shooting under NVGs \n– clearing malfuntions both rifle & pistol \n– shooting positions / alternative shooting positions \n– information process & PID \n– ballistics (Internal\, External\, Terminal) \n– shooting positions / alternative shooting positions \n– efficient movement / body mechanics \n– Primary & secondary weapons manipulation \n– gear considerations \n– malfunctions / reloading \n– uses of cover and movement under NV \nMinimum Gear Requirements\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTactical Rifle with IR laser\nPistol\nOWB Holster\nRifle sling\nNVGs\nHelmet\nBatteries\nAt least 500 rounds rifle\nAt least 500 rounds pistol\nAt least 3 rifle magazines\nAt least 3 pistol magazines\n2 magazine holders for pistol magazines\n1 magazine holder  for rifle magazines\nEar & Eye Protection\nAppropriate Clothing for terrain and Weather\nWeapons maintenance & cleaning equipment\nFood & Water\nPermanent Marker\n\n  \n\nOPTIONAL:\nBody Armor\nPlate carrier\nChest rig\nFirst Aid\, etc.\n\nPrice: $400.00 (includes range fee) \nTime: 8 Hours \nClick to REGISTER\nAfter you purchase this course\, an AHT firearms instructor will contact you via email approximately 1 month from the course date with pre-course details and provide you with an exact location for the training. All course dates are subject to change due to full-time commitment to Law Enforcement.
URL:https://benfranklinrange.com/event1/aht-bfr-nvg-baseline-operator/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Range\, 1130 Ridge Road\, Templeton\, PA\, 16259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:BFR & Stiller Motorsports - Big Fun Ride
DESCRIPTION:Come join Ben Franklin Range (BFR)\, in conjunction with Stiller Motor Sports\, for our Big Fun Ride on our over 65 miles of scenic trails throughout 1\,100+acres of land. This is a day of Great Family Fun. Trails range from beginner to challenging and everything in between (rocks\, water\, hills\, open land\, mud pit\, great views everywhere). All types of off road vehicles welcome – 4×4’s\, ATV’s\, Side-by-sides\, Dirt Bikes\, Rock Buggies\, Jeeps\, Broncos\, Range Rovers\, FJ’s\, anything off road worthy. We have maps that can be digitally downloaded for a variety of apps: website for maps – https://benfranklinrange.com/open-ride/ \nGate Day Fees: \n$25 per Driver \n$20 per Passanger/Spectator \nKids under 12 FREE with their families \nPlease have exact change at Gate \nNo money will be returned \nTrail maps available online and at gate printed out \nCheck out our BFR Dirty Dozen! 12 great places along our trails to take photos and post online with hashtag: #BFRDirtyDozen – See them on the map at: https://benfranklinrange.com/open-ride/ and on the map on the apps. \n1 – The Squeeze – Very Hard \n2 – Land Mines – Moderate \n3 – Rocky Road – Moderate \n4 – K9 Climb – Moderate \n5 – Slick Rock – Difficult \n6 – No Doubt – Difficult \n7 – Sniper Ledge – Difficult \n8 – Waterfall Crawl – Hard \n9 – Dirty Money – Hard \n10 – The Can Am Crew Crawl – EXTREME \n11 – The PITT – Easy (H2P) \n12 – Entrance Sign – Easy \nBONUS: \nA – Russian Roulette \nB – Highway to Heaven \nC – Picture Perfect \nD – Stair Steps \nE – Muddy Waters \nF – Power Lines. \nInstagram Challenge:\nCome to the Big Fun Ride and take your best photos and post them online using our Hashtags: \n#BFRMUD – Post the photo(s) showing off your fun in the mud at BFR during the Big Fun Ride \n#BFRMOD – Post the photo(s) showing off your vehicle’s best modification at BFR during the Big Fun Ride \n#BFRFAMILY – Post the photo(s) showing off your family fun at BFR during the Big Fun Ride \nTake the photos\, post\, tag them and comment on each others – You could win BFR Prizes!! Don’t forget to ad hashtag #BFR \nGreat Family Fun!
URL:https://benfranklinrange.com/event1/bfr-stiller-motorsports-big-fun-ride-12/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Range\, 1130 Ridge Road\, Templeton\, PA\, 16259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Off-Road
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SUMMARY:Orion Training Group - Small Unit Sustainment - 5 Day AND BFR Lodging 6/21 thru 6/26
DESCRIPTION:Orion Training Group – Small Unit Sustainment – 5 Day \nDate & Time \nThu\, Jun 22 at 8:00 AM – Mon\, Jun 26 at 6:00 PM CST \n  \nDescription \n16 Total Spots \n8 Minimum Required \nTime Commitment: Five 10-12 hour days\, 1-2 days spent in the field. \nCourse Focus: to teach small unit patrolling for the fire team and squad level. Some topics to be covered will be movement techniques and formations\, patrol member duties\, signaling\, and contingency actions. This is not a land navigation class\, though we will briefly cover some topics on the subject. The class is not meant to be arduous in nature\, however students will be under load and moving for up to 8 hours at a time for unknown distances. The bulk of the class will be held outdoors\, and training will be conducted regardless of rain or shine\, heat or cold\, with an exception to extreme weather conditions (hurricane\, tornado\, brush fire\, flood\, blizzard). You will spend 1 or 2 nights SLEEPING in the field. The primary instructor will reach out 4 weeks and 2 weeks prior to all students via email for updates to weather and reminders about the packing list. \nPacking list: \nItems On The Body: \n\nPants and long sleeve shirt\, durable enough to withstand breaking through brush and briars. Bring 2 sets\, minimum.\nSocks\, calf high recommended. Pack at least one pair per day\, two pairs per day recommended.\nShoes/ boots\, durable with good tread\nUnderwear (optional)\nUndershirt (optional)\, moisture wicking and quick drying recommended.\nGaiters (optional)\n\nHeadgear: \n\nBall cap\, bush cover\, or military soft cover. Needs to be camouflage or solid color such as olive drab\, tan\, or black.\nHelmet or head mount (if you have night vision). Helmets are recommended for anyone who wears them for duty\, but overall optional. We will do some night work\, and it’s an opportunity for those with night vision to practice on it.\n\nFighting Load: \n\nPlate carrier\, chest rig\, or load bearing platform with:\n6 rifle magazines\n1 quart of water\nIFAK\nIf you run anything else on your kit for duty\, have that with you.\n\nBackpack/ Rucksack\, capable of holding 48 hours worth of supplies: \n\n4 quarts of water (minimum)\n6 meals (MRE\, dehydrated rations\, trail mix\, etc)\n1 set of your spare clothes\n1 Tarp or camouflage poncho\n1 Poncho liner (or similar)\n1 beanie and light\, mid layer top\nLight rain jacket\nHeadlamp with red lens filter\n(optional) additional layers you believe you want/ need based on the weather forecast\n(optional) bivy sack and sleeping bag\n(optional) sleeping pad\n\nFieldcraft items: \n\n30ft of 550 cord\nField shovel\nHatchet/ camp axe/ tomahawk\nField knife (5-12″ blade)\nLighter\nStorm matches\nFerrocerium rod & striker\nCamo face paint\nSmall personal camo net\nSignaling kit: orange panel (handkerchief size)\, 2x green glowsticks\nWater purification tablets\nWater filtration system\n\nNavigation equipment (optional but encouraged): \n\nMap (use CalTopo or USGS to order a map of the training site)\nCompass\nGPS\nMap pens or fine point sharpie and eraser pen.\n\nHygiene items (minimum items on body or kit): \n\nLip balm\nSunscreen\nHand sanitizer\nField wipes\nBody powder\nPost ivy contact wipes\nBug repellent\nToothbrush\nBoo boo kit (band aids\, antibacterial ointment)\n\nWeapon System(s): \nCarbine or rifle with sling \n(Optional) Pistol with holster (holster MUST have active retention) \nDisclaimer: the minimum required class size is 8 students. If 8 students are not registered within two weeks\, the class will be cancelled and the registered students will be refunded their tuition. If the minimum class size is reached\, no refunds can be issued. We pay our instructors in advance so your funds will no longer be available. By paying registration\, you agree to these terms (they are stated on registration as well). However\, you will be given credit to enroll in other courses. \nClick here to REGISTER \nLodging – See Ticket Below \nLodging includes: \n\n1 bunk\nStorage Locker (please provide own lock for stand up lockers)\nAccess to 3 full baths\nKitchenette\nCommon area\nOn-site free parking\nLinens and Towels included\n\nThere will be no mid week cleaning of the Lodge – Please take care for the week \nCleaning fee is one time charge per stay – Included in the price \nFor this Class – There is NO on-site camping\, wilderness camping or primitive camping – Please reserve a bunk at the lodge
URL:https://benfranklinrange.com/event1/orion-training-group-small-unit-sustainment-5-day/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Range\, 1130 Ridge Road\, Templeton\, PA\, 16259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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