Rifle in Motion
Real-World Rifle Skills Beyond the Bench
Bench shooting builds familiarity.
Real-world rifle competence requires movement, control, and adaptability.
Rifle in Motion is the next step beyond Rifle 1, designed for shooters who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to run their rifle in dynamic, realistic conditions.
This course moves past static positions and controlled strings of fire and introduces movement, positional shooting, reloads, and problem-solving—the skills that matter when conditions aren’t ideal.
This is not about speed for its own sake.
It’s about control, efficiency, and composure with a rifle in motion.
Is This Course for You?
This course is built for shooters who:
⊙ Have completed Rifle 1 or equivalent foundational training
⊙ Can safely load, unload, and fire their rifle without supervision
⊙ Want to move beyond bench and static prone shooting
⊙ Are ready to train with movement, positional changes, and cover
⊙ Want practical rifle skills that translate beyond the range
This course assumes safe gun handling, situational awareness, and respect for instruction.
If you’re still building basic rifle fundamentals, this is not the right starting point.
If you’re ready to apply fundamentals dynamically, you’re in the right place.
What You’ll Learn & Build
Rifle in Motion builds on your foundation and introduces practical rifle workflows used in real-world conditions.
You will train:
⊙ Rifle control and recoil management — learning to drive the rifle, not fight it
⊙ Malfunction identification and clearance — safely clearing common stoppages under pressure
⊙ Reloading while moving or repositioning — keeping the rifle running without losing awareness
⊙ Mechanical offset and rifle setup awareness — understanding how position, optics, and distance affect impact
⊙ Positional shooting — kneeling, prone, behind cover, and transitional positions
⊙ Use of cover, concealment, and terrain — applying realistic rifle positioning, not bench habits
⊙ Confidence through repetition — building trust in your rifle, gear, and decision-making
By the end of the day, you’ll be able to operate your rifle while moving, thinking, and adapting—not just firing from a fixed position.
Why This Matters
Most range practice happens under ideal conditions.
Real environments are:
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Uneven
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Imperfect
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Time-constrained
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Physically demanding
Static shooting doesn’t prepare you to:
⊙ Move to or from cover
⊙ Manage malfunctions while changing position
⊙ Maintain control when footing, terrain, or conditions aren’t perfect
Training with movement and positional work builds:
✔ Better rifle control
✔ Improved problem-solving under pressure
✔ Confidence grounded in ability, not assumption
This is what separates a rifle shooter from a capable rifle operator.
Course Format & What to Expect
⊙ Full-day, hands-on rifle training
⊙ Outdoor, primitive range environment
⊙ Uneven terrain and real-world conditions
⊙ Movement-heavy drills with frequent reloads and transitions
⊙ Individual instructor feedback throughout the day
⊙ Cold-range policy — rifles remain unloaded unless directed
✔ No ego
✔ No shortcuts
✔ Safety strictly enforced
✔ Expect to move, kneel, and work
This is a physically active course, not a sedentary range day.
Required Equipment
Bring the following:
⊙ Semi-automatic, magazine-fed rifle (unloaded upon arrival)
⊙ Minimum 2 magazines (more magazines = more reps, less downtime)
⊙ Approximately 200 rounds of factory rifle ammunition (no handloads)
⊙ Eye and ear protection
⊙ Rifle sling (strongly recommended)
⊙ Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy closed-toe footwear
⊙ Ability to stand, move, kneel, and work on uneven ground
Bring at least one empty magazine for reload and manipulation drills.
Recommended Gear (Optional)
⊙ Magazine pouches or loaders
⊙ Extra magazines and ammunition
⊙ Cleaning kit and basic maintenance tools
⊙ Water, hat, sunscreen, jacket (as conditions dictate)
Location & Logistics
Training takes place at our outdoor range:
Cross Valley National Training Center
Ellensburg, WA area
⊙ Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to class start
⊙ Bring food and water — no food on site
⊙ Porta-potty restrooms available
⊙ Training conducted rain, snow, or shine
Registration & Cancellation Policy
⊙ Early registration recommended — pricing increases approximately 2 weeks before class
⊙ Full refund or reschedule: 14+ days prior
⊙ 50% refund or reschedule: within 14 days
⊙ No refund for no-shows without prior communication
Questions or Ready to Register?
📞 (509) 383-3030
✉️ [email protected]
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