7.5 hours
Illinois State Rifle Association
Starting at USD 29
Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Illinois State Rifle Association
1589 North 7000 Road West, Bonfield, United States
The Modern Sporting Rifle, Carbine, or any variant of Rifle in general has proven to be the most versatile self defense weapon in history.
Defensive Rifle 1 will teach the basic concepts involved in Defensive Rifle deployment, including: Safety, basic weapons handling, marksmanship fundamentals, maintenance and accessories, optics, sights selections, loading &unloading, malfunction types and clearing, low-light shooting, and various shooting drills for the entry level shooter, up to an intermediate level.
Shooting drills covered include controlled pairs and handling recoil on multiple shots, transitioning to multiple targets, and engaging moving targets.
Upon completion of this course, students will have a sound knowledge of beginning defensive applications of a rifle, and the skills to use it in a self-defense situation.
ROUND COUNT – 250 ROUNDS of your preferred caliber, sling (not required but heavily suggested), 3 magazines minimum or enough to hold 30 total rounds (NOTE- we do provide 'standard capacity magazines' to those worried about current unconstitutional state laws), magazine pouches or pockets to hold magazines, “dump pouch”, a preferably zeroed rifle or braced pistol, close-toed shoes, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves if desired, hat if desired (long periods without sunshade)
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Tickets for Defensive Rifle 1 (Fall 2025) can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission | 162 USD |
AR Rental | 29 USD |