Hey everyone, I'm hosting Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics for his Defensive Rifle 1 class later this year in Waxahachie, TX down at ETTS gun range.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out. I hope to see some of you all there!
*** Previous Sage Alumni receive 25% off course registration!!! ***
Registration:
https://www.sagedynamics.org/untitled-sitepage_28
Defensive Rifle 1
Course length: Two Days
Dates: 10/18 – 10/19/2025
Where: Extreme Tactics and Training Solutions, 620 Greathouse Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75167
Course Description:
Defensive Rifle I builds on the Defensive Rifle foundation, focusing on critical accuracy in less-than-ideal situations against less-than-ideal presented threats, fully exploring the three-dimensional threat and the unlikely nature of a traditional point of aim.
This class focuses almost exclusively on movement, problem solving and compromised points of aim, avoiding the more static, fundamentals-focused shooting seen in Defense Rifle. This course is moderately physically demanding, and the tempo is higher than some students may have experienced before; applying as much stress as possible to hone skills on the gun under closer-to-real-world circumstances. Marksmanship requirements under as realistic as possible conditions drives the two-day course.
Topics of instruction include:
Real World safety
Information Theory and Occam’s Razor
Carry condition
Rifle deployment and utilization
Optical and holographic sights
Traditional shooting positions
Austere shooting positions
On cover/off cover shooting
Negotiating angles
Off-axis shooting
Optic failure
Catastrophic malfunctions
Forced dominance transitions
Increased distance engagements
Magazine reloads (emergency and tactical)
Immediate and remedial action for malfunctions
Rapid target engagement
Threat anatomy
Course Cost: $500.00 (plus $40/day range fees)
Equipment:
Rifle with 5-7 magazines
Handgun with 3 magazines
Holster
Iron sights (BUIS) and optics (if used)
Rifle sling
1,000 Rounds rifle
200 rounds handgun
Ear and eye protection
Min one magazine pouch (PCs may be used if desired)
Optional (recommended) gear:
Gloves
Sunblock
Hydration
Field cleaning kit
Basic maintenance tools
Knee and elbow pads
Additional magazines for all weapons
Rifle magazine belt pouch or chest rig
Class size: Minimum of 10, no more than 15
Prerequisites: Previously attended Sage Dynamics Defensive Rifle or attended a comparable course from a recognized school.
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