Curriculum

• Wind management

• Time pressure and efficiency

• Sling shooting

• Braced and barrier shooting

• Accuracy at distances from 50 to 750 yards

• Reticle holdovers

• Data management

• “Miling” Range Estimation using the reticle and the Mil-relation formula

Prerequisites

• None

Physical difficulty level

• Mild

Equipment Requirements

• Minimum caliber: .223/5.56 precision rifle

• Maximum caliber: .300 Win mag or equivalent

• Recommended caliber: .223 with long-range match ammunition such as 77gr. Given the current ammunition situation this is ideal but not necessary.

• Approximate round count: 600 rds. Given the current ammunition situation this is ideal but not necessary. 600 is ideal but 400 should be adequate. We recommend but do not require all ammo to be of the same lot number.

  • Ammunition must not have steel cases or steel core projectiles. If your ammunition sticks to a magnet we cannot allow it on our range or in our classes.  

• Notebook, calculator, pens and/or pencils

• Eye and ear protection

• Bipod

• Ruck sack capable of holding all shooting equipment, lunch, clothing and incidentals

• Some rental equipment will be available but please coordinate this with us prior to the first day of training. Equipment available includes but is not limited to: rifles, scopes, slings, ammunition, bipods, sand socks, and ruck sacks.

• Please bring any snacks, drinks and lunch that you will need for the day with you in the morning. We will stop for a short lunch but there won’t be enough time to drive into town to get food.

• Recommended: Class will be held in field conditions so plan and be prepared for the unpredictable weather. Suggested packing list includes, but is not limited to: sunscreen, water, food, gloves, layered clothing, baseball or boonie cap, rain gear, knee and elbow pads, shooting mat, etc.

• Types of firearms allowed: Semi-automatic or magazine-fed bolt rifle

• Optics required: Magnifying optic capable of identifying and engaging targets at up to 750 yards. We recommend at least a variable power 1-4x optic with subtended or BDC-type reticle. Please email or call Brian (910-257-0848, brian@cprifle.com) prior to class with your intended optic selection. * He has personally taught and completed every course of fire using everywhere from a Vortex 1-6 with mil reticle to a 5-25 Nightforce with a Tremor3 reticle.

• Loaner rifles and ammo for purchase are available (with notice).

Logistics

• TUITION: $1,095 (Fri/Sat/Sun) includes all range fees and instruction (does not include meals or lodging). Seating is limited and capped; based on a first come first served basis via website enrollments.

• DATES: May 30th thru June 1st, 2025

• LOCATION: students will be sent directions prior to the course (Approximately 40 minutes north and west of Ft Morgan CO)

• LODGING: There 6 hotels in Ft Morgan Colorado which is approximately 40 minutes south and east of the Trigger Time Gun Club Ranch.

• Training starts at 8AM each day

• Questions or Comments; Email: training@cprifle.com Phone: (910) 257-0848

• Questions or Comments: Email: rifletraining@triggertimegunclub.com,  Phone: (303) 651-0816

Instructor

Brian Whalen - Brian is an accomplished U.S. Army Veteran Sniper & Sniper Instructor. Brian has served 8 years as an Active Duty Special Forces Operator. He has graduated as a Level I student from the coveted SOTIC (Special Operations Target Interdiction Course), and he later served 3 years as a Level I & II US Army Special Forces Sniper Instructor. Brian has taught as a Long Range & Sniper Instructor in multiple Countries and on four Continents. Brian has enjoyed some recognition as an award winning Long Range Competition Shooter as well.

Policies

• Tuition INCLUDES all range fees and instruction (does not include meals or lodging).

• Tuition payment is required to secure a class seat and is non-refundable.

• Late cancelations often result in vacant class seat(s) which could have otherwise been filled by other eager students/groups.

• Additionally, late cancelations often result in unnecessary escalating overhead costs as we try to give the best experience and value in the industry with the terms below:

  • More than 60 days prior to class; a student(s) may reschedule to another class at NO charge. (1 time courtesy per deposit)

  • From 30 to 60 days prior to class; student(s) will be allowed to reschedule to another class once, but will be assessed a surcharge of 50% of tuition for each student(s) per class.

  • Less than 30 days prior to class, no cancellations or reschedules.

  • A reschedule class date must be used within 12 months of the original class date (or tuition is forfeited), and student(s) may only reschedule once. Rescheduling requires an email request and CPRifle written approval.

  • It is a student(s) responsibility to take precautionary steps prior to class in order to avoid cancelations. EX: Ammo, Corona Virus, etc.

  • GOVERNING LAW: VENUE AND JURSIDICTION. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Colorado.

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