2026 Tactical Carbine Phase 1 - July 18

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ONLY 24 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

For most of our events, you may cancel and receive a refund (less a $25 processing fee)

up to 3 weeks before an event and refunds will not be available within 3 weeks of an event.

Course Summary:

This is a solid fundamentals class for those who have purchased an AR platform but have no official hands-on training for operating this firearm safely and effectively. You will leave this training with a thorough working knowledge of the system and its capabilities. If you own an AR-15 and are newer to the training journey, this will prepare you for success in the real world, not just on the range.

A portion of the morning training will be classroom based and hands-on as you learn to tear down your firearm, understand maintenance, and reassemble. The largest portion of the day will be spent on the range focused on operation and manipulation, and learning the platform.

Prerequisites:

Good basic knowledge of safe rifle handling skills (muzzle awareness, trigger finger discipline, etc.) is a must and students must be able to demonstrate that they are able to hear and follow given instructions. 

Course Length/Hours:

1 Day - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Topics Covered:

• Disassembly, assembly, and nomenclature
• Proper techniques for zeroing your sights (iron or optic)
• Loading and unloading procedures
• Shooting positions: standing, kneeling, prone
• Shooting drills that will get you quickly on target
• Cleaning and maintenance

Gear Requirements:

• Reliable magazine-fed carbine (.223, 5.56, 7.62, etc.)
• 4 reliable magazines (for carbine and pistol)
• Sling (make sure it is installed and supports the rifle)
• Method of carrying rifle/pistol magazines (chest rig or belt attachments)
• Iron sights or optics (and tools necessary to adjust them)
• ELECTRONIC hearing protection - Students must be able to clearly hear and understand instructors/instructions during this training.
• Eye protection
• Ammo: 400 rounds 
• Weather appropriate clothing, including boots - We shoot rain or shine. 
• Billed hat or ball cap
• Shooting mat in case the ground is wet
• Lunch, snacks, and plenty of hydration - Our training areas can get HOT!

Classroom & Range Information:

• No loaded firearms and/or live ammunition. These are NOT allowed in the classroom!
• No use of video or audio recording without permission of E.A.S.T. Group admins. 
• Use of “Meta” glasses or other similar AI enabled eyewear during our courses without permission of E.A.S.T. Group admins is strictly prohibited.
• Portable restroom facilities on-site
• Numerous hotel options within a 25-minute drive
• Use Google Maps to GPS – 2535 Township Road 192, Fredericktown Ohio 43019 or lookup 2535 Wilson Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019.

Course Tuition:

$225 per person, which includes instruction, targets, and range access.

A portion of your tuition benefits Buckeye Firearms Association. Thank you for your support.

About the Venue:

E.A.S.T. Group was established by a group of professionals in 2012 with a specific mission in mind: to assist individuals and organizations with the resources needed to map out a realistic training program and provide solutions to operate in today's ever-changing environment.

The cadre of instructors share their knowledge and experience gained from decades of working within the public, private, and military sectors both here and abroad. This allows students to immerse themselves in real-world, up-to-date exercises. The professional and personal experience adds to the curriculum taught at E.A.S.T. and provides a vast mixture of tactics, techniques, and procedures to tailor a training solution to meet the needs of clientele. 

E.A.S.T. stands for ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT and SOLUTIONS TRAINING. The mindset and mantra of “Bullets are Inbound” sets them apart from the rest in what they provide. 

The E.A.S.T. purpose-built facility is situated on 52-acres of rural Central Ohio, allowing for private training. They operate a variety of classes throughout the year to civilian, law enforcement, and military. The 30’x56’ classroom features A/V equipment and plenty of space for seated instruction or hands-on work. There are three primary ranges with varying distances out to 225-yards with additional training areas. Scenarios involving props, barricades, walls, vehicles, and a variety of other items are available throughout the facility. 

E.A.S.T. is a 360-degree, realistic environment that differs from most others. Training areas are a mix of gravel and grass covered areas with high berms that are well maintained for use and safety. A 30'x56' scenario house offers multiple layouts and is easily configurable for any training need. Outdoor areas have plenty of covered carports to get students out of the elements.  

To learn more about E.A.S.T. Group Training, visit their website at www.eastgrouptraining.com or check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eastgrouptraining.