Basic AR Rifle / Carbine Course

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Trainers

Conducted by a Multi-Discipline Certified Law Enforcement Instructor.

The participant will be exposed to an assortment of different carbines, equipment selection and fit for their individual needs. The course will introduce the student to the deployment of the carbine as a personal defense firearm.

Duration: 8 Hours
Course Cost:

  • $199.00 *includes range fees and targets          *No refunds you can always reschedule for up to 1 year

Course Goal: After attending this course, the student will have the knowledge, confidence, and basic skills to safely operate their carbine for defensive purposes.

Course Prerequisites: You must own your own AR Style Rifle

Course Subject Matter:

  • Carbine selection/Equipment
  • Nomenclature, function, field stripping, maintenance
  • Ballistics and Zeroing
  • Loading, unloading, chamber check
  • Shooting positions
  • Precision marksmanship, close quarters battle
  • Reloading and malfunction drills

Gear to bring to course:

  • A modern AR Style Rifle
  • Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
  • Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning
  • Baseball style hat
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
  • Knee pads (Optional)

For Carbine:

  • 300 rounds of factory ammunition
  • Sling or 2-point sling system
  • At least 3 magazines
  • Magazine pouch
  • Dump pouch

Course Completion: Upon successful completion of this orientation you will receive the approved certificate.

Possible Locations:

  • ATFT Salisbury, MD Classrooms and Range
  • Mobile Training Teams
  • 3rd Party Host Sites

Please call for more information

Weekdays –> 410-546-0003
Weekends –> 443-736-6330

Atlantic Tactical is now proud to offer ink and Livescan Fingerprinting services for your Maryland, Arizona and Utah concealed carry permits.

Our finger printing packages:

  • Finger Printing

Investment: $25 per ink Finger print card (not including the cost of firearms training)

(Livescan prices vary by category Handgun permit prints cost is $60)


For our turn-key finger printing package, it includes: 

  • Fingerprinting
  • Prepping of required paperwork
  • Required Money Order
  • Mailing of required paperwork

Cost: Maryland Package- $235

Cost: Arizona Package- $150

Ask about adding this at your next class. 

Select an event from the list below to register for this class.

Maryland Wear and Carry + AZ 03/25/2023

March 25 @ 8:45 AM - March 26 @ 5:00 PM

MD CCW Renewal 03/26/2023

March 26 @ 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Delaware CCDW + Arizona CWP 3/26/23

March 26 @ 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM