Rifle Level 1: Stoppage Fundamentals

Build the foundational skills to diagnose and clear rifle malfunctions quickly, cleanly, and under pressure.

Learn how and why rifles fail—and how to correct those failures without hesitation.

Who Should Take this Course?

Concealed carriers, patrol officers, armed professionals, responsible civilians, new rifle owners, and anyone who wants to run a rifle with confidence instead of guesswork.

What You'll Learn.

• The core categories of rifle stoppages and how to identify them instantly
• Immediate action vs. remedial action and when each is appropriate
• Failure-to-fire, failure-to-feed, double-feeds, and bolt-override correction
• Magazine diagnostics and equipment-related causes of malfunctions
• How to maintain weapon control and muzzle discipline while clearing stoppages
• How to build speed and consistency through tested repetition and pressure-based drills

Required Materials?

Rifle, sling, three magazines, 150–200 rounds of ammunition (adjust as needed), eye/ear protection. All dummy rounds and malfunction-inducing tools are provided.

What You'll Walk Away With.

A reliable, repeatable malfunction-clearing process, the ability to keep the rifle running during real-world stress, and the confidence to solve any stoppage without breaking momentum.

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