ZERT Carbine Advanced Skill Builder – June 25th, 2023 – San Diego, CA

The goal of the ZERT Weapons Training program is to train and educate ZERT members to become proficient in the rapid and effective deployment of firearms for the purposes of personal defense, home defense, and defense of others in situations that warrant the justifiable use of deadly force. ZERT members will be conditioned to enhance their combat mindset as they continue to build their firearms proficiency and increase their skill levels through a series of courses that become progressively more difficult and challenging as they advance.

COMBAT MINDSET: An attitude of awareness, confidence, and purpose — awareness of the situation, confidence in our physical skills, and clarity of our legal and ethical purpose. Whether it happens consciously or not, all physical actions begin in the mind. Courage, determination, perseverance, and controlled aggression allow you to INSTANTLY turn your training into physical application. Combat mindset trumps technique. In a combat situation – YOU MUST WIN THE FIGHT, NO MATTER WHAT. Your life (or death) will depend on it.

This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Course that will enhance the shooter’s capability in using their rifle / carbine as their primary weapon, with their handgun as a secondary weapon.

In this course we will cover:
• Weapons safety
• Rifle Sling Setup
• Rifle-to-Pistol Transition
• Returning to Primary after transition
• Holstering and drawing
• Speed reloads
• Trigger control and follow-through
• Recoil management
• Acquiring the target under stress
• Accurately engaging the target under stress
• Working space and ready position
• Standard shooting positions
• Clearing malfunctions
• Introduction to basic movement
• Introduction to shooting from cover / concealment
• Timed drills & stress courses

Carbine Advanced Skill Builder Course Outline:

Course Length: 8 hours

Required Student Gear:

• Rifle / Carbine
• 400 Rounds of ammunition
• Sling
• (3) magazines (minimum)
• Magazine Pouch(es)
• Hearing Protection
• Eye Protection
• Closed Toe Shoes (NO SANDALS)
• Folding chair
• Weather-Appropriate Clothing (Shirts must be tucked in)
• Hat & Sunblock
• Knee Pads (Optional)
• Shooting Mat (Optional)

Range Name & Location:  South Bay Rod & Gun Club - 1020 Marron Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 91917

Time:  8a - 4p