Carbine Level 2 Course Outline

Take your carbine skills to the next level in this intensive, hands-on course designed for shooters who already know the basics and want to move into advanced, practical application. Level 2 focuses on improving accuracy and speed under stress, advanced marksmanship fundamentals, transitions and movement, and real-world drills. You’ll drill dynamic shooting positions, engage multiple targets, practice controlled pairs and follow-ups, and learn to move and shoot safely while reloading and diagnosing common malfunctions. Instructors provide one-on-one coaching and progressive drills that build from deliberate precision to speed under pressure.

What you’ll learn

• Refined sight alignment and trigger control for faster, more-consistent hits

• Efficient magazine changes and immediate action for malfunctions

• Movement and shooting: entering/leaving cover, shooting on the move, and positional shooting

• Target identification, prioritization, and engaging multiple threat arrays

• Shooting under stress: breathing, cadence, and accuracy at speed

Prerequisites

• Completion of Carbine Level 1 (or equivalent basic carbine competency)

• Familiarity with safe weapon manipulation, basic reloads, and immediate action procedures

• Ability to safely perform magazine changes and basic malfunction drills

What to bring

• Serviceable carbine (semi-auto) with two magazines (3+ recommended)

• Minimum 250–350 rounds of ammunition (adjustable by course format)

• Eye and ear protection, hat, gloves, and weather-appropriate clothing

• Mag pouches, sling, and basic cleaning kit

Must be 18 years of age or older to attend any course at Panther Ridge Training Center