Combined Firearms Course - Fundamentals Level 1

This course is one of the shooting courses designed by BZ Academy to teach civilians and armed professionals the fundamentals of marksmanship. The CFC Fundamentals course is designed to improve weapon handling skills for those who wish to use the AR15 carbine or AK47 as their main shooting platform and the Glock 17/19 as a secondary weapon system. This tactical shooting course is designed to teach our students how to operate modern weapons systems in a safe environment. You will practice skills that will reduce your reaction time, allow you to shoot faster with a higher degree of accuracy, and increase your confidence with your pistol and carbine. This course content is 90% practical training time to prepare students to handle firearms safely in various tactical situations. Please read below what we are going to cover in this course. 

Welcome to the Combined Firearms Course Fundamentals at BZ Academy, where we provide a comprehensive and dynamic training experience for individuals eager to master the essentials of firearm operation. Our course covers a diverse range of topics to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to handle Glock, AR15, and AK47 platforms confidently. Here's an overview of the key topics that will be covered during the course:

TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN THE COMBINED FIREARMS COURSE

• Characteristics of the Glock, AR15, and AK47

• Firearms and range safety rules. 

• Proper holster, and mag pouches placement, as well as rifle sling setup

• Fundamentals of shooting such as pistol grip, rifle grip, shooting stance, sights alignment, sight picture, proper trigger manipulation, breathing, follow-trough 

• Ready positions. We will teach you low and high-ready positions for pistol and rifle, and how to utilize them. 

• Reloads - we will cover slide lock and bolt lock reloads (known commonly as emergency reloads). 

• Recoil management - we will give you useful tips to improve the recoil management

• Multiple shots - we will teach you how to do fast, and accurate double taps, and multiple shots.

• Shooting positions - we will teach you kneeling positions for rifle

• Tactical use of cover - you will learn the principles of the use of cover

• The transition from primary to secondary weapon

• Maintenance of the weapons (cleaning and disassembly )

• Certification

BZ Academy Teaching Methodology

At BZ Academy, we have developed our unique teaching methodology, honed over a decade of experience instructing civilians, security personnel, and Law Enforcement. Our primary focus is the safety of everyone involved and the steady progress of our clients.

To ensure our training is simple, effective, and easy to follow for adult learners, we break each exercise or drill into three essential steps, addressing the most important questions:

1. The What?
   We begin by clearly explaining what we are going to teach. This involves a detailed, easy-to-understand description of the skill or technique, accompanied by a visual demonstration. This helps students grasp the concept both intellectually and visually before attempting it themselves.

2. The Why?
   Next, we explain why this particular skill or technique is important. We focus on its value and relevance, helping students understand how it can benefit them as shooters and why it's worth mastering.

3. The How?
   In this step, we break down how to perform the technique, outlining its key components and important details. The instructor will demonstrate both dry (without live ammunition) and live fire examples, ensuring students can see exactly how the technique is executed and understand it fully before attempting it themselves.

Practice Time
Before moving to live fire, we allow students to practice each new skill or technique "dry," without live ammunition. This ensures everyone feels comfortable and confident before progressing. Once students are ready, we move on to live-fire exercises. Throughout both stages, our instructors provide personalized feedback and tips for improvement, helping students refine their skills.

questions and Answers
After each exercise, we take the time to discuss the drill, encouraging feedback and addressing any comments. If students have questions related to the technique, the instructor will answer them, ensuring complete understanding before moving on to the next lesson.

Our methodology prioritizes safety, clarity, and progression, ensuring every student learns effectively while building confidence and skill.