COURSE LENGTH:  2 days

TUITION:  $525

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The APT Submachine Gun Course is designed to teach military personnel, law enforcement officers, and qualified civilians the safe, effective, and confident operation of the submachine gun platform.

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The course combines classroom instruction with practical range training.  Emphasis is placed on safe weapons handling, proper manipulation, accuracy, movement, and effective operation of the submachine gun under a variety of shooting conditions.

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Course Topics:

• Firearm safety and proper handling

• Nomenclature and weapon-system familiarization

• Assembly and disassembly

• Loading, unloading, and reloading

• Shooting fundamentals and positions

• Immediate-action and malfunction drills

• Shooting from and around cover

• Shooting while moving

• Static and moving turns

• Multiple-target engagements

• Transition from submachine gun to handgun

• Practical shooting drills and scenario-based exercises

 

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Students will progress from fundamental weapon handling and marksmanship to more demanding drills involving movement, weapon manipulation, multiple targets, and engagement from a variety of positions.

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The goal of the course is to develop the confidence, accuracy, and weapon-handling skills necessary to safely and effectively operate the submachine gun in a professional training environment.

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Prerequisites:

Students must have successfully completed the following APT courses, or approved equivalent training:
 

• APT Tactical Handgun I Course and

• APT Pistol Caliber Carbine Course OR

• APT SLR/Patrol Rifle Course

 

These prerequisites ensure students arrive with the handgun and long-gun handling skills necessary to safely participate in the more advanced drills presented during the Submachine Gun Course.

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Equipment Needed:

• Submachine gun — open- or closed-bolt

• 1,200 rounds minimum of appropriate ammunition – factory 9 mm ammo –
  NO RELOADS.

• Eye protection

• Hearing protection

• Knee and elbow pads

• Chest rig or appropriate load-bearing equipment

• Pistol

• Pistol magazine pouch

• Minimum of 3 magazines for each firearm

• Hat or appropriate headwear

• Appropriate range clothing and footwear

• Foul-weather gear
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NEED A SUBMACHINE GUN?

When registering, please let us know whether you’ll be bringing your own submachine gun or need us to reserve one for you.​​ ​

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!