Posted on Apr 18, 2014

If your access to a physical firing range is limited, what do you think is the best alternative?

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Being part of a new unit, we're still moving through the "growing pains" of setting up. We've got the mission covered, now on to the main mission of an NCO; Training. We have very limited access to the firing range and supplies. I'd prefer not to get a lot of "get your rifles and head to the range" responses. If it was that simple we'd be doing it. With that said what would you think is the next best thing?

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Use the beam hit system. You can also use the beamhit lasers to do dry fire drills on paper targets across the room. IM me if you want more details. Schedule time in the nearest EST as well.

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I had the joy of dealing with this issue when I worked in the S3 section for an ILE BN transitioning to a new mission and we had no weapons what so ever.

My first suggestion would be see if you can piggy back with a unit that has lots of what you need...supplies and range access. Work a deal, they let you tag along you clean some weapons.

Another suggestion is to hit up some other local posts....I did this frequently while I was at Ft. Belvoir You can borrow weapons, take the classes the other post require to run the range, order ammo and you are all set for a fun day of shooting stuff.

Finally if you are just looking for weapons familiarization there is always the EST 2000. I know its not the same as going to the range and no you can't use it for qualification. But, it is easy to get access to, just need to take a few classes to be certified to run it and you are all set to go.

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