Intro to the AK rifle is an entry level course to familiarize the shooter with the AK 47/74 platform. The student will learn the basics of zeroing and shooting the AK. The course is suitable for all levels of experience including the novice and those comfortable with rifle shooting. If you have never shot an AK rifle before, or want to strengthen your AK rifle skill set, you will find this course useful.

In this one-day class we will cover the AK history, basic firearms safety, nomenclature, disassembly /assembly, cleaning, loading, and unloading. You will zero your rifle for 100 meters and engage targets from 10 to 100 meters. We will review the foundational marksmanship skills (grip, stance, sight picture/alignment, trigger manipulation and more), as well as reloading under stress and manipulations for malfunctions.

If you are interested in becoming familiar with your AK rifle, this is your best starter class for handling your AK rifle safely and effectively.

WHAT TO BRING

• CA Compliant AK platform rifle
• 400 rounds of quality ammunition
• Back pack or sandbags for zeroing of rifle
• 3 or more magazines
• Magazine pouch or a way to carry extra mags on person
• Eye and ear protection
• Note taking materials
• Water, lunch and snacks
• Hat, sunblock, comfortable boots
• Shooting mat (optional)
• Knee and elbow pads (optional)

Instructor Bio

Ron Clayton is currently employed  with a local Sheriff’s Department with 25 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, with a varied list of assignments including SWAT, FTO, Patrol, Detectives and Academy Instructor.  He is a FBI certified firearm instructor, California POST Rifle instructor, Defensive Tactics instructor and Stop the Bleed instructor.

Ron recently retired from the California Air National Guard after 22 years of service (Active and Reserve)  including 4 deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.  During his deployments, he was assigned as a Dedicated Marksman and Combat LifeSaver.   While at home station, Ron taught M4 rifle, M9 handgun, and M870 shotgun, Urban Environment Tactics, Concealed Carry, Trauma Care and Combatives.  As a member of the California Emergency Response and Force Protection Training Cadre, Ron assisted in developing the training curriculum for National Guard members responding to civil disturbances and natural disasters.  He also was the lead instructor to Ukraine in the National Guard’s Partnership for Peace program, sharing western style Law Enforcement and Tactics to the Ukraine military.   

His hobbies include reading about history, shooting, martial arts and currently holds a black belt (2nd Dan) in Taiho Jutsu and has trained in Krav Maga and Brazilian Ju Jitsu. 

Hours: 8:00 Check in | 8:30am Start | 4:30pm End

Cancellation Policy:

In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.

CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.