SAFTEA F.A.S.T. Carbine

The goal of the Second Amendment Foundation Training Division's “F.A.S.T Carbine” course is to provide the student with a solid foundation in basic knowledge of Carbine "Fundamentals and Safety Training" on your specific Carbine, a basic understanding of ammunition and how it functions as well as shooting fundamentals.

A person new to the use of a firearm for personal defense typically has a broad range of questions and is faced with learning a number of skills that are critical in the safe use of a firearm – in this case a Carbine. F.A.S.T Carbine is specifically designed to provide a person new to Carbines the opportunity to gain that knowledge and learn the basics of operation, cleaning and maintenance, safety and much more in a convenient 4 hour course. “F.A.S.T Carbine” is also meant as an introductory course for students new to carbines prior to taking SAFTD Defensive Carbine 1.

A number of topics will be covered in “F.A.S.T Carbine”. These include but are not limited to:

•  Safe handling of your firearm.
•  Gun Safety Rules
•  Safe Storage of your firearm and ammunition.
•  Basic components of a your Carbine
•  Operation of your Carbine
•  Shooting Fundamentals
•  Clearing Common Carbine Stoppages
•  Selecting a Carbine and Ammunition
•  Cleaning and Maintain your Carbine

Required Equipment

•  A modern, serviceable, Carbine
•  Ear and Eye protection (electronic muffs preferred).
•  50 Rounds of Ammunition: Factory fresh ammo only. NO RELOADS or specialty ammo.
•  Comfortable clothing
•  Hydration system or Bottled water.
•  Shoes – comfortable with sufficient support to permit a full range of motion. No sandals or flip-flops.
•  Long Pants, Shirt With Higher Collar
•  Baseball Cap