Urban Rifle - Smith & Wesson Academy (Maryville, TN)

What You Will Learn

You’ve got a rifle—now learn how to use it effectively with the Urban Rifle course.

Since its creation in 1983, this course has been the benchmark for personal defensive training with rifles, often imitated but never matched. Urban Rifle is the flagship course of Thunder Ranch’s doctrine.

This class covers multiple spectrums of the rifle, from the setup to effective employment. This course is suitable for shooters of all skill levels, from beginners to highly experienced shooters. Everyone leaves better and with more knowledge then when they came. This course focuses on using a rifle for self-defense at closer ranges, typically considered handgun distance. It is suitable for magazine-fed, iron-sighted rifles, though other types are welcome. Low-powered or dot-type optics are encouraged, but having backup iron sights is recommended.

This course is condensed for remote delivery from the normal 3-day course at the ranch. Be prepared to work hard both days.

Range Location: Smith & Wesson Academy - 1854 Proffitt Springs Rd. Maryville, TN 37803

What to Bring

• Rifle with sling

• 4-6 Magazines or more

• Ammunition- does not need to be frangible (800 - 1000 rounds recommended)

• Eyes (one set of clear)

• Ears

• Knees

• Elbows

• Hat with brim

• Magazine pouch

• Range bag

• Sunscreen

• Rain gear

• Solid footwear

• Note taking material

• Cleaning Gear

• Special Tools-torx, hex, etc.

• Manual for firearm, optic, etc.

  
  

Ammunition Requirements

• No green tips, magnums, tracers.

• No steel core, .338 caliber, or zip guns.

  
  

Travel Reminder

When traveling with suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs), ensure you carry the appropriate documentation at all times, especially in case of police stops.

Registration and Payments

All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Facility Consideration

This range is located on the grounds of the Smith & Wesson headquarters and as thus, they require an additional background check screening process. We will follow-up to class attendees with the details on how to complete.

Please choose your class carefully. No refunds and no transfers are available.

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