Urban Rifle: M1 Carbine - March 2027

What You Will Learn

The M1 Carbine is often called anemic by those who have no actual idea of what this cartridge is capable of, but highly regarded by those on both the giving and receiving end. This little guy saw service in the hands of many soldiers, Marines, law enforcement, regular folks, and countless others over the better half of the last 80 years.

Boasting about double the energy of a 45 ACP (God’s Gun), the platform is lightweight, nearly zero recoil, and easy to shoot and manipulate with little training. It is an excellent choice for folks of small stature, or those living in prohibited states, plus they are fun to shoot and are pretty cool. 

We are offering this course in our Urban Rifle format. Similar class, different rifle, plus a ton of historical information regarding the development, manufacture, usage, and modern applications of the format. 

Bring a good reliable rifle, lots of good mags and your favorite carriage platform and you are basically good to go.

AMMO IS INCLUDED IN COURSE FEE.

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 than when they came.  This course focuses on using a rifle for self-defense at close range, typically considered handgun distance. 

Quick note from Jack: 

“This platform is awesome, my sons both have them, it is my daughter in law’s favorite gun to shoot, and I had a Sgt. at the Sheriff’s Office who carried an M2 as his patrol rifle for 20 years and swore by it. While it doesn’t have the same attributes as an AR-15, it is a viable platform for self defense, and has some very admirable attributes that the AR-15 does not, plus you can modernize it pretty easily if needed. We aren’t saying it is the BEST thing to fight with; but it did pretty good against the nation’s enemies not too far back and would probably do pretty well today.”

IMPORTANT - We cannot overstate the importance of medical training. Every class at Thunder Ranch includes a med block.

• Every participant must have a genuine (no generic brands) North American Rescue CAT, RMT ratcheting, or SOF®T tourniquet on their person during class.

• If you do not own one of the approved TQ’s you may purchase a CAT7 or RMT during checkout or upon arrival at Thunder Ranch.

Class Packing List - we encourage you to download and print this list.

Need to Ship Ammo?

Ammo can be sent up to 3 weeks prior to class. Be sure to include your last name and dates of class on the shipping label. EXAMPLE:

Thunder Ranch

Attn: "your last name" 4/1-3

96747 Highway 140

Lakeview, OR 97630

We also encourage you to email your tracking number(s) to info@thunderranchinc.com

Snacks/Lunch/Beverages

Bring Lunch and snacks as needed. There will not be time to leave the range for food. A microwave and fridge are available. Every student will receive a Thunder Ranch reusable water bottle and water coolers are present on every range. We STRONGLY recommend bringing electrolytes as the ranch is a high desert climate at 5,400ft of elevation.

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.

About Our Weather

Thunder Ranch is located at 5,400ft of elevation and is considered a high desert climate. The weather conditions are subject to change rapidly and can vary from cool mornings, to a hot afternoons, followed immediately by snow- not kidding. Layers are your best friend. You can have all the boxes checked on your gear list and still "fail" on your wardrobe. There is a lot of truth to the saying "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing."

Registration and Payments 

All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Please choose your class carefully. No refunds and no transfers are available.