Carbine Operator Council Bluffs IA Sept 17-18, 2026

Carbine Operator 2-day (16 hours)
*Class is open to LE/Mil only*

This class will be taught by Sheriff Chris Brown and Sergeant Matt Higgins

Patrol rifles have largely taken the place as the primary long-gun for patrol officers.  Having an intricate knowledge base, working understanding, and operational mastery of an AR-style platform rifle is a must for those working in an enforcement capacity in today’s age.  Being able to perform basic functions like reloads, sling operation, and safety operation as well as having a solid base of more “advanced” functions like remedial malfunctions, one-hand manipulations, and positional shooting are crucial but all too often overlooked in training.

This course is designed for those who carry rifles in an environment where they may be called on to deploy that rifle and make split second decisions under demanding stress loads.  This class will push the envelope mentally and physically, and give students a high-functioning foundational skill-set that will set them up for success when the fight finds them.

Topics Covered:
Zeroing / Zero considerations
Height over bore / mechanical offset
Fundamentals evaluation
Malfunctions
Positional shooting considerations
Move then shoot / move and shoot
Accuracy
Performance
NSDS Standards

Required equipment:
-AR-style rifle WITH SLING (2-point adjustable preferred)
-Minimum 3 rifle mags with carrying system (mag pouch, plate carrier, back pocket, etc.)
-800 rounds of reliable ammo
-A single $1 bill
-Eye and Ear protection (electronic preferred but not required)
-Sharpie
-Water/water bottle
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Good attitude and open mind

Class info: 8:30a-5p     September 17-18, 2026

SW Iowa Law Enforcement Training Facility
10073 192nd St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503