COURSE DESCRIPTION

ANATOMY OF THE AR-15

The goal of this course is to present a basic overview of the AR-15 firearm itself; the parts of the gun, its operations, and how to manipulate it. This is a beginner course designed for those who recently purchased their first AR-15 or for those who are considering an AR-15 purchase. There is no live firearm training in this course.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • 01

    Welcome

    • Welcome to the Anatomy of the AR-15

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Meet Ranger

    • Course Objectives

    • Download the Course
  • 02

    Prerequisites

    • How to Navigate this Course

    • Firearm Safety Disclaimer
  • 03

    Chapter 1: Gun Safety

    • Learning Objectives

    • Three Basic Rules of Gun Safety

    • Ranger: Firearm Safety Triangle

    • Causes of Firearm Accidents

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • 04

    Chapter 2: Overview of the AR-15

    • Learning Objectives

    • History of the AR-15

    • Uses & Description

    • Ranger: Firearm Fact

    • AR-15 Common Calibers

    • Ranger: Firearm Fact

    • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • 05

    Chapter 3: AR-15 Nomenclature

    • Learning Objectives

    • AR-15 Nomenclature with Jason

    • Major Components

    • AR-15 Internal Nomenclature with Lacey

    • Exterior Parts of the AR

    • Interior Parts of the AR

    • Iron Sights with Lacey

    • AR-15 Sights

    • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • 06

    Chapter 4: AR-15 Cycle of Operations

    • Learning Objectives

    • AR-15 Cycle of Operations with Jason

    • AR-15 Cycle of Operations

    • Chapter 4 Quiz
  • 07

    Chapter 5: AR-15 Manipulation

    • Learning Objectives

    • Clearing an AR-15 with Lacey

    • Clearing Procedure Steps

    • Loading & Unloading an AR-15 with Jason

    • Loading the AR-15

    • Unloading the AR-15

    • Field Stripping the AR with Lacey

    • Field Stripping the AR-15

    • Cleaning the AR-15 with Lacey

    • Reassembling the AR-15 with Lacey

    • Ranger: Pro Tip

    • Chapter 5 Quiz
  • 08

    Chapter 6: Safety Precautions

    • Learning Objectives

    • Safe Home Checklist

    • Recognizing Ammunition Malfunctions

    • Chapter 6 Quiz
  • 09

    Course Conclusion

    • Thank You & Next Steps

    • Course Test
  • 10

    Next Steps

    • Questions? Email Ranger!