AK Familiarization/Operator Training on the AK 47/74 and Their Variants
Presented by Mid-Atlantic Training Resources
Instruction provided by Mike Pannone and Erik Lawrence.
Course Cost: $750, including manual and lodging for two nights at our facility
Scope of Course: MATR will provide an intense two (2)-day course of instruction on the familiarization of the AK-47/74 and the variations commonly seen with these weapons. Class size is capped at 20. For beginners and professionals who use or admire the AK series of weapons, MATR will allow familiarization fire of their custom AKs during the course. Students will also have the opportunity to fire our PKM Machine Guns, and the BHI SOPMOD AK.
The course will cover:
- Safe and proper handling
- Disassembly/Assembly
- Basic maintenance
- Ballistic considerations
- Functioning of the weapon
- Tactical shooting drills and considerations
- Low-light firing instruction
- Suppressor considerations
- Misfire/Stoppage drills
- Sight adjustment/Battlefield zeroing
- Optics
- Implementation of the weapon as a modern battlefield rifle
This training has adopted a multi-tiered approach to weapons familiarization and safety.
- The first stage consists of classroom lectures by individuals who have used the weapon system in various combat environments and real-world conditions. Many are AK gunsmiths, so their level of understanding is very extensive.
- Basic skills, safety, and familiarization are emphasized.
- Stage two requires practical demonstration with each weapon utilizing live ammo.
- This section will feature advantages and disadvantages of various AK models and modifications. Conducted during daylight and low-light conditions.
- Accessories to enhance the AK weapons system will be demonstrated and discussed.
- The third stage involves additional variants of AK weapons.
- Instructors will conduct basic live-fire practical exercises in an explanation, demonstration, and application format.
Each registered student will receive a copy of the MATR-authored Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the AK-47/AKM and AK-74 Rifles prior to the course for self-study. This item is a $51 value. http://www.bhigear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3218
Required to Bring:
· Serviceable AKM/AK47/AK74/AK74SU carbine with sling
· Four (4) 30-round magazines with some type of magazine pouch; chest model is preferred.
· Eye, ear, elbow, and knee protection (we can supply if needed)
· Suitable clothing for weather conditions
· Rounds per student: 1000 rounds of factory or surplus (no reloads) practice (ball). Ammo may be purchased from MATR if arranged prior to class.
To Register:
Point of contact at this office is
Erik Lawrence, 304-457-1280, erik@ma-tr.com
Mid-Atlantic Training Resources, LLC is focused on “real-world,” hands-on training for today’s modern tactical unit. MATR is managed as part of the Blackheart International group of companies. Our combined facilities and personnel create secure, discreet, and realistic opportunities for federal agencies and local/state law enforcement officers to come and train in ever-changing environments. Our Law Enforcement training is West Virginia Law Enforcement Training Council (WVLETC) approved for in-service hours. MATR’s mission for our Law Enforcement Training Division is to provide training and certification to West Virginia Law Enforcement Officers. The goal of our LE training is to facilitate basic entry-level training, in-service, and specialized training for law enforcement officers with modern, life-saving instruction.
To register for MATR training: Call 304-457-1280 or go to “Course Registration” on the right side of the Webpage. Join our MATR Email Mailing List on the site to be kept up to date on course offerings and activities.
Equipment, Firearms, and Gunsmithing Services
Blackheart International, LLC, www.bhigear.com, is the logistics side of MATR and has access to all manufacturers of law enforcement, firearms, ammunition, and safety equipment available. Whether you are trying to stretch your grant money to its maximum or replacing equipment, send in your quotes to sales@bhigear.com or fax them to 304-457-1281.
Blackheart Manufacturing, LLC, ww2.bhigear.com/bhm, is the firearms sales/gunsmith provider for BHI. Through Blackheart Manufacturing, we have developed the BHI SOPMOD AK rifle for use by Special Operations Units. We are federally licensed to sell/manufacture Class III firearms. Need your shotguns modernized or specialized rifles for designated marksman? We can help. Contact the BHI folks for quotes on your special projects.