Course Summary

The Performance Out Yonder rifle course is a 2-day course instructed by Mark Smith of JBS Training Group. In this course, students should expect to quickly engage targets between 100-300 yards from hasty barricade positions with their department-issued rifles. This course is designed to show what capabilities are possible with a carbine outside of what is classically trained among LE and is typically considered the "threshold" of performance for a carbine. We will explore some shots that require maximum precision, taking lessons and principles from the Sniper/DMR roles and fitting them to make sense on the carbine.

This course is purpose-built for AR15 pattern gas guns with red dot, red dot plus magnifier, or LPVO. Higher-powered variable optics may attend so long as there is a 1x capability on the rifle. (i.e offset red dot or 12oclock red dot)

We will cover: 

Extensive Rifle set up/Gear Discussion

External ballistics analysis

Defining success specific to stateside LE application

Extensive rifle marksmanship work-up

Visual discipline in conjunction with speed

Connection to the rifle and the requirements of the mount for performance applications

Movement mechanics for maximum efficiency

Levels of confirmation visually based on understanding target & dot/reticle relationship

Zero process

Rifle/duty ammo data collection

Prioritization of unknown distance targets and haste of application

Barricade stability

Creating the barricade mount at speed

Modulating your speed based on visual input from the sight, target size risk, or consequence of failure and developing the mental discipline to apply what needs to be done

Culminating application

Goal: By the end of the course, students should expect to leave with a new understanding of how vast the capabilities are with a standard carbine, know what they must do to harness these capabilities, and understand how to train the skill sets to enhance overall operator performance with a carbine. Students will gain tools, skill, and understanding to be able to make immediate incapacitation hits out to 100yds with 90% success from organic barricaded positions and non-immediate incapacitation hits from organic barricaded positions on unknown distance targets out to 200yds with 90% success. Students will also have a full spectrum understanding of their skill and their rifle’s ability, thereby increasing their decision-making capability on what shots to take or not take during a critical incident.

Students will be given 1 hour for lunch. It is recommended that students bring their lunch.

PREREQUISITES

Students must be certified peace officers or active military personnel.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

AR-style rifle (magnification is not required)

500-600 rounds of ammo (ball ammo is fine, but will cause frustration at times due to the precise nature of the shooting in this course)

At least 50 rounds of duty ammo

3 rifle magazines

  A Two point sling is preferred

Eye/ear pro

Duty belt

Ballistic vest

Hat

Inquiries regarding the course, payment, or other questions can be directed to Brandon.Hernandez@ttpoa.org. The last day to get your money back is April 12, 2025

Credit card payment is strongly recommended.

If paying by check, make check payable to “TTPOA” and reference “Performance Out Yonder - Reg 7.”  Mail check to:

TTPOA

PO Box 304

Burnet, TX 78611