I will be conducting a Carbine course on Wednesday, June 25 in Jefferson GA.  Course will start at 0800hrs and run until approximately 1700hrs.

Topics covered will include, but are not limited to:
-Combat Mindset
-Fundamentals of marksmanship
-Threat engagement from various “ready” positions
-Reloads
-Clearing malfunctions
-Use of cover
-Shooting while moving
-Transition drills
-Shooting from multiple positions

GEAR LIST:
-Carbine with sling (optics optional)
-600rds of centerfire carbine ammunition
-Spare carbine magazines, minimum of 2 on person for reloads
-Handgun with holster (revolver or semi-automatic)
-50rds of handgun ammunition
-Eye and ear protection
-Hat with a front brim
-5 dummy rounds or snap caps for your carbine

I am limiting the course to 10 students.  The cost for the course is $200, which must be paid in advance.  Your slot is not reserved until payment has been received.  I accept checks, money orders and PayPal (student covers all PayPal fees).
At the end of the day, all students will have the opportunity to shoot the Tactical Carbine Course for score.

Robert “Shep” Sheppard is the owner and Lead Instructor of Precision Applications, LLC.

Shep is a former United States Marine Corps Scout/Sniper. In addition to being a Scout/Sniper, he also served tours as a Small Arms Instructor, Marine Security Guard and Range NCOIC of the Stone Bay Pistol Range, the main and largest pistol range of Camp Lejeune, NC. Shep was a Jungle Patrol Leader for the Marine Barracks, Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines and shot competitively for the 2nd Bn 8th Marines Rifle/Pistol Team.

Shep trained with American military units such as
•Marine Force Recon
•ANGLICO
•US Navy SEALs
•US Army Rangers

He trained with numerous foreign military units including:
•2e Etranger 1e Compagnie of the French Foreign Legion
•British Royal Marines
•Canadian Airborne
•Royal Dutch Marines
•ROK Marines

After leaving the Corps with an Honorable Discharge, Shep began to immerse himself in Firearms and Tactics Training.

Shep was a Patrol Officer and Lead SWAT Sniper for a major metro Atlanta police department for several years. While there, he earned Instructor certifications in:
•Police Countersniper
•Tactical: ?Rifle
-Pistol
-Shotgun
-Submachine gun

•ASP Baton
•Less Lethal Munitions
•Explosive Breaching
•SWAT Tactics and General Subjects

Shep was also a Field Training Officer, tasked with teaching police officers fresh out of the academy how to “be a cop”.

Shep participated in hundreds of SWAT Team entries, undercover drug buys, and the largest manhunt in Georgia history. He was awarded the Top Shooter award for every year he was with that agency, as well as being awarded a Meritorious Service Medal. Shep was nominated for both Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and the State of Georgia Peace Officer of the Year.

Currently, Shep is a Rangemaster, Firearms and Tactics Instructor with the Department of Homeland Security, where he holds Instructor Certifications in Firearms, Tactics and the Monadnock Expandable Batons, amongst other subjects.

Shep has over 20 years of military and law enforcement experience and is an active competitor in IPSC, IDPA, Steel Challenge, Precision Rifle and 3 Gun Competitions.