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AR-15 Precision: Zeroing and Marksmanship Training in Burlingame
An advanced, 3.5-hour AR-15 course in Burlingame with Bay Area Firearms that teaches zeroing at 150 feet, core marksmanship, and malfunction drills — a focused guide for shooters wanting measurable accuracy gains.
AR-15 Precision: Zeroing and Marksmanship Training in Burlingame.
Set in Burlingame and run by Bay Area Firearms, this focused 3.5-hour AR-15 Rifle Precision Course moves beyond basic fundamentals to concentrate on zeroing your sights and reinforcing marksmanship: safe handling, trajectory adjustments and jam-clearing while working targets at 150 feet.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Zeroing at 150 Feet
The course centers on zeroing your sights and trajectory adjustment at a 150-foot distance; students are expected to produce groups no larger than eight inches at that distance while firing .223 or 5.56 NATO.
Marksmanship Fundamentals and Drills
Instruction covers all safe gun-handling skills, loading and unloading with muzzle discipline, marksmanship fundamentals (breath control, trigger squeeze, follow-through), shooting positions and malfunction drills.
Logistics: Ammo, Fees, ID
Range fees and ammunition are paid by students (range fees run from $20–$40 depending on firearm). Valid photo ID is required for all students; students may bring their own rifles to the course.
What the day feels like
How the Course Feels
This is a compact, hands-on session that takes you one step beyond a Basic Course: expect concentrated range time, deliberate practice on sight acquisition and zeroing, and repeated drills to tighten groups and correct common malfunctions. Students fire .223 or 5.56 NATO rounds as they work through trajectory adjustments and professional trigger technique.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course fits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Valid photo ID is required. If you own a rifle you may bring it; otherwise you will use the equipment provided at the range. Range fees and ammunition are paid by students.
Students will fire either .223 or 5.56 NATO rounds; bring appropriate ammunition if using your own rifle.
Range fees are paid by students and range from $20–$40 depending on the type of firearm being trained on; ammunition costs are also paid by students.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the AR‑15 Rifle Precision Course?
The course duration is 3.5 hours.
What caliber will I be firing during the course?
Students will fire either .223 or 5.56 NATO ammunition.
Are ammunition and range fees included in the course price?
No — range fees and ammunition are paid by the students; range fees run from $20 to $40 depending on the firearm.
Do I need to bring ID or other documents?
Yes — a valid photo ID is required for all students.
Can visitors to the United States take this course?
Yes — if you're a visitor to the U.S., you are eligible to take firearms training.
What skills will I learn?
The course teaches safe gun handling, loading and unloading with the firearm pointed safely, trajectory and scope adjustments, marksmanship fundamentals, shooting positions, breath control, professional trigger squeeze, follow-through, jam‑clearing and malfunction drills, plus guidance on cleaning, storage and California long‑gun transport laws.