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Alfa-Metal
International Center
for Special Training
in Protection and Security
Aviation Training Center

Alfa-Metal
International Center
for Special Training
in Protection and Security
Aviation Training Center

Basic Pistol & Carbine (Rifle) Training Course – Beginner Firearms Training

Basic Pistol & Carbine (Rifle) Training Course – Beginner Firearms Training

Price

Price range: 1107,00 € through 1230,00 €

Days

3

More Info & FAQ

The courses are held at the Alfa Metal training center, near the city of Gabrovo, Bulgaria (Europe). View our location here.

Certificates You Receive After Training

After successfully completing a course at Alfa-Metal Training Center, you receive official certificates that significantly expand your opportunities for professional development worldwide.

  1. “Alfa-Metal” Certificate (ISO-compliant certificate)

Certifies the practical skills and professional knowledge you have acquired in the field of security and protection. The certificate is proof of completed specialized training and is recognized by government institutions and organizations, as well as employers in the private sector.

  1. EuroPass Certificate

EuroPass is an international certificate, valid in all European Union member states, which facilitates job applications and clearly presents your qualifications to Bulgarian and international employers.

What Are the Benefits for Your Career?

Certificates issued by Alfa-Metal Training Center are recognized by government institutions, private security, and military companies.

They comply with ISO standards in the field of security and protection, ensuring high quality and professional training.

They provide you with a competitive advantage in recruitment processes and real added value to your CV.

In other words, you do not receive just a document, but an officially recognized qualification that can directly support your professional growth or career change.

Price and Service

  • 30% Deposit required upon enlisting (The price may vary depending on the selected conditions of accommodation and meals, as well as the amount of ammunition)
  • The total amount of the course, as well as any additional transfer and accommodation fees, must be received no later than the course starting date.
  • Payment methods: Cash, Card, Bank transfer


The price of the course includes:

  • Accommodation – the price is based on double occupancy (two students in a room) at our base or in a partner hotel. If the student wishes to be alone in a room, the difference is paid additionally.
  • Food
  • Weapons and ammunition.
  • Items of equipment.
  • Certificate.


More information

Alfa-Metal can provide you with a transfer from the Sofia airport to the training centre near Gabrovo.

Accommodation options:

  • Increased convenience (the hotel is located on the Alfa-Metal training facility) 300m from the weapons training grounds.
  • Military conditions (military-type panel houses) 50 m from the weapons training grounds.


External Accommodation

If the accommodation facility is fully booked, trainees will be accommodated in a partner hotel with high standards of comfort and convenience, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable stay. Transportation between the hotel and our base, in both directions, will be provided at our expense.

Meals:

Meals are selected according to your preferences. Considerations for cultural, religious and special diets must be specified by the student before arrival. Food intolerances, allergies or individual requests will be taken into account.

Language of Teaching:

Depending on the course and the instructor, the language of instruction is either English or the instructor’s native language, with translation provided by an AI simultaneous translation system that can translate up to 3 languages ​​simultaneously. The full list of all available languages ​​can be found here.

Rules for Participation in Training

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Price

Price range: 1107,00 € through 1230,00 €

Days

3

Dates

Start stronger with one course that builds both pistol and carbine fundamentals.

Combined Firearms Course

Course Objective

This course is designed to train students to confidently operate AK and M4 platform carbines as well as a pistol under normal operating conditions. The primary objective is to develop fundamental practical skills such as proper stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, accuracy, and stable shot execution, as well as building consistent shooting patterns when working with both long-barreled and short-barreled weapons, including transitions between them.

Description

The course consists of a theoretical portion (20%) and a practical portion (80%), during which students study the core principles of handling long-barreled and short-barreled firearms. Topics include range rules, safe weapon handling, fundamentals of accurate shooting, core manipulation techniques with both carbine and pistol, and correct sequences for transitioning from long gun to handgun.

Training is conducted at the modern certified range of the Alfa-Metal Training Center. All instruction takes place in a low-stress environment and is delivered by highly qualified instructors with confirmed combat and instructional experience.

Course Duration & Methods

3 days (30 hours) | Theory and Practice
Theoretical and practical sessions conducted in the classroom and on the range of the Alfa-Metal Training Center.

Requirements

No prior firearms experience is required to attend this course.

End-of-Course Outcome

Upon completion of the course, each student will:

  • fully master the basic theoretical and practical aspects of working with both carbine and pistol;
  • confidently handle long-barreled and short-barreled weapons;
  • acquire basic skills in transitioning from carbine to pistol and back;
  • complete a final shooting test and receive individual recommendations for further development.

Weapons

Carbine: AK and variants, M4 / AR-15
Pistol: Walther PDP, Glock 17, CZ 75D Compact

Topics Covered

I. Fundamentals of Firearms Safety

  • Rules for safe handling of firearms
  • Range safety rules and conduct on the shooting range
  • Basic principles of firearm control
  • Firearm safety check
  • Legal aspects of firearm use

II. Design and Operation of Small Arms

  • Construction and main components of a pistol
  • Construction and main components of carbines based on AK and M4 platforms
  • Basic technical characteristics of firearms
  • Types of ammunition for handguns and carbines

III. Fundamentals of Accurate Shooting

  • Proper shooting stance
  • Proper pistol grip
  • Proper carbine grip
  • Use of sighting devices
  • Trigger control
  • Recoil control
  • Shot consistency

IV. Basic Weapon Manipulations

  • Loading and unloading the firearm
  • Basic reloading techniques
  • Fundamentals of malfunction clearing
  • Weapon status control

V. Basic Shooting Exercises

  • Shooting a pistol at a stationary target
  • Shooting a carbine at a stationary target
  • Accuracy control
  • Shot consistency and repeatability
  • Basic shooting drills

VI. Fundamentals of Transition Between Primary and Secondary Weapons

  • Basic transition from carbine to pistol
  • Weapon control during transition
  • Safety during weapon transition

VII. Firearm Maintenance

  • Fundamentals of pistol and carbine maintenance
  • Cleaning of firearms
  • Proper firearm storage

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Alternative course titles:

  • Basic Firearms Training – Pistol & Rifle Course
  • Beginner Shooting Course – Handgun & Carbine Training
  • Pistol and Rifle Training for Beginners
  • Intro to Firearms – Pistol & Carbine Course
  • Combined Pistol & Rifle Shooting Course (Basic Level)
  • Basic Pistol and Carbine Shooting Course (Combined Firearms)

Basic Pistol & Carbine (Rifle) Training Course – Beginner Firearms Training

Price:

Price range: 1107,00 € through 1230,00 €

|

Days:

3

|

Min. :

5

If there are not enough students enrolled, the course may be cancelled and the deposit refunded or transferred to a later date until the minimum number of people required for each course is reached. In such cases, we will contact you to clarify the details.

Choose dates and enroll now (Date format: dd.mm.yy.)

If there are no upcoming dates for this course or you would like another date, contact us to make arrangements!

Basic Pistol & Carbine (Rifle) Training Course – Beginner Firearms Training

Price:

Price range: 1107,00 € through 1230,00 €

|

Days:

3

|

Min. :

5

If there are not enough students enrolled, the course may be cancelled and the deposit refunded or transferred to a later date until the minimum number of people required for each course is reached. In such cases, we will contact you to clarify the details.

Choose dates and enroll now (Date format: dd.mm.yy.)

If there are no upcoming dates for this course or you would like another date, contact us to make arrangements!

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