What is the Rifle Performance Workshop?

Most shooters don't need more information. They need better practice.

The problem isn't a lack of drills. The problem is that most shooters don't know which skills to prioritize, how to measure performance, or what's actually holding them back.

They show up to the range, burn through ammo, run a few drills, and leave feeling productive. But without objective standards, structured coaching, and deliberate practice, improvement often becomes a matter of guesswork.

The Rifle Performance Workshop is a two-day performance development course designed to bridge the gap between learning and performing.

Built on the same diagnostic principles used in our Cheat Codes of Shooting® program, this workshop focuses on applying, measuring, and refining the skills that matter most. Rather than spending two days introducing new concepts, we focus on helping students develop performance through purposeful practice, objective standards, and individualized coaching.

Each training block begins with a discussion of a specific performance topic, followed by targeted drills designed to isolate and develop that skill. Students rotate through multiple training stations where they are challenged against objective standards, coached by instructors, and required to perform under time pressure.

Throughout the weekend, instructors closely monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and provide immediate feedback to help students overcome plateaus and improve more quickly.

Topics may include:

Recoil management
Positional shooting
Barricade work
Movement
Target transitions
Multiple target engagements
Speed versus precision
Time management
Visual processing
Decision-making under pressure

Training culminates in increasingly complex courses of fire that require students to combine multiple skill sets while balancing speed, accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

This is not a lecture-heavy course. This is not a weekend of casually running drills.

Every repetition has a purpose. Every drill has a standard. Every skill is measured.

The methods used in this workshop are the product of years spent on the range testing ideas, evaluating performance, refining techniques, and identifying the factors that produce measurable improvement. Drawing inspiration from the performance-focused training methodologies used by our nation's elite military units, we've spent countless hours validating, refining, and simplifying those concepts through our own experimentation and experience. We've already done the hard work—countless repetitions, successes, failures, and refinement—so you can focus on what actually matters.

If you're looking for a course that will challenge you, expose weaknesses, provide measurable feedback, and help you develop a clear path for improvement, the Rifle Performance Workshop was built for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this class designed for?

The class is designed for intermediate to advanced-level rifle shooters who want to improve their overall rifle marksmanship. If you are less experienced with a rifle, we recommend taking our Tactical Pistol and Carbine series of classes or our Rifle Mechanics class first.

How much does the class cost?

Standard: $800

What are the class’s gear requirements?

A semi-automatic rifle with a red dot. (5MOA MAX DOT SIZE) You can also bring a magnifier. LPVO with a 1x setting is also acceptable.
An AR-15 in .223/5.56
1000 rounds of ammunition. No need for match ammo, just reliable practice FMJ ammo.
Rifle magazines. Enough to hold 90 rounds, i.e., three 30-round magazines.
A chest rig or gun belt capable of holding rifle magazines
Sling (Double Point)
Eye and ear protection
Comfortable shoes. Most of the day, we will be on our feet.
Elbow/Knee pads (optional, but recommended)
Portable stool/chair (optional).
Rifle mat for zeroing (optional).
Shooting gloves (optional).
Sunscreen and a hat (optional, but we will spend a lot of time in the sun)
Drinks, snacks, and food.

Can anyone attend the class?

Students must know how to operate their pistol and safely manipulate their firearm. This is NOT a class for brand new shooters or beginners, i.e. the class is meant for experienced rifle shooters with an intermediate or advanced proficiency level.

Students must be at least 21 years old or 18+ with a guardian. Due to the Department of State ITAR regulations, tactical training is only available to US Citizens/Legal Residents.

What is your cancellation policy?

Full refund/credit: 61 or more days from the class
Partial refund/credit (50%): Between 31 and 60 days from the class
No refund/credit: Within 30 days of the class
We do not provide class credits for missed classes

Late Policy

Class begins promptly at the scheduled start time, followed by a mandatory safety briefing. Students arriving more than 30 minutes late will not be permitted to attend, as the safety brief is critical to the class and cannot be repeated mid-session. No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes due to late arrival — please plan accordingly.

Rifle Performance Workshop (Waterman, IL)