Tactical U Firearms Training
Tactical U runs rifle training in Miami and Fort Lauderdale from Phase 1 carbine fundamentals through dynamic rifle and precision scoped work. Stephen Cohen built this curriculum from 30 years of law enforcement firearms instruction. If you own an AR-15 and have not had formal training, this program covers everything from zeroing your optic to running your rifle under stress. Interested in long-range work? Read our guide to sniper school for civilians. Coming from Tampa or Sarasota? See our rifle and pistol training for Tampa and Sarasota students.
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A Tactical U class built on safety first, real skill and honest coaching.
Small groups or one-on-one, a licensed instructor on every rep, and clear next steps when you finish.
5 rifle courses
Compare them below. Every card says where the class is held. Open the one that fits, or talk with Stephen first.
Private, 1 to 2 students
Where: Founders Shooting Club, Fort Lauderdale or North Miami
You don’t learn how to handle your rifle correctly by simply shooting it on the range. You learn though tactical shooting drill manipulations, repetitions and working through all of the mechanics of how the rifle operates, and how you operate the rifle.
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Private, long range
Where: Homestead Training Center
This five hour one on one course is focused on skill development for the basic skills necessary to safely, effectively and efficiently utilize a precision scoped rifle from 100-500 yards. We gauge the participant in an assessment to see how experienced that you are, and where we need to pick up from.
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Level 1
Where: Homestead Training Center
This is an entry level tactical training course designed for the shooter with no formal or minimal rifle/carbine training. This course will progress the shooter through the basic skill development necessary to properly safely handle and deploy a rifle in an efficient and effective manner.
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Level 2
Where: Homestead Training Center
This professional training course is designed to give the intermediate or advanced shooter the proper carbine fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on acceptable accuracy under dynamic stress, and how to effectively balance speed and accuracy with proper weapon manipulation during a real world encounter.
Course InformationAdvanced
Where: Homestead Training Center
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Dial in proper eye relief, height, and torque for dependable rifle performance.
Safety practices tailored for rifles in fast-paced, real-world environments.
Refine stance, grip, sight picture, sight alignment, breathing, trigger control, and follow-through.
Learn why zeroing at certain distances matters, height-over-bore (HOB) effects, and trajectory basics.
Master high-ready, low-ready, and fluid movements between shooting positions.
Understand and adjust for HOB when engaging threats inside 15 yards.
Feed, chamber, fire, extract, eject; confidently diagnose and clear stoppages.
Execute both proactive (speed) and reactive (tactical) reloads, with and without retention.
Handle immediate and complex failures, including bolt overrides, under pressure.
Know when and how to shift from rifle to handgun in critical moments.
Move with purpose, manage angles, and maintain positional advantage.
Transition efficiently between multiple threats while under stress.
Accurately engage from kneeling, seated, urban prone, and other improvised stances.
Sharpen your ability to make fast, sound decisions in chaotic situations.
Develop the focus, aggression, and decisiveness needed for high-stress encounters. Students building toward carbine work often start with our rifle fundamentals courses.
Are you looking for professional, reliable, and effective firearm training in Miami & South Florida? Whether you’re a first-time shooter or an experienced gun owner seeking advanced tactical rifle training, our courses are designed to meet your needs.
For rifle dry-fire practice between classes, Next Level Training’s SIRT STIC turns a SIRT 110 or 115/115C laser training pistol into a rifle-platform trainer with an extendable stock and a mag well that takes a standard PMAG. It requires the pistol; the STIC 110 Performer Bundle includes one (on backorder as of this writing). The rifle sling is made for sling work on the STIC.
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Information on this website is for education and firearms training only. It does not constitute legal advice, create an attorney-client relationship, or replace guidance from a qualified attorney. Firearms and use-of-force laws vary by jurisdiction and can change. Tactical U provides firearms instruction, not legal representation.
