Q Ranch: Raton, New Mexico

Scoped Carbine, Recce Carbine & Recce Pistol, and Bolt-Guns Only Packages**

(See separate course listing for Q Ranch’s Low Light Recce Course)

**Total Cost of each course is $2,600: $1,100 tuition (paid upon registration) + $1,500 for Lodging at Q Ranch Hunter’s Lodge, Chef prepared meals (3 squares + snacks), and Range fees (paid to Q Ranch prior to the start of the course).

Follow Through courses at Quintanilla Ranch—or “Q Ranch” as we like to call it—is all about the experience! Located outside of Raton, NM, the ranch sits on 50,000+ pine covered acres, where shooters will be provided with first-class mountain lodging in an authentic hunter’s lodge, as well as delicious chef-prepared meals & snacks. (see photos).  For detailed lodging/site & questions, contact:  conner@qmctx.com

Course Descriptions & Gear Lists:  (Scroll Down for recce carbine, Scoped Carbine & Recce Pistol courses)

**PLEASE READ!! ALL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES HAVE BEEN UPDATED!!!

3-day ‘Bolt-guns only’ course at q ranch

The “Bolt-Guns Only” Course is an all-inclusive 3-day training focused on the fundamentals of marksmanship, the practical application of the Tremor3 reticle, and performance-engagement courses of fire.

Course Requirements: 

• All Shooter’s MUST possess a mastery in safe weapons manipulation and the clearing of malfunctions with the bolt-gun. (This is not a “beginner course”).

• All shooter’s must possess an Bolt-gun chambered in .308, .264, .243  

• Shooters must be in good health and physically able to adjust to and train at 3500+ ft. elevation and move across uneven, natural terrain in the outdoor elements.

Course Subjects/Topics covered:

• Gun fighting tenets

• Practical application of the Tremor3 reticle

• 12” Rapid Range Estimation Drill (Developed by Todd Hodnett of Accuracy 1st)

• Truing (introduction to the Applied Ballistic Kestrel) 

• Tri-Pod employment

• Fire & maneuver techniques

• Identifying Shooting Positions & Points of Domination

• Establishing a hasty firing position 

• Target discrimination 

• Reading Target Feedback

• Methods of target engagement (100 to 1000 + meters)

Rifle setup requirements:

Optics/sites:

Shooters must possess a variable powered optic with the Tremor3 reticle.. Leupold Scopes with Tremor3 reticle are available to loan for students on site if needed.  Please let us know in advance if you will need a loaner scope.

Shooter’s Bolt-gun will need to have an red dot “off-set” site at the 12” o’clock position. 

Ammo Requirements:

• 800 rounds (minimum) of quality ammo are required.

Additional Rifle requirements:

• Bi-pod 

• Shooting Tri-pod (i.e. https://twovetssportinggoods.com/tripods/new-category/ or https://rrssoar.com/tfct/ )

• Two-point sling (i.e. T1C sling)

• (3) 10 round magazines (at a minimum)

• Muzzle Comp or suppressor. 

Gear List:

• Day Pack (small pack)

• Gloves

• Eye protection

• Hearing protection

• Shooting Mat

• Kestrel with Applied Ballistic software

• Sub-load belt or load bearing vest (to retain magazines)

• Light weight hikers and or trail running shoes

• Tool (i.e. Leatherman)

• Rear bag

• Other personal/clothing items appropriate for variable mountain weather conditions 

Recce Carbine Course

**RECCE CARBINE COURSES AT Q-RANCH WILL BE “RED DOT ONLY” & INCLUDE ONE NIGHT OF LOW LIGHT TRAINING (OPTIONAL).

SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED PREREQUISITES, DESCRIPTION, & GEAR LIST

Course Description: 

The Recce Carbine Course is a (3) day performance based firearms training focused on the fundamentals of gunfighting. Shooters will be challenged executing various courses of fire and maneuvering, observation skills, and situational awareness in a mountainous environment (ranging from 10-600m).

Course Requirements: 

• All Shooter’s MUST possess a mastery in safe weapons manipulation and the clearing of malfunctions with the AR platform. (This is NOT a “beginner course”).

• Shooters must possess a red dot optic (shooters do not need a magnifier). Attending Follow Through’s Scoped Carbine Course prior to this course is highly recommended.

Course Subjects/Topics covered:

• Gun fighting tenets

• Fire & Maneuver techniques

• Identifying Points of Domination

• Implementation of cover and concealment

• Ballistics

• Target discrimination

• Observation of engagement feedback

• Methods of target engagement (10 to 600 meters)

• Establishing a hasty range card

Carbine Requirements:

• Shooter’s preference on barrel length for the course: 11.5” to 20”, shooter’s choice.

• Red-dot optic

• FOR OPTIONAL 1 NIGHT LOWLIGHT TRAINING:

  • Weapon Light

  • IR Laser/Illuminator

  • NVG Goggles and Bump Helmet

Additional Carbine requirements:

• Two-point sling (i.e. Vickers tactical sling)

• (5) 30 round AR magazines (at a minimum)

• Flash Hider or suppressor only. NO MUZZLE BRAKES PERMITTED!!!

Carbine Caliber(s)/ Ammo Requirements:

• 5.56, .224 Valkyrie, 300BO, 6ARC, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8SPC are authorized calibers for this course. NO .308 ammo!!

• 800 rounds of quality ammo are required for the Recce course (i.e. Frontier 55gr FMJ or 62gr FMJ). Absolutely NO RELOADS!

Gear List:

• Day Pack (small pack)

• Gloves

• Shooting mat

• Eye protection

• Hearing protection

• Sub-load belt or load bearing vest (to retain magazines)

• Light weight hikers or trail running shoes (students should take seasonal/winter weather into consideration)

• Tool (i.e. Leatherman)

• Rear bag!!

Scoped Carbine Course:

Scoped Carbine Course at Q Ranch is a 3-day tactical firearms training focused on the fundamentals of gunfighting, and the practical application of the Tremor3 reticle.

Located in the rugged mountains outside Raton, New Mexico, shooters will be challenged by a diverse natural terrain, changing weather conditions, and 8700 ft. elevation.

Shooters will engage targets from “Close Quarters” distances out to the maximum effective range of the shooters individual weapon system.  Developing full-field situational awareness and addressing the variables of physical and mental duress, shooters will understand what it takes to master the fundamentals of marksmanship in a practical, real-world environment. 

Course Requirements: 

• All Shooter’s MUST possess a mastery in safe weapons manipulation and the clearing of malfunctions with the AR platform or bolt-gun. (This is not a “beginner course”).

• All shooter’s must possess an AR platform chambered in .223, .224Valkyrie, .264, .243 or .300BK. 

• Shooters must be in good health and physically able to adjust to and train at 8700 ft. elevation and move across uneven, natural terrain in the outside elements.

Course Subjects/Topics covered:

• Gun fighting tenets

• Practical application of the Tremor3 reticle

• 12” Rapid Range Estimation Drill (Developed by Todd Hodnett of Accuracy 1st)

• Truing (introduction to the Applied Ballistic Kestrel) 

• Fire & maneuver techniques

• Identifying Points of Domination

• Implementation of cover and concealment

• Target discrimination & observation of engagement feedback

• Methods of target engagement (25 to 1000 + meters)

• Establishing a hasty range card

Rifle setup requirements:

Optics/sites:

Shooters must possess a variable powered optic with the Tremor3 reticle.. Leupold Scopes with Tremor3 reticle are available to loan for students on site if needed.  Please let us know in advance if you will need a loaner scope.

Shooter’s AR will need to have an “off-set” site capability for close range engagements. (i.e. iron site or red-dot)

Ammo Requirements:

• 800 rounds (minimum) of quality ammo are required.

Additional Rifle requirements:

• Bi-pod

• Two-point sling (i.e. Vickers tactical sling)

• (3) 10/30 round magazines (at a minimum)

• Flash Hider or suppressor only. NO MUZZLE BRAKES PERMITTED!!!

Gear List:

• Day Pack (small pack)

• Gloves

• Eye protection

• Hearing protection

• Shooting Mat

• Sub-load belt or load bearing vest (to retain magazines)

• Bump or helmet (optional)

• Light weight hikers or trail running shoes

• Tool (i.e. Leatherman)

• Rear bag

• Other personal/clothing items appropriate for variable mountain weather conditions 

Recce Pistol Course

Employing a pistol during my time as both a Reconnaissance Marine and an advisor (contracting) for the DoD, I have found that every environment brings its own challenges.  Shooters who rely on a pistol as their primary means of protection (whether in an urban or more austere setting) must have a realistic understanding of a pistol’s capability within their specific operational environment—and engage in training that allows them to safely apply the fundamentals of marksmanship in a challenging, non-static environment at an elevated heart rate.   

The Course: The Recce Pistol is for the experienced shooter! This is not a beginner-level course**—it is intended for the seasoned tactical/competitive pistol shooter who is looking for a physically/mentally challenging three days of shooting.  Students will apply principles of tactical marksmanship, situational awareness, and walk away with an understanding of the capability and means of employment of their pistol (and associated gear/equipment) within a variety of operational environments.

(**All students must possess a mastery in safe/proper weapons function and manipulation--i.e. you have attended multiple pistol courses from different instructors and/or are an avid/competitive pistol shooter.)

Gear List:

• Pistol chambered in 9mm, .45cal, 40S&W, 10mm (recommend striker fire-type pistol, i.e. Glock)

• NO revolvers!!

• Protective eye wear (ballistic)

• Electronic Ear Protection

• “Pistol Belt” (ie 1.5” nylon belt that holds holster, magazine pouches, etc.)

• Holster (no nylon holsters) Kydex with preferably two points of retention

• 5 Pistol magazines

• 2 Pistol magazine pouches

• Light source (pistol mounted or hand held)

• Day Pack (to be worn during courses of fire carrying mission essential equipment)

• Gloves

• Tool (i.e. Leatherman multi-tools)

• Weapons lube

• 800 rounds of Pistol ammunition (NO reloads!)

• Trail running shoes/boots

• Long Pants/Jeans