MALFUNCTION JUNCTION
DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026
TIME: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
LOCATION:
Operation Patriots FOB
328 Lakeview Dr, Ridgeland, SC 29936
COST: $300
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Chris Sizelove
Your gun will fail. Will you fail with it?
"Malfunction Junction" is a full-day course built around one objective truth: when your carbine doesn’t go “bang” when you expect it to, you had better take an action. What specific actions, when, why, and what all the options are in context - is the focus of this class.
We’ll cover and practice malfunction clearance techniques until they're hardwired — efficient, reliable, and repeatable no matter what's happening around you. Pistol transitions get the same treatment and placed into context as part of a complete malfunction response. And finally, because real problems don't wait for good lighting, a portion of this course runs in low and no-light conditions.
WHAT IS COVERED:
Carbine malfunction clearance that works under all conditions
Pistol transitions in context within the malfunction sequence
Technique development focused on speed, reliability, and repeatability
Low and no-light malfunction drills
If your carbine might be employed off the flat range, your malfunction skills need to follow.
EQUIPMENT LIST:
Common Sense and a great attitude!
Carbine with 3 magazines (Carbine should be zero’d when you arrive) and a TAC Light
Pistol with 3 magazines
Belt mounted, outside the waistband, hard constructed (no leather or cloth) pistol holster
The ability to carry at least 3 rifle magazines on your person as well as 2 pistol magazines
Tactical Gloves !
IFAK and TQ
150 rounds carbine ammunition
100 rounds pistol ammunition
Electronic hearing protection
Eye protection
Water, Lunch, plus additional snack food (lunch will be taken on the range, do not plan on leaving the range for lunch)
Weather appropriate clothing
Sunscreen / Insect Repellent
Pen and notebook (you will be taking notes)
Weapon Support Kit (lube, spare batteries as applicable, tools as applicable to function any weapon accessories you might have)
