Disruptive Science, or D5, is designed as a foundational course to accelerate the learning curve of all students regardless of background or experience level. Our curriculum is deeply rooted in a scientific approach to the fundamentals of shooting and grounded in sports performance. Many firearms courses focus solely on the gun whereas our multiday course formats focus on the science of the human body, the brain, and the weapon system to advance shooting performance. D5 courses are currently offered in Handgun, Carbine, AK and Subgun weapon platforms as well as a fundamentals of Night Vision course offering.

The pursuit of shooting performance lies within the successful execution of these fundamentals. That success starts with a deep (intimate) understanding of the “why” behind the “how”. Fundamentals are not simply a method, technique, or a program, but a science. In our Disruptive Science course, the approach is designed to develop a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles by creating relevance that shows people how to put their life into shooting versus stuffing shooting into their life. The idea of Thinkers Before Shooters™ comes to life in our multi-day course offerings. Our curriculum is rooted in human learning, biomechanics, and an objective measurable approach to performance. We often hear our students reflect on their growth after this course with the powerful statement of, “This is so much more than I expected. This is also a shooting course.” This statement encompasses the reality that Haley Strategic TRAIN is not about the gun, it is about the human behind the gun.

Core topics covered for all weapon systems:

• Haley Strategic Train approach to learning
• Why “science” and how to create a model for excellence
• Individual belief systems
• How deliberate practice accelerates learning
• The brain: cognition, emotion and conation
• The biology and neuroscience of learning
• How critical stress (body alarm response) affects visual acuity and efficiency
• Understanding visual target accommodation

Disruptive Science, or D5, is designed as a foundational course to accelerate the learning curve of all students regardless of background or experience level. Whether you are a conservationist seeking game to feed your family, a member of law enforcement, or a hunter of evil men, the D5 Disruptive Science™ Precision Rifle course gives students the tools needed to increase long-range knowledge, mental acuity, focus, dexterity, and body mechanics. Precision shooting is a highly complex art, the D5 curriculum delivers straightforward, easy to understand information and a deliberate practice model to form the fundamentals required to become a proficient precision rifleman. The Precision Rifle curriculum dives into biomechanics, ergonomics, and mental processing to advance shooting performance in a foundational course format for anyone, from responsible armed Americans to active MIL and LE communities. 

Note: Students will be in the prone position for extended periods, so please understand your physical limitations before enrolling. 

• Rifle setup, ammunition, and weapon system maintenance
• Precision terminology and nomenclature
• External ballistics and understanding Minute-Of-Angle (MOA) and Milliradians (MILs)
• Understanding precision tools, rangefinders, DOPE cards, etc.
• Introduction to data collection, rifle zero, and DOPE to 1000 meters
• Environmental and atmospheric influences on ballistics
• Science of proper holdovers
• Range estimation engagements
• Shooter spotter relations and communication
• Stability and mechanical efficiency in the foundation of shooting positions
• Rapid employment of a precision platform
• Alternate positions, how, when, and why to deploy them
• Accuracy 1st quick wind formula and practical application in changing wind environments 
  

Training course cancellation/refunds/exchanges are subject to the following Terms and Conditions:

• Training cancellations must be requested no later than 30 days from the date of the training course. There will be NO REFUNDS given if a registrant cancels or requests a refund less than 30 days before the training course start date;
• Due to the limited spaces available in each course and the travel requirements for many of our students, training courses are refunded with a 50% cancellation fee (i.e., training courses are only 50% refundable after enrollment);
• Rescheduling/Exchanging an enrolled training course to a later date may be available upon request, but remains subject to the 30-day policy stated above;
• In rare circumstances, Haley Strategic Training may need to cancel a course/event. If this occurs, individuals registered will be contacted and refunded in full;

Contact Us with your Name, Order Number, and the Training Courses you are requesting for Cancellation/Refund/Exchange to begin the process. Approved Training Course Cancellations and Refunds will be refunded to the original payment method used at the time of purchase.

• Precision Rifle Platform (bolt or semi-auto)
• Magnified optic (minimum magnification of 10x)
• Minimum of 2 magazines
• Minimum of 750 rounds of match grade ammunition (NO .338 or .50 cal)
• Weapon maintenance/tool kit for rifle
• Weapon cleaning gear
• Weapon sling (optional)
• Suppressor (optional) 

• Range bag for carrying a days load out
• Sturdy bipod (Harris, Atlas, TBAC, etc.)
• Sandsock or rear bag (at least one)
• Range finder
• Ballistic solver (can be an app on phone)
• Extra batteries for all equipment
• Binoculars (optional)
• Spotting scope with tripod (optional)
• Shooting mat (optional)
• Kestrel with applied ballistics (optional)
• Garmin chrono (optional) 

• Eye Protection
• Hearing Protection (electronic hearing protection is highly recommended)
• Hydration carrier, and water to sustain the length of the course 
• Note-taking Materials (pen/paper, digital devices, video recording, etc.)
• Sharpie marker for range work
• Sunscreen/Bug Spray
• Range/weather appropriate clothing
• Gloves and knee pads (optional)