REGISTRATION DATES FOR RIFLE RENAISSANCE 2027: 
     Please make note that RR2027 tickets for RR2026 alumni will go on sale June 15th, 2026 at 5pm EST. You will have from 5pm on the 15th until 5pm on the 16th to grab your ticket FIRST at a discounted rate of $700 ($95 off). After that, all tickets will be $795. SET YOUR ALARMS!
     PUBLIC tickets for RR2027 will be open on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 5pm EST for $795. Registration will be open until the event sells out. YES, there will be a waiting list. 

Just an example above. Our RR2027 event gift from HK is awesome! Dare to be different...ALWAYS!
  • RR2027 location: Ga Firing Line's Rifle Range in Graham, Alabama
  • Feb. 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2027
  • RR2027 Instructors: Adam Winch and Brian Hill with GUEST INSTRUCTORS are Gedde Wilson and James Douglas.
  • $795 per person (non-refundable)
  • $700 for RR2026 alumni
  • Active GA Law Enforcement Officers will receive 30 hours POST CREDITS plus a $75 discount
  • $60 range fees CASH
  • FREE Rifle Skully. Please wear on Saturday evening for class photos. 
  • 1000 rounds. Our GO TO ammo supplier is The Gun Food. We invite you to order from them for this event, they will deliver your ammo to The Complete Combatant and The Complete Combatant will hand to you on Friday morning. Order online as normal, use the code COMBATANT to receive 5.56% off and add Rifle Renaissance to the "note/memo" area.
  • 860 yard LONG RANGE with Gedde and James!
  • You will train with each instructor for an entire day
  • Working from close quarter distances up to 860 yards
  • Please make note that there IS a skill level required. Please read!!! We do not have a "vetting" process. This is the honor system. If you are not safe, or the class moves to quickly for you, you will be asked to step off the line and be an observer for the remainder of that class or the entire event.
  • RR Frequently Asked Questions
  • We HIGHLY recommend that you know your State's Use of Force Codes/Laws in defense of self or others.
  • Saturday 5:30pm-7:30pm will be HORS D'OVEUVRES provided by us, photos, and door prizes! Please wear your Rifle Renaissance shirt for the photos. 
  • Rifle Renaissance's 2027 Sponsors
  • End of day "Showcase" drills. Drill details HERE.
  • Intermediate to advanced riflemen and rifle-women. NOT a weekend for beginners.
  • Ask to join our private RR2027 FB group
  • Featured charity is Blue Line Ponies Retirement Range. Blue Line Ponies is a retirement range (we now have 3 locations in Georgia and Virginia) dedicated to our country's service horses. This includes Mounted Patrol Unit, police horses, prison horses, search & rescue, and border patrol horses. These mature horse aged out or are retired due to "lameness" and can easily end up in a kill pen, an abusive home where they are worked until they collapse, or are sold over and over again and are never truly "retired" until they pass away. ​Blue Line Ponies mission is to love, safeguard the dignity and comfort of our hard working ponies and to continue to provide the best care throughout their retirement. They worked tirelessly working with their human partners and they deserve nothing but the best.
  • You MUST be ZEROed prior to class: 50 or 100 yard is optimal. We need to spend our time on more essential skills than zeroing. That being said, we will quickly check all zeros and fine tune on Friday morning.
  • Our award system is called Monument of Victory. We have trophies for scoring 90% and above, 100% accuracy per Showcase drill, and one for Showcase Mastery. Check it out! 
  • Want to sponsor this event via monetary gifts, SWAG or door prizes? CLICK HERE.
Projected 2027 Schedule: MORE TO COME AS WE WORK THROUGH IT...

Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (arrive 7:30am for admin and opening statements)
  • Opening statements 8:30am-9:30am
  • 9:30am-5:00pm Range. No closing statements
  • OPTIONAL: 50 CAL SHOOT 5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am-6:30pm (arrive 7:30am and go straight to your range)
  • 8:00am-5:00pm Range
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm RENAISSANCE HORS D'OEUVERS with door prizes, gifts, photos, Blue Line Ponies Raffle, etc!  

Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm (arrive 8:30am and go straight to your range) 
  • Clean up range 4:30pm-5pm
  • No closing statements
  • OPTIONAL: 50 CAL SHOOT 5:00pm
Active GA Law Enforcement Officers will receive 30 hours POST CREDITS plus a $75 discount

How it works:
  • Register  as normal. Please use our LEO discount when applicable.
  • Consider speaking with the proper authority before the class, or immediately after the class, regarding reimbursement so you know where you stand financially.
  • The Complete Combatant will have a "sign in" sheet. Please sign each morning and after lunch each day.
  • The Complete Combatant will turn the paperwork into their contact. That department will submit your hours to POST. Expect to see the continuing education hours show up in your records within 4 weeks of class.
Adam Winch of Defenders USA: "Worst Case Scenario" Close Quarters: 
  • Light groundwork, unconventional positions (can be done live, dry and even with no rifle in hand)
  • Movement and realistic use of cover
  • Engaging from all points of compass
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Adam Winch is the owner and creator of Defenders USA. With a background of serving as a Military Police officer (U.S. Army Reserves and Colorado National Guard from 2000 to 2008) after graduating Basic & AIT as an honor grad, with duties including Law & Order, Quick Reaction Team (QRT), Special Reaction Team (SRT), Emergency Reaction Team (ERT), Personal Security Detail (PSD), Fire Team Leader, and trainer for the Colorado National Guard.​

As a Police Officer for ten plus years with the Grand Junction Police Department (Colorado) after graduating the Police Academy as the honor grad, Adam’s duties included Patrol Officer, Street Crimes Unit, SWAT, and as a certified Police Patrol Mountain Bike Instructor.​

Adam earned his Master rating as a shooter in Steel Challenge competition, and is rated as an A Class shooter in both USPSA and IDPA competitions and has also been certified in several areas as a fitness instructor with CrossFit, Inc. He has taught over 20,000 civilians, military and law enforcement personnel over the course of his training careers.
Adam brings his unique combination of military and police expertise into the classroom and on the range for an engaging, thought-provoking learning experience to build both solid mental and physical skills into the students.

The Defenders USA courses are crafted to carefully communicate the seriousness of a defense-of-life mindset and both armed and unarmed defensiveness to a civilian audience – that is, the average person. Far from the dry, boring way most traditional training tends to be, these courses draw the student into the learning process with true to life stories, interactive discussion, and hands-on exercises – all seasoned with a lot of humor. On the range, the instruction and coaching bring to life strong foundational skills in safe, controlled environments to help prepare the student for the dangerous uncontrolled environment we all live in where Evil visits when least expected.
Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant: "Urban Rifle"
  • Use of cover and positional shooting at 25-150 yards
  • Understand your ZERO and HOLDOVER at these distances. 
  • Tactics: use of rifle in a neighborhood, your property, or around cars
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Brian is owner and head coach of The Complete Combatant located in Jasper, GA, a Heckler & Koch (HK) Brand Ambassador and Endorsed Instructor, a presenter at National Conferences and past owner of Fusion Fitness and MMA until 2020 where the social distancing, illness, and job loss of many students from COVID-19 forced us to close the doors. Brian is also a PHLster Sponsored Instructor, and is a Certified Red Dot Instructor and an Endorsed Instructor with Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. Brian Hill is a Rangemaster Certified  Master Instructor with Tom Givens of Rangemaster. He also presents at AGAG National Conference, The Mingle, The Quest and The Guardian Conferences.Brian is a 4th degree Black belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Karate, a 3rd degree Black belt in Taekwondo and a certified MMA Conditioning Coach. Brian Hill is a former deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department Reserve and and he has been a full time instructor since he was 18 and he personally trains everyday.

If you are your first responder, then you are responsible for a wide array of skill sets. Seeing, recognizing, and believing danger is the first task. Having a plan for avoidance, deselection and escalation is second. If these fail, the fight is on, and it must be won. The first time you have to use the different levels of force, and everything is on the line, should not be the first time you practice your non-lethal (mindset, verbal, walk away, flashlight, etc.), less then lethal (OC/pepper spray, Combatives, etc.) and lethal options (firearms, advanced Combatives, etc.).

​One of the areas students can improve their self protection skills is through organization and efficiency in their approach to practice. Methodology, structure, and feedback are critical elements that are often overlooked, but provide the best options for improvement. Strategy, tactics, and techniques need to be practiced until they can be performed with unconscious competence. Equally as important is the client's mindset, and how they can strengthen their performance under pressure. Believe it or not, decisions are more important then techniques.

We have specifically designed The Complete Combatant for our US citizens that "carry or want to". Brian has always seen a need for the varied disciplines of self protection to be combined. Proper strategy, escalation of force and employment of tools…is one complete subject. Making good decisions, thinking ahead, the proper use of non-lethal, less then lethal and lethal tools will help you to fight back more effectively. Being creative, tool cycling and adapting could save you or a loved one.
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Guest Instructors Gedde Wilson and James Douglas: "Positional Long Range Precision"
  • Experience distance shooting with YOUR PERSONAL rifle but know, you will soon find the limits of your equipment. When or if that happens, you will have the opportunity to stretch out to 840 yard with an HK rifle that will be provided for you. If your rifle does not fail....use it all the way baby!!!!
  • Experience efficient spotting 
  • Use of a precision reticle
50 Cal Experience: 
  • Still working out the kinks but it looks like we will have three 50 cal Barretts there! Hoping ammo will be provided by a sponsor. 
  • This block may be AFTER class is over on Friday and Sat evening. If this all works out, I will split you into 2 groups and delegate who is Friday and who is Saturday. 
  • MAY change this block to LUNCH TIME and break into 3 groups. Still need to get confirmations..........
Gear List:
  • THIS IS NOT A CURRENT GEAR LIST....MORE INFO TO COME
  • Rifle/Carbine/9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine
  • NO 308s
  • You MUST be ZEROed prior to class: 50 or 100 yard zero is optimal. We need to spend our time on more essential skills than zeroing. That being said, we will quickly check all zeros and fine tune on Friday morning.
  • 1000 rounds of factory loaded ammunition
  • Rifle sling of your choice
  • Rifle magazine pouch/carrier
  • "Cans" are loved. "Muzzle breaks" are frowned upon. 
  • Notebook/pen for D.O.P.E (data on previous engagement, or data on personal equipment)
  • Mat (sleeping pad, exercise mat, towel, or shooting mat)
  • Please make sure you have whatever tools you need to adjust your sights. Same for optics, in addition make sure you have the manual or specifications for the adjustments for the optics. Some are MOA (minute of angle) and some are Mils (Milliradians).
  • A sturdy belt for rifle magazine pouch (try your gear on prior to class)
  • Extra magazines. We recommend 3 for this class
  • There is a $20 CASH per day "range/facility" fee. = $60
  • Eye & ear protection (foam inserts or muffs – electronic muffs recommended)
  • Proper OUTDOOR weather attire​
  • Don't forget your LockedIn Grip 
  • Hat with bill.... this is WHY!
  • Sunblock and bug spray
  • 1 Gallon of hydration
  • Bring a sack lunch each day. 
2027 Rifle Renaissance Team 
  • Shelley Hill: Host/Indispensable Organizational Wizard
  • FEATURED: Brian Hill: of The Complete Combatant Host/Instructor
  • FEATURED: Adam Winch of Defenders USA/Instructor
  • FEATURED: Gedde Wilson of The Complete Combatant and Ga Firing Line and James Douglas: of The Complete Combatant and Atlanta Police Department Range/Instructors 
  • Mike Rossi: Rifle Renaissance's RangeMaster
  • Chris Barrett: Parking/Assistant Instructor with Adam Winch
  • Harriett Williams: Registration/Assistant Instructor with Adam Winch/Serve hor d'oeuvres on Saturday
  • Tamara Kosoris: Registration/Assistant Instructor with Brian Hill
  • Anya Alexandre': Registration/Serve hor d'oeuvres on Saturday
  • Charles Dennis: Parking/RSO with Brian Hill
  • Scott Vandiver: Parking/RSO with Gedde and James and GO TO GUY
  • Christine de Klerk: Registration/Serve hor d'oeuvres on Saturday
  • Bryan de Klerk: Parking
Yes, math matters! Our CORE Rifle target has precise measurements (see target on the RIGHT with red measurements. You will NOT receive a target with red measurements. Yours will look like the target on the LEFT) for zeroing, hold overs, height or bore, offset, and more! We also added numbers and letters out of sequence so it challenges your thought process and decisions. It even has different hostage rescue "head shots" with smaller areas to test your precision. DON'T SHOOT THE HEAD W THE ANT, THAT IS THE HOSTAGE.

The CORE Rifle Target was specifically designed for the rifle shooter to combine the best attributes of zeroing, precision shooting, tactical anatomy and context driven shooting (hostage, shooting the proper part of the body, recoil management and decision making) into one useful target.

Authentic Renaissance Hors d'oeuvres

SOMETHING SPECIAL!!! MORE TO COME