Mortar Gunnery Clinic
The Ordnance Development Division Gunnery Clinic is a live-fire training program designed for mortar owners and crews participating in destructive device shoots, demonstrations, and live-fire events.
Unlike a traditional classroom course, the Gunnery Clinic is focuses on practical hands-on instruction, crew drills, and live-fire performance. Training is built around repetition, coaching, and supervised firing exercises designed to improve safety, consistency, and crew efficiency.
Led by instructors with extensive military mortar and artillery experience, the clinic provides students with practical instruction in real-world mortar gunnery techniques and crew-served weapon handling.
Training topics may include:
- Crew organization and responsibilities
- Mortar emplacement and gun laying
- Loading and firing procedures
- Fire commands and crew communication
- Spotting and adjusting impacts
- Misfire and safety procedures
- Improving live-fire consistency and accuracy
The Gunnery Clinic is designed to operate within active live-fire events and is a short two-hour training block.
Who This Clinic Is For:
This clinic is intended for lawful NFA and Destructive Device owners, historical firearms enthusiasts, and mortar crews seeking practical live-fire instruction in a structured and safety-focused environment.
The emphasis is on safe mortar handling, proper procedures, practical gunnery skills, and improving overall performance on the firing line.
Course Enrollment Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition
- Must not have any limitations that would interfere with safe weapons handling.
Required Items:
- Signed Release of Liability
- Hearing protection
- Eye protection
- Work gloves
- Appropriate protective clothing