Lucile, ID January 9 - January 11, 2026
- Premier Training – Carbine 1
- Duration: 3 Days
- Price: 800
Premier Training in Costa Ludus’ Backyard Home Range
Get more one-on-one time with world-class trainer Chris Costa via our premium classes. Firearms training takes place on Costa’s backyard home range. Lower attendee-to-instructor ratios are achieved through our advantageous class-size limit. Class sizes are capped at eight students instead of the usual 23, allowing for more individually specialized training. Get more from Costa’s technical instruction and live fire time than previously attained. The range offers 360-degree views of the mountains. When the training day is over, guests can enjoy the Salmon River, amazing views, and the seclusion of their choice of area lodging.
Premier Training – Carbine 1 Course Description
Carbine 1 is designed to give the beginner, intermediate, or advanced shooter the proper carbine fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on the core foundation of accuracy, acceptable accuracy under dynamic stress, and how to effectively balance speed and accuracy with proper weapon manipulation.
Cost: $800
Contact us to host a private class.
Subjects Covered
- Life Safety Brief
- Proper gear selection and placement
- Establishing a proper zero
- 7 fundamentals (Accuracy Drills, Axis and Mechanics of Recoil)
- 3 Core Fundamentals
- Acceptable Accuracy Drills
- Balance of Speed and Accuracy
- Speed reloads / Tactical reloads
- Malfunctions
- Movement Drills
- Improvised shooting positions
Equipment List
Students provide their own ammo: 1400 rounds of carbine and 200 rounds of Handgun ammo minimum. Multiple calibers may be used throughout this course. Drills can be modified to accommodate a lower round count.
Hardware – A functional and practical carbine or battle rifle chambered in 5.56×45, 5.45×39, 300 Blackout, 7.62×39, 7.62×51. A secondary weapon (handgun) of choice. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea. A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s) in question is also a must. Each student should have a minimum of 5 working magazines.
- Note pad, and pen/pencil
- Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
- Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
- Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro
- Baseball style hat recommended
- Proper belt to support equipment
- Carbine magazine pouches, Battle belt, or Chest rig
- Handgun (secondary weapon), magazines
- Tools that work on your weapon
- A holster and magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
- Weapons lube
- Water hydrating device
- Knee and elbow pads (optional)
- Gloves (optional)
- An open mind
Important Course & Location Information
Costa Ludus is located in Lucile, ID.
Host Contact: Costa Ludus, 904-416-0454, customerservice@costaludus.com
Range fee: Included in course registration
Course Hours: 8AM start class; 4PM finish class at range. ***Costa Ludus is on Pacific Time.
Meals: Bring snacks, water, sodas, coffee, etc. 30 minutes will be taken on the property for lunch. There is not enough time to go off property and back for lunch. A refrigerator will be available. No microwave available. Recommend bringing your own food if you have dietary restrictions, or preferences- no discounts provided.
Recommend bringing your own food if you have dietary restrictions, or preferences- no discounts provided.
Ammunition limitations: None.
Recommended Lodging:
(These are just a few choices. There are more than can be found in the area.):
Stealhead Lodge Lucile, ID (5.2miles from range) https://www.steelheadlucile.com
Riverview Motel Riggins, ID (11miles from range) https://www.riverviewmotel.com/
Salmon Rapids Lodge (12 miles from range) https://www.salmonrapids.com/
Hoots Whitebird, ID (18miles from range) https://hootsshopandstay.com/motel-and-cabins
Dry camping is available on property. No hookups. Pack in, pack out. Crew cab with an 8-foot bed, 28ft max off a hitch recommended due to switchbacks on McKinley Mine Rd.
Recommended Airports:
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport, Lewiston, ID (101 miles from range)
Boise Airport, Boise, ID (194 miles from range)
Spokane International Airport, Spokane, WA (207 miles from range)
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the course or the location, please contact Costa Ludus directly via email: customerservice@costaludus.com
Dates & Locations
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Lucile, ID March 6 - March 8, 2026
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Lucile, ID May 15 - May 17, 2026
$800
Important Range Host Info
Costa Ludus – Course will be held in Lucile, ID 83542
Costa Ludus is located 9 miles North of Riggins, Idaho.
Directions will be provided after registration is completed.
Host Contact: Costa Ludus, 904-416-0454, customerservice@costaludus.com
Range fee: Included in course registration
Course Hours: 8AM start class; 4PM finish class at the range. ***Costa Ludus is on Pacific Time.
Meals: Sandwiches and chips are included in course registration. (Bring snacks, water, sodas, coffee, etc.) Thirty minutes will be taken on the property for lunch. There is not enough time to go off property and back for lunch. A refrigerator will be available. No microwave available.
Recommend bringing your own food if you have dietary restrictions or preferences- no discounts provided.
Ammunition limitations: None.
Recommended Lodging:
(These are just a few choices. There are more than can be found in the area.):
Stealhead Lodge Lucile, ID (5.2miles from range)
https://www.steelheadlucile.com
Riverview Motel Riggins, ID (11miles from range)
https://www.riverviewmotel.com/
Salmon Rapids Lodge (12 miles from range)
Hoots Whitebird, ID (18miles from range)
https://hootsshopandstay.com/motel-and-cabins
Dry camping is available on property. No hookups. Pack in, pack out. Crew cab with an 8-foot bed, 28ft max off a hitch recommended due to switch backs on McKinley Mine Rd.
Recommended Airports:
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport, Lewiston, ID (101 miles from range)
Boise Airport, Boise, ID (194 miles from range)
Spokane International Airport, Spokane, WA (207 miles from range)
$800
Important Range Host Info
Costa Ludus – Course will be held in Lucile, ID 83542
Costa Ludus is located 9 miles North of Riggins, Idaho.
Directions will be provided after registration is completed.
Host Contact: Costa Ludus, 904-416-0454, customerservice@costaludus.com
Range fee: Included in course registration
Course Hours: 8AM start class; 4PM finish class at the range. ***Costa Ludus is on Pacific Time.
Meals: Sandwiches and chips are included in course registration. (Bring snacks, water, sodas, coffee, etc.) Thirty minutes will be taken on the property for lunch. There is not enough time to go off property and back for lunch. A refrigerator will be available. No microwave available.
Recommend bringing your own food if you have dietary restrictions or preferences- no discounts provided.
Ammunition limitations: None.
Recommended Lodging:
(These are just a few choices. There are more than can be found in the area.):
Stealhead Lodge Lucile, ID (5.2miles from range)
https://www.steelheadlucile.com
Riverview Motel Riggins, ID (11miles from range)
https://www.riverviewmotel.com/
Salmon Rapids Lodge (12 miles from range)
Hoots Whitebird, ID (18miles from range)
https://hootsshopandstay.com/motel-and-cabins
Dry camping is available on property. No hookups. Pack in, pack out. Crew cab with an 8-foot bed, 28ft max off a hitch recommended due to switch backs on McKinley Mine Rd.
Recommended Airports:
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport, Lewiston, ID (101 miles from range)
Boise Airport, Boise, ID (194 miles from range)
Spokane International Airport, Spokane, WA (207 miles from range)
$800
Important Range Host Info
Costa Ludus – Course will be held in Lucile, ID 83542
Costa Ludus is located 9 miles North of Riggins, Idaho.
Directions will be provided after registration is completed.
Host Contact: Costa Ludus, 904-416-0454, customerservice@costaludus.com
Range fee: Included in course registration
Course Hours: 8AM start class; 4PM finish class at the range. ***Costa Ludus is on Pacific Time.
Meals: Sandwiches and chips are included in course registration. (Bring snacks, water, sodas, coffee, etc.) Thirty minutes will be taken on the property for lunch. There is not enough time to go off property and back for lunch. A refrigerator will be available. No microwave available.
Recommend bringing your own food if you have dietary restrictions or preferences- no discounts provided.
Ammunition limitations: None.
Recommended Lodging:
(These are just a few choices. There are more than can be found in the area.):
Stealhead Lodge Lucile, ID (5.2miles from range)
https://www.steelheadlucile.com
Riverview Motel Riggins, ID (11miles from range)
https://www.riverviewmotel.com/
Salmon Rapids Lodge (12 miles from range)
Hoots Whitebird, ID (18miles from range)
https://hootsshopandstay.com/motel-and-cabins
Dry camping is available on property. No hookups. Pack in, pack out. Crew cab with an 8-foot bed, 28ft max off a hitch recommended due to switch backs on McKinley Mine Rd.
Recommended Airports:
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport, Lewiston, ID (101 miles from range)
Boise Airport, Boise, ID (194 miles from range)
Spokane International Airport, Spokane, WA (207 miles from range)