Carbine Skill 1

Carbine Skill 1 is perfect for both shooting enthusiasts interested in various firearms and anyone who may encounter different types of carbines in their work or leisure (police, military, private security, emergency services, self-defense practitioners, etc.). In this training, participants learn to handle various carbines and submachine guns effectively, regardless of the manufacturer, operational principle, or control devices. This course provides a foundational understanding of the most common types of carbines and submachine guns, so after completing the course, you will know how to use nearly any carbine you encounter. Previous shooting experience is not required for participation.

Course details:
Duration: 8 hours
Date: December 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There will be a one-hour lunch break during the day.
Location: Jyvaskyla, Aawee Training Centre, Varikkotie 160, Vaajakoski

Content:
The training introduces various types of carbines and submachine guns, along with practical training in effectively using different operational principles and control devices. Participants will become familiar with various weapon models, control devices, loading techniques, sights, and handling methods. The training begins with an introduction to various weapon types, followed by thorough hands-on practice. During the course, participants will shoot multiple types of carbines and submachine guns. The course day culminates in a rapid-fire shooting session with several different automatic submachine guns.

Training will be conducted entirely with various pistol-caliber carbines and submachine guns.

The course fee includes training, weapons used, range fees, targets, and a course certificate.

Equipment required for the course:
- approximately 400 rounds of 9x19mm ammunition (ammunition can be purchased on-site if necessary. Only factory-made ammunition will be used during the course). The basic section involves shooting 200 rounds and rapid-fire practice as desired.

Requirements for course participation:
Clean background

Instructor:
Hemmo Päiveröinen is Finland's most active firearms instructor, training hundreds of students and thousands of other shooters each year. Additionally, Hemmo is the host and founder of Finland's most popular firearms YouTube channel, Asetaito.

Hemmo has worked for 10 years as a full-time firearms and security instructor and has over ten years of diverse security work experience in Finland and abroad. He has also organized many training sessions with world-renowned experts like Robert Vogel, Frank Proctor, Steve Tarani, Monte Gould, Kim Leppänen… He has completed over 50 international professional training courses, including:
- California Department of Corrections SWAT School, USA
- S.P.E.A.R.™ Instructor, Germany
- Personal Defense Readiness™ Fundamentals Coach, UK
- International Mobile Training Team (IMTT) Instructor, Finland/USA
- Firearms Instructor (Police Academy), Finland
- Use of Force Trainer (Police Academy), Finland

For more information on courses: hemmo(at)asetaito.fi

Cancellations can be made free of charge if they are done no later than one month before the event or training begins. We will charge the full participation fee for failure to show up without prior notice. The course may also be canceled due to insufficient participants. The situation will be confirmed one month before the course.