Basic Rifle
Basic - A great way to learn, have fun, and get a great understanding of YOUR rifle, as well.
Duration: 8+ hours
$250.00
Fee
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Description
This course is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range time instruction. Students will learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling, rifle parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing, and kneeling positions, cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. If you own aRifle, please bring it with you along with eye protection, ear protection, and 100 rounds of ammunition.
The fee $250 includes the price of the class $200 + $50 range fee.
Topics Covered
Lesson I: Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
Learning Objectives:
1. State the course goal and any special requirements for the five lessons.
2. Identify the principal parts of a rifle and the types of rifle actions, and
demonstrate how they function.
3. State, explain and apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling.
4. Demonstrate how to handle a rifle in a safe manner.
Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
Learning Objectives:
5. Identify the different components of a rifle cartridge.
6. Explain the firing sequence of a cartridge.
7. Explain how to properly identify and store ammunition.
8. State the major types of cartridge malfunctions and how to react to them.
9. Explain the fundamentals of rifle shooting.
Lesson III: Firing the First Shots
Learning Objectives:
10. Safely demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to assume the benchrest shooting position with a rifle.
11. Safely shoot a rifle from the benchrest position, using the fundamentals of rifle shooting, at a target on a range.
12. Safely demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to assume the free arm and arm rest standing shooting positions with a rifle.
13. Safely shoot a rifle from the free arm and arm rest standing shooting positions, using the fundamentals of rifle shooting, at a target on a range.
Expectations and Outcomes
At the successful completion of the course you will receive an NRA Basic Rifle Student certificate.
Types
Basic, Rifle, Seminars / Lectures
Documentation Requirements
You must be able to legally own and/or use a firearm in the United States.
Requirements
Eye and ear protection
Closed-toe shoes
Comfortable clothing
Pen/Paper
Snacks
Drinks if you do not prefer water and/or coffee
A great attitude!