NRA Basic Rifle

Description

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.  This course is at least 8 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students 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.

Topics Covered

• 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
• Continued opportunities for skill development.

Expectations and Outcomes

• Students will receive:
  • NRA Guide to the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook
  • NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
  • Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
  • Take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination
  • Receive feedback on the live-fire exercises
  • Course completion certificate upon successful completion of the lessons and demonstration of firing a qualifying shot group.
• Students will learn the the basic knowledge of Rifle Shooting, Demonstrate the basic skills of Rifle Shooting, and refelct the attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.

Types

Basic, Rifle

Documentation Requirements

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

• Equipment:
  • Bring your own rifle. Recommend .22 caliber (223/5.55mm rifles permitted), iron sites/scopes permitted (If you do not have one, rifles will be available on site)
  • Ear Protection, Eye Protection
• Ammunition:
  • 150 rounds factory ammunition (NO RELOADS) (Ammunition will be available for purchase at Ed’s Gun Shop)