This course teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe handling of a rifle in target shooting.
This 8 hour course for 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.
Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Course Details: NRA Basic Rifle Course
- Participants will learn NRA's rules for safe gun handling.
- Participants will become familiar with rifle operation and components.
- Participants will become familiar with ammunition components.
- Participants will learn shooting fundamentals and range rules.
- Participants will shoot from a bench rest position, and two handed standing positions.
- 14 total hours of classroom / range instruction is provided.
You will need
- Ear and Eye Protection
- 60 rounds of ammunition
- Your rifle
- Pen and notebook for taking notes.
- Sun Screen (we'll be in the sun for hours.)
- A comfy lawn chair
- Water and snacks. (There will be lunch breaks)