Basic Rifle Course

 

The NRA's Basic Rifle Shooting Course is a class for those desiring the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning, maintaining, and using a rifle safely for target shooting.

Lessons include:

  • Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
  • Ammunition Knowledge
  • Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
  • Benchrest, Prone, Sitting, Kneeling, and Standing Shooting Instruction
  • Rifle Sports and Activities

This course is 4 hours.

The practical shooting exercises are conducted at an outdoor range. Please dress
appropriately. Eye and ear protection is required. We recommend a high-necked shirt.
Hot brass can cause blisters. Flip-flops, sandals, and bare feet will not be allowed. You must
wear full-coverage shoes such as tennis shoes.

If you are pregnant or nursing, we will require a written doctor's authorization allowing
you to shoot and handle ammunition.

You will need to provide:

  • A notebook
  • A pen and highlighter
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Your rifle *
  • 100 Rounds of ammunition (minimum)* **

*Firearms are not provided you must bring your own.
**You may bring more ammunition if you desire. You can fire more than 100 rounds if
time permits.

Live ammunition is not allowed in the classroom.

Course Materials, a Completion Certificate, and Range Fees are included in the
$100 course fee. There is a $50 (minimum) non-refundable deposit required for Registration.

If you are unable to attend the class after registering, this deposit will be applied to your next registration.

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