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Rifle Course
There are a number of different types of rifle sporting events. You may sit in a bench-rest position, lay or sit on the ground, kneel, or stand. Some of these events include ranges up to 200 yards or more. Targets may include metallic silhouette targets. Others are paper. Or you may enjoy plinking at tin cans on a Sunday afternoon. And, of course, there's hunting.
Cowboy shoots are now available at many clubs. These competitions require that you dress up in addition to actually shooting.
Rifle calibers range from .17 to .50 and beyond.
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 two full days.
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 blister. 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 (A .22 is recommended, but not required)*
- 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
$175 course fee. There is a $50 (minimum) non-refundable deposit required for Rregistration.
If you are unable to attend the class after registering, this deposit will be applied to your next registration.