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SYNOPSIS: A
team of NRA Certified Firearms Instructors will provide the NRA Basic Rifle
Shooting course. The 14-hour course deals with the basic knowledge,
skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.
The fee covers the NRA "The Basic of Rifle Shooting" textbook; NRA Safety
Rules pamphlet; eye and ear protection (the students can keep the previous
items); Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling:
Principal parts of a rifle, action types, and
how they function will be demonstrated. NRA rules for safe gun
handling will be explained, applied and adopted through the class for future use
when around or using rifles. Handling rifles in a safe manner will
be demonstrated.
Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting:
The different components of a rifle cartridge and their intended use will
be explained. A demonstration to ensure the ammunition is correct for the
rifle will be held. The five fundamentals of shooting a rifle will be
identified and demonstrated. The NRA Basic Rifle Qualification Program
will be explained.
Firing the First Shots:
The knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to
safely shoot a rifle on the range will be demonstrated. Students will
shoot at a target using the five fundamentals of rifle shooting. A
practical exercise on safe cleaning a rifle with identified materials will be
held. Pro-Marksman Qualification Award will be explained.
Standing Rifle Shooting Positions:
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a
rifle from a standing position. The Marksman Qualification Award
will be explained.
Prone and Kneeling Rifle Shooting Positions:
Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a rifle
from the prone and kneeling positions. The Marksman Qualification Award
will be explained.
Sitting Rifle Shooting Position and Review of Positions:
Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a rifle
from the sitting position. The Marksman Qualification Award will be
explained.
Rifle Sports and Activities:
Identify several ways to pursue rifle shooting activities after the course.
Criteria for selecting a rifle will be identified. Identify various
shooting organizations and how to become involved with them. Successfully
pass the NRA Basic Rifle Marksmanship Course Examination. Safely pursue
and enjoy rifle shooting activities to the best to their abilities.
*Designates no actual shooting in class.
**Designates no actual shooting or live ammunition in class.
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