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NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

NRA Basic Rifle Course

Lesson Details

LESSON ONE (2 hrs)

Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling

Venue - Classroom

· Introductions and Course Goal

· Identifying the Principal Rifle Parts, Actions & Function

· Explanation of NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling

· Explanation and Demonstration of Safe Rifle Handling

LESSON TWO (2 hrs)

Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting

Venue -Classroom

· Identify the Components of a Rifle Cartridge and their Function

· Identify Different Types of Rifle Ammunition and their Intended Use

· Explain and Demonstrate How to Ensure the Ammunition is Correct for the Rifle

· Identify and Define Three Major Cartridge Malfunctions and How to Respond Safely to Them

· Identify and Explain the Five Fundamentals of Shooting a Rifle

· Explain and Discuss NRA Marksman Qualification Program

LESSON THREE (2 hrs)

Firing the First Shots

Venue Classroom/ Range

· Demonstration of the Knowledge Skill and Attitude Necessary to Safely Assume the Benchrest Position with a Rifle

· Safely Shoot a Rifle Using the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting at a Target on a Range from the Benchrest Position

· Safely Zero a Rifle from the Benchrest Position

· Identify the Materials Needed to Clean a Rifle

· Clean Rifle Safely

LESSON FOUR (2 hrs)

Standing Shooting Positions

Venue- Classroom/Range

· Demonstration of the Knowledge Skill and Attitude Necessary to Safely Assume the Standing Position with a Rifle

· Safely Shoot a Rifle Using the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting at a Target on a Range from the Standing Position

LESSON FIVE (2 hrs)

Prone and Kneeling Rifle Shooting Position

Venue - Range

· Demonstration of the Knowledge Skill and Attitude Necessary to Safely Assume the Prone Position with a Rifle

· Safely Shoot a Rifle Using the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting at a Target on a Range from the Prone Position

· Demonstration of the Knowledge Skill and Attitude Necessary to Safely Assume the Kneeling Position with a Rifle

· Safely Shoot a Rifle Using the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting at a Target on a Range from the Kneeling Position

LESSON SIX (2 hrs)

Sitting Rifle Shooting Position and Review of Positions

Venue - Range

· Demonstration of the Knowledge Skill and Attitude Necessary to Safely Assume the Sitting Position with a Rifle

· Safely Shoot a Rifle Using the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting at a Target on a Range from the Sitting Position

LESSON SEVEN (2 hrs)

Rifle Sports and Activities

Venue- Classroom

· Explain Ways to Pursue Rifle-Shooting Activities after this Course

· Explain Criteria for Selecting a Rifle

· Identify Various Shooting Organizations and how to become Involved with them

· Complete Course Examination

TOTAL

*14-Hour Classroom & Range

Included with this course

 

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