NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting

The NRA is recognized nationally as the gold standard for safe firearms training. The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting is intended for new shooters with little to no experience, first time gun owners, or individuals looking to purchase their first firearm. The goal is to teach the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for operating a rifle safely and effectively, while students learn the functionality of their rifle. This course covers how to use various different rifles. Students will get the opportunity to shoot a bolt action, pump action, lever action, simi-automatic, and blowback rifle. This course is 8 hours long, giving the student time to learn and become familiar with different aspects of safe gun handling.

  • Gun Safety Rules

  • Proper operations of rifles

  • Ammunition knowledge and selection

  • Rifle selection and storage

  • Shooting fundamentals

  • Rifle inspection and maintenance

  • Marksmanship

  • Shooting range safety

Course Topics

  • Rifle of any action and caliber (.22LR recommended), Firearm must be unloaded, in a case.

  • 200 rounds of ammunition

  • Hat

  • Eye Protection

  • Hearing Protection

  • Footwear that covers both feet entirely

  • Shirt that covers up to neck, no V-neck shirts

  • Hand Towel

What to Bring to Class

Rifle rentals are available for $5.

Ammunition available for purchase at current market prices.

Eye and Ear protection available upon request.

No Reloaded, handloaded, or surplus ammunition allowed. Commercial Ammunition Only.

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