Basics of Rifle Shooting – NRA Certification Course
Best For: New gun owners who seek broad based training and basic shooting skills, for rifle owners that may or may not hunt, rifle shooters thinking about instructor training
Benefits: Foundation for all NRA Pistol Shooting courses
Are you a new rifle owner or planning on acquiring one? Has it been years since you had the time to fire one?
This instructor provides both new and experienced shooters with an updated, refined experience in the classroom and on the range. This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a rifle safely. This 8-hour course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles and Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs). You will be exposed to easy-to-learn shooting skills, responsible and safe gun ownership, handling, and storage methods. Students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor.
Course topics include:
- Gun safety rules
- Proper operation of rifles and PCCs
- Ammunition knowledge and selection
- Rifle and optics selection and storage
- Shooting fundamentals
- Rifle inspection and maintenance
- Marksmanship, and shooting range safety.
We will provide rifles to use if you do not have one and will provide input on current choices in rifles and PCCs. Please contact the instructor for details. Students that do own a rifle (rimfire, PCC, or 223) should bring it and 50 rounds of ammunition.
Most importantly, during this course you will build the confidence and enthusiasm needed to have fun AND be safe. Students will be exposed to skills improvement methods that you can take home for the future. There will be Q&A time, quality NRA Class Materials, and a hands-on shooting skills experience. The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.
IMPORTANT: Students must not be ineligible to possess a firearm. If you feel that you might have an impediment to firearm ownership, please contact the instructor prior to registration. Range fee is included in the price. Wear t-shirt type collars for safety.
$150 for Tuition and Books, VET/LEO Family discounts are available, Ammunition required: 50 rounds. Course time: Approximately 8 hours.
Please contact us at gbdavis@gunsafety4u.com or call 727-470-0960.