NRA Basic Rifle
The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. This at-least-14-hour course combines classroom instruction with hands-on range time across the full range of shooting positions, culminating in a marksmanship qualification. A great foundation for hunting, target shooting, or home-defense rifle training.
What you'll learn
Gun safety and handling
- NRA's rules for safe gun handling
- Rifle parts, types, and mechanical operation
Ammunition and equipment
- Ammunition fundamentals and selection
- Rifle cleaning and maintenance
Shooting fundamentals and positions
- Marksmanship fundamentals and sight use
- Shooting from bench rest, prone, sitting, standing, and kneeling positions
- Range rules and range safety
Qualification and completion
- Continued live-fire skill-development practice
- Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification course of fire
- Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination and course completion certificate
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