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NRA Basic Rifle

Duration: 14 hrs · Suggested price: $150.00

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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