Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.

This course is at least 14 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles.

Students learn

• NRA’s rules for safe gun handling;
• rifle parts and operation;
• ammunition;
• shooting fundamentals;
• range rules;
• shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions;
• cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development.

Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.