NRA Basic Rifle Course

 

 

Course Goal: To teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely.

 

Course Length: 8 hours. Additional time may be desirable in order for students to develop skills before moving on to the next lesson.

 

Student Text: The NRA Guide: Basics of Rifle Shooting

 

Topics Include:  Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling, Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting, Firing the First Shots, Scoring Targets, and Selecting and Maintaining Your Rifle, Course Review and Examination    

 

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