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| NRA Basics Of Rifle Shooting Course Goal: To teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. Course Lessons: I: Rifle Knowledge And Safe Gun Handling II: Ammunition Knowledge And The Fundamentals Of Rifle Shooting III: Firing The First Shots (2nd day) IV: Standing Rifle Shooting Positions (2nd day) V: Prone And Kneeling Rifle Shooting Positions (2nd day) VI: Sitting Rifle Shooting Position And Review Of Positions VII: Rifle Shooting Sports And Activities The basic rifle certification requires a minimum of 14 hours to complete. An abbreviated 3-5 hour rifle orientation called "First Steps" (rifle specific) is also offered, as well as Scout Merit Badge training. We practice all shooting positions in the classroom the first day, wear cloths your willing to sit on the floor in. |
| We provide basic small caliber firearms (.22) and ammunition at no extra cost to you. If you wish to shoot your firearm bring whatever amount of ammunition you wish to expend. All instructors are Range Safety Officers and will preform a basic function inspection on your firearm. You are responsible for your firearms safety. |
| Part 1 Classroom Instruction Ft Dix 8:30 Part 2 Range time at Fort Dix Range #14 Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm Sunday 8:30am-2pm Class STARTS at 8:30- Sharp |
| The NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course 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, course completion certificate, and Lesson Plan |
| Rifle Course Information |
| Classroom and Range are at Fort Dix Range#14 All information and directions you will need are on the web site. |
| Class registration closes the Wednesday before the class date at Noon 12:00pm. The date will be deleted when the class is full. |
| NRA Basic Rifle Class |
| You MUST complete your registration after you make your payment at our REGISTRATION PAGE Click on it now and it will open in its own window. Failure to do so will result in you being unable to attend the class. This is for insurance and certificate purposes. |
| WE Supply EVERYTHING!! Just bring yourself and the attitude that you will have fun, learn how be safe and leave a better shot. |
| Some of the Rifles you will have a chance to shoot in class. |
| Some firearms pictured may not available because of maintenance or other issues. |
| I. What should I bring? 1. A good attitude 2. Yourself, on time Please show up by 8:15am both days. 3. Your rifle (second day, if you have one) 4. Proper ammunition for your rifle in its original box. No Bag-O-Bullets allowed. NO AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM! 5. Eye and ear protection if you have your own. (Safety glasses and ear muffs, We have ear and eye protection available at no cost) 6. You will be sitting and standing wear appropriate clothing. No opened footwear. Baseball type caps recommended. Check weather for information on what temperatures we will encounter at the range. Fort Dix is an outdoor range. II. What will be provided in classroom? (Included in price) 1. All applicable NRA materials, plus pens and so on. 2. Coffee, tea, bottled water 3. Light breakfast, Lunch will be provided III. What if I don't have a rifle? 1. Small caliber rifles (.22) will be available to use at NO extra cost to you. These rifles are available to everyone to hone their skills before moving on to larger caliber. Unlimited small caliber (.22) ammunition available during the class. 2. We will provide larger caliber pistols for familiarization. We provide limited ammunition for these rifles 6 shots of each caliber. Because of distance from Range to fast food, we serve lunch to save you time. If you have SPECIAL food or beverage needs you will have to supply your own food or beverage. |
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| This is a complete rifle class. You will learn about lever, pump, bolt, rolling block, all the way up to todays semi-automatics, even a little muzzleloading. Then you will learn to choose, load, unload, fix common malfunctions, clean and shoot them all! You use .22s to learn with. Small cartridges with little recoil and little noise. This a friendly no pressure class. NO RAMBO teaching techniques! |
| We offer discounts through a local Gun Store Do you have your own gun? Do you have questions about it? Bring it! We will help you out no extra cost. Age limit is ten (10) years old. A parent MUST attend all classes with their child. Discount available. |
| We also offer an extended First Steps AR Rifle Course |
| DIRECTION Fort Dix Range #14 609-562-4676 |