This course is designed to teach individuals the fundamental skills, safety practices, and responsibilities of rifle shooting. It provides both classroom instruction and practical, hands-on training to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of safe and effective rifle use.

Course Duration:

– 8 or 9 hours (classroom + range time)

Prerequisites:

– Students 17 years of age or younger require a parent or guardian present during the course.

What to bring:

– Rifle (Optional): Minimum calibers are .22LR (see notes below)
– Minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition for your specific rifle
– Clothing appropriate for outdoor weather conditions
– Eye and Hearing Protection

What is provided:

– Private shooting range access
– Required shooting targets

Firearm / Ammo and Equipment Requirements:

– If bringing your own firearm, it must be fully functional, have all factory-installed safety devices intact, and have no dangerous modifications (such as a “hair” triggers less than 4 pounds, removed trigger guard, etc.).
– Factory ammunition is required, NO reloads.
– If you do not have a rifle, a .22LR rifle and ammunition will be provided for this course.
– Electronic hearing protection is mandatory and is available at numerous retailers.