NO AMMUNITION in the classroom NONE !

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NO AMMUNITION in the classroomNONE !

• Firearms UNLOADED
• Action OPEN
• On the table in front of you

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FIRST Steps Orientation(Rifle)Welcome
Registration

• Firearms
• Instruction,
• Responsibility
• Safety
• Training

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Orientation Goal To introduce the knowledge,
skills and attitude necessary to safely own and
use your rifle.

• Schedule
• Facilities
• Fit
• Basic handbooks

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Lesson 1

• Safety Rules
• Rifle Parts
• Rifle Operation

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NRA Gun Safety Rules

1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you
   are ready to shoot.
3. Always keep the gun unloaded until youre ready
   to use it.

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Lesson 1Rifle PartsMajor Components

• Stock
• Barrel
• Action

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Lesson 1Rifle Parts Stock

• Butt
• Comb
• Grip (wrist)
• Fore-end (or Fore-arm)

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Lesson 1Rifle PartsBarrel

• Muzzle
• Breech
• Chamber
• Bore
• Rifling
• Sights

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Lesson 1Rifle PartsAction

• Receiver
• Bolt/breech block
• Trigger
• Trigger guard
• Magazine
• Safety

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Lesson 1Rifle Operation

• Loading
• Unloading

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ReviewLesson 1 Safety, Parts Operation

• Safety Rules
• Rifle Parts
• Rifle Operation

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Lesson 2

• Ammunition Considerations
• Shooting Fundamentals

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AmmunitionMake sure you have the correct
ammunition!

• Box
• Cartridge case
• Barrel or chamber

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AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions

• Misfire
• Hangfire

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AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions

• Squib load

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Shooting FundamentalsPhysical Characteristics

• Dominant eye?
• Shooting hand?

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Shooting FundamentalsThe Five Fundamentals of
Rifle Shooting

• 1. Position
• 2. Breath Control
• 3. Aiming
• 4. Trigger Squeeze
• 5. Follow Through

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Shooting Fundamentals1. Position -- body

• Comfortable, balanced relaxed bone-bone support
  aligned with target
• Both elbows on bench
• Shooting hand grasping the grip
• Non-shooting hand?
• Head erect

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Shooting Fundamentals1. Position -- rifle

• Rifle positioned firmly against the shoulder
• Grip of the stock grasped with lower three
  fingers, thumb on top
• Fore-end lies on relaxed non-shooting hand

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Shooting Fundamentals2. Breath Control

• Body movement affects the shot
• So quiet yourself
• Breathing requires muscle movement
• So shoot between breaths
• Breathe out part way, hold, and shoot.
• Dont hold your breath too long or muscle tremors
  will create movement and disrupt the shot.

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Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight
Alignment
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Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight
Alignment

• Eye relief
• Cheek placement
• Target, front sight and rear sight aligned

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Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight
Alignment

• Focus is on the front sight

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Shooting Fundamentals4. Trigger Squeeze

• Dont use the P word!!!
• Pad of index finger on triggerclear of the stock
• Gradually increasing pressure STRAIGHT BACK until
  the mechanism releases
• SURPRISE yourself when the gun shoots

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Shooting FundamentalsThe Five Fundamentals of
Rifle Shooting

• 1. Position
• 2. Breath Control
• 3. Aiming
• 4. Trigger Squeeze
• 5. Follow Through

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ReviewLesson 2 - Ammunition Fundamentals

• Proper Ammo
• Malfunctions
• Hand/eye choice
• Fundamentals

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Lesson 3Practical Exercise on the Range

• Safety rules
• Range commands
• Learning a position
• Common problems
• Shoot the exercise
• Review critique

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NRA Gun Safety Rules

1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you
   are ready to shoot.
3. Always keep the gun unloaded until youre ready
   to use it.

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Other Safety Rules

• Be sure the gun is safe to operate
• Know how to use the gun safely
• Use only the correct ammunition
• Know your target and what is beyond it
• Wear hearing and eye protection
• Never use alcohol or drugs before or while
  shooting
• Store guns so they are not accessible to
  unauthorized persons
• Other rules may apply!

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Introduction to ShootingRange Commands
Procedures

• Load or Load xx rounds
• Commence Firing
• Cease Firing
• Problem?
• Malfunction?
• Dropped ammo?

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Introduction to ShootingLearning a Shooting
Position

• Study the position
• Practice without a rifle
• Practice with an unloaded rifle
• Align to the target
• Test the position by live firing

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Introduction to ShootingAt the Firing Point

• TAKE YOUR TIME. KEEP YOUR COOL.
• Focus on safety and the shooting fundamentals.
• Strive for consistent shot groups.

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Introduction to ShootingCommon Problems

• Flinchinganticipating the shot
• Jerking
• uneven trigger pull
• Fatigue
• man, this is work!

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ReviewLesson 3 - Practical Exercise on the Range

• Bench rest Position
• One Round Exercise
• Three Round Exercise adjust sights
• Off-hand (standing) Position

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Lesson 4

• Rifle care and cleaning
• Rifle storage
• Next steps

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Rifle Care CleaningPurpose of Cleaning

• Remove powder residue
• Remove rust crud
• Protect the pistol from rust, corrosion and wear
• Make sure rifle is correctly assembled and
  functions properly

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Rifle CleaningSafety Guidelines

• Ammunition must not be present in the area
• The gun must be unloaded
• The action must be open

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Rifle CleaningMaterials Needed

• Soft cloth
• Cleaning rod/cable
• Cleaning attachments
• Cloth patches
• Small brush
• Bore cleaner
• Gun oil
• Rifle Stand

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Rifle CleaningProcedures

1. Field strip (break down for cleaning)
2. Wet down bore with a wet patch
3. Brush gun and wipe off powder residue
4. Brush bore with a wet brush
5. Clean bore with dry patches until they come out
   clean
6. Wipe gun clean and lightly lubricate
7. Lightly oil bore (one patch, light oil)
8. Reassemble and check function

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Health and Hygiene Considerations

• Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while shooting
  or cleaning firearms
• After shooting and cleaning firearms wash hands
  and face before eating or drinking.
• Change clothes and shower after a shooting session

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Rifle StorageNRA Rule Store guns so they are
not accessible to unauthorized persons

• Trigger Lock
• Lockable rifle case
• Lockable gun rack
• Safe
• Separate guns and ammunition

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Next StepsHow to keep what youve learned

• Practice, practice, practice.
• Use big close targets, dont lose bullets
• First practice skills youre weak in.
• Accuracy first, then speed!

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Next StepsAdditional Training

• NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course
• Competitive shooting
• High Power
• Small bore
• Tactical rifle, IPSC, IDPA
• Hunting

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ReviewLesson 4 Care Cleaning, Storage, Next
Steps

• Why, when and how to clean your rifle
• Safe gun storage
• Next steps PRACTICE