NO AMMUNITION in the classroom

NONE !

Firearms UNLOADEDAction OPEN

On the table in front of you

BasicRifle Shooting Course

Welcome&

Registration

Course Goal: For each student to acquire the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary

for the safe use a rifle.

Staff

Schedule

Facilities

Basic handbooks

Lesson 1

Rifle Use

Rifle Nomenclature

Safe Rifle Handling

Lesson 1What are rifles used for?

Lesson 1What are rifles used for?

Recreation – Target Shooting, plinking

Competition – local to Olympics Hunting Self defense Police Military

Lesson 1What are rifles used for?

Quotation from Thomas Jefferson on walking with a

rifle

Lesson 1Rifle Parts…Major Components

Stock

Barrel

Action

Lesson 1Rifle Parts… Stock

Butt Comb Grip (wrist) Fore-end (or

Fore-arm)

Lesson 1Rifle Parts…Barrel

BreechChamberBore RiflingMuzzleCrownSights

Lesson 1Rifle Parts… Action

ReceiverBolt/breech blockTriggerTrigger guardMagazineSafety

Lesson 1Action Types

Bolt

Pump (slide)

Lever

Lesson 1Action Types

Semi-automatic

Hinge (break open)

Falling block

Lesson 1Sighting Systems

1. Open (iron) sights

2. Aperture (peep) sights

3. Optical sights (scopes)

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 you’re ready to use it.

Lesson 2

Ammunition

Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting

AmmunitionCartridge Components

AmmunitionCartridge Function – Firing Sequence

Primer struck by firing pin

Primer ignites powder

Powder burns producing gases

Gases expand building pressure

Pressure forces out projectile

AmmunitionTypes and Uses

Line up picture

AmmunitionMake sure you have the correct ammunition!

Barrel or chamber

Box

Cartridge head stamp

AmmunitionAdvantages of Handloading Cartridges

Pic of reloader? Supplies, etc. List of advantages

Shooting FundamentalsPhysical Characteristics

Dominant eye?

Shooting hand?

Shooting FundamentalsThe Five Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting

1. Position

2. Breath Control

3. Aiming

4. Trigger Squeeze

5. Follow Through

Shooting FundamentalsShooting Positions

Benchrest Standing Prone Kneeling Sitting

Shooting Fundamentals1. Position of the body

Comfortable & relaxed

Maximum bone to bone support

Alignment with the target

Shooting Fundamentals1. Position -- rifle

Rifle sights aligned with the eye

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

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.

• Don’t hold your breath too long or muscle tremors will create movement and disrupt the shot.

Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment

o Eye relief

o Cheek placement

o Target, front sight and rear sight aligned

Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment

Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment

Focus is on the… front sight

Shooting Fundamentals4. Trigger Squeeze

Don’t use the “P” word!!!

Pad of index finger on trigger—clear of the stock

Gradually increasing pressure STRAIGHT BACK until the mechanism releases

SURPRISE yourself when the gun shoots

Shooting FundamentalsThe Five Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting

1. Position

2. Breath Control

3. Aiming

4. Trigger Squeeze

5. Follow Through

Lesson 2Review - Ammunition & Fundamentals

Ammunition• Components• Types• Uses

Fundamentals• Position• Breath Control• Aiming• Trigger squeeze• Follow through

Lesson 3Firing the First Shots

Safety rules

Range commands

Benchrest Position

Shoot the exercise

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 you’re ready to use it.

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!

Firing the First ShotsRange Commands & Procedures

“Load” or “Load xx rounds”“Commence Firing”“Cease Firing”

Problem?Malfunction?Dropped ammo?

Firing the First ShotsStudy the Benchrest Position

Seated behind the table

Both elbows rest on table

Rifle is on rest or non-shooting hand

Shooting hand grasps rifle firmly

Butt of stock positioned against shoulder

Rifle sights are at eye level

Firing the First ShotsPreparation to Fire

Practice the position without a rifle

Practice the position with an unloaded rifle

Adjust/align the position to the target

Dry fire applying all of the fundamentals

Firing the First ShotsFiring Exercise

Shoot groups of at least 3 shots

Adjust sights to center shot group

Confirm with a shot or shot group

Lesson 3Review – Firing the First Shots

Any safety problems noted?

Where did your first shots hit? Was group tight enough?

Are you satisfied with your final shot group?

Lesson 7

Rifle Care and Cleaning

Rifle Storage & Transportation

Rifle Sports and Activities

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

Rifle CleaningSafety Guidelines

Ammunition must not be present in the area

The gun must be unloaded

The action must be open

Rifle CleaningMaterials Needed

• Soft cloth• Cleaning rod/cable• Rod/cable

attachments• Cloth patches• Small brush• Bore cleaner• Gun oil

Rifle CleaningProcedures

Rifle CleaningProcedures

1. Wet down bore with a wet patch…always work from breech to muzzle…protect crown of the muzzle

2. Brush gun and wipe off powder residue3. Brush bore 10 strokes with a wet brush4. Wipe bore with dry patches until they come

out clean5. Wipe gun clean and lightly lubricate6. Lightly oil bore (one patch, light oil)

Rifle CleaningProcedures

Reassemble and check function Are all parts correctly installed—nothing left over? Do all features work, especially safeties?

Store with springs relaxed (i.e. hammer down, trigger released, etc.)

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

Transportation

Legal considerations:Safety considerations:

Rifle StorageNRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible

to unauthorized persons

1. LOCK IT UP!

- Lockable gun case- Trigger lock- Lockable gun rack or

case (secure?)

2. Separate guns from ammunition

Rifle StorageNRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible

to unauthorized persons

Lock Box

Safe

Rifle Sports & ActivitiesTraining Opportunities

Shooting camps

Special training publications and videotapes

NRA National Championship training clinics

NRA gunsmithing schools

Instructor and coach training

Rifle Sports & ActivitiesRecreational Shooting

Informal shooting at local clubs like CFRPC

NRA Rifle qualification program

Competitive shooting • High Power• Small bore• Tactical rifle, IPSC, IDPA• Regional, State & National levels• Classification by skill level

Rifle Sports & ActivitiesHunting

Florida Hunter Education Program & requirements

NRA Hunter Clinics

Hunting opportunities in Florida and Georgia

Rifle Sports & ActivitiesSelecting a Rifle

Study before buying…research: Internet, magazines, buyers guides…visit sources: Dealers, gunshows, internet

Get the rifle best for the intended use.

Rifle fit—especially for youth or juniors

New or used? (Private sale vs. dealer)

Rifle Sports & ActivitiesParticipating in Shooting Organizations

Local shooting clubs like CFRPC

State shooting associations like Florida Shooting Sports Association (FSSA) and United Sportsmen of Florida (USF)

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA)

Lesson 7Review

Care & Cleaning

Safe Storage & Transportation

Rifle Sports & Activities