Project Description

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

Whether you’re a new or prospective gun owner or hunter in search of training, whatever your age or level of experience, whatever type of firearm you’re interested in, RISE has a firearms safety course for you.

Course Goal: To learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude needed for owning and operating a rifle safely.

Description: This course is at least 8 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, the Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate.