Basic Rifle Course

Foundations

Duration: Online Self, self-paced
Format: Interactive lessons with hands-on demonstrations

• Overview of firearm safety and range protocols
• Identification of rifle parts and their functions
• Basic ammunition knowledge, cartridge types, and safe handling
• Explanation of different rifle action types
• Dry-fire exercises for hold control and trigger discipline
• Proper storage, transport, and legal considerations

Range Skills

Duration: Online Self, self-paced. Custom Field range sessions available.

• Establishing a supported shooting position
• Mastering sight picture and sight alignment
• Live-fire zeroing and rifle adjustments
• Proper scoring and evaluating groupings
• Emergency cease-fire procedures and ECI usage
• Post-range cleaning and maintenance fundamentals

What You’ll Learn

• Federal and local laws surrounding rifle ownership
• How to confidently handle, operate, and maintain a rifle
• How to safely load, unload, and transport firearms
• Techniques to improve consistency and accuracy
• How to prepare for further marksmanship or competition training