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NO AMMUNITION in the classroom NONE !

NO AMMUNITION in the classroom NONE !. Firearms UNLOADED Action OPEN On the table in front of you. FIRST Steps Orientation (Rifle) Welcome & Registration. F irearms I nstruction , R esponsibility & S afety T raining.

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NO AMMUNITION in the classroom NONE !

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  1. NO AMMUNITION in the classroomNONE ! Firearms UNLOADED Action OPEN On the table in front of you

  2. FIRST Steps Orientation(Rifle)Welcome & Registration Firearms Instruction, Responsibility & Safety Training

  3. Orientation Goal: To introduce the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely own and use your rifle. • Schedule • Facilities • Fit • Basic handbooks

  4. Lesson 1 • Safety Rules • Rifle Parts • Rifle Operation

  5. NRA Gun Safety Rules • Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction • Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. • Always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it.

  6. Lesson 1Rifle Parts…Major Components • Stock • Barrel • Action

  7. Lesson 1Rifle Parts… Stock • Butt • Comb • Grip (wrist) • Fore-end (or Fore-arm)

  8. Lesson 1Rifle Parts…Barrel • Muzzle • Breech • Chamber • Bore • Rifling • Sights

  9. Lesson 1Rifle Parts…Action • Receiver • Bolt/breech block • Trigger • Trigger guard • Magazine • Safety

  10. Lesson 1Rifle Operation • Loading • Unloading

  11. ReviewLesson 1 – Safety, Parts & Operation • Safety Rules • Rifle Parts • Rifle Operation

  12. Lesson 2 • Ammunition Considerations • Shooting Fundamentals

  13. AmmunitionMake sure you have the correct ammunition! • Box • Cartridge case • Barrel or chamber

  14. AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions • Misfire • Hangfire

  15. AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions Squib load

  16. Shooting FundamentalsPhysical Characteristics • Dominant eye? • Shooting hand?

  17. Shooting FundamentalsThe Five Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting 1. Position 2. Breath Control 3. Aiming 4. Trigger Squeeze 5. Follow Through

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment

  22. Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment • Eye relief • Cheek placement • Target, front sight and rear sight aligned

  23. Focus is on the… front sight Shooting Fundamentals3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment

  24. 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

  25. Shooting FundamentalsThe Five Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting 1. Position 2. Breath Control 3. Aiming 4. Trigger Squeeze 5. Follow Through

  26. ReviewLesson 2 - Ammunition & Fundamentals • Proper Ammo • Malfunctions • Hand/eye choice • Fundamentals

  27. Lesson 3Practical Exercise on the Range Safety rules Range commands Learning a position Common problems Shoot the exercise Review & critique

  28. NRA Gun Safety Rules • Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction • Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. • Always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it.

  29. 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!

  30. Introduction to ShootingRange Commands & Procedures “Load” or “Load xx rounds” “Commence Firing” “Cease Firing” Problem? Malfunction? Dropped ammo?

  31. 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

  32. Introduction to ShootingAt the Firing Point TAKE YOUR TIME. KEEP YOUR COOL. • Focus on safety and the shooting fundamentals. • Strive for consistent shot groups.

  33. Introduction to ShootingCommon Problems • Flinching—anticipating the shot • Jerking— uneven trigger pull • Fatigue— man, this is work!

  34. ReviewLesson 3 - Practical Exercise on the Range • Bench rest Position • One Round Exercise • Three Round Exercise & adjust sights • Off-hand (standing) Position

  35. Lesson 4 • Rifle care and cleaning • Rifle storage • Next steps

  36. 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

  37. Rifle CleaningSafety Guidelines • Ammunition must not be present in the area • The gun must be unloaded • The action must be open

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

  39. Rifle CleaningProcedures • Field strip (break down for cleaning) • Wet down bore with a wet patch • Brush gun and wipe off powder residue • Brush bore with a wet brush • Clean bore with dry patches until they come out clean • Wipe gun clean and lightly lubricate • Lightly oil bore (one patch, light oil) • Reassemble and check function

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. Practice, practice, practice. Use big close targets, don’t lose bullets First practice skills you’re weak in. Accuracy first, then speed! Next StepsHow to keep what you’ve learned:

  43. Next StepsAdditional Training • NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course • Competitive shooting • High Power • Small bore • Tactical rifle, IPSC, IDPA • Hunting

  44. ReviewLesson 4 – Care & Cleaning, Storage, Next Steps • Why, when and how to clean your rifle • Safe gun storage • Next steps…PRACTICE

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