WELCOME TO LESSON 4 OF THE NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE

1. WELCOME TO LESSON 4 OF THE NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM! NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

2. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-2Safety Rules • Shooting Safety Rules Know your target and what is beyond Know how to safely use that gun Be sure the gun is safe to operate Use ONLY the proper ammunition for the gun NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

3. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-3Good Shooting Positions • Balance • Comfort • Relaxation • Maximum bone support • Alignment with target • Consistency (muscle memory) NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

4. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-4Steps in learning a Position • Study the position • Practice the position without a rifle • Practice with an unloaded rifle • Align the position with the target NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

5. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-5Free Arm Standing Position • Step One- • Study the • characteristics of • the position NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

6. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-6Free Arm Standing Position • 1. Feet Shoulder width apart • 2. Body weight is distributed equally on both feet • 3. Head and body erect

7. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-7Free Arm Standing Position Support arm is free from the body Support hand is under the fore-arm to support the rifle Shooting hand grasps the grip NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

8. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-8Free Arm Standing Position • Position of the Rifle • Place the butt of the rifle to the shoulder so the sights are eye level. • Practice the position without the rifle NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

9. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-9Free Arm Standing Position • Position of the Rifle • At the Range • Practice the position with the rifle NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

10. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-10Arm Rest Standing Position • This position is the same as Free arm except the support arm is tucked into the body NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

11. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-11Cleaning Your Rifle • A clean rife is an accurate and safe rifle • When cleaning always use a wood, plastic or brass cleaning rod • Always run the brush or patch from the bore to the muzzle NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

12. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-12Cleaning Your Rifle • Use cleaning solvent that is recommended by the manufacturer • Never over oil the gun • Never use a steel brush on any parts NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION

13. NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-13Review • Remember • Be comfortable while shooting • Use Maximum Bone support • Have good alignment with the target NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION