NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE
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ADMINISTRATIVE
WELCOME
TO THE NRA BASIC RIFLE
SHOOTING COURSE
LESSON 1
NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN
THE CLASSROOM!
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
• POLICY REGARDING AMMUNITION IN THE
CLASSROOM
• SECURITY OF FIREARMS
• RESTROOMS AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS
• TELEPHONES AND EMERGENCY EXITS
• POLICY REGARDING REFRESHMENTS/SNACKS
• POLICY REGARDING SMOKING
• SCHEDULE FOR BREAKS AND LUNCH
• AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
ADJUSTMENTS
• POLICY REGARDING CELL PHONES/PAGERS
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COURSE GOAL
TO TEACH THE BASIC
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ATTITUDE NECESSARY FOR
OWNING AND USING A RIFLE
SAFELY.
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A GUN OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
AMERICANS ENJOY A RIGHT THAT CITIZENS OF MANY
OTHER COUNTRIES DO NOT—THE RIGHT TO OWN
FIREARMS. BUT WITH THIS RIGHT COME
RESPONSIBILITIES. IT IS THE GUN OWNER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO STORE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN HIS
OR HER FIREARMS SAFELY. IT IS THE GUN OWNER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT UNAUTHORIZED OR
UNTRAINED INDIVIDUALS CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO HIS
OR HER FIREARMS. AND IT IS THE GUN OWNER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO LEARN AND OBEY ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS THAT PERTAIN TO THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION
AND USE OF A FIREARM IN HIS OR HER LOCALE. GUNS
ARE NEITHER SAFE NOR UNSAFE BY THEMSELVES.
WHEN GUN OWNERS LEARN AND PRACTICE
RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP, GUNS ARE SAFE.
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LESSON I: RIFLE KNOWLEDGE AND
SAFE GUN HANDLING
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
•STATE THE COURSE GOAL AND ANY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LESSONS
• IDENTIFY THE PRINCIPAL PARTS OF A RIFLE AND
THE TYPES OF RIFLE ACTIONS, AND DEMONSTRATE
HOW THEY FUNCTION
• STATE, EXPLAIN AND APPLY THE NRA RULES FOR
SAFE GUN HANDLING
• DEMONSTRATE HOW TO HANDLE A RIFLE IN A SAFE
MANNER
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REASONS TO OWN A RIFLE
• RECREATIONAL SHOOTING
• COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
• HUNTING
• PROTECTION OF SELF AND FAMILY
• COLLECTING
• EXERCISE OF A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT
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MAIN PARTS OF A RIFLE
ACTION
BARREL
STOCK
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Stock
The stock is the handle which the rifle
is held. The parts are
•Butt
•Comb
•Grip
•Fore-End (forearm)
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Stock
Butt
Comb
Grip
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Fore-end
(Forearm)
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BARREL PARTS
Breech
Chamber Bore
Muzzle
Rifling
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LANDS & GROOVES
RIFLING
SPIRALING LANDS AND GROOVES THAT
ENGRAVE THE BULLET AND GIVE IT
SPIN AS IT TRAVELS THROUGH THE
BORE
LAND
GROOVE
GROOVE
LAND
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RIFLE PARTS
BUTT
PAD
COMB
BOLT
HANDLE
BOLT
REAR
SIGHT
MAGAZINE
TRIGGER
GRIP
TRIGGER
GUARD
BUTT
SLING SWIVELS
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Front
Sight
Fore end
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THE ACTION OF A RIFLE
The part of the rifle that allows
the shooter to Load, Shoot, and
Unload the Rifle
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THE ACTION OF A RIFLE
Magazine
A container that several cartridges can be
placed
Box Type
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THE ACTION OF A RIFLE
Tube Type Magazine
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THE ACTION OF A RIFLE
The Safety
A mechanical device when activated, or placed
in the “on” position, blocks the operation of the
trigger or firing pin. This prevents the rifle from
firing
Remember, This is a mechanical device that is
subject to malfunction. The safety should never
be depended upon.
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TYPES OF ACTIONS
BOLT
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TYPES OF ACTIONS
PUMP ACTION
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TYPES OF ACTIONS
LEVER ACTION
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TYPES OF ACTIONS
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
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TYPES OF ACTIONS
HINGE ACTION
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TYPES OF ACTIONS
FALLING BLOCK
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TYPES OF ACTIONS
DRILLINGS
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TYPES OF SIGHTS
SIGHTS
Enable the shooter to aim the rifle
Typical sights are:
•Optical Sights (Scope)
•Open Sights (Iron)
•Aperture Sights (Peep)
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TYPES OF SIGHTS
Optical Sights (Scope)
Small telescopes mounted on top of
The action or barrel of a rifle.
They have either fixed or variable
magnification.
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TYPES OF SIGHTS
Optical Sights (Scope)
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TYPES OF SIGHTS
Open Sights (Iron)
They are standard equipment on most
Factory rifles. They have a “V” or a
notch in the rear sight
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TYPES OF SIGHTS
Open Sights (Iron)
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TYPES OF SIGHTS
Aperture Sights (Peep)
Usually mounted on the rear part of the
action and are often called (Peep sights).
They have a small hole in the center of the
sight to look through
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TYPES OF SIGHTS
Aperture Sights (Peep)
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SAFE HANDLING
Responsibility
•Acquire Knowledge
•Develop Skills
•Good Attitude
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RULES FOR SAFE HANDLING
•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 ready to use
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