Boy Scouts of America® Great Southwest Council

NRA Basic Rifle Course

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.

18-19 Oct  (Friday: 6:00-10:00pm and Saturday: 8:00am- 4:30pm)

Location: TBD

Class: minimum 4, maximum 8

Age: 12+

Participants use own 22 rifle and ammunition 

Cost: $40

No meals will be served.

More Details:

This course is at least 14 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, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.

**This course is required to become an NRA instructor.