Rifle Orientation: First Steps to Responsible Ownership

1. NO AMMUNITION in the classroom NONE ! Firearms UNLOADED Action OPEN On the table in front of you

2. FIRST Steps Orientation (Rifle) Welcome & Registration F irearms I nstruction , R esponsibility & S afety T raining

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

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

5. NRA Gun Safety Rules 1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction 2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3. Always keep the gun unloaded until youre ready to use it.

6. Lesson 1 Rifle Parts Major Components l Stock l Barrel l Action

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

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

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

10. Lesson 1 Rifle Operation l Loading l Unloading

11. Review Lesson 1 Safety, Parts & Operation l Safety Rules l Rifle Parts l Rifle Operation

12. Lesson 2 l Ammunition Considerations l Shooting Fundamentals

13. Ammunition Make sure you have the correct ammunition! l Box l Cartridge case l Barrel or chamber

14. Ammunition Potential ammunition malfunctions l Misfire l Hangfire

15. Ammunition Potential ammunition malfunctions Squib load

16. Shooting Fundamentals Physical Characteristics l Dominant eye? l Shooting hand?

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

18. Shooting Fundamentals 1. 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 Fundamentals 1. 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 Fundamentals 2. 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. Dont hold your breath too long or muscle tremors will create movement and disrupt the shot.

21. Shooting Fundamentals 3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment

22. Shooting Fundamentals 3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment o Eye relief o Cheek placement o Target, front sight and rear sight aligned

23. Shooting Fundamentals 3. Aiming -- Sight Alignment Focus is on the front sight

24. Shooting Fundamentals 4. Trigger Squeeze Dont use the P word!!! Pad of index finger on triggerclear of the stock Gradually increasing pressure STRAIGHT BACK until the mechanism releases SURPRISE yourself when the gun shoots

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

26. Review Lesson 2 - Ammunition & Fundamentals l Proper Ammo l Malfunctions l Hand/eye choice l Fundamentals

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

28. NRA Gun Safety Rules 1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction 2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3. Always keep the gun unloaded until youre ready to use it.

29. Other Safety Rules l Be sure the gun is safe to operate l Know how to use the gun safely l Use only the correct ammunition l Know your target and what is beyond it l Wear hearing and eye protection l Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting l Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons l ***Other rules may apply!

30. Introduction to Shooting Range Commands & Procedures Load or Load xx rounds Commence Firing Cease Firing Problem? Malfunction? Dropped ammo?

31. Introduction to Shooting Learning a Shooting Position l Study the position l Practice without a rifle l Practice with an unloaded rifle l Align to the target l Test the position by live firing

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

33. Introduction to Shooting Common Problems l Flinching anticipating the shot l Jerking uneven trigger pull l Fatigue man, this is work!

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

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

36. Rifle Care & Cleaning Purpose of Cleaning l Remove powder residue l Remove rust & crud l Protect the pistol from rust, corrosion and wear l Make sure rifle is correctly assembled and functions properly

37. Rifle Cleaning Safety Guidelines l Ammunition must not be present in the area l The gun must be unloaded l The action must be open

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

39. Rifle Cleaning Procedures 1. Field strip (break down for cleaning) 2. Wet down bore with a wet patch 3. Brush gun and wipe off powder residue 4. Brush bore with a wet brush 5. Clean bore with dry patches until they come out clean 6. Wipe gun clean and lightly lubricate 7. Lightly oil bore (one patch, light oil) 8. Reassemble and check function

40. Health and Hygiene Considerations l Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while shooting or cleaning firearms l After shooting and cleaning firearms wash hands and face before eating or drinking. l Change clothes and shower after a shooting session

41. Rifle Storage NRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons l Trigger Lock l Lockable rifle case l Lockable gun rack l Safe l Separate guns and ammunition

42. Next Steps How to keep what youve learned: Practice, practice, practice. Use big close targets, dont lose bullets First practice skills youre weak in. Accuracy first, then speed!

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

44. Review Lesson 4 Care & Cleaning, Storage, Next Steps Why, when and how to clean your rifle Safe gun storage Next steps PRACTICE