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

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 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-2 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

TO TEACH THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDE NECESSARY FOR OWNING AND USING A RIFLE SAFELY. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-3 COURSE GOAL

AMERICANS ENJOY A RIGHT THAT CITIZENS OF MANY OTHER COUNTRIES DO NOTTHE RIGHT TO OWN FIREARMS. BUT WITH THIS RIGHT COME RESPONSIBILITIES. IT IS THE GUN OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO STORE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN HIS OR HER FIREARMS SAFELY. IT IS THE GUN OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT UNAUTHORIZED OR UNTRAINED INDIVIDUALS CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO HIS OR HER FIREARMS. AND IT IS THE GUN OWNERS 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. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-4 A GUN OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES

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 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-5 LESSON I: RIFLE KNOWLEDGE AND SAFE GUN HANDLING

RECREATIONAL SHOOTING COMPETITIVE SHOOTING HUNTING PROTECTION OF SELF AND FAMILY COLLECTING EXERCISE OF A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-6 REASONS TO OWN A RIFLE

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-7 MAIN PARTS OF A RIFLE BARREL STOCK ACTION

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-8 Stock The stock is the handle which the rifle is held. The parts are Butt Comb Grip Fore-End (forearm)

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-9 Stock Butt Comb GripFore-end (Forearm)

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-10 BARREL PARTS Breech Muzzle Rifling Bore Chamber

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION RIFLING SPIRALING LANDS AND GROOVES THAT ENGRAVE THE BULLET AND GIVE IT SPIN AS IT TRAVELS THROUGH THE BORE LANDGROOVE NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-11 LANDS & GROOVES LAND

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-12 RIFLE PARTS TRIGGER GUARD Front Sight Fore end REAR SIGHT SLING SWIVELS TRIGGER BOLT HANDLE BOLT COMB BUTT BUTT PAD GRIP MAGAZINE

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-13 THE ACTION OF A RIFLE The part of the rifle that allows the shooter to Load, Shoot, and Unload the Rifle

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-14 THE ACTION OF A RIFLE Magazine A container that several cartridges can be placed Box Type

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-15 THE ACTION OF A RIFLE Tube Type Magazine

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-16 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.

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-17 TYPES OF ACTIONS BOLT

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-18 TYPES OF ACTIONS PUMP ACTION

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-19 TYPES OF ACTIONS LEVER ACTION

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-20 TYPES OF ACTIONS SEMI-AUTOMATIC

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-21 TYPES OF ACTIONS HINGE ACTION

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-22 TYPES OF ACTIONS FALLING BLOCK

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-23 TYPES OF ACTIONS DRILLINGS

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-24 TYPES OF SIGHTS SIGHTS Enable the shooter to aim the rifle Typical sights are: Optical Sights (Scope) Open Sights (Iron) Aperture Sights (Peep)

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-25 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.

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-26 TYPES OF SIGHTS Optical Sights (Scope)

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-27 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

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-28 5 TYPES OF SIGHTS Open Sights (Iron)

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-29 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

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-30 TYPES OF SIGHTS Aperture Sights (Peep)

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-31 SAFE HANDLING Responsibility Acquire Knowledge Develop Skills Good Attitude

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE I-32 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