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

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION Shooting Safety Rules 1.Know your target and what is beyond 2.Know how to safely use that gun 3.Be sure the gun is safe to operate 4.Use ONLY the proper ammunition for the gun NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-2 Safety Rules

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

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

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

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

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-7 Free Arm Standing Position 4.Support arm is free from the body 5.Support hand is under the fore-arm to support the rifle 6.Shooting hand grasps the grip

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION Position of the Rifle 1.Place the butt of the rifle to the shoulder so the sights are eye level. 2.Practice the position without the rifle NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-8 Free Arm Standing Position

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION Position of the Rifle At the Range 3.Practice the position with the rifle NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-9 Free Arm Standing Position

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

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION 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 NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE SLIDE 4-11 Cleaning Your Rifle

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

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