Lesson #1 - Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
Identify the principle parts of a rifle, their nomenclature, types of action, and demonstrate how they function. State and explain the NRA rules for safe gun handling. Explain and demonstrate how to handle rifle in a safe manner.
Lesson #2 - Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
Identify the different components of a rifle cartridge. Identify the different types of rifle ammunition and explain their intended use. Explain and demonstrate how to ensure the ammunition is correct for a rifle. Identify and define the three major types of cartridge malfunctions and how to respond safely when they occur. Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of rifle shooting. Explain the purpose of the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.
Lesson #3 - Firing the First Shots
Safely demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to assume the benchrest position with a rifle. Safely shoot a rifle from the benchrest position, using the fundamentals of rifle shooting, at a target on a range. Safely zero a rifle from the benchrest position. Identify the materials needed to clean a rifle. Safely clean a rifle.
Lesson #4 - Standing Shooting Positions
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely assume the standing position with a rifle. Safely shoot a rifle using the fundamentals of rifle shooting at a target on a range from a standing position.
Lesson # 5 - Prone and Kneeling Rifle Shooting Positions
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely assume the prone position with a rifle. Safely shoot a rifle using the fundamentals of rifle shooting at a target on a range from a prone position. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely assume the kneeling position with a rifle. Safely shoot a rifle using the fundamentals of rifle shooting at a target on a range from a kneeling position.
Lesson # 6 - Sitting Rifle Shooting Position and Review of Positions
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely assume the sitting position with a rifle. Safely shoot a rifle using the fundamentals of rifle shooting at a target on a range from a sitting position.
Lesson # 7 - Rifle Sports and Activities
Explain ways to pursue rifle shooting activities after the course. Explain the criteria for selecting a rifle. Identify various shooting organizations and explain how to become involved with them. Successfully complete the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Examination.