Advance Skills Through Practical Training
NRA First Steps Rifle:
Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training — is the NRA’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new purchasers.
More Details:
NRA FIRST Steps Rifle is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific rifle action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific rifle action type. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular rifle model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the rifle; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
NRA First Steps Rifle Student Requirements
Students will need to have:
- Rifle
- 50 Rounds of Ammo
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Baseball Cap
- Sturdy Shoes or Boots
- Shooting Mat (to lay on the ground)
- Sunscreen/Bug Spray (if needed)
- Water
- Dress for season/weather: Shooting takes place outdoors