BSA 30 Minute Rifle Shotgun Briefing NO AMMUNITION

BSA 30 Minute Rifle & Shotgun Briefing NO AMMUNITION in the classroom NO EXCEPTIONS! 1

Orientation Goal To provide beginning shooters with the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude necessary to shoot a rifle safely under the direct supervision of a NRA Certified Rifle Instructor or NRA/USA Shooting/CMP Rifle Coach; or shoot a shotgun safely under the direct supervision of a NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor or NRA/USA Shooting Coach. 2

NRA Gun Safety Rules • ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction • ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot • ALWAYS keep your gun unloaded until ready to use 3

Shooting Fundamentals Determining the Dominant Eye Ø Extend arms forward and form opening between the hands Ø With both eyes open, look at a distant object through opening Ø Bring hands to face while looking at object – Opening will be aligned with the dominant eye 4

Range Safety Briefing Range layout – Rifle Ranges ü Ready Area ü Firing Line ü Target Area ü Back Stop 5

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Range Safety Briefing Range Layout – Shotgun Ranges ü Ready Area ü Shooting Station ü Target Path ü Down range shot drop zone 8

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Range Safety Briefing NRA Safe Gun Handling Rules Ø ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. Ø ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Ø ALWAYS keep your gun unloaded until ready to use. 10

Range Safety Briefing Other Safety Rules Ø Know your target and what is beyond Ø Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate Ø Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting Ø Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions Range Commands Ø “Commence Firing” Ø “Cease Firing” 11

Questions Do you have any questions before you move to the next portion of either the Rifle or Shotgun Briefing? 12