Shooting Sports
Rifle Skills: Fundamentals Course Schedule
This hands-on course is designed for adults eager to enter (or advance in) big game hunting with a modern, scoped bolt-action rifle—the most popular and precise choice for ethical big game pursuits.
Ideal for beginners or those transitioning to centerfire rifles, this course combines classroom instruction with live-fire range time to turn knowledge into real-world capability.
Course Objectives:
- Detailed understanding of bolt-action rifle components and operation.
- Proper selection, mounting, and zeroing of scopes and optics
- Basics of ammunition, ballistics, and selection.
- Fundamental marksmanship principles (stance, breathing, trigger control)
- Practical shooting from field positions (prone, sitting, kneeling, offhand)
- Range practice to build accuracy and confidence
Whether you're new to rifle shooting or want to sharpen your skills before hunting season, this workshop is a great opportunity to build your confidence and knowledge!
Shooting Sports Schedule: *Check back weekly for additional events COMING SOON. Event leads are currently confirming range locations for the next course.
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