Rifle Fundamentals Course

Man at shooting range aiming a rifle with scope on a wooden table, wearing a cap and glasses with ear protection.

The rifle fundamentals course is designed for those who have little to no experience with rifles. We will cover the basic components of the weapon, loading and unloading procedures, proper shouldering and stances, how to use and zero iron sights and optics, trigger control, ballistics fundamentals, how to clear common malfunctions, and proper cleaning and maintenance of your rifle. The most common rifle is the AR-15 platform. However, there is a broader range of rifles of multiple different calibers and actions that can be used for this course, and the course will be tailored to fit those specifics as appropriate.

During the two-hour range session, your instructor will focus on your safety while you develop familiarity with your rifle while you execute multiple shooting drills. You will focus on the marksmanship aspect of rifle shooting and will move slowly as you shoot approximately 100 rounds at distances out to 200 yards.

This course is not intended to teach you how to mount optics.

Course details:

  • Two hours of classroom instruction

  • Two hours of range time

  • Maximum of 3 people per class

What you’ll learn:

  • Components of a rifle

  • Loading and unloading procedures

  • Proper shouldering and stances 

  • How to use and zero iron sights and optics

  • Trigger control

  • Ballistics fundamentals

  • How to clear common weapons malfunctions

  • Proper cleaning and maintenance of your rifle

What you’ll need:

  • Close-toed shoes

  • Baseball cap

  • Comfortable athletic-type clothing that can get dirty, including a form-fitting undershirt to prevent brass from getting under your shirt

What you can either bring or rent from us:

  • Eye protection (ANSI Z87 rating preferred)

  • Ear protection (electronic, muff-type preferred) 

  • Semi-automatic or bolt-action rifle

  • Ammunition (100 rounds)

Pricing:

  • Course fee: $145 $110 ($35 off when you use coupon code STARTER at checkout — limited-time offer!)

  • Eye and ear protection rental (optional): $5

  • Firearm rental (optional): $25

  • Ammunition (optional): $60 for 223/5.56 or $130 for 308/7.62x51

For any questions, please contact Cal at cal@cfirearms.com.