Duration:     8 hrs                                                                         Cost: $175

Introduction:  This course is designed to give the shooter all the tools necessary to operate your precision rifle effectively in many shooting positions. Here we master the fundamentals of rifle/optic set-up, requirements for an accurate shot, building your shooting position, internal and external ballistics, ranging, wind, and more.  In this class, we will be shooting out to 100 yards.  We use a building-block approach and the day culminates in some friendly competition.

THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY CLASS.  Safety FIRST.  We will go over the 4 primary safety rules in class.  The student must have a suitable rifle (bolt action or AR style) and suitable prismatic optic (3-9, 5-20, etc.).  No red dots.

We will start in classroom.  Students will start the day unloaded. Bring guns to the firing line in bags/holster. No magazines inserted, bolt removed/bolt locked open.

Welcome / Orientation

Safety Brief

• What is precision shooting?
• Gun / Gear setup
  
• Optics / reticles
• MOA vs Mils
• Requirements for an accurate shot
• Marksmanship fundamentals
• Ballistics (internal/external)
• Ballistic Apps
• Ranging
• Rifle Zero
  
• Building a shooting position
  
• What affects your shot?
  
• Practical application on the range

• Final drills
  
• Wrap-up / After Action

Gear Required: 
Rifle Ammunition:         80 rounds (match grade if possible). Ammo count will vary depending on how often you may decide to run certain drills. NO steel core, armor-piercing, or tracer rounds. 
Ammo Available: limited supply of .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor available for sale.  First come, first served. 

 Rifle:

• Bolt action or semi-auto capable of reasonable accuracy.  We are focusing on the fundamentals, do not expect to shoot 1/4 inch groups (If you do, you will be Top Shot!)  Your typical hunting rifle will be fine.
• Suitable calibers:  .223/5.56 and up.  Smaller calibers will work, but you may be frustrated with your grouping.
• Prismatic optic (fixed power, 3-9x, 5-25x, typical telescopic sight, etc.)  NO RED DOTS

Equipment: (if you don't have this equipment, we will improvise)

•  Shooting bags (front/rear) 
• Bipod or tripod

Personal:

• Notepad, pen/pencil
• Eye and Ear protection (Electronic ears preferred)
  
• Cleaning kit & lubrication
  
• Knee/ elbow pads (optional)
  
• Water
  
• Proper clothing for weather
  
• Proper footwear (no sandals or open toed shoes)
  
• Baseball style cap. Boonie style hat is OK if your ear-pro is compatible.
  
• Snacks
  
• Sack lunch
  
• Sunscreen (if desired)
  
• Bug repellent (if desired)
  

Rental guns:

• Bolt guns, AR style, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor:  $50
• Limited inventory.  First come, first served. 

SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT

Any student who exhibits unsafe behavior or fails to adhere to the Creedmoor range and safety regulations will be warned. At the 2^nd violation, the student will be removed from class with NO REFUND.

 If the instructor deems that the student is not ready for a certain course of fire, he/she will be asked to make their weapons safe and observe that course of fire. The instructor will allow them to resume live fire as appropriate.

** Students removed from class will NOT receive a tuition refund.
** Students must not be prohibited from owning/operating a handgun (i.e. convicted felon, etc.)

 Refunds:              50% refund up until 2 weeks prior to course date. No refunds within 2 weeks of course date.

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