Basic Rifle: Fundamentals – One Day (Audubon, PA)

This event will be .22LR Rifle or Pistol Caliber Carbine ONLY (9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP); please do NOT bring rifles chambered in any other caliber.

Basic Rifle Overview

Prerequisites: None

Estimated Ammunition Required: About 150-200 rounds.

Rifle Requirements: You will need a safe rifle or pistol caliber carbine chambered in .22LR, 9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W or .45 ACP. Magazine-fed semi-automatic rifles generally work best for our classes, but any other type of rifle (tube-fed semi-automatic, lever-action, bolt-action, etc.) can be used as well. Bring whatever rifle you have and we will work with you.

Required Equipment: Please review our suggestions for appropriate Basic Rifle equipment and plan to bring the following:

• case for your rifle
• at least two magazines for your rifle
• a way to take notes
• hearing protection
• eye protection
• plenty of your preferred method of hydration (both plain water and something to replace electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal)
• clothing appropriate for the weather (loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, is discouraged as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn)
• Ammunition – Please bring at least 300 rounds of standard velocity ammo

It is helpful that all ammunition be of the same type (i.e. same weight, manufacturer, etc) for this event. Shooting will be at 50 feet.

Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

• sling for your rifle (a US GI sling is preferred; loaner slings are typically available at the event)
• shooting mat, carpet remnant or similar (loaner shooting mats are typically available at the event)
• hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
• folding chair
• lunch
• snacks
• sunscreen and/or bug spray

Loaner Firearms: the club has a number of loaner firearms suitable for use at this event (Smith&Wesson M&P 15-22s). Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to request a loaner firearm.

Overview: This is our signature offering, based on traditional American riflecraft that teaches “Hits Count!” It is appropriate for a wide breadth of student skill levels. This course lays a sound foundation for students to shoot groups under time pressure from a variety of practical field positions. Basic Rifle includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn:

• Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
• Rifle parts and operation & ammunition
• Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
• Natural Point of Aim
• Shooting from the prone, standing and sitting/kneeling positions to include use of the sling
• Introduction to Sight Adjustments and basic calculation of minutes of angle
• 50 foot “Morgan’s 13” Classifier
• 50 foot Rifle Qualifier

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

Hear the true story of Paul Revere’s famous ride and learn about the events that immediately precipitated the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere did not ride alone – many individuals played crucial roles in the events of April 19th, 1775.

This history presentation begins with alarm riders warning “the Regulars are out!” You’ll hear about the dramatic stand on Lexington Green and the “shots heard ’round the world” at Concord’s North Bridge. The tale concludes with harrowing life-or-death choices made along the 17 mile “battle road.”

This exciting tale will be woven throughout the day’s marksmanship events.

Additional Event Information

• This event is open to the public and is appropriate for all ages that can safely handle a rifle.
• All participants must have eye and ear protection.
• All rifles must be cased unless on the firing line.

Additional Range Information

This event will be on the large INDOOR range.