Basic Rifle: Marksmanship Qualifiers — One Day (Audubon, PA)
Mar 16 @ 8:30 am—5:00 pm EDT
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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: Basic Rifle Fundamentals (aka, Rifle 125)
Estimated Ammunition Required: At least 300 rounds of “standard velocity” ammunition.
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)
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 an extension from 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:
Students revisit:
- Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
- Rifle parts and operation & ammunition
- Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
- Natural Point of Aim
Students learn
- Target scoring
- Shot group analysis
- MOA and Zeroing procedures
- Shooting at known and unknown distances
- Hold over and Kentucky Windage
- Battle-sight Zero Challenge
Historical Information
We will explore some topics of historical interest as it relates to marksmanship.
Additional Event Information
- You must have previously completed a Revere’s Riders Basic Rifle course in order to be eligible to attend this course.
- 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 outdoors on the Pistol Range, Bay 5.
