NRA BB Gun /Air Rifle Home Course Instructions COURSE OUTLINE

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• NRABB Gun /Air Rifle Home Course
  InstructionsCOURSE OUTLINE LESSON
  PLANS NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATIONYouth
  Programs11250 Waples Mill RoadFairfax, Virginia
  22030-7400Telephone [phone] FAX (703)
  267-3999 Produced by the Youth Programs
  Department of the Education Training
  DivisionA Publication of the National Rifle
  Association
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See Note Page for Course Introduction,
Policies and Conduct.
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See Note Page for Course Introduction,
Policies and Conduct.
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See Note Page for Course Introduction,
Policies and Conduct.
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See note page for required materials and equipment
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Next Slide Starts the Presentation

• Follow the prompts on the note pages when
  presenting the lessons.

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NRABB Gun /Air Rifle Home Course Instructions
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Orientation Goal

• To provide beginning shooters with the
  knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to
  shoot an air rifle safely under the direct
  supervision of an Adult.

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NO AMMUNITION in the classroomNONE !

• Firearms UNLOADED Action OPEN
• On the table in front of you
• No pellets/projectiles in the rifle

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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

• Policy Regarding no Ammunition in the Classroom
• Restrooms and Drinking Fountains
• Emergency Telephones and Exits
• Policy Regarding Refreshment/Snack
• Schedule for breaks and Lunch
• Air Conditioning and Heating Adjustments
• Policy Regarding Cell Phones or Pagers
• Handbooks

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Lesson I Introduction to BB/Air Rifle Safety,
Parts, and Operation

• As a result of this lesson, participants will be
• able to
• State the goal of the BB/Air Rifle Home Course
  Instructions Class
• Name the three fundamental NRA rules of safe gun
  handling and demonstrate them with a specific air
  rifle model.
• Name the three major components of an BB gun Air
  Rifle and describe their functions.
• Safely demonstrate how to handle a specific BB
  gun or Air Rifle in a safe manner.

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WHAT do you think is the PRIMARY concern when
handling firearms?

• SAFETY!!!
• is ALWAYS the primary concern when handling
  firearms, whether the guns are located in the
  home, at the range or in the field!

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Major Causes for Accidents

• Ignorance the lack of knowledge of firearm
  safety or operation
• Carelessness Failure to apply ones knowledge
  when handling firearms!

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Accidents?

• What do you think are the major causes of gun
  accidents?

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NRA Gun Safety Rules

• ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction
• ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until
  ready to shoot
• ALWAYS keep your gun unloaded until ready to use

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Rifle PartsAir Rifle
Barrel Break Action
Pump Lever
Loading Port
Rear Sight
Chamber
Front Sight
Barrel
Grip
Muzzle
Comb
Butt
Piercing Tube Cap
Forearm
Safety
Trigger
Toe
Pellet Magazine
Trigger Guard
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Demonstrate Air Rifle Operation

• Instructor demonstration only
• Simulate loading
• Cocking
• Firing Dry-fire only
• Check the Owner Manual to ensure you can dry-fire
  your air rifle.
• Unloading
• During Live-fire on the range, your instructor
  will load and unload the air rifle for you.

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ReviewLesson I Safety, Parts Operation

• Safety Gun Handling Rules
• Parts
• Operation
• What are your Question?
• Next lesson is the Introduction to Ammunition and
  the Fundamentals of Air Rifle Shooting

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Lesson II Introduction to Ammunition
and The Fundamentals of Air Rifle Shooting

• As a result of this lesson, participants will be
• able to
• Identify the three items to check to determine
  the proper ammunition for their BB/Air Rifle
• Identify and define the two major types of air
  rifle malfunctions and explain how to respond
  safely when they occur.
• Determine the dominant eye.
• Explain the fundamentals of rifle shooting and
  demonstrate them from the benchrest position.

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AmmunitionParts of the Pellet
Head
Waist
Skirt
Picture from Federal Cartridge
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Air Rifle AmmunitionPotential ammunition
malfunctions

• Air Rifle MISFIRE AN Air Rifle MISFIRE IS THE
  FAILURE OF THE GUN TO PROPEAL THE PELLET OUT OF
  THE CHAMBER OF THE GUN.
• Action to take
• THE GUN SHOULD BE KEPT POINTED IN A SAFE
  DIRECTION .
• RAISE YOUR HAND TO NOTIFY THE RANGE SAFETY OFFICE
  YOU NEED HELP.
• THE INSTRUCTOR WILL DIRECT YOU TO RECOCK THE GUN
  AND REFIRE.
• Air Rifle SQUIB LOAD A SQUIB LOAD IS WHEN AN Air
  Rifle DEVELOPS LESS THAN NORMAL PRESSURE, AND
  RESULTS IN THE PELLET FAILING TO EXIT THE MUZZLE
  AND LODGING IN THE BORE.
• IF SIGNS OF A SQUIB LOAD ARE ENCOUNTERED
• REDUCED NOISE
• Action to take
• THE GUN SHOULD BE KEPT POINTED IN A SAFE
  DIRECTION .
• RAISE YOUR HAND TO NOTIFY THE RANGE SAFETY OFFICE
  YOU NEED HELP.
• THE INSTRUCTOR WILL DIRECT YOU TO
• OPEN THE ACTION OF THE Air Rifle
• CHECK THE BORE FOR PELLET.
• KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION PUSH
  PELLET OUT OF BARRELL.
• RELOAD AND FIRE.

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Shooting FundamentalsDetermining the Dominant Eye

• Extend arms forward and form opening between the
  hands
• With both eyes open, look at a distant object
  through opening
• Bring hands to face while looking at object
  Opening will be aligned with the dominant eye

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Bench Rest Position

• Feet flat on the ground with the legs relaxed.
• Seated directly behind the front support, leaning
  slightly forward.
• Butt of the air rifle in the shoulder close to
  neck.
• Elbows on the table to support the air rifle.
• Support hand under the Forearm.
• Trigger hand.
• Face firmly against the stock with eye looking
  straight down the sights.

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Prone Supported Position

• Position is 45 degrees off the firing line.
• Feet and legs are flat on the ground with the
  legs relaxed.
• Butt of the air rifle in the shoulder close to
  neck.
• Elbows on the ground to support the air rifle.
• Support hand under the Forearm.
• Trigger hand.
• Face firmly against the stock with eye looking
  straight down the sights.

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Air Rifle Shooting Fundamentals

• 1. AIMING (sight alignment sight picture)
• 2. BREATH CONTROL
• 3. HOLD CONTROL
• 4. TRIGGER CONTROL
• 5. FOLLOW-THROUGH

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FUNDAMENTALS Aiming
Notch Rear and Post Front Sight
FRONT SIGHT IS IN SHARP FOCUS
Sight Alignment
With Post-and-Notch sights The tops of the front
and rear sights are even The front post is
centered in the rear notch
Sight Picture 6 O'clock Hold on the Bullseye
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FUNDAMENTALS Aiming
Aperture Rear and Post Front Sight
FRONT SIGHT IS IN SHARP FOCUS
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture 6 O'clock Hold on the Bullseye
Aperture Rear and Post Front Sight The tops of
the front is center in the rear sights aperture
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FUNDAMENTALS Aiming
Aperture Rear and Aperture Front Sight
FRONT SIGHT IS IN SHARP FOCUS
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture Bullseye is center in the front
sight aperture
Aperture Rear and Post Front Sight The front
aperture is center in the rear sights aperture
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FUNDAMENTALS Aiming
Scope
FOCUS ON THE CROSS HAIRS
Sight Alignment
Sight Picture Cross Hairs are centered on the
target
Looking through the scope , You see the whole
scope tube (not just small hole in tube)
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Shooting FundamentalsBreath Control

• Body movement while breathing can produce gun
  movement that impairs shooting.
• Stop breathing momentarily while firing the shot!
  (Respiratory pause, a moment between breaths)

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Shooting FundamentalsHold Control

• Body movement affects the shot.
• Hold your body still.
• Hold control allows you to maintain the proper
  sight picture and sight alignment during the
  process of firing the shot.

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Shooting FundamentalsTrigger Control

• Trigger is moved straight to the rear in a
  smooth, continuous manner without disturbing the
  sight alignment.
• Gradually and evenly increasing pressure until
  the BB gun/Air Rifle fires.
• SURPRISE yourself when the gun shoots.

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Shooting FundamentalsFollow-Through

• In Air Rifle Shooting
• Follow-through means to maintain aiming (perfect
  sight alignment and acceptable sight picture),
  breath control, hold control, and trigger control
  until the gun settles back into the aiming area
  after firing.

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Shooting FundamentalsThe FundamentalsA Review

1. Maintaining perfect sight alignment and
   acceptable sight picture.
2. Stop breathing.
3. Holding still.
4. Moving only your trigger finger.
5. maintain position, and continue aiming, breath
   control, hold control, and trigger control until
   the gun settles back into the aiming area after
   the shot is fired.

AIMING
BREATH CONTROL
HOLD CONTROL
TRIGGER CONTROL
FOLLOW-THROUGH
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Most Important Fundamentals!

• NOTE
• The TWO most IMPORTANT shooting fundamentals
  are..
• Maintaining sight alignment AIMING
• Moving only the trigger finger TRIGGER CONTROL

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ReviewLesson II Safety, Parts Operation

• Identify in the ammunition for your air rifle
• Ammunition malfunctions
• Eye dominance
• Fundamentals of shooting
• What are your Question?
• Next lesson is the Introduction
• to Rifle Shooting from the Benchrest Position

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Lesson III Introduction to Air Rifle Shooting
from the Benchrest Position

• As a result of this lesson, participants will be
• able to
• Understand the range and range layout.
• Explain the three basic range commands, the
  procedures to be followed if one has a problem
  with a firearm or drops ammunition, and any
  applicable range rules which apply to the
  facility being used. 
• Safely shoot a target from the benchrest position
  using the fundamentals of air rifle shooting.

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Range Safety Briefing

• Range layout
• Ready Area
• Firing Line
• Target Area
• Back Stop
• Restroom

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Range Safety Briefing

• NRA 3 Gun Safety Rules
• ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.
• ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until
  ready to shoot.
• ALWAYS keep your gun unloaded until ready to use.

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Range Safety Briefing

• Range Commands
• Load
• Commence Firing
• Cease Firing
• Problem with Air Rifle

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RULES FOR USING AND STORING A GUN

• When you are shooting -- whether hunting,
  recreational practicing, or competing -- these
  rules must always be followed
• 1. Know your target and what is beyond
• 2. Know how to use your gun safely
• 3. Be sure the gun is safe to operate

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RULES FOR USING AND STORING A GUN Continued

• 4. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun
• 5. Wear eye and hearing protection as
  appropriate
• 6. Never use alcohol or drugs before, or while
  shooting
• 7. Store guns so they are not accessible to
  unauthorized persons
• 8. Be aware that certain types of guns and many
  shooting activities require additional safety
  precautions.

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At The Firing PointEight Steps in learning a
shooting position

1. Study the characteristics of the position.
2. Practice the position without the air rifle.
   Focus on correct position of body
3. Practice the position with the air rifle.
4. Align position to the target. Adjust the
   position to the Natural Point of Aim.
5. Dry-fire at the blank target Review Aiming,
   Breath Control, Hold Control, Trigger Control and
   Follow-through.
6. Live-fire at the Blank target -five shots
7. Adjust sight (Zero the rifle) Move the group to
   the center of the target.
8. Resume live fire exercise

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Study the characteristics of the position.

• Feet flat on the ground with the legs relaxed.
• Seated directly behind the front support ,
  leaning slightly forward.
• Butt of the air rifle in the shoulder close to
  neck.
• Elbows on the table to support the air rifle.
• Support hand under the Forearm.
• Trigger hand holds the grip.
• The entire weigh of your head should rest on the
  stock, with your eye looking straight through the
  sights.

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Practice the Position Without the Air Rifle

• Pretend you have an invisible air rifle and focus
  on the correct position of your body.
• Feet flat on the ground with the legs relaxed.
• Seated directly behind the front support, leaning
  slightly forward.
• Air Rifle butt firmly in your shoulder close to
  your neck.
• Elbows on the table to support the air rifle.
• Support hand under the rifle forearm.
• Firm grip on the air rifle with the trigger hand.
• Move your head to the approximate area of the gun
  stock.

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Practice the position with the air rifle.

• ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction
• Keep the air rifle pointed straight down range
• ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until
  ready to shoot
• Your trigger finger is straight and positioned
  along side the receiver
• Focus on correct position of your body.
• Feet flat on the ground with the legs relaxed.
• Sitting directly behind the front support,
  leaning slightly forward.
• Butt of the air rifle firmly against the shoulder
  close to your neck.
• Elbows on the table to support the air rifle.
• Support hand under the forearm of the air rifle.
• Firm grip on the air rifle with your trigger
  hand.
• Face firmly against the stock with eye looking
  straight down the sights.

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Align position to the targetNatural point of aim

• ALIGN THE POSITION TO THE TARGET
• The area on the target that the air rifle
  naturally points to when the shooter relaxes in
  position.

Shooter is pushing the air rifle into the middle
of the target, when relaxed the rifle would
naturally lay to the right of the center
Shooter is pulling the rifle into the middle of
the target, when relaxed the air rifle would
naturally lay to the left of the center (some
body adjustment may be required)
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Dry-fire

• Check your Natural Point of Aim
• Dry-fire at the blank target
• The blank target will help you to focus on sight
  alignment (the relationship between the front and
  rear sights)
• When the trigger breaks the whole position should
  not move! The front and rear sight should remain
  aligned!
• Fundamental of Shooting are
• Maintaining perfect sight alignment and
  acceptable sight picture.
• Stop breathing. respiratory pause
• Holding still.
• Moving only your trigger finger.
• To maintain position, and continue aiming,
  breath control, hold control, and trigger control
  until the gun settles back into the aiming area
  after the shot is fired.

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Live-fire at a blank target

• Exercise Requirements
• From a benchrest or prone supported position
• Shoot five three shot groups
• Each group must be small enough to be covered by
  a quarter to count.
• Commence Firing
• Inspect down range area prior to commencing fire
  to ensure no one is down range.
• Cease Firing
• Inspect each air rifle to ensure they empty prior
  to letting anyone go down range to change
  targets.

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Resume live fire exerciseat Bullseye Target

• Resume live firing exercise
• Requirements
• From a benchrest, or prone, supported position
• Shoot five five shot groups
• Each five shot group must be smaller than a
  quarter and in the center of the bullseye to
  count.
• Commence Firing
• Inspect down range area prior to commencing
  shooting to ensure no one is down range.
• Cease Firing
• Inspect each air rifle to ensure it is empty
  prior to letting anyone go down range to change
  targets.

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Adjusting the sights Zeroing the air rifle

• Calling the shot, using the "Clock System."
• Locate the center of the group.
• Use the clock system to locate shots
• Move the rear in the direction you want to move
  the impact.

STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
10
x
3
9
4
8
5
7
Move left
Rear Sight
Move Down
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ReviewLesson III Introduction to Air Rifle
Shooting from the Benchrest Position

• What are the three basic range commands?
• 8 NRA Rules to be followed when shooting and
  storing an air rifle
• What have you learned from your practice of the
  fundamentals of air rifle shooting?
• What are your Questions?
• Next lesson is the Introduction to Cleaning,
  Storage, and Training Opportunities

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Lesson IV Introduction to Air Rifle Cleaning,
Storage, and Training Opportunities

• As a result of this lesson, participants will be
• able to
• Importance of Cleaning your firearm.
• Outline the three safety guidelines to be
  followed when cleaning an air rifle.
• Identify materials needed to clean an air rifle.
• Explain and demonstrate how to clean an air rifle
  safely.
• Name the NRA rule for safe firearm storage, and
  discuss options for applying this rule when
  storing an air rifle.
• Discuss the hygienic guidelines to be followed
  concerning exposure to airborne particulate lead,
  or cleaning solvents.
• Discuss the benefits of receiving additional air
  rifle training through the NRA Basic Firearm
  Training Program.

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Importance of CleaningPurpose of Cleaning

• Remove metal fouling
• Remove rust crud
• Protect the air rifle from rust, corrosion and
  wear
• Make sure air rifle is correctly assembled and
  functions properly

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Air Rifle Cleaning Materials

• Gun Oil. (designed for Air Guns)
• Clean cloth.
• Small brush.
• Other materials as indicated by Owners Manual.

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Safety Guidelines While Cleaning

• The action must be open
• The gun must be unloaded
• BBs and Pellets must not be present in the area

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Air Rifle CleaningProcedures

• Consult your owners manual for the proper
  cleaning procedure for your air rifle.
• Use small brush and solvent to clean other parts
  and metal surfaces. (Air Gun Solvent only)
• Be careful to not get solvent on seals.
• Wipe metal parts with a lightly oiled cloth.

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Hygienic guideline to be followed for exposure
to airborne particulate lead, or cleaning solvents

• Hygiene Considerations
• Avoid eating, drinking or putting anything in you
  mouth while shooting or cleaning BB/air guns
• After shooting and cleaning BB/air guns, wash
  hands and face with cold water and soap, before
  eating or drinking.
• Change clothes and shower after a shooting session

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Air Rifle StorageNRA Rule Store guns so they
are not accessible to unauthorized persons

• LOCK IT UP!
• - Lockable gun case or rug
• - Trigger lock
• Any lockable box
• 2. Store guns and ammunition separately

Safe

• Lock Box

Locking gun case
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Next StepsAdditional Training

• NRA Basic Rifle and Pistol Training Program Site
• www.nrainstructors.org
• Additional NRA Opportunities
• http//home.nra.org//nraorg/wall/education_traini
  ng
• National Rifle Association Membership
• http//home.nra.org//nraorg/custom/membership_ima
  gema
• Other shooting Activities
• Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program
  www.nrahq.org/education/training/marksmanship/inde
  x.asp

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Optional Slides

• Use the following slides to teach
• How to use a sling
• Prone Position with the sling
• Standing position
• Sitting position
• Kneeling position

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THE LOOP SLING

• The loop sling takes longer to assume, but adds
  more support to the position.

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PRONE POSITION
CONSISTENCY 1. Head position 2. Shooting
hand 3. Non-shooting hand 4. Rifle butt
position 5. Elbow support
Left arm is extended elbow is close in, but not
the under rifle
Spine is straight
Left leg is parallel to spine
Head level
Right leg is parallel to left leg
Right arm is extended
elbow is out to the right of the body
Right leg drawn up
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STANDING POSITION
Head level
Bone structure with the edition of a support
object can build a steadier standing position
than just using body structure.
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STANDING POSITION
1
Bone structure for support
4.
2
3.
CONSISTENCY 1. Head position 2. Shooting
hand 3. Non-shooting hand 4. Rifle butt
position 5. Elbow support
5.
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SITTING POSITION
3.
2.
CONSISTENCY in position 1. Head position 2.
Shooting hand 3. Non-shooting hand 4. Rifle
butt position 5. Elbow support
1.
4.
5.
2.
Cross-leg Supported Position
1.
3.
4.
1.
4.
2.
3.
5.
Cross-Ankle Position
Cross-Leg Position
5.
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KNEELING POSITION
SUPPORTED KNEELING
CONSISTENCY in position 1. Head position 2.
Shooting hand 3. Non-shooting hand 4. Rifle
butt position 5. Elbow support
Bone structure with the addition of a support
object can build a steadier kneeling position
than just using body structure.
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KNEELING POSITION Continued
CONSISTENCY in position 1. Head position 2.
Shooting hand 3. Non-shooting hand 4. Rifle
butt position 5. Elbow support
SUPPORTED KNEELING
3.
1.
2.
Bone structure with the addition of a support
object can build a steadier kneeling position
than just using body structure.
4.
3.
5.
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Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program

• A recreational shooting activity that provides
  incentive awards for developing and improving
  marksmanship skills.
• Progression is self-paced and scores are
  challenging but attainable.
• http//www.nrahq.org/education/training/marksmansh
  ip/qualbook.pdfpage22
• http//materials.nrahq.org/go/home.aspx

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Lesson Conclusion

• WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS?
• Present the Home Course Instructions Air Rifle
  Completion Certificate.
• Thank you for participating in the firearms
  training programs of the National Rifle
  Association.

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Air Rifle 3-Position

• In the American Rifleman Qualification
  Course, air rifle shooters have two courses to
  choose from.
• American Rifleman 3-Position Aggregate Course
• American Rifleman 3-Position Stage Skill Course
• http//www.nrahq.org/education/training/marksmansh
  ip/qualbook.pdfpage22