Basic Rifle Course
The class teaches the fundamentals of safe rifle handling and basic rifle marksmanship along with selection, care, and storage of rifles. The class is for anyone wanting to learn about shooting targets with a rifle. The course will be one day of classroom instruction; 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and one morning of shooting on the range, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. It will cost $40.00 for club members/associate members and minors (less than 18 years old on the first day of class), and $70.00 for nonmembers. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian, the guardian does not need to enroll in the class. Shooting will be done with rimfire rifles only; .22 rimfire rifles are available for students that don’t have a rifle. A minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition is needed, 100 rounds is better. If using a club rifle you will need .22 long rifle (.22LR) ammunition.
If you have any questions or want to enroll in the course email edfoundation@fourcornersrodandgun.com.
Basic Rifle Shooting Course Equipment List
Class Day, Saturday:
- Notepad and pen or pencil for note taking.
Rimfire rifle (.22 rimfire rifles are available for use from the Four Corners Rod and Gun Club).
Lunch and/or snacks. Drinks are available, food is not.
Range Day, Sunday:
Notepad and pen or pencil for note taking.
Rimfire rifle (.22 rimfire rifles are available for use from the Four Corners Rod and Gun Club).
Minimum of 50 rounds of rimfire ammunition, 100 rounds is better, (.22 long rifle rimfire ammunition if using the club's rifle).
Ear muffs hearing protection (Recommended).
Wrap-around eye protection (Recommended).
Baseball type cap with visor (Recommended).
Clothing suitable for spending all day outdoors in the Pacific Northwest . While we hope for fair weather, please be prepared for any weather, because rain is common in this area. The range is outside, however we have covered shooting positions. Footwear should be suitable for mud, although most of the range is well graveled.