NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Course
Ready to build confidence and skills with your rifle? The NRA Basic Rifle Course is designed for shooters of all experience levels, from complete beginners to those looking to refresh their rifle fundamentals. Whether you're interested in hunting, home defense, or recreational shooting, this course will provide the essential skills to handle a rifle with safety and precision.
Course Overview
This one-day course combines both classroom instruction and hands-on range practice.
You'll learn:
NRA’s essential rules for safe gun handling
Understanding rifle parts, operation, and ammunition
Core shooting fundamentals and range safety
Shooting from multiple positions: bench rest, prone, sitting, standing, and kneeling
Basics of rifle maintenance and cleaning
Continued pathways for developing marksmanship skills
We provide .22LR rifles and ammunition for live-fire exercises.
Students may also bring their own .22LR rifle with open sights or optics if preferred.
What You’ll Receive
Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook
NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
Completion certificate upon passing the Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination
Course Structure
The NRA Basic Rifle Course includes five in-depth lessons, structured to meet various learning needs. A break for lunch will be provided.
Lesson I: Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting
Lesson III: Firing the First Shots
Lesson IV: Scoring Targets, Selecting, and Maintaining Your Rifle
Lesson V: Course Review and Examination
Location: Durham Pistol & Rifle Club (DPRC) Classroom and Range 0
Time: 8:00 am – approximately 5:00 pm
Cost: $175 (includes .22LR rifle and ammo for live-fire practice)
Age Requirement: 18 and older; juniors (ages 12-17) are welcome with a parent or guardian (parents attend for free with paid student registration). To register, please provide parent and junior student information via email.
Qualification Opportunity: Shooters may qualify for an NRA Rimfire Rifle Patch by shooting in one of three courses: prone, benchrest, standing, or three-position (prone, standing, kneeling).
For more information or to register, contact:
Rick Miller, NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
Phone: 919-616-1175
Email: rickmiller227@gmail.com
Important: No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom under any circumstances.
Join us to develop safe, confident, and effective shooting skills that will serve you well wherever your rifle journey takes you!
