{"id":46,"date":"2011-09-20T21:24:14","date_gmt":"2011-09-21T02:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lprgc.org\/new\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-05-08T03:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:30:12","slug":"nra-basic-rifle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lprgc.org\/?page_id=46","title":{"rendered":"NRA Basic Rifle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This course provides an introduction to basic rifle marksmanship. The course provides the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. Costs for the class are determined when it is scheduled, and will be published with the class notifications.\u00a0 Registration links for the classes will be published with the class advertisement.<\/p>\n

For more information or questions, please contact Mark Harvill at Rifle@lprgc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Topics Covered:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  1. Safety<\/li>\n
  2. Types of Rifles<\/li>\n
  3. Parts and Operations<\/li>\n
  4. Ammunition<\/li>\n
  5. Using and Operating a Rifle Safely<\/li>\n
  6. Maintenance and Storage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Range commands and procedures<\/li>\n
    2. Grip and Stance<\/li>\n
    3. Sight alignment<\/li>\n
    4. Trigger Press<\/li>\n
    5. Follow-through<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Shooting from Positions:<\/span><\/h3>\n