NRA First Steps Rifle Orientation
FIRST Steps -- Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training -- is the National Rifle Association's response to the American Public's need for a firearm orientation program for new purchasers. New firearm owners are encouraged to take the "first step" of obtaining training, and the NRA FIRST Steps Program is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation of one specific firearm model.
Since FIRST Steps orientations are model-specific, and teach only the most basic shooting skills, they are not complete "courses" in the traditional sense of the word. They do provide a thorough introduction to firearm safety, handling, and shooting skills. These skills require regular practice. Initially, this practice should take place under the supervision of a qualified individual -- like an NRA Certified Instructor or NRA Shooting Coach. For this reason, the orientation encourages participants to obtain additional training in an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course, and then to take the "next step" by participating in other local activities designed to hep individuals maintain and develop their shooting skills.
A single instructor may conduct a FIRST Steps orientation for a maximum of four participants at a time so as to maintain a low student-to-instructor ratio.
Length of Orientation: 3 hours
Orientation Lessons:
1. Introduction to Rifle Safety, Parts, and Operation (45 minutes)
2. Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting (45 minutes)
3. Introduction to Rifle Shooting from the Benchrest Position (60 minutes)
4. Introduction to Rifle Cleaning, Storage, and Training Opportunities (30 minutes)
Materials included in the course fee:
The NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook
No ammunition in the classroom!
