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Basic Rifle – One Day (Powell, WY)

Oct 26 @ 8:00 am5:00 pm EDT

Basic Rifle Overview

Prerequisites: None

Estimated Ammunition Required: About 200 rounds/day.

Rifle Requirements: You will need a safe rifle chambered in your preferred caliber. Magazine-fed semi-automatic rifles generally work best for our classes, but any other type of rifle (tube-fed semi-automatic, lever-action, bolt-action, etc.) can be used as well. Bring whatever rifle you have and we will work with you.

Required Equipment: Please review our suggestions for appropriate Basic Rifle equipment and plan to bring the following:

  • sling for your rifle (a US GI sling is strongly preferred as our instruction will be specific to this sling)
  • at least two magazines for your rifle
  • a way to take notes
  • hearing protection
  • eye protection
  • plenty of your preferred method of hydration (both plain water and something to replace electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal)
  • clothing appropriate for the weather (loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, is discouraged as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn)

It is helpful that all ammunition be of the same type (i.e. same weight, manufacturer, etc) for this event. Shooting will primarily be at 25 yards. At some facilities, it may be possible to move out to longer distances, but a rimfire rifle should be just fine for all activities.

Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

  • case for your rifle
  • shooting mat, carpet remnant or similar
  • hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
  • stapler (and extra staples) to attach your target to the backer board
  • folding chair
  • lunch
  • snacks
  • sunscreen and/or bug spray

Overview: This is our signature offering, based on traditional American riflecraft that teaches “Hits Count!” It is appropriate for a wide breadth of student skill levels. This course lays a sound foundation for students to shoot groups under time pressure from a variety of practical field positions. Basic Rifle includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn:

  • Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
  • Rifle parts and operation & ammunition
  • Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
  • Natural Point of Aim
  • Shooting from the prone, standing and sitting/kneeling positions to include use of the sling
  • Introduction to Sight Adjustments and basic calculation of minutes of angle
  • 25 Yard “Morgan’s 13” Classifier
  • 25 Yard Rifle Qualifier

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

Hear the true story of Paul Revere’s famous ride and learn about the events that immediately precipitated the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere did not ride alone – many individuals played crucial roles in the events of April 19th, 1775.

This history presentation begins with alarm riders warning “the Regulars are out!” You’ll hear about the dramatic stand on Lexington Green and the “shots heard ’round the world” at Concord’s North Bridge. The tale concludes with harrowing life-or-death choices made along the 17 mile “battle road.”

This exciting tale will be woven throughout the day’s marksmanship events.

Details

Date:
Oct 26
Time:
8:00 am—5:00 pm EDT
Cost:
$30.00 – $60.00
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Range

Heart Mountain Rod and Gun Club (Powell, WY)
981 Road 5 SE
Powell, WY 82435 United States
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Website:
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Max Range:
700 to 1000 yards

Range Map

Heart Mountain Rod and Gun Club (Powell, WY)

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Early Bird—Basic Rifle (Oct 26, 2024 [Powell, WY])
Early Bird Registration (Before 10/12/2024). Please sign up early to help us ensure we have sufficient volunteer instructors and supplies on hand. You’ll get a discount and it helps us be fully prepared!
$ 50.00
General—Basic Rifle (Oct 26, 2024 [Powell, WY])
General Registration.
$ 60.00
Discounted—Basic Rifle (Oct 26, 2024 [Powell, WY])
Discounted Registration for [Youth, Teachers, Military, LEOs, Elected Officials, etc]. Credentials may be requested upon check-in.
$ 30.00