Revere's Riders

Basic Rifle: Fundamentals - One Day (Audubon, PA)
2026-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club (Audubon, PA), 2857 Egypt Rd, Audubon, PA, 19407, United States
This event will be .22LR Rifle or Pistol Caliber Carbine ONLY (9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP); please do NOT bring rifles chambered in any other caliber.
Basic Rifle Overview
Prerequisites: None
Estimated Ammunition Required: About 150-200 rounds.
Rifle Requirements: You will need a safe rifle or pistol caliber carbine chambered in .22LR, 9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W or .45 ACP. 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:

case for your rifle
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)
Ammunition – Please bring at least 300 rounds of standard velocity ammo

It is helpful that all ammunition be of the same type (i.e. same weight, manufacturer, etc) for this event. Shooting will be at 50 feet.
Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

sling for your rifle (a US GI sling is preferred; loaner slings are typically available at the event)
shooting mat, carpet remnant or similar (loaner shooting mats are typically available at the event)
hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
folding chair
lunch
snacks
sunscreen and/or bug spray

Loaner Firearms: the club has a number of loaner firearms suitable for use at this event (Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22s). Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to request a loaner firearm.
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
50 foot “Morgan’s 13” Classifier
50 foot 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.
Additional Event Information

This event is open to the public and is appropriate for all ages that can safely handle a rifle.
All participants must have eye and ear protection.
All rifles must be cased unless on the firing line.

Additional Range Information
This event will be INDOORS on the Large Indoor Range/Clubhouse.

Basic Rifle: Marksmanship Fundamentals -- Half Day (Audubon, PA)
2026-03-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club (Audubon, PA), 2857 Egypt Rd, Audubon, PA, 19407, United States
This event will be .22LR Rifle or Pistol Caliber Carbine ONLY (9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP); please do NOT bring rifles chambered in any other caliber.
Basic Rifle Overview
Prerequisites: Basic Rifle (aka, Rifle 125).
Estimated Ammunition Required: At least 300 rounds of “standard velocity” ammunition.
Rifle Requirements: You will need a safe rifle or pistol caliber carbine chambered in .22LR, 9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W or .45 ACP. 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:

case for your rifle
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 be at 50 feet.
Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

sling for your rifle (a US GI sling is preferred; loaner slings are typically available at the event)
shooting mat, carpet remnant or similar (loaner shooting mats are typically available at the event)
hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
folding chair
lunch
snacks
sunscreen and/or bug spray

Loaner Firearms: the club has a number of loaner firearms suitable for use at this event (Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22s). Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to request a loaner firearm.
Overview: This is an abbreviated 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.
This is a half day event focused on the marksmanship portions of the Basic Rifle curriculum. Come back and have another chance to prove your expertise under the guidance of our instructors.
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
50 foot “Morgan’s 13” Classifier
50 foot 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.
Additional Event Information

This event is focused on marksmanship only.
Participants will go through the course of fire from the Basic Rifle offering, in an abbreviated format focused on the shooting portions of the curriculum.
This is a half-day class
This event is open to the public and is appropriate for all ages that can safely handle a rifle.
All participants must have eye and ear protection.
All rifles must be cased unless on the firing line.

Additional Range Information
This event will be on the large INDOOR range.

Basic Rifle: Fundamentals - One Day (Audubon, PA)
2026-04-19 08:30 - 17:00 | Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club (Audubon, PA), 2857 Egypt Rd, Audubon, PA, 19407, United States
This event will be .22LR Rifle or Pistol Caliber Carbine ONLY (9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP); please do NOT bring rifles chambered in any other caliber.
Basic Rifle Overview
Prerequisites: None
Estimated Ammunition Required: About 150-200 rounds.
Rifle Requirements: You will need a safe rifle or pistol caliber carbine chambered in .22LR, 9x19mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W or .45 ACP. 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:

case for your rifle
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)
Ammunition – Please bring at least 300 rounds of standard velocity ammo

It is helpful that all ammunition be of the same type (i.e. same weight, manufacturer, etc) for this event. Shooting will be at 50 feet.
Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

sling for your rifle (a US GI sling is preferred; loaner slings are typically available at the event)
shooting mat, carpet remnant or similar (loaner shooting mats are typically available at the event)
hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
folding chair
lunch
snacks
sunscreen and/or bug spray

Loaner Firearms: the club has a number of loaner firearms suitable for use at this event (Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22s). Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to request a loaner firearm.
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
50 foot “Morgan’s 13” Classifier
50 foot 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.
Additional Event Information

This event is open to the public and is appropriate for all ages that can safely handle a rifle.
All participants must have eye and ear protection.
All rifles must be cased unless on the firing line.

Additional Range Information
This event will be OUTDOORS on the Outdoor Pistol Range, Bay 5. Do not park past the gates, park in the designated parking area and walk up to the range. Check in starts at 8.30. No shots will be fired before 9.

Basic Rifle — Two Day — Apr 25-26, 2026 — ECCL — Milan, OH
2026-04-25 08:00 - 2026-04-26 16:30 | Erie County Conservation League (Milan, OH), 815 Mason Road E., Milan, OH, 44846, United States
Basic Rifle Overview (This will be a Patriots’ Day celebration event.)
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 pump or semi-automatic, lever-action, bolt-action, etc.) can be used as well. Bring whatever rifle you have and we will work with you. Scopes, red dots or open sights, all are welcome.
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; loaner slings are typically available at the event)
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 (avoid loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn. We also suggest long sleeves for the same reason.)

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

Loaner Firearms: loaner firearms suitable for use at this event are generally available but limited. Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to request a loaner firearm. You can do that in the comments field when you register.
Overview: This is our signature offering, based on traditional American rifle craft 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 developing your skills with your rifle. 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
Two Day Only: Intermediate calculation of minutes of angle for precise sight adjustments at all ranges
Two Day Only: Introduction to field range estimation including basic ballistic come-ups and live firing to longer distances (if the range facility permits)
Two Day Only: As time allows, there may be additional opportunities to engage in challenging/fun competitions.

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
As this is our 250th year as a nation, you will 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 British retreat on “battle road.”
This exciting tale will be woven throughout both day’s marksmanship activities.
Additional Event Information
Plan to arrive at 8:00 am on Saturday for registration. Sunday begins at 8:30 am.
Additional Range Information
The range charges a $10.00 range fee for the event. Please have cash with you, we will be collecting this at registration on Saturday.
