basic rifle

Basic Rifle is The Sawmills core rifle training course. Wether you are brand to shooting or or have a lot of time behind the gun Basic Rifle is an outstanding course designed to teach and reinforce the fundamentals of rifle shooting. In this course we will cover other aspects in conjunction with the rifle shooting with the emphasis on making a person an asset not a liability. Be it home defense, rifle familiarization or a desire to shoot competitively this is the course for you!

Topics Covered

-Range safety

-Understanding your Zero (25/ 36/ 50yrd zeros)

-Fundamentals or marksmanship (stance, grip, sight alignment and sight picture, trigger control and follow through)

-Live fire basics (yard line to yard line)

-Ammo management (tactical and speed reloads)

-Shooting on the move (hold overs from 15 yrds and in)

Gear requirements: Rifle with sling that secures the rifle, belt to mount rifle magazine holders, minimum 2 magazine, eye / ear protection, and 400 rounds of ammunition. (Pro Shop has ammo for purchase and rifle, belt, magazines and magazines holders for rent) You will not be turned away if you do not have the required gear, our goal is to keep our community safe through reinforcing individual’s capabilities.Wear comfortable range appropriate clothing and footwear to match the weather. Bring water and snacks and packing a lunch is recommended.

Time: 0900-1500I