Range (Live Fire) | Course - In-Person
Rifle Marksmanship Fundamentals (RF1)
This is a one-day range course that introduces novice and intermediate shooters to the fundamentals of centrefire rifle marksmanship for hunting, target practice, competition or workOverview
Silvercore's Rifle 1 - Marksmanship Fundamentals course is a one-day range class designed to teach novices the basics of rifle set up, manipulations and marksmanship. All course material is taught in a no-nonsense manner, demystifying the art of distance shooting for hunting, target practice, competition or work.
- Recieve a Rifle 1 - Marksmanship Fundamentals (RF1) Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of this course.
- Increase your chances for success, and get the most out of your education, with support from the Silvercore Podcast and Blog Posts.
Topics Covered
- Demystifying rifle shooting
- Rifle set up
- Fundamentals of marksmanship
- Practical considerations
- Shooting positions (bench, standing, kneeling, sitting, prone)
- Sighting in your rifle
- Discussing distance estimation and effect of wind
- Shooting from various distances and positions
- Zeroing at multiple distances
Required Equipment
Rifle System
- Bolt action centre fire rifle - students must provide their own firearms
Ammunition
- 100 rounds of centre fire ammunition
Gear
- Waterproof paper and pencil for taking notes
- Weather-appropriate clothing (dress for the weather on an outdoor range)
- Wraparound shooting glasses, ball cap and hearing protection
- Clothing: Shirt should be form fitting at torso and cuffs as to not snag the equipment
- No loose collars as stray brass can get stuck down your shirt
- Long pants, allowing easy movement
- Closed toe shoes that allow rapid moving and turning
- Shooting mat, old blanket or sleeping bag for prone shooting
- Food, snack and drinks - lunch is not provided
Prerequisites
- A valid PAL # must be provided when registering (Exceptions may be made for active Law Enforcement Officers, please contact our office for details)
