Course Locations:
Darke County Fish & Game (DCF&G)
1407 New Garden Rd, New Paris, Ohio, 45347
 
 
 
Course Details
Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training — is the NRA’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new purchasers.
 
NRA FIRST Steps Rifle is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific rifle action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific rifle action type. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular rifle model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the rifle; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
 
 
Course Requirements 
 
-Open mind
-Rifle of any action type in .22LR or larger.  If you do not have one, contact us before class to see about renting a firearm for no extra charge besides cost of ammo.
-50 rounds of ammunition in the correct caliber for your rifle.
-Eye and ear protection
-Clothing that will be comfortable for up to an hour or two for an outdoor range unless the course is held at an indoor range.
-Owners manual that came with the rifle if you have it.
-Cleaning kit if you have it. 
-Rest to steady rifle for benchrest shooting.  
 
 
 
 
DOWNLOAD/PRINT FORM and please for our convience and yours fill out the form with a black ink pen and bring it to class with you. This will help us speed up the class time, so we can spend more time training, and improving your skills. Thank You!
 
 
 
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