Rifle Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling
At the conclusion of Lesson I you will be able to:
1. Identify the course goals and the requirements for the 7 Lessons.
2. Identify the parts of the rifle, action types and how they work.
3. Identify and appreciate the rules of safe gun handling.
4. Demonstrate how to handle rifles in a safe manner.
1. Rifle Shooting
2. Rifle Parts
a. Stock
* butt
* comb
* grip
*fore-end or forearm
b.Barrel
*bore - rifling, grooves and lands
*bore size - caliber
*breech
*chamber
*muzzle
*sights
c. Action
*receiver
*bolt/breech block
*firing pin
*trigger
*trigger guard
*magazine - box, tube and rotary
*safety
3. Action Types
a. Bolt
b. Pump
c. Lever
d. Semi-Automatic
e. Hinge
*over and under
*side to side
*single barrel
*drilling
f. Falling back
4. Sight designs and users
a. Optical
b. Open
c. Aperture
Safe, Rifle Handling
1. Responsibility
a. Knowledge
b. Skill
c. Attitude
2. Rules for safe gun handling
a. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
b. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
c. Always keep the rifle unloaded until ready to use.
Rifle Safe Handling Practical