Training

Contact the Training Comm. with suggestions and requests for additional courses.

Class 3 Weapons

All members who use their automatic firearms on Club property must have a universal baseline of knowledge with respect to safety protocols, Club rules, and relevant state and federal laws.

To continue shooting your machine guns at the Club, you should have attended one of the mandatory summer Class 3 Safety & Procedure Briefings.

Contact the Class 3 Committee for more details or if you need to attend a Briefing.

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FIRST Steps Pistol Class

FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is a basic courses abbreviated to the most fundamental shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of pistol.

This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their pistol. The practical exercise covers a single pistol shooting position. As the number of participants or pistol types present increases, the course will take proportionally longer.

The course goal is: “To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific pistol model safely.” —NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation Lesson Plans

Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation
Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Introduction to Pistol Shooting from the Benchrest Position
Introduction to Pistol Cleaning, Storage, and Training Opportunities

Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Students will receive a “Basic Practical” rocker upon successful demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”.

The classes are scheduled to start at 6PM and end no later than 10PM. Students are requested to show up to complete Administrative paperwork at 5:30PM and to bring their own handgun (semi-auto pistol or revolver) and ammo.

The classes are limited to a maximum of 16 students and the cost is $15 for club members ($35 for non-members) to cover the course materials. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis and advanced payment is required. Classes are held on the 4th Thursday of most months. Check the Calendar for specific dates.

For inquiries or to sign up contact the Training Committee Chairman via: training@rrpc.org.

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AR–15 BASIC CARBINE PROGRESSION COURSE (Go Beyond Plinking)

DATES:
– Friday, October 15, 2010; 6 PM - 10 PM (Classroom Session)
– Saturday, October 30, 2010; 8 AM - 6 PM (Range Session)

Registration Deadline: September 17, 2010

COST: $30 - $50 per shooter (Dependent on the number of participants). Prepayment will be required.

CLASS SIZE: Limited to the first 12 enrollees. A waiting list will be maintained.

WHO CAN ATTEND: RRPC members in good standing or their immediate family members. A limited number of slots might be available to non-members who are either Law Enforcement Officers or are in the Military, on a case-by-case basis.

GOAL: Progress new AR-15 shooters so that they can shoot their AR-15 beyond the basics in a safe and controlled environment.

TO ENROLL OR FOR QUESTIONS: Contact Carlos at: ar15class@rrpc.org.

DESCRIPTION:
The Basic Carbine Progression Class is designed to take a new AR-15 owner/shooter and introduce them into the world of “Tactical Shooting”. This class will introduce shooters to drills that will allow them to effectively engage targets from 5 to 50-yards through various shooting drills and immediate corrective feedback. Upon completion of this course, students will be better prepared to attend more advanced "Basic" courses as offered by Professional Instructors (IE: www.vikingtactics.com, www.eagtactical.com, www.tridentconcepts.com, etc.).

CLASS CONDUCT:
The 12-hour class will be broken into two sessions. These sessions will cover:

History, Design, and Parts of AR rifles
Purchasing an AR-15
Basic manipulation and Manual of Arms of AR rifles
Fundamentals of Rifle Marksmanship
Disassembly, maintenance, and reassembly of AR rifles
Accessories
Malfunctions and Malfunction Clearance

Battle Sight Zero
Offset Aiming
Range Starting and Carry Positions
Drills from 5-yards to 50-yards
Reloads
Engagement of Multiple targets
Shooting Positions

OPEN MIND
A Positive Attitude
AR-15 style Carbine or Rifle chambered for a centerfire rifle caliber
(IE: .223/5.56, 6.8mm, 7.62x39mm, 5.45x39mm, .308/7.62x51mm.)
Sling that will allow the carbine or rifle to be safely slung and
controlled by the user
At least 500-rounds of reliable ammunition
At least Three 30-round magazines
Cleaning Equipment for the AR-15
Eye protection
Ear protection
Water/Hydration
Snacks
Note-taking Items (pen, pad, laptop, etc.)
Appropriate clothing for the season and weather

Headwear
Shooting gloves
Knee pads
Elbow pads
Picnic chair
Insect repellent
Sun screen
Optics appropriate for the distances we will be shooting
(IE: Red Dot Sight, low-powered scope, etc.)
Rain gear (we will shoot rain or shine)