Posted: 1/29/2008 6:25:38 PM EDT
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What is a good way for a beginner to receive basic training? I guess what I'm asking is what is the best civilian equivalent for military basic marksmanship training, like what recruits who haven't ever seen a rifle in person receive? |
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I don't know about VA but here in AZ theres few indoor gun shops who offer a pretty basic marksmanship class. Also some of the Community Colleges offer your run of the mill marksmanship course. . I'm sure you could find a few low dollar classes for maintainence and marksmanship in your area. |
If you're serious about effectively using a firearm to defend yourself, forget the NRA type courses and enroll in an "entry level" three day class. Many schools and trainers have much to offer. Randy Cain's Handgun 101 Giles Stock teaches our basic pistol course twice a year. I don't know why Shack mentioned the NRA classes because Tactical Response also offers such a course. Google John Farnam, Louis Awerbuck, Bill Jeans, Mike Benedict, Tiger McKee ........ the list goes on and on. In VA, email Doc Gunn at [email protected] and tell him Tony from the FIRE Institute referred you for training classes. He hosts Farnam in the Roanoke area. |
Blackwater has a carbine operator's course that is pretty much soup to nuts. It's much different than military basic marksmanship training, but because it is focused on practical use of the weapon. |
Tony, I would start with a basic NRA Rifle course. That way you will get training on different types of actions and calibers from the ground up. After completing the NRA course I would find a reputable school and enroll in whatever AR15 Rifle course they offer. Most schools (including mine) have prerequisites so you might want to stay with one school for a while and start with their 101 course and work your way up to their Intermediate and Advanced Level courses. Once you have some good skills developed you can move on to other reputable schools and enroll in their programs. Believe me, it doesn't happen overnight. It's continually a work in progress. Hope this helps. Be Safe. Joe |
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You might want to get the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Course booklet. It's self paced on all firearm disciplines and is good at helping you go get the basics down pat. Many local ranges have them for free. materials.nrahq.org/go/product.aspx?productid=EQ%2009525 
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| Army training is pretty straight forward. Any good book or manual will walk you through the basics. Remember BRASS for shooting and SPORTS for clearing malfunctions. Breathe Relax Aim Squeeze and Slap (the mag) Pull (bolt charger handle) Observe (chamber) Release Tap (bolt assist knob) Squeeze (trigger). |