Live Fire | Outdoor Range | Approximately 3 Hours

The Basic Rifle Marksmanship course is a live-fire training program designed to teach the fundamental knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary for the safe and effective use of a rifle in target shooting. This course focuses on developing sound fundamentals that students can continue to build upon through independent practice.

Students receive in-depth instruction on core rifle marksmanship principles, including sight picture, trigger control, breathing techniques, and multiple shooting positions. Emphasis is placed on consistency, safety, and understanding why each fundamental matters.

By the end of the course, students will have the skills and confidence needed to practice rifle shooting on their own and continue improving over time.

Course Duration:

• Approximately 3 hours of live-fire instruction at an outdoor range

Learning Objectives:

Students will learn and practice:

• Safe rifle handling and range procedures

• Proper shooting stances and body positionings

• Sight alignment and sight picture

• Trigger control and follow-through

• Breathing strategies for improved accuracy

• Supported and unsupported shooting positions

• Shot grouping fundamentals

• The principles and process of zeroing a rifle

Depending on individual progress and conditions, some students may complete the course with a zeroed rifle. In all cases, every student will leave with a clear understanding of how to zero their rifle independently.

Required Equipment:

• Open and learning attitude

• Rifle (any legally owned rifle of any action type)

• 150–200 rounds of reliable ammunition

• Magazines (if applicable)

• Rifle sling (if available and attachable to the rifle)

• Notepad and pen

• Sharpie or marker

• Eye and ear protection (electronic ear protection preferred)

• Shoes or boots (no open-toe footwear or sandals)

• Seasonal weather gear (training is conducted rain or shine)

• Range-appropriate attire (no low-cut shirts)

• Water and drinks

Course Intent:

The intent of this course is to provide a strong foundation in rifle marksmanship, not to produce expert marksmen in a single session. Students will be taught drills and techniques they can practice at home or at the range to improve their skills over time.

All students will complete the course with:

• Increased confidence using their rifle

• A solid understanding of marksmanship fundamentals

• The ability to practice independently with purpose and structure

Who Should Take This Course

This course is appropriate for individuals seeking a structured and responsible introduction to rifle shooting and marksmanship fundamentals. It is especially well suited for:

• New or novice rifle owners looking to develop safe handling and shooting skills

• Individuals with limited rifle experience who want to improve consistency and accuracy

• Shooters who understand basic safety rules but lack formal marksmanship instruction

• Hunters or recreational shooters seeking stronger foundational skills

• Individuals interested in learning how to properly zero and maintain a rifle

• Students who want a confidence-building, fundamentals-focused course without advanced or competitive pressure

No prior marksmanship training is required. This course is designed to build safe habits, technical understanding, and long-term skill development.

Prerequisite Skills:
Prior to beginning the course, students must be able to demonstrate basic handling and operation of their rifle. This includes safe loading and unloading procedures, basic field disassembly, and safe firearm handling both on and off the range.

Students who are unable to demonstrate these foundational skills may be directed to complete a Firearm Safety Course or other preparatory instruction before participating in live-fire training.

Courses are taught in Utah and are scheduled by arrangement. Please contact us for availability and scheduling information.