NRA Basic Rifle

Preregistration is required.

The NRA Basic Rifle course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude to safely own and operate a rifle.  Instruction will include both classroom and range time addressing safe rifle handling, rifle parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the bench rest position, cleaning the rifle and continued opportunities for skill development.  This class is a comprehensive presentation of the basics and is great way for new shooters to get started and for experienced shooters to build a stronger foundation of knowledge and skills.  There are no training prerequisites for this course.  Students must be of good character and not legally disqualified from possessing a rifle in the U.S. Under federal law, however, certain non-U.S. citizens are prohibited from participating in this course.    Only non-U.S. citizens who are: (1) lawfully permanent residents (e.g., green card holders); (2) refugees; or (3) individuals who have been granted asylum may participate in this course. Students below age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Please coordinate the attendance of students below the age of 18 with Critical Edge in advance of signing up for the class.

Progress through the course is not driven by a schedule.  We will move through the curriculum as quickly or slowly as necessary to allow the students to learn the material.  The training goal is to ensure that, by the end of the course, all the students have acquired the competence and confidence to safely handle a rifle on their own.

All live fire for the Basic Rifle course will be conducted on a one-on-one basis with an NRA certified instructor.  We will start with a .22 caliber rifle and ammunition provided by Critical Edge.  Those students who already have a rifle of their own, and would like to fire it, will have an opportunity to do so.  But, they must bring their own ammunition and notify Critical Edge in advance.

The NRA Basic Rifle course will be held within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle, PA at the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association on the dates below.  We will meet in the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse beginning at 9:00 AM and probably conclude by 7:00 PM in September and October.  Due to the reduced hours of daylight, the November class will begin at 8:00AM and conclude about 6:00PM.   To ensure close personal attention for each student, this course is limited to 6 people.

Spring Class Dates:

• April 7, 2023  (Fri)

Preregistration is required.  To reserve a spot in a class please go to the following to make payment:  https://criticaledge.us/make-a-payment/  The regular fee for the course is $145.00.  There is a 15% off sale for classes in April and May reducing the price to $123.25.  Members of the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association, veterans and first responders receive an additional  $15.00 discount.  The fee for members of the U.S. military on active duty may attend is $75.00.  To finalize registration, please also send an email (at:  carl.walker@criticaledge.us ) with the following information:

Name as you want it to appear on your certificate;

Mailing address;

Phone number;

Please indicate if you are a member of the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association, active duty member of the U.S. military, veteran or first responder;

The course title and the date(s) which you wish to attend;

The type and caliber of any firearm you want to bring to class;

A brief description of your previous experience with firearms; and

Your interests with regard to firearms and any firearms or personal security goals you may have.