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Looking for a good way to introduce your child to the lifelong habits of safe gun handling and the basic concepts of marksmanship? Whether your child is interested in recreation, competition, or hunting, this class is where they need to be! Explore Rifle is a 4-week course designed for youth ages 8-10, but open to those up to 15.
Youth 7 & under are too young to participate. BB guns (.177 cal) used for all class exercises (equipment provided). Air guns are a tried-and-true non-threatening way to teach gun basics and a great building block to becoming a safe and competent shooter with larger caliber equipment.
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Parents/guardians are encouraged to stay and learn how to help guide their student. Cost for 4-week series: $40/student Class meets 7 - 8 pm for 4 weeks, Wednesdays December 2 through December 23. Participants must be preregistered; space may not be available for walk-in students.
Class limited to 10 students only. Course outline Week 1A: Basic gun safety & intro to the gun/range; dry & live firing at target backs from bench position. Week 2A: Gun/range safety continued; gun parts continued; intro to sight picture; live firing at 1 bull target from bench position.
Week 3A: Safety & gun parts review; shot placement; sight adjustment; live firing at 5 bull target from bench position. Week 4A: Shooting for score & scoring targets; live firing at 10 bull targets from bench position. Explore Rifle is part one of a three part (12 weeks overall) curriculum.
A minimum number of interested students is required to schedule a next level class. Age Category Youth Location Indoor Archery Range Central at Outdoor Education Center Schedule From: Dec 1 2026 to Dec 22 2026 Every Wednesday: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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