Muzzleloading Pistol
Next Class TBD
LESSON ONE (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Course Goal & Objectives
- History of Muzzleloading Pistols
- Principle Parts of Percussion and Flintlock Pistols & Revolvers
- Demonstration of Safe Muzzleloading Pistol Handling
LESSON TWO (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Blackpowder, its Substitutes and Proper Use
- Safety Procedures for Blackpowder
- Proper Components of a Load
- Procedures and Accessories for Loading Muzzlelading Pistol
LESSON THREE (2 hrs) – Classroom / Range
- Demonstration of Safe Shooting Skill and Attitude for Muzzleloading Pistols
- Shoot target from Benchrest position
- Identify Pistol Cleaning Materials
- Clean Muzzleloading Pistol Safely
LESSON FOUR (2 hrs) – Range
- Causes of Muzzleloading Pistol Failure to Fire and Corrective Procedures
- Demonstrating Firing a Muzzleloading Pistol from the Standing Position
LESSON FIVE (2 hrs) – Range
- Demonstrate Shooting a Muzzloading Revolver
- Hit a Target Using a Muzzloading Revolver
- Disassemble, Clean and Reassemble a Muzzloading Revolver
LESSON SIX (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Identify Several Ways to Pursue a Shooting Interest
- Use of NRA Muzzleloading Qualifications Program
- Criteria for Selecting Muzzleloading Pistol and Revolver
- Joining Shooting Groups
TOTAL
- 12-Hour Classroom & Range
Muzzleloading Rifle
Next Class TBD
LESSON ONE (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Course Goal & Objectives
- History of Muzzleloading Rifles
- Principle Parts of Percussion and Flintlock Rifles & Revolvers
- Demonstration of Safe Muzzleloading Rifle Handling
LESSON TWO (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Blackpowder, its Substitutes and Proper Use
- Safety Procedures for Blackpowder
- Proper Components of a Load
- Procedures and Accessories for Loading Muzzlelading Rifle
LESSON THREE (2 hrs) – Classroom / Range
- Demonstration of Safe Shooting Skill and Attitude for Muzzleloading Rifles
- Shoot target from Benchrest position
- Identify Rifle Cleaning Materials
- Clean Muzzleloading Rifle Safely
LESSON FOUR (2 hrs) – Range
- Causes of Muzzleloading Rifle Failure to Fire and Corrective Procedures
- Demonstrating Firing a Muzzleloading Rifle from the Standing Position
LESSON FIVE (2 hrs) – Range
- Demonstrate Shooting a Muzzleloading Rifle from the Crossed Stick (sitting) position.
- Progress in fundamental of firing a shot
LESSON SIX (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Identify Several Ways to Pursue a Shooting Interest
- Use of NRA Muzzleloading Qualifications Program
- Criteria for Selecting Muzzleloading Rifle
- Joining Shooting Groups
TOTAL
- 12-Hour Classroom & Range
Muzzleloading Shotgun
Next Class TBD
LESSON ONE (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Course Goal & Objectives
- History of Muzzleloading Shotguns
- Principle Parts of Percussion and Flintlock Shotguns & Revolvers
- Demonstration of Safe Muzzleloading Shotgun Handling
LESSON TWO (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Blackpowder, its Substitutes and Proper Use
- Safety Procedures for Blackpowder
- Proper Components of a Load
- Procedures and Accessories for Loading Muzzlelading Shotgun
LESSON THREE (2 hrs) – Classroom / Range
- Demonstration of Safe Shooting Skill and Attitude for Muzzleloading Shotguns
- Shoot a moving target
- Identify Shotgun Cleaning Materials
- Clean Muzzleloading Shotgun Safely
LESSON FOUR (2 hrs) – Range
- Causes of Muzzleloading Shotgun Failure to Fire and Corrective Procedures
- Demonstrating Firing a Muzzleloading Shotgun from various stations
LESSON FIVE (2 hrs) – Classroom
- Identify Several Ways to Pursue a Shooting Interest
- Use of NRA Muzzleloading Qualifications Program
- Criteria for Selecting Muzzleloading Shotgun
- Joining Shooting Groups
TOTAL
- 10-Hour Classroom & Range