Classes
The Lawton-Fort Sill Rifle and Pistol Club is not able to offer any firearms-related instruction at this time. Those who are interested in Pistol, Rifle, or Range Safety Officer classes with an NRA certified instructor can participate in classes offered by the "Mount Scott Gun Club.".
NRA Basic Pistol Class |
The main focus of the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course is on helping the participant develop the knowledge, skills and attitude to safely and effectively handle and fire a handgun. Included is instruction on ammunition and handgun types; selecting ammunition, handguns and accessories; gun handling; shooting positions; and handgun shooting activities. These and other topics presented in this course form the core knowledge and skills used in all handgun shooting activities, from recreational shooting through hunting, competition and self-defense. Participants who complete this course will have the opportunity to move on into Conventional ("Bullseye")Pistol competition, Defensive Pistol, or Steel Challenge.
NRA Basic Rifle Class |
The main focus of the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course is on helping the participant develop the knowledge, skills and attitude to safely and effectively handle and fire a rifle. Included is instruction on ammunition and rifle types; selecting ammunition, rifles and accessories; gun handling; shooting positions; and rifle shooting activities. These and other topics presented in this course form the core knowledge and skills used in all rifle shooting activities, from recreational shooting through hunting, competition and home protection. Participants who complete this course will have the opportunity to move on into High Power (three-position) Rifle competition and Smallbore (three-position) Rifle competition.
This course is designed as a complete package. The only items students need to provide for themselves are a rifle, the manufacturer's owner's manual, 100 rounds of ammunition (.22 lr is best), and ear and eye protection. If you cannot provide any of those items, please inform the instructor at least two weeks in advance, and we will help you. Students under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a custodial parent or guardian.
NRA Range Safety Officer Class |
The goal of the NRA Range Safety Officer Course is to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. Included is instruction on the role of the Range Safety Officer (RSO), the purpose of range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), procedures for inspecting a range prior to live fire, conducting a range safety briefing, emergency procedures, and how to safely unload guns and correct stoppages and malfunctions.
To be certified as a Range Safety Officer, course participants must meet the following requirements:
Be 21 years of age or older.
Attend the entire course.
Participate in discussions and practical exercises.
Demonstrate Knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to organize, conduct, and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations.
Achieve an examination score of 90% or higher.
Register at nrainstructors.org. [Note: your instructor will register you and pay the initial registration fee. That cost is included in your course tuition fee.]
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