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Woodduck Alley offers a number of NRA certified firearms courses throughout the year.  We also provide assistance, instruction, and  range time for individuals that are participating in the NRA Marksmanship Qualifications Program.

Learning the correct way to shoot correctly and handle a firearm safely will provide both the novice enthusiast to the experienced sportsman with hours of fun and relaxation participating in an exciting American sport.

Courses Offered in 2007

bulletNRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation ( FS-101 )   3 hours  $ 75 / person

FIRST Steps –Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training – is the National Rifle Association’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new gun purchasers. It is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper operation and shooting skills of one specific firearm model. Through hands-on exercises, practical applications, with a minimum of lecture, the student will develop the specific knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to be a responsible and safe gun owner.

The course is 3 hours in length. All ammunition for the course is provided. We encourage you to bring your new pistol so you can learn about it. However, if you have not purchased a pistol yet or are uncertain as to what kind of pistol to buy, this course is for you. We use both revolver and semi-automatic pistols in the class for everyone to learn about and fire.

Course outline:

  1. Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation
  2. Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
  3. Introduction to Pistol Shooting from the Bench rest Position
  4. Introduction to Pistol Cleaning, Storage, and Training Opportunities

The cost of this course is $75 and includes all course materials, ammunition, and targets.

Eye and Ear protection is required for all Firearm Courses and is provided for each student for your safety and convenience by Woodduck Alley.

Registration for this course will close 7 days prior to the course date. A $35 deposit is required with all registrations. Any registrant that is unable to attend the class and either does not reschedule or fails to show up on the course date and time forfeits his/her registration deposit. The balance due for the course shall be collected at the beginning of the course

bulletNRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Shooting Course    3 hours        $ 75 / person

FIRST Steps –Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training – is the National Rifle Association’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm orientation program for new gun purchasers. It is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper operation and shooting skills of one specific firearm model. Through hands-on exercises, practical applications, with a minimum of lecture, the student will develop the specific knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to be a responsible and safe gun owner.

The course is 3 hours in length. All ammunition for the course is provided. We encourage you to bring your new shotgun so you can learn about it. However, if you have not purchased a shotgun yet or are uncertain as to what kind of shotgun to buy, this course is for you. We use a wide range of shotgun types, including single action, double barrel, pump action and semi-automatic in the class for everyone to learn about and fire.

Course outline:

  1. Introduction to Shotgun Safety, Parts, and Operation
  2. Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting
  3. Introduction to Shotgun Shooting at Straightaway Targets
  4. Introduction to Shotgun Cleaning, Storage, and Training Opportunities

The cost of this course is $75 and includes all course materials, ammunition, and targets.

Eye and Ear protection is required for all Firearm Courses and is provided for each student for your safety and convenience by Woodduck Alley.

Registration for this course will close 7 days prior to the course date. A $35 deposit is required with all registrations. Any registrant that is unable to attend the class and either does not reschedule or fails to show up on the course date and time forfeits his/her registration deposit. The balance due for the course shall be collected at the beginning of the course.

 

bulletNRA FIRST Steps Rifle Shooting Course     3 hours    

This course is designed to provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a rifle safely.

Course outline includes:

    I.    Introduction to Rifle Safety, Parts, and Operation

    II.   Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting  

    III.  Introduction to Rifle Shooting from the Benchrest Position

    IV.  Introduction to Rifle Cleaning, Storage, and Training Opportunities      

The cost of this course is $ 75 and includes all course materials, ammunition, and targets.

Eye and Ear protection is required for all Firearm Courses and is provided for each student for your safety and convenience by Woodduck Alley.

Registration for this course will close 7 days prior to the course date. A $80 deposit is required with all registrations. Any registrant that is unable to attend the class and either does not reschedule or fails to show up on the course date and time forfeits his/her registration deposit. The balance due for the course shall be collected at the beginning of the course.

 

bulletNRA Basic Pistol Safety Course (BP-101)   10 hours    $ 140 / person

This course is an expansion of the FIRST Steps Course.  The course goes into more depth about:

                I.   Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling

                II.  Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting

                III. Firing the First Shots

                IV. Two-Handed and One-Handed Shooting Positions

                V.  Pistol Sports and Activities

The cost of this course is $160 and includes all course materials, ammunition, and targets.

Eye and Ear protection is required for all Firearm Courses and is provided for each student for your safety and convenience by Woodduck Alley.

Registration for this course will close 7 days prior to the course date. A $70 deposit is required with all registrations. Any registrant that is unable to attend the class and either does not reschedule or fails to show up on the course date and time forfeits his/her registration deposit. The balance due for the course shall be collected at the beginning of the course.

 

bulletNRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course  (BS101)  10 hours  $160 / person

Basic Shotgun Shooting Course

Shotgun shooting is, quite possibly, the most basic forms of marksmanship. Our nation’s early pioneers and settlers relied on the shotgun to keep meat on the table and provide a measure of security in the home.

Today, people pursue the sport of shotgun shooting for a variety of reasons. Some aspire to excel on the clay target range. Others enjoy the special thrill and challenge of stalking game in the field. Whatever your motivation happens to be, this program is designed to provide you with the basic information you’ll need to make your introduction to the exciting world of shotgun shooting as safe and gratifying as possible.

Shotgun shooting is, above all, fun. You can, however, only experience the true enjoyment of shooting accurately and safely if you’re in full command of the fundamentals of shotgun shooting.

In this program, we will take you through all the details inherent in successful shotguning. We will show you how your shotgun functions, how to go about selecting one that’s right for you, how to care for it and most important of all ---how to use it safely. We will acquaint you with the simple, but necessary shooting fundamentals.

The course is 3 hours in length. All ammunition for the course is provided. We encourage you to bring your own shotgun so you can learn about it. However, if you have not purchased a shotgun yet or are uncertain as to what kind of shotgun to buy, this course is for you. We use a wide range of shotgun types, including single action, double barrel, pump action and semi-automatic in the class for everyone to learn about and fire.

Course Content:                                               

  1. Knowing your Shotgun
    1. How Shotguns Work
    2. Ammunition
    3. Selecting a Shotgun
    4. Safety
    5. Caring for Your Shotgun
  2. Basic Shooting Skills
    1. The Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting
    2. Firing Your First Shots
    3. Advanced Shooting Skills
  3. Look at the Opportunities
    1. Shooting – A Skill that Lasts a Lifetime
    2. Join The Shooting Fellowship
    3. NRA Recourses

The cost of this course is $160 and includes all course materials, ammunition, and targets.

Eye and Ear protection is required for all Firearm Courses and is provided for each student for your safety and convenience by Woodduck Alley.

Registration for this course will close 7 days prior to the course date. A $80 deposit is required with all registrations. Any registrant that is unable to attend the class and either does not reschedule or fails to show up on the course date and time forfeits his/her registration deposit. The balance due for the course shall be collected at the beginning of the course.

 

bulletNRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course  (BR101)   14 hours  $160

There are many different types of rifles used for a variety of shooting sports. From target "plincking" with a small .22 caliber all the way up to the high powered 7mm or the 30-06 rifles for big game, they all require the same basic knowledge and understanding of their basic operation and safe handling.

This course is 14 hours in length and is divided into 7 sessions. It includes instruction and practice in all the shooting positions  as well as basic information about rifle operation, safe gun handling, and ammunition. A minimum of 7 hours of this course will be spent on the rifle range.

You are encouraged to bring your own rifle for this class . If you do not have a rifle, but are interested in taking the class to see if rifle shooting may be shooting sport you would like to try,  Woodduck alley has a variety of instructional rifles for you to use for the class.

The cost of this course is $160 and includes all course materials, ammunition, and targets.

Eye and Ear protection is required for all Firearm Courses and is provided for each student for your safety and convenience by Woodduck Alley.

Registration for this course will close 7 days prior to the course date. A $80 deposit is required with all registrations. Any registrant that is unable to attend the class and either does not reschedule or fails to show up on the course date and time forfeits his/her registration deposit. The balance due for the course shall be collected at the beginning of the course.

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