Rifle Foundations

Practical Rifle Handling Beyond the Bench

Bench-rest shooting builds familiarity.
Real rifle competence starts when you learn to safely run your rifle beyond the bench.

Rifle Foundations is the starting point for shooters who want to move beyond static bench shooting and develop confident, practical rifle-handling skills in a structured, professional environment.

This course focuses on safe rifle operation, efficient handling, and foundational positional skills — the building blocks required before progressing to dynamic movement and advanced rifle training.

This is not about speed or tactics.
It’s about building correct habits that last.

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Is This Course for You?

This course is designed for shooters who:
⊙ Own a rifle and want to use it more confidently
⊙ Have experience shooting from a bench but feel limited beyond that
⊙ Want structured, professional instruction
⊙ Are preparing for Rifle in Motion or other advanced rifle courses
⊙ Want practical rifle skills that translate beyond a square range

This course assumes basic firearms safety awareness and a willingness to learn.

This course is not designed for brand-new shooters with no prior rifle experience.

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Why This Course Matters

Many rifle owners can shoot accurately from a bench — but struggle when asked to:

• Reload efficiently

• Clear malfunctions confidently

• Change positions safely

• Maintain control outside ideal conditions

Rifle Foundations bridges that gap.

This course gives you the skills and understanding needed to safely operate your rifle in realistic, non-ideal conditions, without rushing you into movement-heavy or advanced drills.

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What You’ll Learn & Build

Rifle Foundations focuses on core rifle-handling skills every competent rifle shooter should master.

You will train:
⊙ Rifle control fundamentals — managing recoil and muzzle movement
⊙ Safe loading and unloading procedures
⊙ Foundational reload techniques — building safe, repeatable habits
⊙ Malfunction identification and clearance — safely clearing common stoppages
⊙ Mechanical offset awareness — how rifle setup and position affect point of impact
⊙ Introductory positional shooting — standing, kneeling, and prone fundamentals
⊙ Introduction to cover and terrain awareness — safe positioning and angles

These skills form the foundation for dynamic rifle training later.

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After This Course, You Will:

⊙ Safely handle your rifle without relying on a bench
⊙ Confidently clear common malfunctions
⊙ Understand how position and setup affect accuracy and control
⊙ Know how to practice more effectively on your own
⊙ Be prepared for Rifle in Motion and more advanced training

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Course Format & What to Expect

⊙ Full-day, hands-on instruction
⊙ Outdoor, primitive range environment
⊙ Uneven terrain and real-world conditions
⊙ Emphasis on safety, repetition, and understanding
⊙ Individual instructor feedback throughout the day
⊙ Cold-range policy — rifles remain unloaded unless directed

✔ No ego
✔ No rushing
✔ Safety first
✔ Built for learning, not performance

This course involves standing, kneeling, and basic positional work, but is paced to support learning — not physical performance.

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Required Equipment

Bring the following:
⊙ Semi-automatic, magazine-fed rifle (unloaded upon arrival)
⊙ Minimum 2 magazines (more magazines = less downtime)
⊙ Approximately 200 rounds of factory rifle ammunition (no handloads)
⊙ Eye and ear protection
⊙ Rifle sling (strongly recommended)
⊙ Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy closed-toe footwear

Bring at least one empty magazine for reload and manipulation drills.

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Recommended Gear (Optional)

⊙ Magazine pouches or loaders
⊙ Extra magazines and ammunition
⊙ Cleaning kit and basic maintenance tools
⊙ Water, hat, sunscreen, jacket (as conditions dictate)

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Location & Logistics

Training takes place at our outdoor range:

Cross Valley National Training Center
Ellensburg, WA area

⊙ Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to class start
⊙ Bring food and water — no food on site
⊙ Porta-potty restrooms available
⊙ Training conducted rain, snow, or shine

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Where This Course Fits in Your Training Path

Rifle Foundations is the prerequisite for:
⊙ Rifle in Motion
⊙ Advanced rifle or field-based courses
⊙ Confident independent rifle practice

These skills apply equally to defensive use, field shooting, and responsible rifle ownership.

This course ensures you’re prepared — before things get faster and more complex.

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Registration & Cancellation Policy

⊙ Early registration recommended — pricing increases approximately 2 weeks before class
⊙ Full refund or reschedule: 14+ days prior
⊙ 50% refund or reschedule: within 14 days
⊙ No refund for no-shows without prior communication

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Questions or Ready to Register?

📞 (509) 383-3030
✉️ [email protected]
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