Events in April 2024

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April 4, 2024(1 event)

6:00 pm: 3 Gun Fun Shoot Oak Tree Gun Club

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April 4, 2024

First Thursday of the month 6pm to 9pm a 3 Gun Fun Shoot on the Rifle Range at Oak Tree Gun Club. Manager and Chief Range Safety Officer Savage sets up a different stage each month. Stages are set up to improve your skills and are fun to shoot. Bring your Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun to give it a try. If you do not have those, Oak Tree has rentals.
April 5, 2024(1 event)

8:00 am: NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Led

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April 5, 2024

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course consisting of instruction and a hands-on practical portion at the range under the guidance and supervision of an NRA Certified Instructor. This course is eight hours and is intended for all adults regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA affiliation.

Some of the topics in the course include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, selecting and storing a pistol, the fundamentals of shooting and pistol inspection and maintenance.
During the training of the course, an NRA Certified Instructor will validate comprehension and application of gun safety rules; range protocol; proper handling, loading and unloading procedures; application of pistol shooting fundamentals; stable shooting positions; live fire; and a final shooting qualification.

To qualify for the class you need to be 21 years or older. If you are under 21 please contact Chuck Sparks.  Email or call 6613170556

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April 6, 2024
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April 8, 2024(1 event)

9:00 am: USCCA Protector Academy Private Lesson

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April 8, 2024

April 9, 2024(1 event)

7:00 pm: NRA Members Council of the Antelope Valley

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April 9, 2024

Come join us for our meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Location: Palmdale Fin & Feather 600 East Ave. S, Palmdale CA. 93550 at 7:00pm
The Objective of the NRA Members' Council Program shall be the protection of our citizens rights as enumerated in the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights by functioning as part of a coordinated team to

  • Educate and foster public awareness of the "Right to Keep and Bear Arms" ar articulated in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Increase the membership of the NRA
  • Advise, participate and cordinate with NRA staff regarding NRA programs, activities, local, government, candidates, and issues.
  • Provide Firearms Safety and Self-Protection training to the local community.
  • Protect our Hunting Heritage

 
April 10, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Private Lesson

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April 10, 2024

Women's Handgun Private Lesson

 
April 11, 2024(1 event)

6:00 pm: Women Fun Shoot Oak Tree Gun Club

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April 11, 2024

Women Fun Shoot at Oak Tree Gun Club. This event happens the 2nd Thursday of the month. It is a time for women to get together and bond while shooting and having a good time. No skill level is needed. From brand new to experienced shooters. Stages will be set up to improve your skill level that are challenging and fun to shot. Cheri Sparks is a NRA/USCCA instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer and she is there help. Bring your pistol or rent at the Pro Shop and enjoy the fun.
April 12, 2024(1 event)

9:00 am: Defensive Shotgun

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April 12, 2024

If you are new or and experienced shooter this course will provide you with the basic fundamentals of Defensive Shotgun Shooting.
This course is designed to help you with the manipulation and functions of your shotgun. Some of the topics in the course include: gun safety rules, sight over bore, shotgun patterning, zeroing your shotgun, choke and choke tubs, proper way to load and unload your shotgun, and what ammunition you use, grouping and effectiveness. There will be short classroom PowerPoint and live fire portion.

Course Goal: To give you basic knowledge, skills, and attitude to use your shotgun effectively. The knowledge to make sound decisions on what ammunition to use for what purpose. Is your shotgun set up for what you want to do with it.

To qualify for the class you need to be 21 years or older. If you are under 21, please contact Chuck Sparks.
The class will be held at the Oaktree Gun Club.
You will need: eye and hearing protection, a Shotgun, Ammunition in the Gauge of your shotgun, a minimum 0f 20 slugs, 25 00 Buck shot, 75 #7.5 or #8 bird shot.

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April 13, 2024(1 event)

8:30 am: Women On Target Shooting Clinic

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April 13, 2024

NRA Women On Target Instructional Clinics provide a thorough introduction to firearm safety, handling, and shooting skills. In this clinic, we will be going over handguns. Instructed by Certified NRA Instructors and Range Safety Officers. Clinic Consist of; Firearms Safety, Parts, Operation, Ammunition, Fundamentals of Shooting, Live Fire Exercise, and NRA Continued Training Opportunities. Agenda: 8:30-9:00 a.m. Sign-in, 9:00-12:00 noon Classroom instruction (NRA certified instructors), 12:00 noon – 1:00 Lunch, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Round Robin at A Place To Shoot. Cost: $75.00 (pre-registration required). Cost includes the use of firearms, targets, and ammunition. The clinic is rain or shine. Note: Clinic is limited to 20 participants. Payment is required to confirm a spot in the clinic. Free goody bags for all participants. If you want to bring your own handgun after the clinic one of the instructors can go over the operation of your gun with you.
April 14, 2024
April 15, 2024(1 event)

8:00 am: NRA Basic Shotgun

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April 15, 2024

This course includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.

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April 16, 2024
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April 18, 2024(1 event)

6:00 pm: Oak Tree Pistol Fun Shoot

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April 18, 2024

Oak Tree Pistol Fun Shoot
On the 3rd Thursday of the month Pistol Fun Shoot. Located at the Pistol Range. Different stages are set up monthly to practice your shooting skills. It can be just you shooting to improve your own times or could be a head-to-head competition. This event is for fun and to develop your shooting skills. Each month stages are decided on and set up by NRA Certified Instructors and NRA Certified Range Safety Officers (RSO’s). During the event they are there to run the event and keep everyone safe and help you with anything that you may need to improve your skills. Come Join and have some fun.
April 19, 2024(1 event)

9:00 am: USCCA Women's Basic Handgun Course

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April 19, 2024

Join us for USCCA Women's Basic Handgun Course. Discover a welcoming and engaging USCCA training course created specifically for women. With three distinct modules — Women’s Basic Pistol, Women’s Intermediate Pistol and Women’s Defensive Pistol — this course is designed to make you a safer, more confident gun owner, regardless of if you’re brand new to firearms or are ready to learn more about defensive shooting.

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April 20, 2024(1 event)

8:30 am: NRA Shotgun Course Private Lesson

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April 20, 2024

April 21, 2024
April 22, 2024(1 event)

8:00 am: NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting Course

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April 22, 2024 – April 23, 2024

This 17-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting, and teaching NRA’s Basic Shotgun Shooting Course.

Prerequisite: Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a perquisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises.
Description: Course is presented in two parts: basic instructor training, and discipline specific instructor training. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Shotgun Instructor Candidate Packet, and NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting course student packet.

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April 23, 2024(1 event)

8:00 am: NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting Course

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April 22, 2024 – April 23, 2024

This 17-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting, and teaching NRA’s Basic Shotgun Shooting Course.

Prerequisite: Possession of basic firearm safety and shooting skills is a perquisite for certification as an NRA instructor. Prior to the instructor training, candidates complete a pre-course questionnaire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises.
Description: Course is presented in two parts: basic instructor training, and discipline specific instructor training. Students demonstrate organizational and teaching skills via participation in practical exercises during the course, and complete an instructor certification examination. Students will receive the NRA Trainer’s Guide, NRA Shotgun Instructor Candidate Packet, and NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting course student packet.

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April 24, 2024
April 25, 2024
April 26, 2024(1 event)

9:00 am: AR15 Fundamentals

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April 26, 2024

The USCCA’s AR-15 Fundamentals course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance and effective use of AR-15 style rifles and to bring awareness to the usefulness of the platform in the context of civilian home defense and defense of life. Classroom instruction covers topics such as basic AR-15 nomenclature and function, cleaning and maintenance, and accessorizing the AR-15, while live-range instruction will provide students with an understanding of how to safely and effectively operate an AR-15, confirm zero, and engage in practical and cumulative drills.

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April 27, 2024(1 event)

8:00 am: USCCA Basic Handgun Private Lesson

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April 27, 2024

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May 2, 2024(1 event)

6:00 pm: 3 Gun Fun Shoot Oak Tree Gun Club

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May 2, 2024

First Thursday of the month 6pm to 9pm a 3 Gun Fun Shoot on the Rifle Range at Oak Tree Gun Club. Manager and Chief Range Safety Officer Savage sets up a different stage each month. Stages are set up to improve your skills and are fun to shoot. Bring your Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun to give it a try. If you do not have those, Oak Tree has rentals.
May 3, 2024(1 event)

8:30 am: NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course

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May 3, 2024

This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.

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May 4, 2024