Week of Mar 12th

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March 12, 2023(1 event)

9:30 am: Desert Marksmen Event: Small Bore Rifle Shoot

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March 12, 2023

Desert Marksmen Event: Small Bore Rifle Shoot
Desert Marksmen hold a Small-Bore Rifle Shoot the 2nd Sunday of the month. The event cost is $10 and you do not need to be a member of Desert Marksmen to participate. The Shoot is based off of NRL Style .22 matches ( https://nrl22.org/ ). Round count is under 100 and we shoot anywhere from 25 yds out to 100 yds. target size varies. We use different items to shoot from (Tank Trap, Roof Top, Ladder, Saw Horse, Buckets (2gal- 55 gallon) Cinder Blocks, tire, or from the ground on a mat. Normal event starts at 9:30 am is Safety Briefing, then everyone sights in (10 rds.), then start shooting from the stages with a Safety Briefing before each stage. We normally finish by 2 pm.
March 13, 2023(1 event)

8:30 am: NRA Pistol Instructor Course

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March 13, 2023 – March 14, 2023

This 16-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course. This includes BIT (Basic Instructor Training)

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 that will be emailed to candidates after they register for the course. The first part of day two will be live fire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises (shooting requirements and manipulation of firearm to clear malfunctions).
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 Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet.

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March 14, 2023(1 event)

8:30 am: NRA Pistol Instructor Course

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March 13, 2023 – March 14, 2023

This 16-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course. This includes BIT (Basic Instructor Training)

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 that will be emailed to candidates after they register for the course. The first part of day two will be live fire and demonstrate their firearm background in pre-course assessment exercises (shooting requirements and manipulation of firearm to clear malfunctions).
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 Pistol Shooting Instructor Candidate Packet.

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March 15, 2023(1 event)

5:00 pm: Firearm Safet Symposium

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March 15, 2023

Good Afternoon Antelope Valley!
Palmdale Sheriff Station wants you to join us for a Firearms Safety Symposium we will be hosting on Wednesday, March 15th, from 5-8 PM, in the AVTA Community Room, located at 42210 6th St West, Lancaster.
We will have presentations from Firearm and Safety Instructors, Michelle Royal, and Chuck Sparks, as well as Antelope Valley Violence Prevention Coalition. The Antelope Valley Violence Prevention Coalition will also be there to pass out free firearm locks.
This is a great opportunity to ask the instructors questions, and learn more about topics pertaining to firearms and the process for obtaining a Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Permit in California.
We ask that you do not bring ANY firearms or ammunition to this event out of safety for our officers, presenters and the community.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you there!
Please click on this link https://tinyurl.com/2n7zmh9c or scan the QR Code to register.
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March 16, 2023
March 17, 2023(1 event)

8:00 am: NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course

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March 17, 2023

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.

This course is at least ten-hours long and 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.
March 18, 2023(1 event)

8:00 am: NRA Shotgun Instructor Course

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March 18, 2023 – March 19, 2023

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

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.