Why This Course Stands Out
- Complete Beginner to Intermediate Guide: No fluff, just real skills that get results.
- Train Anytime, Anywhere: 100% online. Learn when and where it suits you.
- Real-World Practice: Videos, downloadable handbook & practical submission.
- Expert Support & Community: Direct access to your instructors & fellow students.
What You’ll Learn
- Apply the 4 golden firearm safety rules
- Set up your rifle and scope for precision
- Understand optics, ballistics & external factors
- Master shooting technique, breathing, trigger control
- Use DOPE books, range cards, and record progress
- Fully prepare you mentally, physically, and equipment-wise to start your journey toward precision and long-range shooting.
Course Breakdown
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the foundational safety principles and shooting mechanics.
- Build your knowledge of rifle components, optics, ammunition, and environmental effects.
- Apply mental and physical disciplines required for consistency and accuracy.
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge through theory and practical assessments.
Course Structure
The course divides into 10 chapters, each followed by an automatically marked theory assessment. You must achieve 90% or higher to pass and continue.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Section 1: What is Precision Shooting?
Section 2: Safety First – Range & Firearm Handling Protocols
Section 3: Basic Equipment Checklist & Setup Tips
Chapter 2: Elementary Concepts
Section 1: Overview & Importance of Basic Knowledge
Section 2: Terminology & Definitions in Ballistics
Section 3: Rifle & Ammunition Manufacturing Criteria
Section 4: Physics of the Bullet in Flight (Velocity, Mass, KE)
Section 5: Common Shooter Mistakes & Misconceptions
Section 6: Precision vs Accuracy – What's the Difference?
Section 7: Understanding Shooter Physiology & Eye Dominance
Chapter 3: Rifle Basics
Section 1: The Rifle – Launching System Fundamentals
Section 2: The Barrel – Types, Rifling, Twist Rate, Crown
Section 3: The Action – Bolt Functionality, Trigger Setup
Section 4: The Stock – Fit, Adjustability, Bedding
Section 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
Section 6: What Makes a Match-Grade Rifle?
Section 7: Choosing the Right Calibre
Section 8: What Defines a Sniper Rifle?
Chapter 4: Theory of Small Arms Fire
Section 1: Rifle Internal Ballistics
Section 2: External Ballistics – Flight Path Analysis
Section 3: Terminal Ballistics – Shot Impact & Effects
Section 4: Advanced Definitions – Drag, SD, BC
Section 5: Heat, Friction, and Bore Dynamics
Chapter 5: The Rifle Telescope
Section 1: Introduction to Rifle Optics
Section 2: Hunting vs Tactical Scopes
Section 3: Turret Adjustments & Elevation
Section 4: Parallax, Eye Relief & Reticle Types
Section 5: Understanding Field of View & Mirage
Section 6: Scope Shadow & Cheek Weld
Section 7: Reticle Focusing & Zeroing Methods
Chapter 6: MOA vs MRAD
Section 1: Understanding MOA (Minute of Angle)
Section 2: Understanding MRAD (Milliradians)
Section 3: Converting Between MOA and MRAD
Section 4: When to Use MOA vs MRAD in Practice
Chapter 7: Mounting the Scope and Bore-Sighting
Section 1: Mounting the Scope – Aligning Reticle & Rings
Section 2: Scope Base, Torque & Anti-Cant Leveling
Section 3: Bore-Sighting & Preliminary Zero
Section 4: Confirming Zero on the Range
Chapter 8: Shooter’s Attitude
Section 1: Psychological Preparation for Shooting
Section 2: Handling Pressure & Maintaining Calm
Section 3: Focus, Confidence, and Repetition
Chapter 9: Marksmanship Fundamentals
Section 1: The Seven Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Section 2: Trigger Control & Follow-Through
Section 3: Natural Point of Aim
Section 4: Body Positioning & Recoil Management
Section 5: Dry Fire Practice & Live Fire Routine
Section 6: The Cold Bore Shot vs Cold Shooter
Chapter 10: The Wind – Basics and Dynamics
Section 1: Reading the Wind – Visual Cues & Indicators
Section 2: Wind Speed Estimation Techniques
Section 3: Wind Direction & Bullet Drift
Section 4: Making Wind Corrections on Scope
Section 5: Using Tools – Kestrel, Wind Flags, Apps
Section 6: Practical Wind Shooting Exercises
Important Assessment Terms
- You must pass each assessment with a minimum of 90%.
- You are allowed 3 attempts per assessment.
- Failure to pass within three attempts will result in course access being revoked and no refund issued.
- To retake the course, you must re-enrol at full price.
Student Feedback
Well formulated, informative, suitable for the newbie and seasoned student alike. Will recommend. 10/10.
Worth the time, lots of info. If it had an assessment & certificate, it would be a 5/5
The Load Development course provided clear insights into barrel harmonics and the ladder test—absolutely worth every minute!
The section on case selection and preparation really improved my reloading techniques—highly recommended!
The Optimal Charge Weight Load Development method was a game-changer for my accuracy, loved the practical approach!
Comprehensive and easy to follow, especially the coverage on powder and bullet selection!
Great course for anyone serious about reloading, with detailed steps on the Nico method and electronic assistance!
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INTRODUCTION TO PRECISION SHOOTING
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