Bolivar
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The ORA conducted SR clinic 1 and 2 this past weekend at Amiens Range, CFB Borden.
The clinic focused on marksmanship principles as applied to the Service Rifle Course of fire offered by the ORA.
Day 1 included zeroing at 100 and 50 yds (along with associated sight corrections / hold overs to make hits at varied distances. We were also able to engage moving targets at these ranges which is always a challenge and is practice that is not readily available at most civilian ranges.
Participants also got either a reminder or introduction to duties in the butts as required for target preparation.
Day 2 focused on a new match course of fire that incorporates pistol. While somewhat familar to those experienced with the CQB course of fire, there are some definate twists that make the shooting challenges all new.
Fortunately (or unfortunately) we all got to test out our gear (weapons, ammo, magazines, vests, pouches, belts, holsters) in rather frigid temperatures. Not what most of us were expecting on April 9th and 10th. Oh well, at least we all stayed dry and we had no cold induced injuries (slip/falls, frostbite).
The classes both days were well attended by about 30ish participants, including a small unit of military members who were able to take advantage of the training opportunity. Smiles were worn by all at the end of each days shooting and all had positive comments about what they learned. I did not that at least one of the total newbies expresses that they were basically drinking from the fire hose on the first day, but after day two they were starting to feel more familiar with proceedures and confident in their abilities. Building confidence in the abilities of shooters is one of the primary aims of the ORA Service program.
The clinic focused on marksmanship principles as applied to the Service Rifle Course of fire offered by the ORA.
Day 1 included zeroing at 100 and 50 yds (along with associated sight corrections / hold overs to make hits at varied distances. We were also able to engage moving targets at these ranges which is always a challenge and is practice that is not readily available at most civilian ranges.
Participants also got either a reminder or introduction to duties in the butts as required for target preparation.
Day 2 focused on a new match course of fire that incorporates pistol. While somewhat familar to those experienced with the CQB course of fire, there are some definate twists that make the shooting challenges all new.
Fortunately (or unfortunately) we all got to test out our gear (weapons, ammo, magazines, vests, pouches, belts, holsters) in rather frigid temperatures. Not what most of us were expecting on April 9th and 10th. Oh well, at least we all stayed dry and we had no cold induced injuries (slip/falls, frostbite).
The classes both days were well attended by about 30ish participants, including a small unit of military members who were able to take advantage of the training opportunity. Smiles were worn by all at the end of each days shooting and all had positive comments about what they learned. I did not that at least one of the total newbies expresses that they were basically drinking from the fire hose on the first day, but after day two they were starting to feel more familiar with proceedures and confident in their abilities. Building confidence in the abilities of shooters is one of the primary aims of the ORA Service program.
