501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Serving Middle TN & Southern KY

First Shot Program

Introduction to Air Rifle

An 8-class beginner program designed to introduce middle and high school students to safe firearm handling and Olympic-style air rifle shooting in a structured, encouraging environment.

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8 Classes
No Experience Needed
Middle & High School
Tuesday Evenings at 6 PM

What is the First Shot Program?

The First Shot Program is built for students who are brand new to air rifle and want to learn the sport the right way.

Students start with safety, fundamentals, and basic range procedures, then progress through the standing, kneeling, and prone positions before finishing with a graduation match.

Not every student connects with traditional sports. This gives them another path to build focus, discipline, confidence, and responsibility.

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What students will learn

This program is designed to build a strong foundation before moving into more advanced training.

Program focus

  • Gun safety rules and range commands
  • Parts of the rifle and equipment overview
  • Eye dominance and sight picture
  • Trigger control and shot process
  • Standing, kneeling, and prone positions
  • Confidence and discipline through repetition
Air rifle safety instruction

Class schedule

Each class builds on the one before it so students learn safely and progress with confidence.

Class 1

First Shot Fundamentals

Learn gun safety rules, parts of the rifle, eye dominance, sight picture, and the equipment used. Students shoot from a seated position to learn how to look through the sights and squeeze the trigger.

Class 2

Introduction to Standing

Learn the basics of the standing position, body alignment, balance, and the beginning of a proper shot process.

Class 3

Practice the Standing Position

Reinforce position, build consistency, and continue developing sight picture and trigger control.

Class 4

Introduction to Kneeling

Learn the kneeling position, body setup, stability, and how the position changes the shot process.

Class 5

Practice the Kneeling Position

Strengthen kneeling fundamentals and build confidence through guided repetition and coaching.

Class 6

Introduction to Prone

Learn the prone position, alignment, and the stability that comes with proper body placement.

Class 7

Practice the Prone Position

Refine the prone position and continue improving accuracy, control, and shot process.

Class 8

Graduation Match

Review the course and shoot a 3x10 for record fire as a graduation event from the First Shot Program.

Program Cost

$160
for all 8 classes

That is just $20 per class.

Instruction, range time, and use of equipment are included.

Class size will be limited to make sure each student receives quality instruction and attention.
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What happens after the program?

After completing the First Shot Program, students can continue building their skills by joining the TNCME rifle club.

Club members receive ongoing training and development opportunities as they continue improving and move toward more advanced shooting.

Rifle club membership is $75 per month.

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Ready to learn more?

If you have a middle or high school student who may be interested, join our interest list and we will follow up with details about the next class.

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