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Old 12-01-2018 | 03:44 PM
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Question Learning to Shoot

Hello, I'm a new member and I want to learn to hunt with a rifle. However, I have almost no knowledge of how to handle a rifle or how to shoot safely and accurately.

I got a "DNR Firearms Safety Certification" in Minnesota years ago, but due to my living situation at the time I wasn't able to really learn to shoot or hunt at all. I have shot a few different rifles on occasion, but nothing recently.

I have no family or friends available to teach me riflery. Is there any way for me to learn despite that? What should I do?

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Old 12-01-2018 | 07:10 PM
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Find an NRA rifle range near you. I seem to remember one in Milwaukee somewhere. But if there aren't any NRA ones close to you, I believe Wisconsin has DNR ranges all over the state like PA and there are usually a few folks there. Most shooters are more than happy to help you along with some of the basics. Especially hunters.
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Old 12-02-2018 | 01:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum. First of all, congratulations on recognizing that shooting is a learned and perishable skill and very few of us are naturals at it. I would look up any local gun clubs in your area and join. I think it'd be safe to say that every good sized town in the state has one. That will give access to a range. Ask around for some help at the club. Any number of shooters would be happy to give you some tips. Another option would be to ask at a local gun shop. Again, someone there would be able to point you to a resource to help you learn. Good luck and good shooting.
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