Rifle training SF

[NolaNomad]

Any eagle-eyed, cap-poppin', trigger- squeezing BARF'RS in the SF area care to school me in the art of riflery? I'm working on my FSC and have a seller lined up. I've looked up a few training facilities around and it's a bit spendy and seemingly impersonal. Open to recommendations tho. You would be talking g to me on a novice level. Don't worry, I'm a quick study and have the time to really practice a bunch.

I'm thinking Jackson Arms would be the nearest to me. I'd pay for rental, ammo, lunch and like beers and stuff. So I'm here and just about ready to sponge up the Knowledge. Groups are welcome as well. More the merrier. Looking to learn pro-skills....

 

[Sharky]

Any eagle-eyed, cap-poppin', trigger- squeezing BARF'RS in the SF area care to school me in the art of riflery? I'm working on my FSC and have a seller lined up. I've looked up a few training facilities around and it's a bit spendy and seemingly impersonal. Open to recommendations tho. You would be talking g to me on a novice level. Don't worry, I'm a quick study and have the time to really practice a bunch.

I'm thinking Jackson Arms would be the nearest to me. I'd pay for rental, ammo, lunch and like beers and stuff. So I'm here and just about ready to sponge up the Knowledge. Groups are welcome as well. More the merrier. Looking to learn pro-skills....

More than likely you will have to find an outdoor range to shoot most rifle stuff. Are you looking to rent a rifle from a store or have your "instructor" loan you one?
I am open to teach you some basics, but aside from a .22 the smallest rifle I have is a .308 and that can get expensive these days.

 

[NolaNomad]

More than likely you will have to find an outdoor range to shoot most rifle stuff. Are you looking to rent a rifle from a store or have your "instructor" loan you one?
I am open to teach you some basics, but aside from a .22 the smallest rifle I have is a .308 and that can get expensive these days.

Nah, I'm going to buy then train at Jackson Arms.

 

[TwoWheelsRule]

Jackson arms is limited to .22LR or pistol caliber rifles / carbines. As far as the FSC goes, if you can't pass that with just studying on your own, frankly good luck convincing someone to had you a loaded firearm. Now, if you are concerned about anything within the FSC/HSC study guide, by all means PM some of the barfers here, or post up in militia.

If your buying something other than a .22LR, you'll have to find another range (outdoor) to go shoot at.

Just out of curiosity, what have you got your eyes set on?

 

[NolaNomad]

Jackson arms is limited to .22LR or pistol caliber rifles / carbines. As far as the FSC goes, if you can't pass that with just studying on your own, frankly good luck convincing someone to had you a loaded firearm.

If your buying something other than a .22LR, you'll have to find another range (outdoor) to go shoot at.

Just out of curiosity, what have you got your eyes set?

Yeah already studied online and took practice tests so no luck needed there.
It's easy. Prolly use the AR's at Jackson. They've been converted to 9mm so you're right about an outdoor range. Guessing Sunnyvale???

 

[Nucking Futs]

Google Appleseed Project

 

[NolaNomad]

Google Appleseed Project

Is this Spam?

 

[NolaNomad]

Interesting. When they say Traditional rifle marksmanship, hopeingI won't need like a musket.

 

[russ69]

If you want to learn to shoot a rifle, start with buying a rifle. Today the most popular rifle would be an AR15 but get a 20 inch rifle not a carbine. After you have shot that a few times go watch/shoot a highpower match. There will be plenty of people to help you along. That is where marksmanship starts in these united states.

 

[NolaNomad]

Yup. I'm looking for someone who really knows his stuff. Come with me to say Jackson Arms , rent the AR's they have there. Or bring a 22 or 9 mm rifle. Show me the ropes on my dime. Like I said I'm going to be taking FSC soon. I do have a seller lined up as the post said. Not wise to just buy a rifle. Then go figure out how to operate safely and competently on my own, hence the reaching out to smarter people here. Like I didn't just buy a liter bike and " figure it out" . You guys know what I'm trying to say, yes?

 

[NolaNomad]

Jackson also won't allow me to go solo. Said I need a buddy. Why? Suicide prevention law! Did not know this..

 

[whitelotus]

Jackson also won't allow me to go solo. Said I need a buddy. Why? Suicide prevention law! Did not know this..

Yeah you can't rent and shoot solo unless you bring your own guns as well. This is pretty standard.

 

[greener]

Jackson also won't allow me to go solo. Said I need a buddy. Why? Suicide prevention law! Did not know this..

Jackson is a small, industrial area indoor range, a proper rifle range it is not.
so a) I miss you, where are you! Dude! b) get a rifle and shoot at Metcalf or get a sis/bro to get you in at Chabot
Again, dude! I miss you! Where you at!?

 

[Sharky]

If you are going to shoot a 9mm AR might as well just shoot a .22 while learning the ropes. It's much cheaper and the fundamentals are all the same. My 10/22 is fun to shoot without any pain penalty (not that there's much pain with an AR in .223). I have been to Jackson Arms once, brought my own guns and ammo and it seems like it still cost a fortune.

 

[Nucking Futs]

Interesting. When they say Traditional rifle marksmanship, hopeingI won't need like a musket.

:laughing Yea I guess it may look like costumes and stuff from the website but it isn't at all. I think it's a great way to learn the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship. Also, it's super inexpensive and beginner friendly.

My only advice to somebody looking for firearms instruction is to start small caliber and get good instruction early. The last thing you want to do is start practicing using crappy skills. You'll only reinforce those crappy skills and have a hard time unlearning them later on.:thumbup

 

[NolaNomad]

:laughing Yea I guess it may look like costumes and stuff from the website but it isn't at all. I think it's a great way to learn the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship. Also, it's super inexpensive and beginner friendly.

My only advice to somebody looking for firearms instruction is to start small caliber and get good instruction early. The last thing you want to do is start practicing using crappy skills. You'll only reinforce those crappy skills and have a hard time unlearning them later on.:thumbup

Good advice, I agree!

 

[NolaNomad]

Jackson is a small, industrial area indoor range, a proper rifle range it is not.
so a) I miss you, where are you! Dude! b) get a rifle and shoot at Metcalf or get a sis/bro to get you in at Chabot
Again, dude! I miss you! Where you at!?

Dave! How the hell are ya?
I'm still recovering from my T-Bone. Getting much better by the day. Chilling at my apt. in North Beach. I've been out of it for several months I know. Just now getting used to walking again! Good stuff!

 

[NolaNomad]

If you are going to shoot a 9mm AR might as well just shoot a .22 while learning the ropes. It's much cheaper and the fundamentals are all the same. My 10/22 is fun to shoot without any pain penalty (not that there's much pain with an AR in .223). I have been to Jackson Arms once, brought my own guns and ammo and it seems like it still cost a fortune.

Yeah looks like I should be going to a proper range. I'm not real mobile so I'd need a ride out to a range.
I'll post up in Militia as someone said, try to get some love over there too!

 

[NolaNomad]

If you are going to shoot a 9mm AR might as well just shoot a .22 while learning the ropes. It's much cheaper and the fundamentals are all the same. My 10/22 is fun to shoot without any pain penalty (not that there's much pain with an AR in .223). I have been to Jackson Arms once, brought my own guns and ammo and it seems like it still cost a fortune.

Makes sense. What range do you usually go to? What's the overall cost w/a days ammo supply?

 

[bruceflinch]

You should join the forum calguns.net
A lot of useful info to read before you ever get to the range...just saying.. :teeth