Practical Training for Hunters & Shooters

Our training

Maximum of 8 students per course per day

Stage 1

The course include

• Over 10 hours of learning & training;
• Reference manual for the student;
• Course certificate;
• Classroom instruction and in the area of the shooting ranges;
• Email follow-up if needed;
• Possibility to do the Stage 2;
• Insurance coverage for others;
• Emergency air medical transport (province of Quebec only);
• Small groups (max 8) to maintain the highest possible quality of teaching.

Stage 1 Modules

• Module 1: Bolt action rifle used for long distance shooting;
• Module 2: Bolt action rifle functions and overview of internal and external ballistics;
• Module 3:Understanding how your scope works and its units measurement;
• Module 4: Wind & spinning drift;
• Shooting range part of the course.

Stage 2

The course include

• 1 day of instruction in class (8 am to 4 pm);
• 1 day of training at the shooting range (8 am to 4 pm);
• Student’s manual (90 pages);
• Course certificate;
• Course trophy;
• Accessibility to all additional days;
• Email follow-up if needed;
• Insurance coverage for others;
• Emergency air medical transport (province of Quebec only);
• Small groups to maintain the highest possible quality of teaching.

Stage 2 Modules

• Module 1: Ballistic curve and change of impact point related to a specific situation;
• Module 2: Unique ballistic characteristics of a bullet and how to choose the appropriate one;
• Module 3: Introduction to Hand Reloaded Ammunition;
• Module 4: Fabrication of a ballistic elevation and wind table (advanced level);
• Module 5: Equipment adapted to the practice of long distance shooting (extended long range), and advanced use of a spotting scope;
• Module 6: Estimating and wind reading;
• Module 7: Mental and equipment preparation for long distance shooting;
• Module 8: Long distance shooting in teams of two (shooter and observer);
• Module 9: Shooting range.

More information: https://www.longshotschool.ca/